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HURST & BLACKETT'S STANDARD LIBRARYOF CHEAP EDITIONS OFPOPULAR MODERN WORKS,ILLUSTRATED BY SIR J. GILBERT, MILLAIS, HUNT, LEECH, FOSTER, POYNTER, TENNIEL, SANDYS, HUGHES, SAMBOURNE, &c.Each in a Single Volume, elegantly printed, bound, and illustrated, price 5s.1. SAM SLICK'S NATURE AND HUMAN NATURE.“The first volume of Messrs. Hurst and Blackett's Standard Library of Cheap Editions forms a very good beginning to what will doubtless be a very successful undertaking. 'Nature and Human Nature' is one of the best of Sam Slick's witty and humorous productions, and is well entitled to the large circulation which it cannot fail to obtain in its present convenient and cheap shape. The volume combines with the great recommendations of a clear, bold type, and good paper, the lesser but attractive merits of being well illustrated and elegantly bound.”—Post.2. JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.“This is a very good and a very interesting work. It is designed to trace the career from boyhood to age of a perfect man—a Christian gentleman; and it abounds in incident both well and highly wrought. Throughout it is conceived in a high spirit, and written with great ability. This cheap and handsome new edition is worthy to pass freely from hand to hand as a gift book in many households.”—Examiner.3. THE CRESCENT AND THE CROSS.BY ELIOT WARBURTON.“Independent of its value as an original narrative, and its useful and interesting information, this work is remarkable for the colouring power and play of fancy with which its descriptions are enlivened. Among its greatest and most lasting charms is its reverent and serious spirit.”—Quarterly Review.4. NATHALIE. By JULIA KAVANAGH.“'Nathalie' is Miss Kavanagh's best imaginative effort. Its manner is gracious and attractive. Its matter is good. A sentiment, a tenderness, are commanded by her which are as individual as they are elegant.”—Athenæum.5. A WOMAN'S THOUGHTS ABOUT WOMEN.BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”“A book of sound counsel. It is one of the most sensible works of its kind, well-written, true-hearted, and altogether practical. Whoever wishes to give advice to a young lady may thank the author for means of doing so.”—Examiner.6. ADAM GRAEME. By MRS. OLIPHANT.“A story awakening genuine emotions of interest and delight by its admirable pictures of Scottish life and scenery. The author sets before us the essential attributes of Christian virtue, with a delicacy, power, and truth which can hardly be surpassed.”—Post.7. SAM SLICK'S WISE SAWS AND MODERN INSTANCES.“The reputation of this book will stand as long as that of Scott's or Bulwer's Novels. Its remarkable originality and happy descriptions of American life still continue the subject of universal admiration.”—Messenger.8. CARDINAL WISEMAN'S RECOLLECTIONS OF THE LAST FOUR POPES.“A picturesque book on Rome and its ecclesiastical sovereigns, by an eloquent Roman Catholic. Cardinal Wiseman has treated a special subject with so much geniality, that his recollections will excite no ill-feeling in those who are most conscientiously opposed to every idea of human infallibility represented in Papal domination.”—Athenæum.9. A LIFE FOR A LIFE.BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”“In 'A Life for a Life' the author is fortunate in a good subject, and has produced a work of strong effect.”—Athenæum.10. THE OLD COURT SUBURB. By LEIGH HUNT.“A delightful book, that will be welcome to all readers, and most welcome to those who have a love for the best kinds of reading.”—Examiner.11. MARGARET AND HER BRIDESMAIDS.“We recommend all who are in search of a fascinating novel to read this work for themselves. They will find it well worth their while. There are a freshness and originality about it quite charming.”—Athenæum.12. THE OLD JUDGE. By SAM SLICK.