Chapter 17

December, 1889.MESSRS. METHUEN'S LIST.By the Author of "MEHALAH," "JOHN HERRING," &c.Now ready at all Libraries.ARMINELL:A Social Romance.3 vols. Crown 8vo, 31s.6d.By the SAME AUTHOR.OLD COUNTRY LIFE. ByS. Baring Gould, M.A.With numerous Illustrations and Initial Letters by W. Parkinson, F. D. Bedford, and F. Masey. Large crown 8vo, 10s.6d.A Limited Edition on Large Paper has also been printed, 21s.net.[Just out.Contents:—Chaps. 1. Old County Families.—2. The Last Squire.—3. Country Houses.—4. The Old Garden.—5. The Country Parson.—6. The Hunting Parson.—7. Country Dances.—8. Old Roads.—9. Family Portraits.—10. The Village Musician.—11. The Village Bard.—12. Old Servants.—13. The Hunt.—14. The County Town.By the SAME AUTHOR.HISTORIC ODDITIES AND STRANGE EVENTS.ByS. Baring Gould, M.A. Demy 8vo, 10s.6d.[Now ready."A collection of exciting and entertaining chapters. The whole volume is delightful reading."—Times."The stories are well retailed, with admirable conciseness and point."—Athenæum."The work, besides being agreeable to read, is valuable for purposes of reference. The entire contents are stimulating and delightful."—Notes and Queries.By the SAME AUTHOR.SONGS OF THE WEST:Traditional Ballads and Songs of the West of England, with their Traditional Melodies. Collected byS. Baring Gould, M.A., andH. Fleetwood Sheppard, M.A. Arranged for Voice and Piano. In 4 Parts (containing 25 Songs each), 3s.each net.[Parts I. and II. now ready."A rich and varied collection of humour, pathos, grace, and poetic fancy."—Saturday Review.By the SAME AUTHOR.YORKSHIRE ODDITIES.New and cheaper Edition. 1 vol. Crown 8vo.[In the Press.JAEL, and other STORIES.1 vol. Crown 8vo.[In the Press.By MAJOR N. PAUL.ALDERDENE.ByMajor Norris Paul. Crown 8vo, 3s.6d.[Ready."A very remarkable story, which is sure to attract attention."—Newcastle Chronicle."Interesting, not to say fascinating."—Birmingham Gazette.By T. RALEIGH, M.A.IRISH POLITICS:An Elementary Sketch. ByT. Raleigh, M.A., Fellow of All Souls', Oxford, Author of "Elementary Politics." Fcap. 8vo, paper boards, 1s.; cloth, 1s.6d.[Ready."A very clever work."—Mr. Gladstone."Salient facts and clear expositions in a few sentences packed with meaning. Every one who wishes to have the vital points of Irish politics at his finger's end should get this book by heart."—Scotsman.By the Author of "DONOVAN," "WE TWO," &c.DERRICK VAUGHAN, NOVELIST.ByEdna Lyall. Post 8vo, 2s.6d.Twenty-fifth Thousand."Edna Lyall has not written anything more artistic, or, from the moral point of view, more stimulating. In substance as well as in form, it is the manliest of Edna Lyall's books."—Academy.By P. H. DITCHFIELD, M.A.OUR ENGLISH VILLAGES:Their Story and their Antiquities. ByP. H. Ditchfield, M.A., F.R.H.S., Rector of Barkham, Berks. Post 8vo, 2s.6d., Illustrated."A pleasantly written little volume, giving much interesting information concerning villages and village life."—Pall Mall Gazette."An extremely amusing and interesting little book, which should find a place in every parochial library."—Guardian.EDITED by F. LANGBRIDGE, M.A.BALLADS of the BRAVE:Poems of Chivalry, Enterprise, Courage, and Constancy, from the Earliest Times to the Present Day. Edited, with Notes, byRev. F. Langbridge. Crown 8vo, gilt edges, 5s.[Just Ready."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. It is not an ordinary selector who could have so happily put together these characteristic samples. Other readers besides boys may learn much from them."—Spectator."Mr. Langbridge's main object is to produce a volume that will please boys, and in this he has probably succeeded."—Athenæum."This charming volume is a healthy book for boys, including old boys."