TheAUTOBIOGRAPHYofMrs. OLIPHANT—1828-1897Arranged and Edited by MRS. HARRY COGHILLWith two portraits, 8vo, cloth, $3.50Inthe annals of English literature there are undoubtedly greater names than Mrs. Oliphant's, but surely none that will shine with a tenderer and purer radiance. Mrs. Oliphant was an indefatigable worker and had the spirit of true knighthood beating in her womanly bosom. Of her autobiography thePhiladelphia Ledgersays: "The volume is unique in interest and a most valuable and helpful story of a noble and honorable life. Mrs. Coghill has the best equipment as an editor: discretion, taste, a word of connection wherever needed, no self-consciousness, and a perfect sympathy with her subject."TheVICTORIAN AGEofENGLISH LITERATUREBY MRS. OLIPHANTIn Two Volumes, 8vo, cloth, $3.00Also in the Ajax Series, One Volume, 12mo, $1.00Thisis one of the most important of Mrs. Oliphant's works, and by reason of her long association with the period of which she writes, it should prove no less authoritative than interesting.DODD, MEAD & COMPANY,Publishers372 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK
TheAUTOBIOGRAPHYofMrs. OLIPHANT—1828-1897
Arranged and Edited by MRS. HARRY COGHILL
With two portraits, 8vo, cloth, $3.50
Inthe annals of English literature there are undoubtedly greater names than Mrs. Oliphant's, but surely none that will shine with a tenderer and purer radiance. Mrs. Oliphant was an indefatigable worker and had the spirit of true knighthood beating in her womanly bosom. Of her autobiography thePhiladelphia Ledgersays: "The volume is unique in interest and a most valuable and helpful story of a noble and honorable life. Mrs. Coghill has the best equipment as an editor: discretion, taste, a word of connection wherever needed, no self-consciousness, and a perfect sympathy with her subject."
TheVICTORIAN AGEofENGLISH LITERATURE
BY MRS. OLIPHANT
In Two Volumes, 8vo, cloth, $3.00Also in the Ajax Series, One Volume, 12mo, $1.00
Thisis one of the most important of Mrs. Oliphant's works, and by reason of her long association with the period of which she writes, it should prove no less authoritative than interesting.
DODD, MEAD & COMPANY,Publishers372 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK
WORKS BY IAN MACLAREN(Rev. John Watson)BESIDE THE BONNIE BRIAR BUSH. 12mo, cloth,$1.25The same, with about 75 illustrations from photographs taken in Drumtochty by Clifton Johnson. 12mo, cloth, gilt top,2.00THE DAYS OF AULD LANG SYNE. 12mo, cloth,1.25The same, with about 75 illustrations from photographs taken in Drumtochty by Clifton Johnson. 12mo, cloth, gilt top,2.00A DOCTOR OF THE OLD SCHOOL. From "Beside the Bonnie Briar Bush." Illustrated from drawings made by Frederic C. Gordon. With a new portrait, and an introduction by the author. 12mo, cloth, gilt edges,2.00Also in Phenix series.KATE CARNEGIE. With 50 illustrations by F. C. Gordon. 12mo, cloth,1.50THE UPPER ROOM. 16mo, cloth,net, .50Holiday edition, in white and gold, 16mo, boxed,net, .75THE MIND OF THE MASTER. A Discussion of Topics of Practical Religion. 12mo, cloth,1.50THE CURE OF SOULS. Being the Yale Lectures on Theology. 12mo, cloth,1.50THE IAN MACLAREN YEAR BOOK. 12mo, cloth,1.25THE POTTER'S WHEEL. 12mo, cloth,1.25AFTERWARDS, and Other Stories. 12mo, cloth,1.50THE COMPANIONS OF THE SORROWFUL WAY. 16mo, cloth,.75RABBI SAUNDERSON. From "Kate Carnegie." With 12 illustrations by A. S. Boyd. 16mo, cloth (in Phenix Series),.40Dodd, Mead & Company, Publishers372 Fifth Avenue, New York
WORKS BY IAN MACLAREN
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FOUR NOTABLE BOOKSWANTED: A MATCHMAKERA Christmas Story. By PAUL LEICESTER FORD, author of "Janice Meredith," "Hon. Peter Stirling," etc. With illustrations by H. C. Christy, and decorations by Margaret Armstrong. 8vo, cloth,$2.00AS YOU LIKE ITBy WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE. With five full-page photogravure illustrations, and numerous drawings and decorations to accompany the text, by Will H. Low. 8vo, cloth,$2.50Also LARGE PAPER EDITION, limited to 200 copies, beautifully printed and bound,$15.00 netPurchasers of this edition will receive an extra set of the illustrations, on Japan paper, with gold borders, in an envelope. These are very suitable for framing, and make a beautiful holiday present.WONDERS OF NATUREDescribed by Great Writers, and profusely illustrated with views from nature. Edited by ESTHER SINGLETON. 8vo, cloth,$2.00PIPPA PASSESBy ROBERT BROWNING. With decorations and illustrations by Margaret Armstrong. 8vo, cloth,$1.50DODD, MEAD & COMPANY372 Fifth Ave., New York
