Herbert George Wells

“ Stanley Weyman. UNDER THE RED ROBE. By Stanley Weyman, Author of 'A Gentleman of France.' With Twelve Illustrations by R. Caton Woodville. Eleventh Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
'A book of which we have read every word for the sheer pleasure of reading, and which we put down with a pang that we cannot forget it all and start again.'—Westminster Gazette.
'Every one who reads books at all must read this thrilling romance, from the first page of which to the last the breathless reader is haled along. ”

“ THE GREEK VIEW OF LIFE. By G. L. Dickinson, Fellow of King's College, Cambridge.
'Sensible, accurate, and interesting... Written with great clearness and real insight... We think highly of this little volume.'—Pall Mall Gazette.
Social Questions of To-day
Edited by H. de B. Gibbins, D. Litt., M. A.
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“ Parker has done it with great skill and delicacy. The reader who is not interested in this original, fresh, and well-told tale must be a dull person indeed.'—Daily Chronicle.
THE TRAIL OF THE SWORD. Fourth Edition.
'Everybody with a soul for romance will thoroughly enjoy "The Trail of the Sword."'—St. James's Gazette.
'A rousing and dramatic tale. A book like this, in which swords flash, great surprises are undertaken, and daring deeds done, in which men and women live and love in the old straightforward passionate way, is a joy inexpressible to the reviewer.'—Daily Chronicle. ”

“ His views of life are fresh and vigorous, his language pointed and characteristic, the incidents of which he makes use are striking and original, his characters are life-like, and though somewhat exceptional people, are drawn and coloured with artistic force. ”

“ BARRACK-ROOM BALLADS; And Other Verses. By Rudyard Kipling. Tenth Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
'Mr. Kipling's verse is strong, vivid, full of character.... Unmistakable genius rings in every line.'—Times.
'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 Mall Gazette.
"Q." POEMS AND BALLADS. By "Q.," Author of 'Green Bays,' etc. Crown 8vo. Buckram. 3s. ”

“ Crown 8vo. 7s. 6d.
'The book gives us a complete picture of the life of one who will ever be held in loving remembrance, and who in the history of music in this country will always occupy a prominent position on account of the many services he rendered to the art.'—Musical News.
'This book has been undertaken in quite the right spirit, and written with sympathy, insight, and considerable literary skill.'—Times.
W. G. Collingwood. THE LIFE OF JOHN RUSKIN. By W. G. Collingwood, M. A., Editor of Mr. Ruskin's Poems. With numerous Portraits, and 13 Drawings by Mr. Ruskin. Second Edition. ”

“ S. R. 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.
'A welcome companion to the author's famous 'Introduction.' No man can read these discourses without feeling that Dr. Driver is fully alive to the deeper teaching of the Old Testament.'—Guardian.
T. K. Cheyne. FOUNDERS OF OLD TESTAMENT CRITICISM: Biographical, Descriptive, and Critical Studies. By T. K. Cheyne, D. D., Oriel Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture at Oxford. Large crown 8vo. 7s. ”

“ Plot is forgotten and incident fades, and only the really human endures, and throughout this book there stands out in bold and beautiful relief its high-souled and chivalric protagonist, James the Master of Hutcheon, the King of Andaman himself."—Pall Mall Gazette.
H. Morrah. A SERIOUS COMEDY. By Herbert Morrah. Crown 8vo. 6s.
'There are many delightful places in this volume, which is well worthy of its title. The theme has seldom been presented with more freshness or more force.'—Scotsman.
L. B. Walford. SUCCESSORS TO THE TITLE. By Mrs. Walford, Author of 'Mr. Smith,' etc. Second Edition. ”

“ OF TRINITY COLLEGE, OXFORD; FELLOW OF PETERHOUSE, CAMBRIDGE; ST. PAUL'S SCHOOL, LONDON.
Messers. Methuen propose to issue a new series of Classical Texts, edited by eminent scholars, for the use of English-speaking students. The books will be well printed and bound, and will be published at a very low price. The first volume of every author will contain a brief Introduction in English, not exceeding eight pages, in which the necessary information about the MSS. will be given, and the salient features of the author's style indicated. ”

