BOOKS AT FIVE SHILLINGS.-Continued.

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The Children's Voyage; or, a Trip in the Water Fairy. By Mrs. GEORGE CUPPLES, Author of Katty Lester," &c. With Twelve Chromographs of Ships, Boats, and Sea Views, after Edward Duncan. Foolscap quarto, cloth extra, bevelled boards.

"Well adapted to the comprehension of children."-Standard.

"Mrs. Cupples deserves to be congratulated on a success, and so assuredly does the artist."-Pall Mall Gazette.

New Series of 5/- Books by Popular Authors. With Coloured Frontispiece, Illuminated Title-page, and numerous original Illustrations. Post Octavo, Cloth Extra.

Three Years at Wolverton: a Public School Story. By a

Wolvertonian.

"The best purely boy's book we have seen since 'Tom Brown.'"-Saturday Review. "Well told."-Morning Post.

"A capital book, written in a free and interesting style."-Civil Service Review. "Well conceived and worked out."-Athenæum.

"Written throughout with a high tone and manly spirit."-Academy.

"Acapital book for boys, which is likely to instil right principles to guide them in their school life."-Blackheathen School Magazine.

"A decidedly interesting book."-Magdalen College School Journal.

"Lively and well sustained, and the tone good and healthy throughout."-Uppingham School Megczine.

"A book which we would recommend as a useful picture of school life."-Epsomian School Magazine.

zine.

'Superior to the generality of schoolboy books."-The Meteor-Rugby School Maga

"Really good."-Cheltenham College School Magazine.

Last Cruise of the Ariadne. By S. WHITCHURCH SADLER, R. N., Author of " The Ship of Ice,' "Perilous Seas," &c.

"A stirring story of the sea."-Academy.

"A narrative of adventure that will delight any reader."-Lloyd's Weekly News. "A pleasant and spirited tale."-Spectator.

Perilous Seas, and how Oriana sailed them. By S. W. SADLER, R.N., Author of "Last Cruise of the Ariadne," &c.

"All through Perilous Seas' there is enough stirring incident to arouse, and enough good writing to sustain, the interest of its youthful readers."-Hour.

Miss Hitchcock's Wedding Dress.

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By the Author of “ A

Very Young Couple,' Mrs. Jerningham's Journal," &c. "One of those pleasant stories, in an attractive dress, which are becoming almost a specialty of Marcus Ward & Co."-Morning Advertiser.

Ralph Somerville; or, a Midshipman's Adventures in the Pacific Ocean. By CHARLES H. EDEN, Author of "The Twin Brothers of Elfvedale,' India, Historical and Descriptive," &c.

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"There is always an air of reality about Mr. Eden's descriptive passages which makes one feel that they are the result of actual experience."-Morning Post.

Myrtle and Cypress: a Tale of Chequered Life.

ANNETTE CALTHROP.

By

The tale is altogether above the average, healthy in tone, and worked out with no little ability." - John Bull.

BOOKS AT THREE-AND-SIXPENCE.

TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE.

China, Historical and Descriptive. By C. H. EDEN. With an Appendix on COREA. Numerous Illustrations, Map, and Coloured Frontispiece. Crown octavo, cloth extra. [Shortly. Japan, Historical and Descriptive. A comprehensive account of Japanese History, Life, Character, and Manners. By C. H. EDEN, Author of 'India, Historical and Descriptive," &c. 75 Illustrations, Map, and Coloured Frontispiece. Crown octavo, cloth extra. [New Vol. "Mr. Eden, who is already favourably known by an historical and descriptive work upon India, has in this volume translated the Japanese section of the "Voyages Célèbres," supplementing his work with fresh and fuller information derived from the best English and American authorities. His publishers have very ably seconded him, producing the book in an admirable style, with a good map and an immense number of excellent illustrations. The reader thus obtains a very clear and comprehensive view of Japanese life, character, and manners."-Morning Advertiser.

India, Historical and Descriptive.

With an Account of the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857-58, by C. H. EDEN, Author of 'Ralph Somerville," &c. Sixty-six Illustrations, Map, and Coloured Frontispiece. Crown octavo, cloth extra.

"The illustrations are well executed."-Standard.

"A clever little book, containing an excellent and most readable account of our greatest dependency."-Daily Telegraph.

"An interesting volume."-Graphic.

Notes of Travel in Egypt and Nubia. By J. L. STEPHENS. Revised and enlarged, with an account of the Suez Canal. Seventyone Illustrations, Map, and Coloured Frontispiece. Crown octavo, cloth extra.

"A very entertaining, well-written little volume."-Graphic.