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NEW JUVENILE LITERATUREMartha FinleyELSIE'S YOUNG FOLKS, by Martha Finley, author of the "Elsie" books. 12mo, cloth,$1.25It is unnecessary to do more than to announce a new "Elsie" book, for a multitude of young readers eagerly await the appearance of each new volume in the series.Harry Thurston PeckTHE ADVENTURES OF MABEL (for children of five and six), by Harry Thurston Peck. New edition. Illustrations by Melanie Elisabeth Norton. Large 12mo,$1.00These are simple stories told in such a way as really to interest children of five and six years of age, and not written over their heads. The author has told them to his own child, and as they charmed her, it is believed they will delight other children of her age.Elisabeth W. ChampneyANNEKE, A LITTLE DAME OF NEW NETHERLANDS, by Elizabeth W. Champney, author of the "Witch Winnie" books. This is volume II in the series of "Dames and Daughters of Colonial Days." 12mo, cloth,$1.50Mrs. Champney has projected a series in which the initial volume was published last autumn. The series gives great promise of interest and instruction for younger readers.Amanda M. DouglasA LITTLE GIRL IN OLD WASHINGTON, by Amanda M. Douglas. Uniform with "A Little Girl in Old New York" and "A Little Girl in Old Boston." 12mo, cloth,$1.50This is a continuation of the "Little Girl" Series which has been so warmly welcomed.DODD, MEAD & COMPANY, Publishers372 Fifth Avenue, Corner 35th Street, New York
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THE MASTER CHRISTIANBy MARIE CORELLIThe Most Talked-of Novel of the SeasonIt Is Untruthful"Miss Corelli has libelled the whole Roman curia."—Dr. William Barry.It Is Truthful"That every one of her charges is true in substance I have not a shadow of doubt."—Dr. Joseph Parker.It Is Not Well Written"It is a disappointing book. It is brilliant in spots, but as a whole it is a dismal failure!"—San Francisco Chronicle.It Is Well Written"It is written with vigor, strength, and an abandon of fine expression that carries all before it."—Philadelphia Item.It Is Not Interesting"She emits a long-drawn melancholy howl. Six hundred solid pages of small print, and nothing but words, words, words."—N. Y. Sun.It Is Interesting"The story holds the interest from beginning to end. Of all her books, this is the most interesting and thrilling."—New York Press.It Is Sacrilegious"The book is one that jars on the religious sensibilities irrespective of creed. The religious part of the story is merely denunciation."—Chicago Tribune.It Is Not Sacrilegious"The book is not irreverent."—Ian Maclaren."The book is a bold attack on dogma and the creeds, and pleads eloquently for the pure love of Christ."—Chicago Inter Ocean.It Is Immoral"The book if generally read by the young would be as destructive as the immoral novel."—Watertown Herald.It Is Moral"There are many who will object to the book, but in spite of their strictures the book will find thousands of sympathizers who will condone it."—Boston Journal.12mo, cloth, 610 pages, $1.50DODD, MEAD & CO., PublishersNew York
THE MASTER CHRISTIANBy MARIE CORELLI
The Most Talked-of Novel of the Season
It Is Untruthful
"Miss Corelli has libelled the whole Roman curia."—Dr. William Barry.
It Is Truthful
"That every one of her charges is true in substance I have not a shadow of doubt."—Dr. Joseph Parker.
It Is Not Well Written
"It is a disappointing book. It is brilliant in spots, but as a whole it is a dismal failure!"—San Francisco Chronicle.
It Is Well Written
"It is written with vigor, strength, and an abandon of fine expression that carries all before it."—Philadelphia Item.
It Is Not Interesting
"She emits a long-drawn melancholy howl. Six hundred solid pages of small print, and nothing but words, words, words."—N. Y. Sun.
It Is Interesting
"The story holds the interest from beginning to end. Of all her books, this is the most interesting and thrilling."—New York Press.