“The publications included in this Library have all been of good quality; many give information while they entertain, and of that class the book before us is a specimen. The manner in which the Cheap Editions forming the series is produced, deserves especial mention. The paper and print are unexceptionable; there is a steel engraving in each volume, and the outsides of them will satisfy the purchaser who likes to see books in handsome uniform.”—Examiner.13. DARIEN. By ELIOT WARBURTON.“This last production of the author of 'The Crescent and the Cross' has the same elements of a very wide popularity. It will please its thousands.”—Globe.14. FAMILY ROMANCE.BY SIR BERNARD BURKE, ULSTER KING OF ARMS.“It were impossible to praise too highly this most interesting book.”—Standard.15. THE LAIRD OF NORLAW. By MRS. OLIPHANT.“The 'Laird of Norlaw' fully sustains the author's high reputation.”—Sunday Times.16. THE ENGLISHWOMAN IN ITALY.“Mrs. Gretton's book is interesting, and full of opportune instruction.”—Times.17. NOTHING NEW.BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”“'Nothing New' displays all those superior merits which have made 'John Halifax' one of the most popular works of the day.”—Post.18. FREER'S LIFE OF JEANNE D'ALBRET.“Nothing can be more interesting than Miss Freer's story of the life of Jeanne D'Albret, and the narrative is as trustworthy as it is attractive.”—Post.19. THE VALLEY OF A HUNDRED FIRES.BY THE AUTHOR OF “MARGARET AND HER BRIDESMAIDS.”“If asked to classify this work, we should give it a place between 'John Halifax' and 'The Caxtons.'”—Standard.20. THE ROMANCE OF THE FORUM.BY PETER BURKE, SERGEANT AT LAW.“A work of singular interest, which can never fail to charm.”—Illustrated News.21. ADELE. By JULIA KAVANAGH.“'Adele' is the best work we have read by Miss Kavanagh; it is a charming story full of delicate character-painting.”—Athenæum.22. STUDIES FROM LIFE.BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”“These 'Studies from Life' are remarkable for graphic power and observation. The book will not diminish the reputation of the accomplished author.”—Saturday Review.23. GRANDMOTHER'S MONEY.“We commend 'Grandmother's Money' to readers in search of a good novel The characters are true to human nature, and the story is interesting.”—Athenæum.24. A BOOK ABOUT DOCTORS.BY J. C. JEAFFRESON.“A delightful book.”—Athenæum.“A book to be read and re-read; fit for the study as well as the drawing-room table and the circulating library.”—Lancet.25. NO CHURCH.“We advise all who have the opportunity to read this book.”—Athenæum.26. MISTRESS AND MAID.BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”“A good wholesome book, gracefully written, and as pleasant to read as it is instructive.”—Athenæum.“A charming tale charmingly told.”—Standard.27. LOST AND SAVED. By HON. MRS. NORTON.“'Lost and Saved' will be read with eager interest. It is a vigorous novel.”—Times.“A novel of rare excellence. It is Mrs. Norton's best prose work.”—Examiner.28. LES MISERABLES. By VICTOR HUGO.AUTHORISED COPYRIGHT ENGLISH TRANSLATION.“The merits of 'Les Miserables' do not merely consist in the conception of it as a whole; it abounds with details of unequalled beauty. M. Victor Hugo has stamped upon every page the hall-mark of genius.”—Quarterly Review.29. BARBARA'S HISTORY. By AMELIA B. EDWARDS.“It is not often that we light upon a novel of so much merit and interest as 'Barbara's History.' It is a work conspicuous for taste and literary culture. It is a very graceful and charming book, with a well-managed story, clearly-cut characters, and sentiments expressed with an exquisite elocution. It is a book which the world will like.”—Times.30. LIFE OF THE REV. EDWARD IRVING.BY MRS. OLIPHANT.“A good book on a most interesting theme.”—Times.“A truly interesting and most affecting memoir. Irving's Life ought to have a niche in every gallery of religious biography. There are few lives that will be fuller of instruction, interest, and consolation.”—Saturday Review.31. ST. OLAVE'S.“This charming novel is the work of one who possesses a great talent for writing, as well as experience and knowledge of the world.”