"The numerous woodcuts are a great feature of the book; they are really illustrative and are well executed."-Standard.

"The little volume is unexceptionable."-Daily Telegraph.

Capitally illustrated, and in its improved form will doubtless find many new

readers."-Pictorial World.

Fairyland Tales of Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, &c. From the German of Villamaria. Twenty-five Illustrations and Coloured Frontispiece. Crown octavo, cloth extra.

"A genuine book of fairy tales."-Spectator.

"The illustrations are charming "-Sunday Times.

"Possesses all the artistic attributes for which Marcus Ward's publications are justly celebrated."-Morning Advertiser.

"The translator's style is pure and graceful."-Daily News.

"Very quaint and graceful, and very well translated."-Times.

"A nicely executed and pleasantly illustrated translation."-Saturday Review. "A capital little volume."-Athenæum.

"Will prove a welcome offering."-Academy.

Fairy Circles: Tales and Legends of Dwarfs, Fairies, and Water-Sprites. From the German of Villamaria. A Sequel to "Fairyland Tales." Numerous Illustrations and Coloured Frontispiece. Crown octavo, cloth extra. [New Volume.

BOOKS AT THREE-AND-SIXPENCE.-Continued.

New Editions of Standard Works.

With Coloured Frontispieces and Title-pages and numerous Illustrations. Robinson Crusoe. By DANIEL DEFOE. Crown octavo, cloth

extra.

"A good reprint." -Morning Post.

"Chiefly notable for the excellent illustrations and the coloured frontispiece and coloured portrait of Defoe."-The Nonconformist.

"Remarkable as possessing the very best illustrations with which any popular edition has been issued."-Sunday Times.

"Got up in the best style."-Morning Advertiser.

"A nice edition."-Illustrated London News.

"Will be acceptable from the number and excellence of the woodcuts with which it is adorned."-Scotsman.

"The book is crowded with illustrations of the most graphic character, and of universal excellence as to drawing."-Belfast News-Letter.

Swiss Family Robinson. A New Translation from the German, with numerous Illustrations and Coloured Frontispiece. Crown octavo, cloth extra.

The Vicar of Wakefield. By OLIVER GOLDSMITH.

octavo, cloth extra.

"A charming edition."-Morning Post.

"A really pretty and cheap edition."-The Nonconformist.

"Superbly bound and profusely illustrated."-Morning Advertiser. "Reproduced in an attractive garb."-Glasgow News.

Crown

"The illustrations evince that the artist has entered very thoroughly into the spirit and humour of the story."-Scotsman.

Exquisitely printed upon very fine paper, and contains an illustration upon almost every page. The chromo-lithographic frontispiece and the portrait, after Reynolds, are both excellent."-Belfast News-Letter.

With Full-page Original Illustrations, Coloured Frontispiece, and Illuminated Title-page. Post octavo, cloth, gold and black.

The Ship of Ice: a Strange Story of the Polar Seas. By S. WHITCHURCH SADLER, Ř. N., Author of "Last Cruise of the Ariadne, Marshall Vavasour," &c.

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"Not only a 'Strange Story,' but one full of exciting interest.

The author writes in a vigorous, manly style, and the book is one which most English boys, with their love of daring and adventure, are likely heartily to relish." -Pall Mall Gazette.

"A capital book of adventure."-Manchester Guardian.

Chronicles of Cosy Nook: a Book of Stories for Boys and Girls. By Mrs. S. C. HALL.

"Mrs. Hall never in her best days wrote a better story for youngsters.”— Morning Advertiser.

"This gifted lady and her husband are known to be among the finest writers of children's books in this country."-Edinburgh Courant.

Country Maidens: a Story of the Present Day. By M. BRAMSTON, Author of "The Panelled House," &c.

"A charming fresh little story, which must give pleasure to both old and young deserves to be heartily commended."-Morning Post.

"As charming a tale of home life as we have often met."
"-Standard.

A Very Young Couple. By the Author of "Mrs. Jerningham's Journal," Miss Hitchcock's Wedding Dress," &c.

"Affords some excellent sketches of private life in pursuit of comfort under difficulties."-Morning Post.

"A simple story of true love, told with much grace and naiveté.”—Sunday Times. "A very lively and pleasant little tale."-Spectator.

"The young wife relates her own distress so touchingly that she quite wins our sympathy."-Athenæum.

"We must thank the author for having given us an hour or two of genuine pleasure, and cordially recommend the book to all readers."—Graphic.

"We can recommend the book to those who want a couple of hours' light amusing reading."-Standard.

