THE ENDPrinted in the United States of America.* * * * * * * *The following pages contain advertisementsof Macmillan books by the same authorBY THE SAME AUTHOROld DelaboleBY EDEN PHILLPOTTSAuthor of "Brunei's Tower," etc.Cloth, 12mo, $1.50A critic in reviewingBrunei's Towerremarked that it would seem that Eden Phillpotts was now doing the best work of his career. There was sufficient argument for this contention in the novel then under consideration and further demonstration of its truth is found inOld Delabole, which, because of its cheerful and wise philosophy and its splendid feeling for nature and man's relation to it, will perhaps ultimately take its place as its author's best. The scene is laid in Cornwall. Delabole is a slate mining town and the tale which Mr. Phillpotts tells against it as a background, one in which a matter of honor or of conscience is the pivot, is dramatic in situation and doubly interesting because of the moral problem which it presents. Mr. Phillpotts's artistry and keen perception of those motives which actuate conduct have never been better exhibited."Another good story from an able hand."--New York Sun."A novel of large significance."--Boston Herald."A more effective piece of dramatic description could scarcely be put into print."--North American (Philadelphia)."Besides being a good story, richly peopled, and brimful of human nature in its finer aspects, the book is seasoned with quiet humor and a deal of mellow wisdom."--New York Times.Brunei's TowerBY EDEN PHILLPOTTSCloth, 12mo, $1.50The regeneration of a faulty character through association with dignified, honest work and simple, sincere people is the theme which Mr. Phillpotts has chosen for his latest novel. Always an artist, he has, in this book, made what will perhaps prove to be his most notable contribution to literature. Humor and a genuine sympathetic understanding of the human soul are reflected throughout it. The scene is largely laid in a pottery, and the reader is introduced in the course of the action to the various processes in the art. The central figure is a lad who, having escaped from a reform school, has sought shelter and work in the pottery. Under the influence of the gentle, kindly folk of the community he comes in a measure to realize himself."It touches lightly upon love, upon the pathos of old age, upon the workman's passion for his work, upon the artist's worship of his art, upon an infinite variety of human ways and moods, and it is filled to its depths with reflections upon life that are very near to life itself. It is Mr. Phillpotts at his characteristic best."--Boston Transcript."The daily bread of life is in this book ... magnificently written, ... absorbingly interesting, and holds that element of surprise which is never lacking in the work of the true story teller. It is a book for which to be frankly grateful, for it holds matter for many hours' enjoyment.--New York Times.BY THE SAME AUTHORFaith TresilionDecorated Cloth, 12mo, $1.35"Its movement is brisk, and the development of its plot is emphasized at certain steps with sudden surprises--all of which contribute toward holding the reader's attention."--New York Times."A rousing story, having about it the tang and flavor of the sea, and with the sound of trumpets ringing through.... Mr. Phillpotts has chosen a period of thrills for his story and has succeeded very well in putting across the bracing atmosphere of perilous times. His portrayal of the coast folk of Daleham rings true and refreshing."--Kansas City Star."A tale picturesque in its scenes and rich in its character."--Boston Transcript."Mr. Phillpotts may be congratulated upon having written a remarkable book in which there is not a dull page."--Philadelphia Ledger."A book that is distinctly interesting."--New York Herald."No character that Mr. Phillpotts has created can surpass that of Emma Tresilion."--Boston Times."It is a very readable story."--The Outlook."A book of stirring adventure and sensational experiences."--Literary Digest."Never has Eden Phillpotts written so swinging a romance."--Bellman."A rattling good story."--Los Angeles Times.OTHER OF MR. EDEN PHILLPOTTS' NOVELSThe Three BrothersCloth, 12mo, $1.50"'The Three Brothers' seems to us the best yet of the long series of these remarkable Dartmoor tales. If Shakespeare had written novels we can think that some of his pages would have been like some of these.... The book is full of a very moving interest, and it is agreeable and beautiful."--New York Sun.Knock at a VentureCloth, 12mo, $1.50Sketches of the rustic life of Devon, rich in racy, quaint, and humorous touches.The PortreeveCloth, 12mo, $1.50"Twice, at least, he has reached and even surpassed the standard of his first notable work. Once was in 'The Secret Woman.' The second time is in 'The Portreeve.' In sheer mastery of technique it is the finest thing he has done. From the beginning to the end the author's touch is assured and unfaltering. There is nothing superfluous, nothing unfinished.... And the characters, even to the least important, have the breath of life in them."--The Providence Journal.My Devon YearCloth, 8vo, $2.00, with 38 Monotint plates, $2.00"One of the most charming nature books recently published.... This book will inspire such persons and many others to get back to Mother Earth and see her wonders with a new eye. To those who know the rich Devon country it describes 'My Devon Year' is a delight from beginning to end, but this knowledge is not essential to its thorough enjoyment."--New York Mail.THE MACMILLAN COMPANYPublishers -- 64-66 Fifth Avenue -- New York*** END OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOKTHE HUMAN BOY AND THE WAR***
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The following pages contain advertisementsof Macmillan books by the same author
BY THE SAME AUTHOR
Old Delabole
BY EDEN PHILLPOTTS
Author of "Brunei's Tower," etc.
