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Fern World (The). By F. G. HEATH. Illustrated by Twelve Coloured Plates, giving complete Figures (Sixty-four in all) of every Species of British Fern, printed from Nature; by several full-page Engravings. Cloth, gilt, 6th Edition, 12s. 6d.

"Mr. HEATH has really given us good, well-written descriptions of our native Ferns, with indications of their habitats, the conditions under which they grow naturally, and under which they may be cultivated."-Athenæum.

Few (A) Hints on Proving Wills. Enlarged Edition, 15.
First Steps in Conversational French Grammar. By F. JULIEN.
Being an Introduction to "Petites Leçons de Conversation et de
Grammaire," by the same Author. Fcap. 8vo, 128 pp., Is.
Flooding of the Sahara (The). See MACKENZIE.

Food for the People; or, Lentils and other Vegetable Cookery.
By E. E. ORLEBAR. Third Thousand. Small post 8vo, boards, IS.
Fool's Errand (A). By ONE OF THE FOOLS. Author of Bricks
Crown 8vo, cloth extra, with numerous Illustrations,

without Straw.

8s. 6d.

Footsteps of the Master. See STOWE (Mrs. BEECHER).

With

Forbidden Land (A): Voyages to the Corea. By G. OPPERt.
Numerous Illustrations and Maps. Demy 8vo, cloth extra, 21s.
Four Lectures on Electric Induction. Delivered at the Royal
Institution, 1878-9. By J. E. H. GORDON, B. A. Cantab.
numerous Illustrations. Cloth limp, square 16mo, 3s.
Foreign Countries and the British Colonies. Edited by F. S.
PULLING, M.A., Lecturer at Queen's College, Oxford, and formerly
Professor at the Yorkshire College, Leeds. A Series of small Volumes
descriptive of the principal Countries of the World by well-known
Authors, each Country being treated of by a Writer who from
Personal Knowledge is qualified to speak with authority on the Subject.
The Volumes average 180 crown 8vo pages each, contain 2 Maps
and Illustrations, crown 8vo, 3s. 6d.

The following is a List of the Volumes :

Denmark and Iceland. By E. C. OTTE, Author of "Scandinavian
History," &c.

Greece. By L. SERGEANT, B.A., Knight of the Hellenic Order
of the Saviour, Author of "New Greece."

Switzerland. By W. A. P. COOLIDGE, M.A., Fellow of
Magdalen College, Editor of The Alpine Journal.

Austria. By D. KAY, F.R.G.S.

Russia. By W. R. MORFILL, M.A., Oriel College, Oxford,
Lecturer on the Ilchester Foundation, &c.

Persia. By Major-Gen. Sir F. J. GOLDSMID, K.C.S.I., Author of
66 'Telegraph and Travel," &c.

Japan, By S. MOSSMAN, Author of "New Japan," &c.

Peru. By CLEMENTS H. MARKHAM, M.A., C.B.

Canada. By W. FRASER RAE, Author of "Westward by
Rail," &c.

Foreign Countries (continued):

Sweden and Norway. By the Rev. F. H. WOODS, M. A., Fellow
of St. John's College, Oxford.

The West Indies. By C. II. EDEN, F.R.G.S., Author of "Frozen
Asia," &c.

New Zealand.

France. By Miss M. ROBERTS, Author of "The Atelier du Lys,”
"Mdlle. Mori," &c.

Egypt. By S. LANE POOLE, B.A., Author of "The Life of Edward
Lane," &c.

Spain. By the Rev. WENTWORTH WEBSTER, M.A., Chaplain at
St. Jean de Luz.

Turkey-in-Asia. By J. C. McCOAN, M.P.

Australia. By J. F. VESEY FITZGERALD, late Premier of New
South Wales.

Holland. By R. L. POOLE.

Franc (Maude Jeane). The following form one Series, small post 8vo, in uniform cloth bindings, with gilt edges:Emily's Choice. 5s.

Hall's Vineyard. 4s.

-John's Wife: a Story of Life in South Australia.
Marian; or, the Light of Some One's Home.

Silken Cords and Iron Fetters.

Vermont Vale. 5s.

Minnie's Mission.

Little Mercy. 55.

45.

Beatrice Melton's Discipline. 45.

45.

45.

5S.

Froissart (The Boy's). Selected from the Chronicles of England, France, Spain, &c. By SIDNEY LANIER. The Volume is fully Illustrated, and uniform with "The Boy's King Arthur." Crown 8vo, cloth, 7s. 6d.

