"These tales somewhat remind us, in their easy and picturesque style, of Sir Walter Scott's celebrated and fascinating performance. It is the very book to put into the hands of a manly boy."—Critic.
The Boyhood of Great Men as an Example to Youth. By John G. Edgar. With Cuts by B. Foster. Fourth Edition, 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. gilt edges.
"It would have been a matter of regret to see such a book badly executed. That regret we are spared, for this little volume is simply and well done. The biographies are numerous and brief, but not too short to be amusing; and as thousands of boys thirst for greatness which is acquired by ones and tens, there will be thousands glad to read a book like this."—Examiner.
Footprints of Famous Men; or, Biography for Boys. By J. G. Edgar. Cuts by Foster. Fourth Edition, 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. gilt edges.
"A very useful and agreeable volume. It is useful as biography is always an important ally to history; and it is useful, because it gives another blow to the waning idea, that any eminence has ever been attained without severe labour."—Standard.
Boy Princes; or, Scions of Royalty Cut off in Youth. By John G. Edgar. With Illustrations by George Thomas. Fcp. 8vo, 5s. cloth.
History for Boys; or, Annals of the Nations of Modern Europe. By John G. Edgar. With Eight Illustrations. Fcp. 8vo, 5s. cloth.
Southey's Life of Nelson. Illustrated with numerous Engravings on Wood, from designs by Duncan, Birket Foster, Richard Westall, &c. Crown 8vo, 6s. cloth; morocco, 10s. 6d.
The Boat and the Caravan: A Family Tour in Egypt and Syria. With Engravings on Steel from Original Drawings. Fourth Edition. Fcp. 8vo, cloth, 5s.; morocco, 8s. 6d.