H. B. Marriott Watson

Name: Diogenes of London (collection) — A List of New Books by Methuen and Co.
Author: H. B. Marriott Watson

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“Diogenes of London (collection) — A List of New Books by Methuen and Co.”, published in 1893, is a work by H. B. Marriott Watson. It explores elements such as Author, Clark Russell and Manville Fenn.

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H. B. Marriott Watson, Diogenes of London (collection… (1893)

“ There are few ballads in the English language more stirring than 'The Ballad of East and West,' worthy to stand by the Border ballads of Scott.'—Spectator. 'The ballads teem with imagination, they palpitate with emotion. We read them with laughter and tears; the metres throb in our pulses, the cunningly ordered words tingle with life; and if this be not poetry, what is?'—Pall Mail Gazette. Ibsen. BRAND. A Drama by Henrik Ibsen. Translated by William Wilson. Crown 8vo. ”

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H. B. Marriott Watson, Diogenes of London (collection… (1893)

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'"Old Country Life,' as healthy wholesome reading, full of breezy life and movement, full of quaint stories vigorously told, will not be excelled by any book to be published throughout the year. Sound, hearty, and English to the core.'—World. HISTORIC ODDITIES AND STRANGE EVENTS. Third Edition, Crown 8vo. 6s.
'A collection of exciting and entertaining chapters. The whole volume is delightful reading. '—Times. FREAKS OF FANATICISM. (First published as Historic Oddities, Second Series.) Third Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s. ”

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H. B. Marriott Watson, Diogenes of London (collection… (1893)

“ Books for Boys and Girls
Walford. A PINCH OF EXPERIENCE. By L. B. Walford, Author of ' Mr. Smith.' Wiih Illustrations by Gordon Browne. Crown 8vo. 6s.
'The clever authoress steers clear of namby-pamby, and invests her moral with a fresh and striking dress. There is terseness and vivacity of style, and the illustrations are admirable.'—Anti-Jacobin. Molesworth. THE RED GRANGE. By Mrs. Molesworth, Author of 'Carrots.' With Illustrations by Gordon Browne. Crown 8vo. 6s.
'A volume in which girls will delight, and beautifully illustrated.'—Pall Mall Gazette. Clark Russell. ”

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“ With numerous Illustrations from Busts, Gems, Cameos, etc. By S. Baring Gould, Author of 'Mehalah,' etc. 2 vols. Royal 8vo. 30s.
This book is the only one in English which deals with the personal history of the Caesars, and Mr. Baring Gould has found a subject which, for picturesque detail and sombre interest, is not rivalled by any work of fiction. The volumes are copiously illustrated. Baring Gould. SURVIVALS AND SUPERSTITIONS. With Illustrations. By S. Baring Gould. Crown 8vo. 7s. 6d.
A book on such subjects as Foundations, Gables, Holes, Gallows, Raising the Hat, Old Ballads, etc. etc. ”

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“ Rudyard Kipling. BARRACK-ROOM BALLADS; And Other Verses. By Rudyard Kipling. Fourth Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
Mr. Kipling's verse is strong, vivid, full of character. . . . Unmistakable genius rings in every line.'—Times. 'The disreputable lingo of Cockayne is henceforth justified before the world; for a man of genius has taken it in hand, and has shown, beyond all cavilling, that in its way it also is a medium for literature. You are grateful, and you say to yourself, half in envy and half in admiration: 'Here is a took ”

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“ THE FRENCH REVOLUTION. By J. E. Symes, M.A.
PSYCHOLOGY. By F. S. Granger, M.A., Lecturer in Philosophy at University College, Nottingham.
THE EVOLUTION OF PLANT LIFE: Lower Forms. By G. Massee, Kew Gardens. ”

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H. B. Marriott Watson, Diogenes of London (collection… (1893)

“ Driver. SERMONS ON SUBJECTS CONNECTED WITH THE OLD TESTAMENT. By S. R. Driver, D.D., Canon of Christ Church, Regius Professor of Hebrew in the University of Oxford. Crown 8vo. 6s.
An important volume of sermons on Old Testament Criticism preached before the University by the author of 'An Introduction to the Literature of the Old Testament.'
Prior. ”

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H. B. Marriott Watson, Diogenes of London (collection… (1893)

“ Kaufmann. CHARLES KINGSLEY. By M. Kaufmann, M.A. Crown 8vo. 5s.
A biography of Kingsley, especially dealing with his achievements in social reform. Lock. THE LIFE OF JOHN KEBLE. By Walter Lock, M.A., Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford. With Portrait. Crown 8vo. 5s.
Hutton. CARDINAL MANNING: A Biography. By A. W. Hutton, M.A. With Portrait. New and Cheaper Edition. Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d.
Sells. THE MECHANICS OF DAILY LIFE. By V. P. Sells, M.A. Illustrated. Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d.
Kimmins. THE CHEMISTRY OF LIFE AND HEALTH. By C. W. Kimmins, Downing College, Cambridge. Illustrated. Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d. ”

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