"In 'It was a Lover and his Lass,' we admire Mrs. Oliphant exceedingly. It would be worth reading a second time, were it only for the sake of one ancient Scottish spinster, who is nearly the counterpart of the admirable Mrs. Margaret Maitland."—Times.
LIV.—THE REAL LORD BYRON—THE STORY OF THE POET'S LIFE.
BY JOHN CORDY JEAFFRESON.
"Mr. Jeaffreson comes forward with a narrative which must take a very important place in Byronic literature; and it may reasonably be anticipated that this book will be regarded with deep interest by all who are concerned in the works and the fame of this great English poet."—The Times.
WORKS BY THE AUTHOR OF
'SAM SLICK, THE CLOCKMAKER.'
Each in One Volume, Frontispiece, and Uniformly Bound, Price 5s.
NATURE AND HUMAN NATURE.
"We enjoy our old friend's company with unabated relish. This work is a rattling miscellany of sharp sayings, stories, and hard hits. It is full of fun and fancy."—Athenæum.
"Since Sam's first work he has written nothing so fresh, racy, and genuinely humorous as this. Every line of it tells in some way or other—instructively, satirically, jocosely, or wittily. Admiration of Sam's mature talents, and laughter at his droll yarns, constantly alternate as with unhalting avidity we peruse the work. The Clockmaker proves himself the fastest time-killer a-going."—Observer.
WISE SAWS AND MODERN INSTANCES.