GAMES of Patience. See CADOGAN.

Gentle Life (Queen Edition). 2 vols. in 1, small 4to, Ios. 6d.

10s.

THE GENTLE LIFE SERIES. Price 6s. each; or in calf extra, price 10s. 6d. ; Smaller Edition, cloth extra, 2s. 6d.

A Reprint (with the exception of "Familiar Words" and "Other People's Windows") has been issued in very neat limp cloth bindings at 2s. 6d. each.

The Gentle Life. Essays in aid of the Formation of Character of Gentlemen and Gentlewomen. 21st Edition.

"Deserves to be printed in letters of gold, and circulated in every house."Chambers' Journal.

The Gentle Life Series (continued) :—

About in the World. Essays by Author of "The Gentle Life."

"It is not easy to open it at any page without finding some handy idea."- Morn ing Post.

Like unto Christ. A New Translation of Thomas à Kempis' "De Imitatione Christi." 2nd Edition.

"Could not be presented in a more exquisite form, for a more sightly volume was never seen."-Illustrated London News.

Familiar Words.

An Index Verborum, or Quotation Handbook. Affording an immediate Reference to Phrases and Sentences that have become embedded in the English language. 4th and enlarged Edition. 6s.

"The most extensive dictionary of quotation we have met with."-Notes and Queries.

Essays by Montaigne. Edited and Annotated by the Author of "The Gentle Life." With Portrait. 2nd Edition.

"We should be glad if any words of ours could help to bespeak a large circulation for this handsome attractive book."-Illustrated Times.

The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia. Written by Sir PHILIP SIDNEY. Edited with Notes by Author of "The Gentle Life.” 7s. 6d. "All the best things are retained intact in Mr. Friswell's edition."-Examiner.

The Gentle Life. 2nd Series, 8th Edition.

"There is not a single thought in the volume that does not contribute in some measure to the formation of a true gentleman."-Daily News.

The Silent Hour: Essays, Original and Selected. By the Author of "The Gentle Life." 3rd Edition.

"All who possess 'The Gentle Life' should own this volume."-Standard.

Half-Length Portraits. Short Studies of Notable Persons. By J. HAIN FRISWELL.

Essays on English Writers, for the Self-improvement of Students in English Literature.

"To all who have neglected to read and study their native literature we would certainly suggest the volume before us as a fitting introduction."-Examiner. Other People's Windows. By J. HAIN FRISWELL. 3rd Edition.

"The chapters are so lively in themselves, so mingled with shrewd views of human nature, so full of illustrative anecdotes, that the reader cannot fail to be amused."-Morning Post.

A Man's Thoughts. By J. HAIN FRISWELL.

German Primer. Being an Introduction to First Steps in German. By M. T. PREU. 2s. 6d.

Getting On in the World; or, Hints on Success in Life. By W. MATHEWS, LL.D. Small post 8vo, cloth, 2s. 6d. ; gilt edges, 3s. 6d. Gilpin's Forest Scenery. Edited by F. G. HEATH. Large post 8vo, with numerous Illustrations. Uniform with "The Fern World," 12s. 6d. In 6 monthly parts, 2s. each.

Gordon (J. E. H.). See "Four Lectures on Electric Induction," Physical Treatise on Electricity," &c.

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Gouffe. The Royal Cookery Book. By JULES GOUFFÉ; translated and adapted for English use by ALPHONSE GOUFFÉ, Head Pastrycook to her Majesty the Queen. Illustrated with large plates printed in colours. 161 Woodcuts, 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges, 27. 25.

Domestic Edition, half-bound, 10s. 6d.

"By far the ablest and most complete work on cookery that has ever been submitted to the gastronomical world.”—Pall Mall Gazette.

Great Artists. See "Biographies.”

Great Historic Galleries of England (The). Edited by LORD RONALD GOWER, F.S.A., Trustee of the National Portrait Gallery. Illustrated by 24 large and carefully-executed permanent Photographs of some of the most celebrated Pictures by the Great Masters. Imperial 4to, cloth extra, gilt edges, 365.

Great Musicians (The). A Series of Biographies of the Great Musicians. Edited by F HUEFFER.

1. Wagner. By the EDITOR. | 5. Rossini, and the Modern Italian 2. Weber. By Sir JULIUS School. By H. SUTHERLAND EDWARDS.

BENEDICT.