—Echo."A capital Christmas gift for a boy."—Graphic.By MRS. LEITH ADAMS.MY LAND OF BEULAH.ByMrs. Leith Adams, Author of "Aunt Hepsy's Foundling," &c. 1 vol. Crown 8vo, 3s.6d.[In the Press.By MRS. LYNN LINTON.CHRISTOPHER KIRKLAND.ByE. Lynn Linton. New and Cheaper Edition. 1 vol. Crown 8vo, 3s.6d.[In the Press.THE TRUE HISTORY OF JOSHUA DAVIDSON.ByE. Lynn Linton. New and Cheaper Edition. 1 vol. Crown 8vo, 1s.[In the Press.EDUCATIONAL WORKS.WORKS by A. M. STEDMAN, M.A.,WADHAM COLLEGE, OXON.FIRST LATIN LESSONS. Fcap. 8vo, 1s.LATIN VOCABULARIES FOR REPETITION: arranged according to Subjects.Second and Revised Edition.Fcap. 8vo, 1s.6d.GREEK VOCABULARIES FOR REPETITION: arranged according to Subjects. Fcap. 8vo, 1s.6d.[In the Press.FRENCH VOCABULARIES FOR REPETITION: arranged according to Subjects. Fcap. 8vo, 1s.6d.[In the Press.Issued with the consent of Dr. Kennedy.EASY LATIN EXERCISES ON THE SYNTAX OF THE SHORTER AND REVISED LATIN PRIMERS. With Vocabulary. Crown 8vo, 2s.6d.NOTANDA QUAEDAM: MISCELLANEOUS LATIN EXERCISES ON COMMON RULES AND IDIOMS. Fcap. 8vo, 1s.6d.EASY LATIN PASSAGES FOR UNSEEN TRANSLATION. Fcap. 8vo, 2s.6d.GREEK TESTAMENT SELECTIONS. For the use of Schools.New Edition.With Introduction, Notes, and Vocabulary. Fcap. 8vo, 2s.6d.OXFORD: ITS LIFE AND SCHOOLS. Edited byA. M. M. Stedman, M.A., assisted by members of the University.New Edition, re-written.Crown 8vo, 5s.By A. W. VERRALL, M.A.Selections From Horace.With Introduction, Notes, and Vocabulary. ByA. W. Verrall, M.A., Fellow and Tutor of Trinity Coll., Cambridge. Fcap. 8vo.[In the Press.By R. E. STEEL, M.A.Practical Inorganic Chemistry.For the Elementary Stage of the South Kensington Examinations in Science and Art. ByR. E. Steel, M.A., Senior Natural Science Master at Bradford Grammar School. Crown 8vo, cloth, 1s.[Now ready.SCHOOL EXAMINATION SERIES.Edited by A. M. M. STEDMAN, M.A.Cr. 8vo. 2s.6d.each.In use at Eton, Harrow, Winchester, Repton, Cheltenham, Sherborne, Haileybury, Merchant Taylors, Manchester, &c.French Examination Papers in Miscellaneous Grammar and Idioms.ByA. M. M. Stedman, M.A.Fourth Edition.AKey, issued to Tutors and Private Students only, to be had on application to the Publishers. Cr. 8vo. 5s.Latin Examination Papers in Miscellaneous Grammar and Idioms.ByA. M. M. Stedman, M.A.Second Edition.Key(issued as above), 6s.Greek Examination Papers in Miscellaneous Grammar and Idioms.ByA. M. M. Stedman, M.A.Second Edition.[Key.In the Press.German Examination Papers in Miscellaneous Grammar and Idioms.ByR. J. Morich, Manchester Grammar School.Second Edition.Key(issued as above), 5s.History and Geography Examination Papers.ByC. H. Spence, M.A., Clifton College.Science Examination Papers.ByR. E. Steel, M.A., F.C.S., Chief Natural Science Master, Bradford Grammar School. In three volumes.Part I. Chemistry.Part II. Physics (Sound, Light, Heat, Magnetism, Electricity).In the Press.Part III. Biology and Geology.In preparation.General Knowledge Examination Papers.ByA. M. M. Stedman, M.A.[Key.In the Press.Examination Papers in Book-Keeping, with Preliminary Exercises. Compiled and arranged byJ. T. Medhurst, F. S. Accts. and Auditors, and Lecturer at City of London College. 3s.English Literature, Questions for Examination in. Chiefly collected from College Papers set at Cambridge. With an Introduction on the Study of English. By the Rev.W. W. Skeat, Litt.D., LL.D., Professor of Anglo-Saxon at Cambridge University.Second Edition, Revised.Arithmetic, Examination Papers. ByC. Pendlebury, M.A., Senior Mathematical Master, St. Paul's School.Key, 5s.Trigonometry, Examination Papers. ByG. H. Ward, M.A., Assistant Master at St. Paul's School.Key, 5s.London: METHUEN & Co., 18 Bury Street, W.C.