“ It is an attempt, never yet made, to present all-important sporting records in a systematic way. In many branches of athletics world's records will be properly tabulated for the first time. Records at many of the great public schools will be given. While complete lists of the winners of important events in the world of sport (e. g. principal horse races, English Amateur Championships, Oxford and Cambridge Boat-race, etc. etc.) will be found in an Appendix.
General Literature
ARTHUR SHERWELL
LIFE IN WEST LONDON: A STUDY AND A CONTRAST. By Arthur Sherwell, M. A. Crown 8vo. ”

“ Add to this that his descriptions of scenes and scenery are painted with the loving eyes and skilled hands of a master of his art, that he is always fresh and never dull, and under such conditions it is no wonder that readers have gained confidence both in his power of amusing and satisfying them, and that year by year his popularity widens.'—Court Circular. ”

“ A notable and successful book.'—Speaker.
'An admirable romance. The glory of a romance is its plot, and this plot is crowded with fine sensations, which have no rest until the fall of the famous old city and the final restitution of love.'—Pall Mall Gazette.
Conan Doyle. ROUND THE RED LAMP. By A. Conan Doyle, Author of 'The White Company,' 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes,' etc. Fourth Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s. ”

“ Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d.
'Mr. Steel's Manual is admirable in many ways. The book is well calculated to attract and retain the attention of the young.'—Saturday Review.
'If Mr. Steel is to be placed second to any for this quality of lucidity, it is only to Huxley himself; and to be named in the same breath with this master of the craft of teaching is to be accredited with the clearness of style and simplicity of arrangement that belong to thorough mastery of a subject.'—Parents' Review.
ELEMENTARY LIGHT. By R. E. Steel. With numerous Illustrations. Crown 8vo. 4s. ”

“ To the physical difficulties of the journey were added dangers from the attacks of savage tribes. The book deals with many of the burning political problems of the East, and it will be found a most important contribution to the literature of adventure and discovery. ”

“ A detailed but non-technical account is given of the instruments of modern warfare guns, armour, engines, and the like with a view to determine how far we are abreast of modern invention and modern requirements. ”

“ F. Langbridge. BALLADS OF THE BRAVE: Poems of Chivalry, Enterprise, Courage, and Constancy, from the Earliest Times to the Present Day. Edited, with Notes, by Rev. F. Langbridge. Crown 8vo. Buckram. 3s. 6d. School Edition. 2s. 6d.
'A very happy conception happily carried out. These "Ballads of the Brave" are intended to suit the real tastes of boys, and will suit the taste of the great majority.'—Spectator
'The book is full of splendid things.'—World. ”

“ J. M. Rigg. ST. ANSELM OF CANTERBURY: A CHAPTER IN THE HISTORY OF RELIGION. By J. M. Rigg, of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister-at-Law. Demy 8vo. 7s. 6d.
This work gives for the first time in moderate compass a complete portrait of St. Anselm, exhibiting him in his intimate and interior as well as in his public life. ”

“ H. C. Beeching. A BOOK OF CHRISTMAS VERSE. Edited by H. C. Beeching, M. A., and Illustrated by Walter Crane. Crown 8vo. gilt top. 5s.
A collection of the best verse inspired by the birth of Christ from the Middle Ages to the present day. A distinction of the book is the large number of poems it contains by modern authors, a few of which are here printed for the first time.
'An anthology which, from its unity of aim and high poetic excellence, has a better right to exist than most of its fellows.'—Guardian.
History
Gibbon. ”