Cloth, 12mo, $1.50
A critic in reviewingBrunei's Towerremarked that it would seem that Eden Phillpotts was now doing the best work of his career. There was sufficient argument for this contention in the novel then under consideration and further demonstration of its truth is found inOld Delabole, which, because of its cheerful and wise philosophy and its splendid feeling for nature and man's relation to it, will perhaps ultimately take its place as its author's best. The scene is laid in Cornwall. Delabole is a slate mining town and the tale which Mr. Phillpotts tells against it as a background, one in which a matter of honor or of conscience is the pivot, is dramatic in situation and doubly interesting because of the moral problem which it presents. Mr. Phillpotts's artistry and keen perception of those motives which actuate conduct have never been better exhibited.
"Another good story from an able hand."--New York Sun.
"A novel of large significance."--Boston Herald.
"A more effective piece of dramatic description could scarcely be put into print."--North American (Philadelphia).
"Besides being a good story, richly peopled, and brimful of human nature in its finer aspects, the book is seasoned with quiet humor and a deal of mellow wisdom."--New York Times.
Brunei's Tower
BY EDEN PHILLPOTTS
Cloth, 12mo, $1.50
The regeneration of a faulty character through association with dignified, honest work and simple, sincere people is the theme which Mr. Phillpotts has chosen for his latest novel. Always an artist, he has, in this book, made what will perhaps prove to be his most notable contribution to literature. Humor and a genuine sympathetic understanding of the human soul are reflected throughout it. The scene is largely laid in a pottery, and the reader is introduced in the course of the action to the various processes in the art. The central figure is a lad who, having escaped from a reform school, has sought shelter and work in the pottery. Under the influence of the gentle, kindly folk of the community he comes in a measure to realize himself.
"It touches lightly upon love, upon the pathos of old age, upon the workman's passion for his work, upon the artist's worship of his art, upon an infinite variety of human ways and moods, and it is filled to its depths with reflections upon life that are very near to life itself. It is Mr. Phillpotts at his characteristic best."--Boston Transcript.
"The daily bread of life is in this book ... magnificently written, ... absorbingly interesting, and holds that element of surprise which is never lacking in the work of the true story teller. It is a book for which to be frankly grateful, for it holds matter for many hours' enjoyment.--New York Times.
BY THE SAME AUTHOR
Faith Tresilion
Decorated Cloth, 12mo, $1.35
"Its movement is brisk, and the development of its plot is emphasized at certain steps with sudden surprises--all of which contribute toward holding the reader's attention."--New York Times.
"A rousing story, having about it the tang and flavor of the sea, and with the sound of trumpets ringing through.... Mr. Phillpotts has chosen a period of thrills for his story and has succeeded very well in putting across the bracing atmosphere of perilous times. His portrayal of the coast folk of Daleham rings true and refreshing."--Kansas City Star.
"A tale picturesque in its scenes and rich in its character."--Boston Transcript.
"Mr. Phillpotts may be congratulated upon having written a remarkable book in which there is not a dull page."--Philadelphia Ledger.
"A book that is distinctly interesting."--New York Herald.
"No character that Mr. Phillpotts has created can surpass that of Emma Tresilion."--Boston Times.
"It is a very readable story."--The Outlook.
"A book of stirring adventure and sensational experiences."--Literary Digest.
"Never has Eden Phillpotts written so swinging a romance."--Bellman.
"A rattling good story."--Los Angeles Times.
OTHER OF MR. EDEN PHILLPOTTS' NOVELS
The Three Brothers
Cloth, 12mo, $1.50
"'The Three Brothers' seems to us the best yet of the long series of these remarkable Dartmoor tales. If Shakespeare had written novels we can think that some of his pages would have been like some of these.... The book is full of a very moving interest, and it is agreeable and beautiful."--New York Sun.
Knock at a Venture
Cloth, 12mo, $1.50
Sketches of the rustic life of Devon, rich in racy, quaint, and humorous touches.
The Portreeve
Cloth, 12mo, $1.50
"Twice, at least, he has reached and even surpassed the standard of his first notable work. Once was in 'The Secret Woman.' The second time is in 'The Portreeve.' In sheer mastery of technique it is the finest thing he has done. From the beginning to the end the author's touch is assured and unfaltering. There is nothing superfluous, nothing unfinished.... And the characters, even to the least important, have the breath of life in them."--The Providence Journal.
My Devon Year
Cloth, 8vo, $2.00, with 38 Monotint plates, $2.00
"One of the most charming nature books recently published.... This book will inspire such persons and many others to get back to Mother Earth and see her wonders with a new eye. To those who know the rich Devon country it describes 'My Devon Year' is a delight from beginning to end, but this knowledge is not essential to its thorough enjoyment."--New York Mail.
THE MACMILLAN COMPANYPublishers -- 64-66 Fifth Avenue -- New York
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