December, 1889.

MESSRS. METHUEN'S LIST.

By the Author of "MEHALAH," "JOHN HERRING," &c.

Now ready at all Libraries.

ARMINELL:A Social Romance.

3 vols. Crown 8vo, 31s.6d.

By the SAME AUTHOR.

OLD COUNTRY LIFE. ByS. Baring Gould, M.A.With numerous Illustrations and Initial Letters by W. Parkinson, F. D. Bedford, and F. Masey. Large crown 8vo, 10s.6d.A Limited Edition on Large Paper has also been printed, 21s.net.[Just out.

Contents:—Chaps. 1. Old County Families.—2. The Last Squire.—3. Country Houses.—4. The Old Garden.—5. The Country Parson.—6. The Hunting Parson.—7. Country Dances.—8. Old Roads.—9. Family Portraits.—10. The Village Musician.—11. The Village Bard.—12. Old Servants.—13. The Hunt.—14. The County Town.

Contents:—Chaps. 1. Old County Families.—2. The Last Squire.—3. Country Houses.—4. The Old Garden.—5. The Country Parson.—6. The Hunting Parson.—7. Country Dances.—8. Old Roads.—9. Family Portraits.—10. The Village Musician.—11. The Village Bard.—12. Old Servants.—13. The Hunt.—14. The County Town.

By the SAME AUTHOR.

HISTORIC ODDITIES AND STRANGE EVENTS.ByS. Baring Gould, M.A. Demy 8vo, 10s.6d.[Now ready.

"A collection of exciting and entertaining chapters. The whole volume is delightful reading."—Times."The stories are well retailed, with admirable conciseness and point."—Athenæum."The work, besides being agreeable to read, is valuable for purposes of reference. The entire contents are stimulating and delightful."—Notes and Queries.

"A collection of exciting and entertaining chapters. The whole volume is delightful reading."—Times.

"The stories are well retailed, with admirable conciseness and point."—Athenæum.

"The work, besides being agreeable to read, is valuable for purposes of reference. The entire contents are stimulating and delightful."—Notes and Queries.

By the SAME AUTHOR.

SONGS OF THE WEST:Traditional Ballads and Songs of the West of England, with their Traditional Melodies. Collected byS. Baring Gould, M.A., andH. Fleetwood Sheppard, M.A. Arranged for Voice and Piano. In 4 Parts (containing 25 Songs each), 3s.each net.[Parts I. and II. now ready.

"A rich and varied collection of humour, pathos, grace, and poetic fancy."—Saturday Review.

"A rich and varied collection of humour, pathos, grace, and poetic fancy."—Saturday Review.

By the SAME AUTHOR.

YORKSHIRE ODDITIES.New and cheaper Edition. 1 vol. Crown 8vo.[In the Press.

JAEL, and other STORIES.1 vol. Crown 8vo.[In the Press.

By MAJOR N. PAUL.

ALDERDENE.ByMajor Norris Paul. Crown 8vo, 3s.6d.[Ready.

"A very remarkable story, which is sure to attract attention."—Newcastle Chronicle."Interesting, not to say fascinating."—Birmingham Gazette.

"A very remarkable story, which is sure to attract attention."—Newcastle Chronicle.