—Athenæum.32. SAM SLICK'S AMERICAN HUMOUR.“Dip where you will into this lottery of fun, you are sure to draw out a prize.”—Post.33. CHRISTIAN'S MISTAKE.BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”“A more charming story has rarely been written. Even if tried by the standard of the Archbishop of York, we should expect that even he would pronounce 'Christian's Mistake' a novel without a fault.”—Times.34. ALEC FORBES OF HOWGLEN.BY GEORGE MAC DONALD, LL.D.“No account of this story would give any idea of the profound interest that pervades the work from the first page to the last.”—Athenæum.35. AGNES. By MRS. OLIPHANT.“'Agnes' is a novel superior to any of Mrs. Oliphant's former works.”—Athenæum.“A story whose pathetic beauty will appeal irresistibly to all readers.”—Post.36. A NOBLE LIFE.BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”“This is one of those pleasant tales in which the author of 'John Halifax' speaks out of a generous heart the purest truths of life.”—Examiner.37. NEW AMERICA. By HEPWORTH DIXON.“A very interesting book. Mr. Dixon has written thoughtfully and well.”—Times.“We recommend every one who feels any interest in human nature to read Mr. Dixon's very interesting book.”—Saturday Review.38. ROBERT FALCONER.BY GEORGE MAC DONALD, LL.D.“'Robert Falconer' is a work brimful of life and humour and of the deepest human interest. It is a book to be returned to again and again for the deep and searching knowledge it evinces of human thoughts and feelings.”—Athenæum.39. THE WOMAN'S KINGDOM.BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”“'The Woman's Kingdom' sustains the author's reputation as a writer of the purest and noblest kind of domestic stories.”—Athenæum.40. ANNALS OF AN EVENTFUL LIFE.BY GEORGE WEBBE DASENT, D.C.L.“A racy, well-written, and original novel. The interest never flags. The whole work sparkles with wit and humour.”—Quarterly Review.41. DAVID ELGINBROD. By GEORGE MAC DONALD.“The work of a man of genius. It will attract the highest class of readers.”—Times.42. A BRAVE LADY.BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”“A very good novel; a thoughtful, well-written book, showing a tender sympathy with human nature, and permeated by a pure and noble spirit.”—Examiner.43. HANNAH.BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”“A very pleasant, healthy story, well and artistically told. The book is sure of a wide circle of readers. The character of Hannah is one of rare beauty.”—Standard.44. SAM SLICK'S AMERICANS AT HOME.“This is one of the most amusing books that we ever read.”—Standard.45. THE UNKIND WORD.BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”“The author of 'John Halifax' has written many fascinating stories, but we can call to mind nothing from her pen that has a more enduring charm than the graceful sketches in this work.”—United Service Magazine.46. A ROSE IN JUNE. By MRS. OLIPHANT.“'A Rose in June' is as pretty as its title. The story is one of the best and most touching which we owe to the industry and talent of Mrs. Oliphant, and may hold its own with even 'The Chronicles of Carlingford.'”—Times.47. MY LITTLE LADY. By E. F. POYNTER.“There is a great deal of fascination about this book. The author writes in a clear, unaffected style; she has a decided gift for depicting character, while the descriptions of scenery convey a distinct pictorial impression to the reader.”—Times.48. PHŒBE, JUNIOR. By MRS. OLIPHANT.“This novel shows great knowledge of human nature. The interest goes on growing to the end. Phœbe is excellently drawn.”—Times.49. LIFE OF MARIE ANTOINETTE.BY PROFESSOR CHARLES DUKE YONGE.“A work of remarkable merit and interest, which will, we doubt not, become the most popular English history of Marie Antoinette.”—Spectator.“This book is well written, and of thrilling interest.”—Academy.
HURST & BLACKETT'S STANDARD LIBRARYOF CHEAP EDITIONS OFPOPULAR MODERN WORKS,
ILLUSTRATED BY SIR J. GILBERT, MILLAIS, HUNT, LEECH, FOSTER, POYNTER, TENNIEL, SANDYS, HUGHES, SAMBOURNE, &c.