NOVELETTES AT TWO-AND-SIXPENCE.

Where the Rail Runs Now: a Story of the Coaching Days. By F. FRANKFORT MOORE. With Illustrations. Small octavo, cloth

extra.

"There is no lack of sensational incidents, but the story is told in very simple language, and will serve to create no other than a healthy excitement."-The Times. "Capitally written, and full of spirit. The interest never once flags."-Irish Times. "A clever little novel."-Saturday Review.

"We can strongly recommend this little book."-Spectator.

"Sensational, but altogether unobjectionable in character."-Pall Mall Gazette. "An exciting and thoroughly well-constructed story of the old coaching days."The World.

"The author's descriptions of English scenery are picturesque and unaffected."— Daily News.

"It is cleverly told, and undeniably interesting."-Glasgow News.

Mildred's Mistake. A Still-Life Study. By F. LEVIEN, Author of "Little Ada's Jewels," " Maggie's Pictures," &c. With Coloured Frontispiece, Illuminated Title, and Full-page Original Illustrations. Small octavo, cloth extra.

"A book that young maidens will delight in."-Academy.

"A pleasing little story for girls."-Pictorial World.

"A most agreeable little novelette."-Belfast News-Letter. "A cleverly told story."-Belfast Northern Whig.

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Eldergowan; or, Twelve Months of my Life, and Other Tales. By ROSA MULHOLLAND, Author of "Puck and Blossom,' "The Little Flower-Seekers," &c. Small octavo, cloth, gold and black. [New Edition.

"One of the pleasantest little books we have met for some time; charmingly illustrated."-Ilustrated Review.

"A perfect little gem in its way."-Civil Service Gazette. "A fine volume for girls."-Edinburgh Courant.

BOOKS AT TWO-AND-SIXPENCE FOR CHILDREN.

Kaspar and the Seven Wonderful Pigeons of Würzburg. By JULIA GODDARD. With Coloured Frontispiece, Illuminated Title, and Full-page Original Illustrations. Small octavo, cloth extra.

"Thank you, good Pigeons, for the very pleasant hours you have given us."—Academy. "A delightful fairy tale."-Bath Chronicle.

"Illustrated with the artistic skill and taste for which the publishers are remarkable."-Lloyd's Weekly London News.

"A charming book of its kind."—Birmingham Daily Post. "A cleverly-written little story."-Belfast News-Letter.

Dobbie and Dobbie's Master: a Peep into the Life of a Very Little Man. By N. D'ANVERS, Author of "Little Minnie's Troubles," &c. Small octavo, cloth extra.

"A genuine child's story."--Spectator.

A fascinating story."-Academy.

"The story is simply and prettily told."-Lloyd's Weekly.

"We can recommend this book with all confidence to all fathers and mothers who have a nursery of small children."-Standard.

Tom: the History of a very Little Boy. By H. RUTHERFURD RUSSELL. Small octavo, cloth, gold and black.

"Almost as good, in its way, as Mr. Carroll's 'Alice in Wonderland.' Parents and lovers of childhood will like it much, as the childish reader is sure to do."Illustrated London News.

"Its tendency is quite unexceptionable."—Standard.

"A very good story for boys."-Globe.

Tom Seven Years Old: a Sequel to "Tom.

By H.

RUTHERFURD RUSSELL. Small octavo, cloth, gold and black. "The truest and purest exhibition of a natural little boy's mind that we have seen in any story of child life."-Illustrated London News.

Minna's Holiday, and other Tales. By M. BETHAM-EDWARDS. Small octavo, cloth, gold and black.

"Simple, pleasantly-written stories."- Daily News.

Doda's Birthday: the Record of all that befell a Little Girl on a Long, Eventful Day. By EDWIN J. ELLIS. Small octavo, cloth, gold and black.

"As pleasant a book as could be given to any little girl."-Scotsman.

"A most suitable book for girls, and one that will delight the little misses immensely."-Edinburgh Courant.

"A charming book."-Daily News.

"This book is handsomely illustrated."-Freeman's Journal,

"The story is told in a pleasing style."-The City Press.

The Markhams of Ollerton: a Tale of the Civil War, 1642-1647. By E. GLAISTER. Small octavo, cloth, gold and black. "Abounds with thrilling incidents of that eventful period."-Morning Post. "A well-written story of the civil war, from 1642 to 1647."-Scotsman. "The story of Charles I. is one that never loses its charm, and when so pleasantly and colloquially told, and embellished by such pretty and characteristic pictures as we have here, it will be sure to find a large and appreciative audience." -Daily News.

"A capitally-written story."-Freeman's Journal.

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