“ The Pall Mall Gazette says: "The fierce, untamable side of brute nature has never received a more robust and vigorous interpretation, and the various incidents in which particular character is shown are set forth with rare dramatic power. For excellence that will endure, we incline to place this very near the top of the list of Christmas books." And the Art Journal observes, "Rarely, if ever, have we seen animal life more forcibly and beautifully depicted than in this really splendid volume."
Also, an Edition in royal folio, Proofs before Letters, each Proof signed by the Engravers. ”

“ Pater's Studies in the history of the Renaissance, constitute the most remarkable example of this younger movement towards a fresh and inner criticism, and they are in themselves a singular and interesting addition to literature. ”

“ By dead men to their kind;"
and the aim of the publishers of the Globe Library has been to make it possible for the universal kin of English-speaking men to hold communion with the loftiest "spirits of the mighty dead;" to put within the reach of all classes complete and accurate editions, carefully and clearly printed upon the best paper, in a convenient form, at a moderate price, of the works of the master-minds of English Literature, and occasionally of foreign literature in an attractive English dress. ”

“ The Works of Horace. Rendered into English Prose, with Introductions, Running Analysis, Notes, and Index. By John Lonsdale, M.A., and Samuel Lee, M.A.
The Standard says, "To classical and non-classical readers it will be invaluable as a faithful interpretation of the mind and meaning of the poet, enriched as it is with notes and dissertations of the highest value in the way of criticism, illustration, and explanation."
Milton's Poetical Works.—Edited with Introductions by Professor Masson. ”

“ There is an infinite charm about them in their spontaneity and their healthful philosophy, in the fervent love for nature which is their distinguishing characteristic, and the manly and wholesome tone which pervades every page."—Scotsman. ”

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STORIES FOR MY CHILDREN. With Illustrations. Sixth Edition. Crown 8vo. 5s.
"The stories are charming, and full of life and fun."—Standard. ”

“ The selection has been made throughout with sound judgment and critical taste. The pains involved in this compilation must have been immense, embracing, as it does, every writer of note in this special province of English literature, and ranging over the most widely divergent tracks of religious thought."—Saturday Review.
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The Fairy Book; the Best Popular Fairy Stories. Selected and rendered anew by the Author of "John Halifax, Gentleman."
"A delightful selection, in a delightful external form; full of the physical splendour and vast opulence of proper fairy tales."—Spectator. ”

“ Webster we have a profound and original poet. The book is marked not by mere sweetness of melody—rare as that gift is—but by the infinitely rarer gifts of dramatic power, of passion, and sympathetic insight."—Westminster Review.
A HOUSEWIFE'S OPINIONS. Crown 8vo. 7s. 6d.
When I was a Little Girl. STORIES FOR CHILDREN. By the Author of "St Olave's." Fifth Edition. Extra fcap. 8vo. 4s. 6d. With Eight Illustrations by L. Frölich.
"At the head, and a long way ahead, of all books for girls, we place 'When I was a Little Girl.'"—Times. ”

“ PORTRAITS. Second Edition. Extra fcap. 8vo. 3s. 6d.
"Mrs. Webster's poems exhibit simplicity and tenderness ... her taste is perfect.... This simplicity is combined with a subtlety of thought, feeling, and observation which demand that attention which only real lovers of poetry are apt to bestow."—Westminster Review.
PROMETHEUS BOUND OF ÆSCHYLUS. Literally translated into English Verse. Extra fcap. 8vo. 3s. 6d.
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"Closeness and simplicity combined with literary skill."—Athenæum. ”

“ With Illustrations drawn and cut on Wood by Japanese Artists. New and Cheaper Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
"They will always be interesting as memorials of a most exceptional society; while, regarded simply as tales, they are sparkling, sensational, and dramatic, and the originality of their ideas and the quaintness of their language give them a most captivating piquancy. The illustrations are extremely interesting, and for the curious in such matters have a special and particular value."—Pall Mall Gazette. ”