"Interesting, not to say fascinating."—Birmingham Gazette.

By T. RALEIGH, M.A.

IRISH POLITICS:An Elementary Sketch. ByT. Raleigh, M.A., Fellow of All Souls', Oxford, Author of "Elementary Politics." Fcap. 8vo, paper boards, 1s.; cloth, 1s.6d.[Ready.

"A very clever work."—Mr. Gladstone."Salient facts and clear expositions in a few sentences packed with meaning. Every one who wishes to have the vital points of Irish politics at his finger's end should get this book by heart."—Scotsman.

"A very clever work."—Mr. Gladstone.

"Salient facts and clear expositions in a few sentences packed with meaning. Every one who wishes to have the vital points of Irish politics at his finger's end should get this book by heart."—Scotsman.

By the Author of "DONOVAN," "WE TWO," &c.

DERRICK VAUGHAN, NOVELIST.ByEdna Lyall. Post 8vo, 2s.6d.Twenty-fifth Thousand.

"Edna Lyall has not written anything more artistic, or, from the moral point of view, more stimulating. In substance as well as in form, it is the manliest of Edna Lyall's books."—Academy.

"Edna Lyall has not written anything more artistic, or, from the moral point of view, more stimulating. In substance as well as in form, it is the manliest of Edna Lyall's books."—Academy.

By P. H. DITCHFIELD, M.A.

OUR ENGLISH VILLAGES:Their Story and their Antiquities. ByP. H. Ditchfield, M.A., F.R.H.S., Rector of Barkham, Berks. Post 8vo, 2s.6d., Illustrated.

"A pleasantly written little volume, giving much interesting information concerning villages and village life."—Pall Mall Gazette."An extremely amusing and interesting little book, which should find a place in every parochial library."—Guardian.

"A pleasantly written little volume, giving much interesting information concerning villages and village life."—Pall Mall Gazette.

"An extremely amusing and interesting little book, which should find a place in every parochial library."—Guardian.

EDITED by F. LANGBRIDGE, M.A.

BALLADS of the BRAVE:Poems of Chivalry, Enterprise, Courage, and Constancy, from the Earliest Times to the Present Day. Edited, with Notes, byRev. F. Langbridge. Crown 8vo, gilt edges, 5s.[Just Ready.

"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. It is not an ordinary selector who could have so happily put together these characteristic samples. Other readers besides boys may learn much from them."—Spectator."Mr. Langbridge's main object is to produce a volume that will please boys, and in this he has probably succeeded."—Athenæum."This charming volume is a healthy book for boys, including old boys."—Echo."A capital Christmas gift for a boy."—Graphic.

"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. It is not an ordinary selector who could have so happily put together these characteristic samples. Other readers besides boys may learn much from them."—Spectator.

"Mr. Langbridge's main object is to produce a volume that will please boys, and in this he has probably succeeded."—Athenæum.

"This charming volume is a healthy book for boys, including old boys."—Echo.

"A capital Christmas gift for a boy."—Graphic.

By MRS. LEITH ADAMS.

MY LAND OF BEULAH.ByMrs. Leith Adams, Author of "Aunt Hepsy's Foundling," &c. 1 vol. Crown 8vo, 3s.6d.[In the Press.

By MRS. LYNN LINTON.

CHRISTOPHER KIRKLAND.ByE. Lynn Linton. New and Cheaper Edition. 1 vol. Crown 8vo, 3s.6d.[In the Press.

THE TRUE HISTORY OF JOSHUA DAVIDSON.ByE. Lynn Linton. New and Cheaper Edition. 1 vol. Crown 8vo, 1s.[In the Press.

EDUCATIONAL WORKS.

WORKS by A. M. STEDMAN, M.A.,WADHAM COLLEGE, OXON.

FIRST LATIN LESSONS. Fcap. 8vo, 1s.

LATIN VOCABULARIES FOR REPETITION: arranged according to Subjects.Second and Revised Edition.Fcap. 8vo, 1s.6d.

GREEK VOCABULARIES FOR REPETITION: arranged according to Subjects. Fcap. 8vo, 1s.6d.[In the Press.

