T. Fisher Unwin

“ The Century Magazine For 1888-9 will include:—
The Century Gallery of Italian Masters, from the Byzantines to Tintoretto—engraved by Timothy Cole from the original paintings, and accompanied by historical and critical papers by W. J. Stillman.
Notes and Studies in Japan. By John La Farge, illustrated with engravings from original studies by the artist.
Ireland: Studies of its People, Customs, Landscape, Town Life, Literature and Arts.
A Series of Irish-American Stories, both humorous and pathetic; each complete in itself, but having a connected interest. ”

“ They are undoubtedly a great work upon the general subject of political federation; and the education of no student of politics in our own country can be considered complete who has not mastered the treatise of Alexander Hamilton.”—Glasgow Mail.
The Government Year Book: A Record of the Forms and Methods of Government in Great Britain, her Colonies, and Foreign Countries, 1889. ”

“ Charles Dickens as I knew Him: The Story of the Reading Tours in Great Britain and America (1866-1870) . By George Dolby. New and cheaper edition. Crown 8vo., 3s. 6d.
“It will be welcome to all lovers of Dickens for Dickens’ own sake.”—Athenæum.
Charles Whitehead: A Critical Monograph. By H. T. Mackenzie Bell. Cheap and Popular edition. Crown 8vo., cloth, 5s.
“Mr. Mackenzie Bell has done a good service in introducing to us a man of true genius, whose works have sunk into mysteriously swift and complete oblivion.”—Contemporary Review. ”

“ How to be Happy though Married. Small crown 8vo., cloth, 3s. 6d. Bridal Gift Edition, white vellum cloth, extra gilt, bev. boards, gilt edges, in box, 7s. 6d.
“We strongly recommend this book as one of the best of wedding presents. It is a complete handbook to an earthly Paradise, and its author may be regarded as the Murray of Matrimony and the Baedeker of Bliss.”—Pall Mall Gazette. ”

“ James’s Gazette.
“Likely to be very useful at the present time, as it is one of the best books on the subject.”—Saturday Review.
Tuscan Studies and Sketches. By Leader Scott, Author of “A Nook in the Apennines,” “Messer Agnolo’s Household,” &c. Many Full-page and smaller Illustrations Sq. imp. 16mo., cloth, 10s. 6d.
“The sketches are of that happy kind which appeal to the learned through their style, and to the simple through their subjects.”—Truth. ”

“ By the Rev. J. S. Russell, M.A. New and cheaper edition. Demy 8vo., cloth, 7s. 6d.
“Critical, in the best sense of the word. Unlike many treatises on the subject, this is a sober and reverent investigation, and abounds in a careful and instructive exegesis of every passage bearing upon it.”—Nonconformist.
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The Ethic of Freethought: A Selection of Essays and Lectures. By Karl Pearson, M.A., formerly Fellow of King’s College, Cambridge. Demy 8vo., cloth, 12s.
“Are characterised by much learning, much keen and forcible thinking, and a fearlessness of denunciation and exposition.”—Scotsman. ”

“ Socrates: A Translation of the Apology, Crito, and Parts of the Phædo of Plato. 12mo., cloth, 3s. 6d.
“The translation is clear and elegant.”—Morning Post.
A Day in Athens with Socrates: Translations from the Protagoras and the Republic of Plato. 12mo., cloth, 3s. 6d.
“We can commend these volumes to the English reader, as giving him what he wants—the Socratic ... philosophy at first hand, with a sufficiency of explanatory and illustrative comment.”—Pall Mall Gazette.
Talks with Socrates about Life: Translations from the Gorgias and the Republic of Plato. 12mo., cloth, 3s. 6d. ”

“ Biography.
Life & Times of Girolamo Savonarola. By Pasquale Villari. Translated by Linda Villari. Portraits and Illusts. Two vols. Demy 8vo., cloth, 32s.
This new translation of Villari’s “Savonarola” by Madame Villari contains much additional matter, and is fuller and completer than the last published Italian edition. The biography is illustrated with many portraits of famous men of the times.
Francis Bacon (Lord Verulam) : A Critical Review of his Life and Character, with Selections from his Writings. By B. G. Lovejoy, A.M., LL.B. Crown 8vo., half-bound cloth, gilt top, 6s. ”

“ Square 8vo., cloth, 3s. 6d.
“There is more humour in the volume than in half-a-dozen ordinary pantomimes.”—Spectator.
Birdsnesting and Bird-Stuffing. A Complete Description of the Nests and Eggs of Birds which Breed in Britain. ”

“ Crown 8vo., cloth, 5s.
“A perusal of his book must do the English reader good.”—Asiatic Quarterly Review.
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Daily Life in India. By the Rev. W. J. Wilkins. Illustrated. Crown 8vo., cloth, 5s.
“A very able book.”—Guardian.
Modern Hinduism: An Account of the Religion and Life of the Hindus in Northern India. By Rev. W. J. Wilkins. Demy 8vo., cloth, 16s.
“A solid addition to our literature.”—Westminster Review.
“A valuable contribution to knowledge.”—Scotsman.
“A valuable contribution to the study of a very difficult subject.”—Madras Mail. ”

“ Their Book. With all the Original Pictures and Poems by Palmer Cox, as published in St. Nicholas, and with many new Pictures. Second Edition. Medium 4to., cloth, 6s.
“Never, perhaps, has a book been published better calculated to afford unlimited amusement to little people than ‘The Brownies.’”—Rock.
New Fairy Tales from Brentano. Told in English by Kate Freiligrath Kroeker, and Pictured by F. Carruthers Gould. Eight Full-page Coloured Illustrations. Square 8vo., illustrated, paper boards, cloth back, 5s.; cloth, gilt edges, 6s.
“A really charming collection of stories.”—Pall Mall Gazette. ”

“ Crown 8vo., cloth extra, 5s.
“A very interesting account of the career of the great actor.”—British Quarterly Review.
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Theology and Philosophy.
The House and Its Builder, with Other Discourses: A Book for the Doubtful. By Dr. Samuel Cox. Small crown 8vo., paper, 2s. 6d.; cloth, 3s.
“Expositions.” By the same Author. First Series. Third Thousand. Demy 8vo., cloth, 7s. 6d.
“We have said enough to show our high opinion of Dr. Cox’s volume. It is indeed full of suggestion.... A valuable volume.”—The Spectator.
“Expositions.” By the same Author. Second Series. Second Thousand. ”