“ Robinson.—GEORGE LINTON; or, THE FIRST YEARS OF AN ENGLISH COLONY. By John Robinson, F.R.G.S. Crown 8vo. 7s. 6d.
"If one may speak confidently on such a matter from one's own experience, it must be a rare thing for a critic to put down a novel, having read every word of it, and find himself at the end asking for more. Yet this is what happened to us with George Linton."—Spectator.
Rossetti.—Works by Christina Rossetti:—
POEMS. Complete Edition, containing "Goblin Market," "The Prince's Progress," &c. With Four Illustrations. Extra fcap. 8vo. 6s. ”

“ Mudie.—STRAY LEAVES. By C. E. Mudie. New Edition. Extra fcap. 8vo. 3s. 6d. Contents:—"His and Mine"—"Night and Day"—"One of Many," &c.
This little volume consists of a number of poems, mostly of a genuinely devotional character. "They are for the most part so exquisitely sweet and delicate as to be quite a marvel of composition. They are worthy of being laid up in the recesses of the heart, and recalled to memory from time to time."—Illustrated London News. ”

“ The Song Book. Words and Tunes from the best Poets and Musicians. Selected and arranged by John Hullah, Professor of Vocal Music in King's College, London.
"A choice collection of the sterling songs of England, Scotland, and Ireland, with the music of each prefixed to the Words. How much true wholesome pleasure such a book can diffuse, and will diffuse, we trust through many thousand families."—Examiner.
La Lyre Française. Selected and arranged, with Notes, by Gustave Masson, French Master in Harrow School.
A selection of the best French songs and lyrical pieces. ”

“ Tom Brown at Oxford.—New Edition. With Illustrations. Crown 8vo. 6s.
"In no other work that we can call to mind are the finer qualities of the English gentleman more happily portrayed."—Daily News.
"A book of great power and truth."—National Review.
Tourgenief.—VIRGIN SOIL. By I. Tourgenief. Translated by Ashton W. Dilke. Crown 8vo. 10s. 6d.
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“ Bound in extra cloth, 4s. 6d. each volume. Also kept in morocco and calf bindings.
"Messrs. Macmillan have, in their Golden Treasury Series, especially provided editions of standard works, volumes of selected poetry, and original compositions, which entitle this series to be called classical. Nothing can be better than the literary execution, nothing more elegant than the material workmanship."—British Quarterly Review.
The Golden Treasury of the Best Songs and LYRICAL POEMS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. Selected and arranged, with Notes, by Francis Turner Palgrave. ”

“ THE PILLARS OF THE HOUSE; or, UNDER WODE, UNDER RODE. Fourth Edition. Two vols. crown 8vo. 12s.
"A domestic story of English professional life, which for sweetness of tone and absorbing interest from first to last has never been rivalled."—Standard. "Miss Yonge has certainly added to her already high reputation by this charming book, which keeps the reader's attention fixed to the end. Indeed we are only sorry there is not another volume to come, and part with the Underwood family with sincere regret."—Court Circular.
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LADY HESTER ”

“ New Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
Full of bright pictures of French life. The English family, whose fortunes form the main drift of the story, reside mostly in France, but there are also many English characters and scenes of great interest. It is certainly the work of a fresh, vigorous, and most interesting writer, with a dash of sarcastic humour which is refreshing and not too bitter. "We can send our readers to it with confidence."—Spectator.
Evans.—Works by Sebastian Evans.
BROTHER FABIAN'S MANUSCRIPT, AND OTHER POEMS. Fcap. 8vo. cloth. 6s. ”

“ Webster.—Works by Augusta Webster:—
"If Mrs. Webster only remains true to herself, she will assuredly take a higher rank as a poet than any woman has yet done."—Westminster Review.
DRAMATIC STUDIES. Extra fcap. 8vo. 5s.
"A volume as strongly marked by perfect taste as by poetic power."—Nonconformist.
A WOMAN SOLD, AND OTHER POEMS. Crown 8vo. 7s. 6d.
"Mrs. Webster has shown us that she is able to draw admirably from the life; that she can observe with subtlety, and render her observations with delicacy ”

