A vivid forecast of the near future—the downfall of Mr Hearst, the worsting of the Kaiser, and a Chicago Commune.
A vivid forecast of the near future—the downfall of Mr Hearst, the worsting of the Kaiser, and a Chicago Commune.
“ ...It might have been written by Mr. Wells and Mr. Upton Sinclair in collaboration. There is no falling off inThe Iron Heelfrom the strong virile style to which Mr. London has accustomed us—it is a remarkable book."—Daily Mail.
“We commend the book to the attention of all who are troubled by the present inequalities of opportunity, work, and the recompense for it."—The Athenæum.
“The Iron Heelis a book for all to read, and its insight, large sympathy, clear reasoning and high aims are in evidence in every chapter."—The Pall Mall Gazette.
“Would do justice to the perfervid imagination of a Poe and the fertile ingenuity of a Jules Verne."—The Globe.
“The brilliancy of Mr. Jack London has not failed, but rather increased with the passing of time. His latest work is far in advance of his previous books. It is indeed a story of remarkable power, and one of immense interest just now."—The World.
The Kingdom of Slender Swords
By HALLIE ERMINIE RIVES (Late of the U.S.A. Legation, Tokyio). With a Frontispiece by Markino, and Wisteria End Paper design. 200,000 sold at 6s.
By HALLIE ERMINIE RIVES (Late of the U.S.A. Legation, Tokyio). With a Frontispiece by Markino, and Wisteria End Paper design. 200,000 sold at 6s.
First Cheap Edition
“The Kingdom of Slender Swordsis a remarkable and fascinating novel.... Page after page is full of charming word pictures of scenes from the gorgeous pageantry of the East. The uninitiated will arise from its perusal with a longing to go forth and see the land of lotus leaves; those who know and love Japan will delight in it for the memories it stirs."—Morning Post.
Bawbee Jock by AMY McLAREN
First Cheap Edition.Published at 6s. in 1910 by Mr John Murray. Four editions were called for in rapid succession.
“Bawbee Jockis doing well in the United States. Someone writing about it to the American publishers (the Putnams) the other day said: ‘I believe you have anotherRosary. It is one of the most charming love stories I have read for many a year.’ It will, of course, have to find thousands and thousands of readers to reachThe Rosaryfigures."—The Bookseller.
“It is a grand good story, of the best possible sort, as regards local colour and human interests, artistic treatment, exceptional occurrences and sympathetic surprises, and with the glow and fervour of sweet love running through its pages."—The Boston Times, July 14th, 1911.
“There are so many fine tender passages ... the book is like breathing strong refreshing air. A tale of love, ‘tender and true,’ delightfully narrated."—New York Evening Sun.
“It is an admirable story, with much clever characterisation."—Truth.
“Written with great freshness and not a little sentiment."—Spectator.
“Miss McLaren has rare gifts for character drawing—her talents have been used to the full in the pages of what is an attractive human story."—Scotsman.
“A sweetly simple love tale ... Jock and Angela are nobler than most of us would be."—Daily Chronicle.
Beyond the CityThe Idyll of a Suburb
By Sir ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE First Cheap Edition
The many admirers of Sir Arthur will delight to add this charming love story to their library of his books. All will delight to make the acquaintance of the old Admiral and the other characters of this sweet little volume.
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