Each in a Single Volume, elegantly printed, bound, and illustrated, price 5s.
1. SAM SLICK'S NATURE AND HUMAN NATURE.
“The first volume of Messrs. Hurst and Blackett's Standard Library of Cheap Editions forms a very good beginning to what will doubtless be a very successful undertaking. 'Nature and Human Nature' is one of the best of Sam Slick's witty and humorous productions, and is well entitled to the large circulation which it cannot fail to obtain in its present convenient and cheap shape. The volume combines with the great recommendations of a clear, bold type, and good paper, the lesser but attractive merits of being well illustrated and elegantly bound.”—Post.
2. JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.
“This is a very good and a very interesting work. It is designed to trace the career from boyhood to age of a perfect man—a Christian gentleman; and it abounds in incident both well and highly wrought. Throughout it is conceived in a high spirit, and written with great ability. This cheap and handsome new edition is worthy to pass freely from hand to hand as a gift book in many households.”—Examiner.
3. THE CRESCENT AND THE CROSS.BY ELIOT WARBURTON.
“Independent of its value as an original narrative, and its useful and interesting information, this work is remarkable for the colouring power and play of fancy with which its descriptions are enlivened. Among its greatest and most lasting charms is its reverent and serious spirit.”—Quarterly Review.
4. NATHALIE. By JULIA KAVANAGH.
“'Nathalie' is Miss Kavanagh's best imaginative effort. Its manner is gracious and attractive. Its matter is good. A sentiment, a tenderness, are commanded by her which are as individual as they are elegant.”—Athenæum.
5. A WOMAN'S THOUGHTS ABOUT WOMEN.BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“A book of sound counsel. It is one of the most sensible works of its kind, well-written, true-hearted, and altogether practical. Whoever wishes to give advice to a young lady may thank the author for means of doing so.”—Examiner.
6. ADAM GRAEME. By MRS. OLIPHANT.
“A story awakening genuine emotions of interest and delight by its admirable pictures of Scottish life and scenery. The author sets before us the essential attributes of Christian virtue, with a delicacy, power, and truth which can hardly be surpassed.”—Post.
7. SAM SLICK'S WISE SAWS AND MODERN INSTANCES.
“The reputation of this book will stand as long as that of Scott's or Bulwer's Novels. Its remarkable originality and happy descriptions of American life still continue the subject of universal admiration.”—Messenger.
8. CARDINAL WISEMAN'S RECOLLECTIONS OF THE LAST FOUR POPES.
“A picturesque book on Rome and its ecclesiastical sovereigns, by an eloquent Roman Catholic. Cardinal Wiseman has treated a special subject with so much geniality, that his recollections will excite no ill-feeling in those who are most conscientiously opposed to every idea of human infallibility represented in Papal domination.”—Athenæum.
9. A LIFE FOR A LIFE.BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“In 'A Life for a Life' the author is fortunate in a good subject, and has produced a work of strong effect.”—Athenæum.
10. THE OLD COURT SUBURB. By LEIGH HUNT.
“A delightful book, that will be welcome to all readers, and most welcome to those who have a love for the best kinds of reading.”—Examiner.
11. MARGARET AND HER BRIDESMAIDS.
“We recommend all who are in search of a fascinating novel to read this work for themselves. They will find it well worth their while. There are a freshness and originality about it quite charming.”—Athenæum.
12. THE OLD JUDGE. By SAM SLICK.
“The publications included in this Library have all been of good quality; many give information while they entertain, and of that class the book before us is a specimen. The manner in which the Cheap Editions forming the series is produced, deserves especial mention. The paper and print are unexceptionable; there is a steel engraving in each volume, and the outsides of them will satisfy the purchaser who likes to see books in handsome uniform.”—Examiner.