FRENCH VOCABULARIES FOR REPETITION: arranged according to Subjects. Fcap. 8vo, 1s.6d.[In the Press.

Issued with the consent of Dr. Kennedy.

EASY LATIN EXERCISES ON THE SYNTAX OF THE SHORTER AND REVISED LATIN PRIMERS. With Vocabulary. Crown 8vo, 2s.6d.

NOTANDA QUAEDAM: MISCELLANEOUS LATIN EXERCISES ON COMMON RULES AND IDIOMS. Fcap. 8vo, 1s.6d.

EASY LATIN PASSAGES FOR UNSEEN TRANSLATION. Fcap. 8vo, 2s.6d.

GREEK TESTAMENT SELECTIONS. For the use of Schools.New Edition.With Introduction, Notes, and Vocabulary. Fcap. 8vo, 2s.6d.

OXFORD: ITS LIFE AND SCHOOLS. Edited byA. M. M. Stedman, M.A., assisted by members of the University.New Edition, re-written.Crown 8vo, 5s.

By A. W. VERRALL, M.A.

Selections From Horace.With Introduction, Notes, and Vocabulary. ByA. W. Verrall, M.A., Fellow and Tutor of Trinity Coll., Cambridge. Fcap. 8vo.[In the Press.

By R. E. STEEL, M.A.

Practical Inorganic Chemistry.For the Elementary Stage of the South Kensington Examinations in Science and Art. ByR. E. Steel, M.A., Senior Natural Science Master at Bradford Grammar School. Crown 8vo, cloth, 1s.[Now ready.

SCHOOL EXAMINATION SERIES.

Edited by A. M. M. STEDMAN, M.A.

Cr. 8vo. 2s.6d.each.

In use at Eton, Harrow, Winchester, Repton, Cheltenham, Sherborne, Haileybury, Merchant Taylors, Manchester, &c.

French Examination Papers in Miscellaneous Grammar and Idioms.ByA. M. M. Stedman, M.A.Fourth Edition.

AKey, issued to Tutors and Private Students only, to be had on application to the Publishers. Cr. 8vo. 5s.

AKey, issued to Tutors and Private Students only, to be had on application to the Publishers. Cr. 8vo. 5s.

Latin Examination Papers in Miscellaneous Grammar and Idioms.ByA. M. M. Stedman, M.A.Second Edition.Key(issued as above), 6s.

Greek Examination Papers in Miscellaneous Grammar and Idioms.ByA. M. M. Stedman, M.A.Second Edition.[Key.In the Press.

German Examination Papers in Miscellaneous Grammar and Idioms.ByR. J. Morich, Manchester Grammar School.Second Edition.Key(issued as above), 5s.

History and Geography Examination Papers.ByC. H. Spence, M.A., Clifton College.

Science Examination Papers.ByR. E. Steel, M.A., F.C.S., Chief Natural Science Master, Bradford Grammar School. In three volumes.

Part I. Chemistry.Part II. Physics (Sound, Light, Heat, Magnetism, Electricity).In the Press.Part III. Biology and Geology.In preparation.

Part I. Chemistry.

Part II. Physics (Sound, Light, Heat, Magnetism, Electricity).In the Press.

Part III. Biology and Geology.In preparation.

General Knowledge Examination Papers.ByA. M. M. Stedman, M.A.[Key.In the Press.

Examination Papers in Book-Keeping, with Preliminary Exercises. Compiled and arranged byJ. T. Medhurst, F. S. Accts. and Auditors, and Lecturer at City of London College. 3s.

English Literature, Questions for Examination in. Chiefly collected from College Papers set at Cambridge. With an Introduction on the Study of English. By the Rev.W. W. Skeat, Litt.D., LL.D., Professor of Anglo-Saxon at Cambridge University.Second Edition, Revised.

Arithmetic, Examination Papers. ByC. Pendlebury, M.A., Senior Mathematical Master, St. Paul's School.Key, 5s.

Trigonometry, Examination Papers. ByG. H. Ward, M.A., Assistant Master at St. Paul's School.Key, 5s.

London: METHUEN & Co., 18 Bury Street, W.C.


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