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GLAUCUS; or, THE WONDERS OF THE SEA-SHORE. With Coloured Illustrations. Sixth Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
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Kingsley (H.) —Works by Henry Kingsley:—
TALES OF OLD TRAVEL. Re-narrated. With Eight full-page Illustrations by Huard. Fifth Edition. Crown 8vo. cloth, extra gilt. 5s.
"We know no better book for those who want knowledge or seek to refresh it. ”

“ Also kept in various styles of morocco.
"This is beyond question," the Art Journal says, "the most beautiful book of the season." The Guardian thinks it "a successful attempt to associate in a natural and unforced manner the flowers of our fields and gardens with the course of the Christian year." ”

“ Pope's Poetical Works. Edited, with Notes and Introductory Memoir, by Adolphus William Ward, M.A., Fellow of St. Peter's College, Cambridge, and Professor of History in Owens College, Manchester. pp. lii., 508.
The Literary Churchman remarks: "The editor's own notes and introductory memoir are excellent, the memoir alone would be cheap and well worth buying at the price of the whole volume." ”

“ Tennyson's poems, is summoned up to set off the mock tenderness or mock patriotism of the strain itself."—Spectator.
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"Mr. Leland is rich in fantastic conception and full of rollicking fun, and youngsters will amazingly enjoy his book."—British Quarterly Review.
Life and Times of Conrad the Squirrel. A Story for Children. By the Author of "Wandering Willie," "Effie's Friends," &c. With a Frontispiece by R. Farren. Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 3s. ”

“ The whole life of a man is portrayed in it, worked out with subtlety and insight."—Athenæum.
THE CURATE IN CHARGE. Crown 8vo. 6s. Sixth Edition.
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THE MAKERS OF FLORENCE: Dante, Giotto, Savonarola, and their City. With Illustrations from Drawings by Professor Delamotte, and a Steel Portrait of Savonarola, engraved by C. H. Jeens. Second Edition with Preface. Medium 8vo. Cloth extra. 21s.
The Edinburgh Review says "We cannot leave this subject without expressing our admiration for the beautiful volume which Mrs. ”

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Streets and Lanes of a City: Being the Reminiscences of Amy Dutton. With a Preface by the Bishop of Salisbury. Second and Cheaper Edition. Globe 8vo. 2s. ”

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"If you want a really good book for both sexes and all ages, buy this, as handsome a volume of tales as you'll find in all the market."—Athenæum. "Exquisite both in form and substance."—Guardian.
LYRICAL POEMS. Extra fcap. 8vo. 6s.
"A volume of pure quiet verse, sparkling with tender melodies, and alive with thoughts of genuine poetry.... Turn where we will throughout the volume, we find traces of beauty, tenderness, and truth ”

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The Spectator calls "Andromeda" "the finest piece of English hexameter verse that has ever been written. It is a volume which many readers will be glad to possess."
PROSE IDYLLS. NEW AND OLD. Fourth Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s. ”

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Church (A. J.) —HORÆ TENNYSONIANÆ, Sive Eclogæ e Tennysono Latine redditæ. Cura A. J. Church, A.M. Extra fcap. 8vo. 6s.
Clough (Arthur Hugh) .—THE POEMS AND PROSE REMAINS OF ARTHUR HUGH CLOUGH. With a Selection from his Letters and a Memoir. Edited by his Wife. With Portrait. Two Vols. Crown 8vo. 21s.
"Taken as a whole," the Spectator says, "these volumes cannot fail to be a lasting monument of one of the most original men of our age."
THE POEMS OF ARTHUR HUGH CLOUGH, sometime Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. Fifth Edition. ”