13. DARIEN. By ELIOT WARBURTON.
“This last production of the author of 'The Crescent and the Cross' has the same elements of a very wide popularity. It will please its thousands.”—Globe.
14. FAMILY ROMANCE.BY SIR BERNARD BURKE, ULSTER KING OF ARMS.
“It were impossible to praise too highly this most interesting book.”—Standard.
15. THE LAIRD OF NORLAW. By MRS. OLIPHANT.
“The 'Laird of Norlaw' fully sustains the author's high reputation.”—Sunday Times.
16. THE ENGLISHWOMAN IN ITALY.
“Mrs. Gretton's book is interesting, and full of opportune instruction.”—Times.
17. NOTHING NEW.BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“'Nothing New' displays all those superior merits which have made 'John Halifax' one of the most popular works of the day.”—Post.
18. FREER'S LIFE OF JEANNE D'ALBRET.
“Nothing can be more interesting than Miss Freer's story of the life of Jeanne D'Albret, and the narrative is as trustworthy as it is attractive.”—Post.
19. THE VALLEY OF A HUNDRED FIRES.BY THE AUTHOR OF “MARGARET AND HER BRIDESMAIDS.”
“If asked to classify this work, we should give it a place between 'John Halifax' and 'The Caxtons.'”—Standard.
20. THE ROMANCE OF THE FORUM.BY PETER BURKE, SERGEANT AT LAW.
“A work of singular interest, which can never fail to charm.”—Illustrated News.
21. ADELE. By JULIA KAVANAGH.
“'Adele' is the best work we have read by Miss Kavanagh; it is a charming story full of delicate character-painting.”—Athenæum.
22. STUDIES FROM LIFE.BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“These 'Studies from Life' are remarkable for graphic power and observation. The book will not diminish the reputation of the accomplished author.”—Saturday Review.
23. GRANDMOTHER'S MONEY.
“We commend 'Grandmother's Money' to readers in search of a good novel The characters are true to human nature, and the story is interesting.”—Athenæum.
24. A BOOK ABOUT DOCTORS.BY J. C. JEAFFRESON.
“A delightful book.”—Athenæum.“A book to be read and re-read; fit for the study as well as the drawing-room table and the circulating library.”—Lancet.
25. NO CHURCH.
“We advise all who have the opportunity to read this book.”—Athenæum.
26. MISTRESS AND MAID.BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“A good wholesome book, gracefully written, and as pleasant to read as it is instructive.”—Athenæum.“A charming tale charmingly told.”—Standard.
27. LOST AND SAVED. By HON. MRS. NORTON.
“'Lost and Saved' will be read with eager interest. It is a vigorous novel.”—Times.
“A novel of rare excellence. It is Mrs. Norton's best prose work.”—Examiner.
28. LES MISERABLES. By VICTOR HUGO.AUTHORISED COPYRIGHT ENGLISH TRANSLATION.
“The merits of 'Les Miserables' do not merely consist in the conception of it as a whole; it abounds with details of unequalled beauty. M. Victor Hugo has stamped upon every page the hall-mark of genius.”—Quarterly Review.
29. BARBARA'S HISTORY. By AMELIA B. EDWARDS.
“It is not often that we light upon a novel of so much merit and interest as 'Barbara's History.' It is a work conspicuous for taste and literary culture. It is a very graceful and charming book, with a well-managed story, clearly-cut characters, and sentiments expressed with an exquisite elocution. It is a book which the world will like.”—Times.
30. LIFE OF THE REV. EDWARD IRVING.BY MRS. OLIPHANT.
“A good book on a most interesting theme.”—Times.
“A truly interesting and most affecting memoir. Irving's Life ought to have a niche in every gallery of religious biography. There are few lives that will be fuller of instruction, interest, and consolation.”—Saturday Review.
31. ST. OLAVE'S.
“This charming novel is the work of one who possesses a great talent for writing, as well as experience and knowledge of the world.”—Athenæum.
32. SAM SLICK'S AMERICAN HUMOUR.
“Dip where you will into this lottery of fun, you are sure to draw out a prize.”—Post.