“ Parr, Author of 'Adam and Eve.' OUT OF THE FASHION. By L. T. Meade. A GIRL OF THE PEOPLE. By L. T. Meade. HEPSY GIPSY. By L. T. Meade. 2s. 6d. THE HONOURABLE MISS. By L. T. Meade. MY LAND OF BEULAH. By Mrs. Leith Adams.
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Edited by J. E. SYMES, M. A.,
Principal of University College, Nottingham.
Crown 8vo. ”

“ With an Introduction by H. M. Stanley, M. P. With 100 Illustrations and 5 Maps. Demy 8vo. 21s.
Few Europeans have had the same opportunity of studying the barbarous parts of Africa as Mr. Decle. Starting from the Cape, he visited in succession Bechuanaland, the Zambesi, Matabeleland and Mashonaland, the Portuguese settlement on the Zambesi, Nyasaland, Ujiji, the headquarters of the Arabs, German East Africa, Uganda (where he saw fighting in company with the late Major 'Roddy' Owen) , and British East Africa. ”

“ THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE. By Edward Gibbon. A New Edition, Edited with Notes, Appendices, and Maps, by J. B. Bury, M. A., Fellow of Trinity College, Dublin. In Seven Volumes. Demy 8vo. Gilt top. 8s. 6d. each. Also crown 8vo. 6s. each. Vols. I. and II.
'The time has certainly arrived for a new edition of Gibbon's great work.... Professor Bury is the right man to undertake this task. His learning is amazing, both in extent and accuracy. ”

“ Lock. The progress and circumstances of its composition are detailed in the Introduction. There is an interesting Appendix on the MSS. of the "Christian Year," and another giving the order in which the poems were written. A "Short Analysis of the Thought" is prefixed to each, and any difficulty in the text is explained in a note.'—Guardian.
'The most acceptable edition of this ever-popular work.'—Globe.
Leaders of Religion
3/6 Edited by H. C. BEECHING, M. A. With Portraits, crown 8vo. ”

“ E. M. Bowden. THE EXAMPLE OF BUDDHA: Being Quotations from Buddhist Literature for each Day in the Year. Compiled by E. M. Bowden. With Preface by Sir Edwin Arnold. Third Edition. 16mo. 2s. 6d.
J. Beever. PRACTICAL FLY-FISHING, Founded on Nature, by John Beever, late of the Thwaite House, Coniston. A New Edition, with a Memoir of the Author by W. G. Collingwood, M. A. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.
A little book on Fly-Fishing by an old friend of Mr. Ruskin.
Science
Freudenreich. ”

“ Crown 8vo. 6s.
A volume of sermons preached before the University of Cambridge by various preachers, including the Archbishop of Canterbury and Bishop Westcott.
'A representative collection. Bishop Westcott's is a noble sermon.'—Guardian.
H. C. Beeching. SERMONS TO SCHOOLBOYS. By H. C. Beeching, M. A., Rector of Yattendon, Berks. With a Preface by Canon Scott Holland. Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d.
Seven sermons preached before the boys of Bradfield College.
E. B. Layard. RELIGION IN BOYHOOD. Notes on the Religious Training of Boys. With a Preface by J. R. Illingworth. By E. B. Layard, M. A. 18mo. ”

“ By H. G. Wells, Author of 'The Stolen Bacillus,' 'The Time Machine,' etc. Crown 8vo. 6s.
MARY GAUNT
KIRKHAM'S FIND. By Maru Gaunt, Author of 'The Moving Finger.' Crown 8vo. 6s.
L.S. McCHESNEY
UNDER SHADOW OF THE MISSION. By L. S. McChesney Crown 8vo. 6s.
M. C. BALFOUR
THE FALL OF THE SPARROW. By M. C. Balfour. Crown 8vo. 6s.
S. GORDON
A HANDFUL OF EXOTICS. By S. Gordon. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.
A volume of stories of Jewish life in Russia.
P. NEUMANN
THE SUPPLANTER. By P. Neumann. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.
H. A. KENNEDY
A MAN WITH BLACK EYELASHES. By H. A. Kennedy. Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d. ”