It Is Sacrilegious
"The book is one that jars on the religious sensibilities irrespective of creed. The religious part of the story is merely denunciation."—Chicago Tribune.
It Is Not Sacrilegious
"The book is not irreverent."—Ian Maclaren.
"The book is a bold attack on dogma and the creeds, and pleads eloquently for the pure love of Christ."—Chicago Inter Ocean.
It Is Immoral
"The book if generally read by the young would be as destructive as the immoral novel."—Watertown Herald.
It Is Moral
"There are many who will object to the book, but in spite of their strictures the book will find thousands of sympathizers who will condone it."—Boston Journal.
12mo, cloth, 610 pages, $1.50
12mo, cloth, 610 pages, $1.50
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NOVELS BY AMELIA E. BARREach 12mo, cloth, 60 cents.JAN VEDDER'S WIFE.A DAUGHTER OF FIFE.THE BOW OF ORANGE RIBBON. Also 100 illustrations by Th. Hampe. 12mo, cloth, $1.50.THE SQUIRE OF SANDALSIDE.A BORDER SHEPHERDESS.PAUL AND CHRISTINA.MASTER OF HIS FATE.REMEMBER THE ALAMO.THE LAST OF THE MACALLISTERS.BETWEEN TWO LOVES.FEET OF CLAY.THE HOUSEHOLD OF McNEIL.FRIEND OLIVIA.SHE LOVED A SAILOR.A SISTER TO ESAU.LOVE FOR AN HOUR IS LOVE FOREVER.CHRISTOPHER, AND OTHER STORIES.THE HALLAM SUCCESSION.THE LOST SILVER OF BRIFFAULT.CLUNYMacPHERSON.A SINGER FROM THE SEA.THE LONE HOUSE.SCOTTISH SKETCHES.BERNICIA.A KNIGHT OF THE NETS.THE KING'S HIGHWAY.A ROSE OF A HUNDRED LEAVES. Illustrated.Other books by Mrs. Barr.MAIDS, WIVES AND BACHELORS. 16mo, cloth, $1.25I, THOU, AND THE OTHER ONE. 12mo, cloth, illustrated, 1.25THE MAID OF MAIDEN LANE. A sequel to "A Bow ofOrange Ribbon." 12mo, cloth, illustrated, 1.50SOULS OF PASSAGE. 12mo, cloth, illustrated, 1.50Dodd, Mead & Company, Publishers372 Fifth Avenue, New York
NOVELS BY AMELIA E. BARR
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Other books by Mrs. Barr.
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FOUR NOTABLE NOVELSOf these four Novels over 375,000 copies have been soldThe Master ChristianBy Marie Corelli12mo. Cloth. $1.50."Written with vigor, strength, and often with an abandon of fine expression that carries all before it. It is a novel to think about and discuss; to read attentively, and to read again."—Philadelphia Item.Janice MeredithBy Paul Leicester Ford12mo. Cloth. Illustrated. $1.50."A book that will make a historian of the novel reader, and a novel reader of the historian."—N. Y. Times.ResurrectionBy Count Leo Tolstoi12mo. Cloth. Illustrated. $1.50."Tolstoi shows here all the vigor of his early days. There is the same pungency of diction, the same picturesque power. Not a person is introduced without a touch of vigorous individuality.... The characters seem to start from the canvas."—The Athenæum.Dr. DaleBy Marion Harland and Albert Payson Terhune(Mother and Son)12mo. Cloth. $1.50."The opportunity for rugged types, for sensational incidents and vivid contrasts in character and fortune have been seized upon in the construction of the story, and turned to the advantage of the reader in a novel vividly realistic and dramatic."—Philadelphia Public Ledger.Dodd, Mead & Company, Publishers372 Fifth Avenue, New York
FOUR NOTABLE NOVELS
Of these four Novels over 375,000 copies have been sold
The Master Christian
By Marie Corelli
12mo. Cloth. $1.50.
"Written with vigor, strength, and often with an abandon of fine expression that carries all before it. It is a novel to think about and discuss; to read attentively, and to read again."—Philadelphia Item.
Janice Meredith
By Paul Leicester Ford
12mo. Cloth. Illustrated. $1.50.
"A book that will make a historian of the novel reader, and a novel reader of the historian."—N. Y. Times.
Resurrection
By Count Leo Tolstoi
12mo. Cloth. Illustrated. $1.50.
"Tolstoi shows here all the vigor of his early days. There is the same pungency of diction, the same picturesque power. Not a person is introduced without a touch of vigorous individuality.... The characters seem to start from the canvas."—The Athenæum.
