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In 2 vols., demy 8vo, price 30s. cloth,
THE TURKISH EMPIRE: in its Relations with Christianity and Civilisation. ByR. R. Madden, F.R.C.S., and M.R.I.A., Author of "Travels in Turkey, Egypt, and Syria," "The Life of Savonarola," "Memoirs of the Countess of Blessington," etc.
"Dr. Madden's work is the result of two processes seldom conjoined in a history of this kind—namely, the most complete reading and research, and the most vigilant personal observation, accomplished by years of residence in Turkey at different periods, from 1824 up to the present time. Altogether his work is a most admirable one; and for accuracy of fact, lucid arrangement, and agreeable style of narration, will prove alike acceptable to the student and to the general reader."—Dublin Evening Post, March 18th.
"Dr. Madden's work is the result of two processes seldom conjoined in a history of this kind—namely, the most complete reading and research, and the most vigilant personal observation, accomplished by years of residence in Turkey at different periods, from 1824 up to the present time. Altogether his work is a most admirable one; and for accuracy of fact, lucid arrangement, and agreeable style of narration, will prove alike acceptable to the student and to the general reader."—Dublin Evening Post, March 18th.
"A most invaluable book. With the history of the Ottoman Empire no English writer is better acquainted than Dr. Madden, whose thorough mastery of the subject has been gained by a residence in the East at three different periods."—Liverpool Albion.
"A most invaluable book. With the history of the Ottoman Empire no English writer is better acquainted than Dr. Madden, whose thorough mastery of the subject has been gained by a residence in the East at three different periods."—Liverpool Albion.
MARRYING FOR MONEY. By Mrs.Mackenzie Daniels, Author of "My Sister Minnie," "Our Brother Paul," etc.
"Readers of every class will be delighted with Mrs. Daniels' new novel. It is truthful to nature, graceful in its language, pure in its moral, full of incident, and the tale extremely interesting. We consider it the best novel by this talented authoress."—Express.
"Readers of every class will be delighted with Mrs. Daniels' new novel. It is truthful to nature, graceful in its language, pure in its moral, full of incident, and the tale extremely interesting. We consider it the best novel by this talented authoress."—Express.
"An excellent novel, and one which deserves higher commendation than is awarded to the large majority of works of fiction."—Observer.
"An excellent novel, and one which deserves higher commendation than is awarded to the large majority of works of fiction."—Observer.
"The sentiment, tenderness, humour, and delicate touches which pervade every page will give it a lasting popularity and a foremost place in the ranks of the most instructive kind of fiction—the moral novel."—Sporting Review.
"The sentiment, tenderness, humour, and delicate touches which pervade every page will give it a lasting popularity and a foremost place in the ranks of the most instructive kind of fiction—the moral novel."—Sporting Review.
"The incidents are natural and interesting, its tone pure and refined, its moral lofty. There is nothing in the book to injure the slightest susceptibilities."—Morning Post.
"The incidents are natural and interesting, its tone pure and refined, its moral lofty. There is nothing in the book to injure the slightest susceptibilities."—Morning Post.
In 3 vols., price 31s. 6d.,
THE CLIFFORDS OF OAKLEY. ByCharlotte Hardcastle, Author of "Constance Dale."
"Of 'Constance Dale', we spoke in laudatory terms, which the reading public freely endorsed; and we are glad to be able to give still higher praise to 'The Cliffords of Oakley,' for it is a work of greater power, as well as of greater thought. It will rank with the best novels of Miss Bronté, Miss Mulock, and Miss Kavanagh."—Express.
"Of 'Constance Dale', we spoke in laudatory terms, which the reading public freely endorsed; and we are glad to be able to give still higher praise to 'The Cliffords of Oakley,' for it is a work of greater power, as well as of greater thought. It will rank with the best novels of Miss Bronté, Miss Mulock, and Miss Kavanagh."—Express.
"It is but seldom that we meet with a book in this department of literature so life-like, interesting, and containing so excellent a moral."—Brighton Examiner.
"It is but seldom that we meet with a book in this department of literature so life-like, interesting, and containing so excellent a moral."—Brighton Examiner.