33. CHRISTIAN'S MISTAKE.BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“A more charming story has rarely been written. Even if tried by the standard of the Archbishop of York, we should expect that even he would pronounce 'Christian's Mistake' a novel without a fault.”—Times.
34. ALEC FORBES OF HOWGLEN.BY GEORGE MAC DONALD, LL.D.
“No account of this story would give any idea of the profound interest that pervades the work from the first page to the last.”—Athenæum.
35. AGNES. By MRS. OLIPHANT.
“'Agnes' is a novel superior to any of Mrs. Oliphant's former works.”—Athenæum.
“A story whose pathetic beauty will appeal irresistibly to all readers.”—Post.
36. A NOBLE LIFE.BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“This is one of those pleasant tales in which the author of 'John Halifax' speaks out of a generous heart the purest truths of life.”—Examiner.
37. NEW AMERICA. By HEPWORTH DIXON.
“A very interesting book. Mr. Dixon has written thoughtfully and well.”—Times.
“We recommend every one who feels any interest in human nature to read Mr. Dixon's very interesting book.”—Saturday Review.
38. ROBERT FALCONER.BY GEORGE MAC DONALD, LL.D.
“'Robert Falconer' is a work brimful of life and humour and of the deepest human interest. It is a book to be returned to again and again for the deep and searching knowledge it evinces of human thoughts and feelings.”—Athenæum.
39. THE WOMAN'S KINGDOM.BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“'The Woman's Kingdom' sustains the author's reputation as a writer of the purest and noblest kind of domestic stories.”—Athenæum.
40. ANNALS OF AN EVENTFUL LIFE.BY GEORGE WEBBE DASENT, D.C.L.
“A racy, well-written, and original novel. The interest never flags. The whole work sparkles with wit and humour.”—Quarterly Review.
41. DAVID ELGINBROD. By GEORGE MAC DONALD.
“The work of a man of genius. It will attract the highest class of readers.”—Times.
42. A BRAVE LADY.BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“A very good novel; a thoughtful, well-written book, showing a tender sympathy with human nature, and permeated by a pure and noble spirit.”—Examiner.
43. HANNAH.BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“A very pleasant, healthy story, well and artistically told. The book is sure of a wide circle of readers. The character of Hannah is one of rare beauty.”—Standard.
44. SAM SLICK'S AMERICANS AT HOME.
“This is one of the most amusing books that we ever read.”—Standard.
45. THE UNKIND WORD.BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“The author of 'John Halifax' has written many fascinating stories, but we can call to mind nothing from her pen that has a more enduring charm than the graceful sketches in this work.”—United Service Magazine.
46. A ROSE IN JUNE. By MRS. OLIPHANT.
“'A Rose in June' is as pretty as its title. The story is one of the best and most touching which we owe to the industry and talent of Mrs. Oliphant, and may hold its own with even 'The Chronicles of Carlingford.'”—Times.
47. MY LITTLE LADY. By E. F. POYNTER.
“There is a great deal of fascination about this book. The author writes in a clear, unaffected style; she has a decided gift for depicting character, while the descriptions of scenery convey a distinct pictorial impression to the reader.”—Times.
48. PHŒBE, JUNIOR. By MRS. OLIPHANT.
“This novel shows great knowledge of human nature. The interest goes on growing to the end. Phœbe is excellently drawn.”—Times.
49. LIFE OF MARIE ANTOINETTE.BY PROFESSOR CHARLES DUKE YONGE.
“A work of remarkable merit and interest, which will, we doubt not, become the most popular English history of Marie Antoinette.”—Spectator.
“This book is well written, and of thrilling interest.”—Academy.
Transcriber's NotesOriginal spelling and punctuation have been preserved as much as possible. Minor typographical errors have been corrected without note.
Transcriber's Notes
Original spelling and punctuation have been preserved as much as possible. Minor typographical errors have been corrected without note.