Dr. Dale
By Marion Harland and Albert Payson Terhune(Mother and Son)
12mo. Cloth. $1.50.
"The opportunity for rugged types, for sensational incidents and vivid contrasts in character and fortune have been seized upon in the construction of the story, and turned to the advantage of the reader in a novel vividly realistic and dramatic."—Philadelphia Public Ledger.
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"A Great Series—And Good"THE BOOKMAN CLASSICSThe publishers believe that the time has arrived when the public in America will support a handsomely printed edition of the standard works in English literature. Starting with this belief, they have completed their plans for "The Bookman Classics," a series destined to embrace the principal examples of English prose and verse, in pure literature which have successfully stood the test of time.By printing very large editions, the publishers will be able to offer books that are equal in beauty to many "Editions de Luxe," at a price only a little higher than the cheaply printed and badly made 12mos now on the market. The volumes will be typographically all that the University Press can make them, and will contain ornamental titles, marginal decorations, especially designed for each book, etc., etc. They will be printed throughout in two colors, on deckle-edged Mittineague paper, with frontispiece in color, and will be well and handsomely bound.Size, 12mo. Price, $1.50 eachNow ready:—THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEYROBINSON CRUSOETHE SCARLET LETTERTOM BROWN'S SCHOOL DAYSOther titles to be announced later.Dodd, Mead & Company, PublishersNew YorkPlease mentionThe Bookmanin writing to advertisers
"A Great Series—And Good"
THE BOOKMAN CLASSICS
The publishers believe that the time has arrived when the public in America will support a handsomely printed edition of the standard works in English literature. Starting with this belief, they have completed their plans for "The Bookman Classics," a series destined to embrace the principal examples of English prose and verse, in pure literature which have successfully stood the test of time.
By printing very large editions, the publishers will be able to offer books that are equal in beauty to many "Editions de Luxe," at a price only a little higher than the cheaply printed and badly made 12mos now on the market. The volumes will be typographically all that the University Press can make them, and will contain ornamental titles, marginal decorations, especially designed for each book, etc., etc. They will be printed throughout in two colors, on deckle-edged Mittineague paper, with frontispiece in color, and will be well and handsomely bound.
Size, 12mo. Price, $1.50 each
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FOUR NOVELS WORTH READINGStringtown on the PikeBy John Uri Lloyd12mo. Illustrated. $1.50A Kentucky story whose scope is as wide as the country itself.A book which none but an American could write.The Maid of Maiden LaneBy Amelia E. Barr12mo. Illustrated. $1.50.The thousands who have read "The Bow of Orange Ribbon" will enjoy a re-introduction to some old friends.The Master ChristianBy Marie Corelli12mo. Cloth. $1.50.In this novel the author has surpassed all her former efforts.The most widely discussed book of the day.The Isle of UnrestBy Henry Seton Merriman12mo. Illustrated. $1.50.A thrilling story of Corsica and Southern France during the Franco-Prussian war, having all the epigrammatic charm of "The Sowers."Dodd, Mead & Company, PublishersNew York
FOUR NOVELS WORTH READING
Stringtown on the Pike
By John Uri Lloyd
12mo. Illustrated. $1.50
A Kentucky story whose scope is as wide as the country itself.
A book which none but an American could write.
The Maid of Maiden Lane
By Amelia E. Barr
12mo. Illustrated. $1.50.
The thousands who have read "The Bow of Orange Ribbon" will enjoy a re-introduction to some old friends.
The Master Christian
By Marie Corelli
12mo. Cloth. $1.50.
In this novel the author has surpassed all her former efforts.
The most widely discussed book of the day.
The Isle of Unrest
By Henry Seton Merriman
12mo. Illustrated. $1.50.
A thrilling story of Corsica and Southern France during the Franco-Prussian war, having all the epigrammatic charm of "The Sowers."
Dodd, Mead & Company, PublishersNew York
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Transcriber's Note: The Table of Contents did not appear in the original book.
Minor punctuation errors have been corrected without note, and hyphenation has been regularized. Spelling variants used in dialect have been retained. However, a few minor errors were corrected. These are indicated with a thin dotted line—hovering your cursor/mouse over them will reveala note explaining the correction.
Spacing of contractions in dialect (e.g. he 'll, you 've, there 's) has been retained and regularized. These were printed as half-spaces in the original book. Spaces in two part contractions (e.g. could n't, had n't, sha' n't) have also been retained. However, ain't, 'ain't, don't, can't, wa'n't, and won't were all consistently printedwithoutspaces, and appear that way in this e-book.