3. Mendelssohn. By JOSEPH 6. Marcello. By ARRIGO BOITO.
BENNETT.
7. Purcell. By H. W. CUMMINGS.

4. Schubert. By H. F. FROst.

Dr. Hiller and other distinguished writers, both English and Foreign, have promised contributions. Each Volume is complete in itself. Small post 8vo, cloth extra, 35.

Guizot's History of France. Translated by ROBERT BLACK. Super-royal 8vo, very numerous Full-page and other Illustrations. 8 vols., cloth extra, gilt, each 24s.

In

"It supplies a want which has long been felt, and ought to be in the hands of all students of history."-Times.

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History of France from the Earliest Times to the Outbreak of the
Revolution; abridged from the Translation by Robert Black, M. A.,
with Chronological Index, Historical and Genealogical Tables, &c.
By Professor GUSTAVE MASSON, B. A., Assistant Master at Harrow
School. With 24 full-page Portraits, and many other Illustrations.
I vol., demy 8vo, 600 pp., cloth extra, 10s. 6ď.

Guizot's History of England. In 3 vols. of about 500 pp. each, containing 60 to 70 Full-page and other Illustrations, cloth extra, gilt, 24s. each.

"For luxury of typography, plainness of print, and beauty of illustration, these volumes, of which but one has as yet appeared in English, will hold their own against any production of an age so luxurious as our own in everything, typography not excepted.' -Times.

Guyon (Mde.) Life. By UPHAM. 6th Edition, crown 8vo, 6s.

HANDBOOK to the Charities of London. See Low's. of Embroidery; which see.

to the Principal Schools of England. See Practical. Half-Hours of Blind Man's Holiday; or, Summer and Winter Sketches in Black and White. By W. W. FENN, Author of "After Sundown," &c. 2 vols., cr. 8vo, 24s.

Hall (W. W.) How to Live Long; or, 1408 Health Maxims, Physical, Mental, and Moral. By W. W. HALL, A.M., M.D. Small post 8vo, cloth, 2s. Second Edition.

Hans Brinker; or, the Silver Skates. See Dodge.

Harper's Monthly Magazine. Published Monthly. 160 pages, fully Illustrated. IS. With two Serial Novels by celebrated Authors. "Harper's Magazine' is so thickly sown with excellent illustrations that to count them would be a work of time; not that it is a picture magazine, for the engravings illustrate the text after the manner seen in some of our choicest editions de luxe."St. James's Gazette.

"It is so pretty, so big, and so cheap. . .

An extraordinary shillingsworth160 large octavo pages, with over a score of articles, and more than three times as many illustrations. "-Edinburgh Daily Review.

"An amazing shillingsworth. . . combining choice literature of both nations.”— Nonconformist. Heart of Africa. Three Years' Travels and Adventures in the Unexplored Regions of Central Africa, from 1868 to 1871. By Dr. GEORG SCHWEINFURTH. Numerous Illustrations, and large Map. 2 vols., crown 8vo, cloth, 15s.

Heath (Francis George). See "Fern World," "Fern Paradise," "Our Woodland Trees," "Trees and Ferns," " 'Gilpin's Fores Scenery,' ," "Burnham Beeches," "Sylvan Spring," &c.

Heber's (Bishop) Illustrated Edition of Hymns. With upwards of 100 beautiful Engravings. Small 4to, handsomely bound, 7s. 6ď. Morocco, 18s. 6d, and 21s. An entirely New Edition.

Heir of Kilfinnan (The). New Story by W. H. G. KINGSTON, Author of "Snow Shoes and Canoes," &c. With Illustrations. Cloth, gilt edges, 7s. 6d. ; plainer binding, plain edges, 5s.

History and Handbook of Photography. Translated from the French of GASTON TISSANDIER. Edited by J. THOMSON. Imperial 16mo, over 300 pages, 70 Woodcuts, and Specimens of Prints by the best Permanent Processes. Second Edition, with an Appendix by the late Mr. HENRY FOX TALBOT. Cloth extra, 6s.

History of a Crime (The); Deposition of an Eye-witness. By VICTOR HUGO. 4 vols., crown 8vo, 42s. Cheap Edition, I vol., 6s.

Ancient Art. Translated from the German of JOHN WINCKELMANN, by JOHN LODGE, M.D. With very numerous Plates and Illustrations. 2 vols., 8vo, 36s.

England. See GUIZOT.

France. See GUIZOT.

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