In 3 vols., 31s. 6d.,
THE COST OF A CORONET: a Romance of Modern Life. ByJames M'Gregor Allan, Author of "The Intellectual Severance of Men and Women," etc.
"A clever, sensible, and extremely interesting novel, which women of every class will do well to read, and lay to heart the admirable lessons it inculcates."—Herald.
"A clever, sensible, and extremely interesting novel, which women of every class will do well to read, and lay to heart the admirable lessons it inculcates."—Herald.
WHALLABROOK. ByEvashope.
"The author's description of Devonshire scenery is quite equal to anything written by Miss Mitford. The tale only requires to be known to be universally read and appreciated."—Ashford News.
"The author's description of Devonshire scenery is quite equal to anything written by Miss Mitford. The tale only requires to be known to be universally read and appreciated."—Ashford News.
"The tale is one which will not lack admirers."—Observer.
"The tale is one which will not lack admirers."—Observer.
"A very interesting tale, full of point and vigour."—Sporting Review.
"A very interesting tale, full of point and vigour."—Sporting Review.
THE FRIGATE AND THE LUGGER: A Romance of the Sea. ByC. F. Armstrong, Author of "The Two Midshipmen," "The Cruise of theDaring."
"The best sea tales of Marryatt and Cooper do not excel or even equal this in incident."—Kent Express.
"The best sea tales of Marryatt and Cooper do not excel or even equal this in incident."—Kent Express.
"The details of the novel are full of excitement."—Observer.
"The details of the novel are full of excitement."—Observer.
In one vol, 10s. 6d.,
VICTORIA AS I FOUND IT: during Five Years' Adventure in Melbourne, on the Roads, and the Gold Fields. ByHenry Brown.
"The most generally interesting portions of Mr. Brown's amusing narrative are those relating to the Gold Diggings, quartz crushing, and adventures on the road. The story is told in a simple unaffected manner."—Spectator.
"The most generally interesting portions of Mr. Brown's amusing narrative are those relating to the Gold Diggings, quartz crushing, and adventures on the road. The story is told in a simple unaffected manner."—Spectator.
"The author narrates in a pleasant manner his experiences of Australian life. The book is interspersed with many anecdotes, and some serious though amusing contretemps."—Observer.
"The author narrates in a pleasant manner his experiences of Australian life. The book is interspersed with many anecdotes, and some serious though amusing contretemps."—Observer.
In 2 vols., 21s.,
THE WOMAN OF SPIRIT.
In 3 vols.,
YORKE HOUSE. ByW. Platt, Esq., Author of "Betty Westminster," etc.
"Like 'The Woman in White' and 'A Strange Story,' 'Yorke House' is what is termed a sensation novel, and a prodigious sensation it will make. How Mr. Platt has contrived to produce a work so immensely superior to any of his previous tales we cannot imagine. This book, however, will stand in able rivalry with the fictions of the best novelists of the day."—Express.
"Like 'The Woman in White' and 'A Strange Story,' 'Yorke House' is what is termed a sensation novel, and a prodigious sensation it will make. How Mr. Platt has contrived to produce a work so immensely superior to any of his previous tales we cannot imagine. This book, however, will stand in able rivalry with the fictions of the best novelists of the day."—Express.
In one vol., 10s. 6d.,
CHARITY. By the Author of "Angelo San Martino."
Price 5s.,
THE MANUAL OF HAPPINESS. By the Rev.Henry Barry, M.A., late Rector of Draycot Cerne, Wilts, Author of "Cæsar and the Britons," etc. Edited by his Daughter, Author of "Mabel," "Margaret Hamilton," etc.
THE ANCHORET OF MONTSERRAT. By Mrs.Kelly, Daughter of the late Mrs. Sherwood.
"An able and powerfully written tale."—Observer.
"An able and powerfully written tale."—Observer.
"The incidents are carefully put together, and the novel will be read with satisfaction."—News of the World.
"The incidents are carefully put together, and the novel will be read with satisfaction."—News of the World.
In one vol., 10s. 6d.,
CHRISTOPHER CHATAWAY.