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BOOKS ON INDIAN SUBJECTS.

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THE EUROPEAN IN INDIA. A Handbook of practical information for those proceeding to, or residing in, the East Indies relating to Outfits, Routes, Time for Departure, Indian Climate, &c. By EDMUND C. P. HULL. With a MEDICAL GUIDE FOR ANGLO-INDIANS. Being a compendium of Advice to Europeans in India, relating to the Preservation and Regulation of Health. By R. S. MAIR, M.D., F.R.C.S.E., late Deputy Coroner of Madras. In one vol. post 8vo. 68.

'Full of all sorts of useful information to the English settler or traveller in India.'-Standard.

'One of the most valuable books ever published in India-valuable for its sound information, its careful array of pertinent facts, and its sterling common sense. It is a publisher's as well as an author's "hit," for it supplies a want which few persons may have discovered, but which everybody will at once recognise when once the contents of the book have been mastered. The medical part of the work is invaluable.'-Calcutta Guardian.

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EASTERN EXPERIENCES. By L. BOWRING, C.S.I., Lord Canning's Private Secretary, and for many years the Chief Commissioner of Mysore and Coorg. In one vol. demy 8vo. 16s. Illustrated with Maps and Diagrams.

An admirable and exhaustive geographical, political, and industrial survey.'— Athenæum.

"The usefulness of this compact and methodical summary of the most authentic information relating to countries whose welfare is intimately connected with our own, should obtain from Mr. Lewin Bowring's work a good place among treatises of its kind.'-Daily News.

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• Interesting even to the general reader, but more especially so to those who may have a special concern in that portion of our Indian Empire.'-Post. 'An elaborately got up and carefully compiled work.'-Home News.

III

A MEMOIR OF THE INDIAN SURVEYS. By CLEMENT R. MARKHAM. Printed by order of Her Majesty's Secretary of State for India in Council. Imperial 8vo. 10s.

65 Cornhill, London.

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BOOKS ON INDIAN SUBJECTS-continued.

IV

WESTERN INDIA BEFORE AND DURING THE MUTIPictures drawn from Life. By Major-General Sir GEORGE

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LE GRAND JACOB, K.C.S.I., C.B. In one vol. crown 8vo. 7s. 6d. 'The most important contribution to the history of Western India during the Mutinies which has yet, in a popular form, been made public.'—Athenæum. "The legacy of a wise veteran, intent on the benefit of his countrymen rather than on the acquisition of fame.'-London and China Express.

'Few men more competent than himself to speak authoritatively concerning Indian affairs.'-Standard.

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EXCHANGE TABLES OF STERLING AND INDIAN RUPEE CURRENCY, upon a new and extended system, embracing values from one farthing to one hundred thousand pounds, and at rates progressing, in sixteenths of a penny, from 1s. 9d. to 2s. 3d. per rupee. By DONALD FRASER, Accountant to the British Indian Steam Navigation Co., Limited. Royal 8vo. 10s. 6d.

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A CATALOGUE OF MAPS OF THE BRITISH POSSESSIONS IN INDIA AND OTHER PARTS OF ASIA. Published by Order of Her Majesty's Secretary of State for India in Council. Royal 8vo. sewed, 18.

A continuation of the above, sewed, price 6d., is now ready.

Messrs. Henry S. King & Co. are the authorised agents by the Government for the sale of the whole of the Maps enumerated in this Catalogue.

VII

THE BENGAL QUARTERLY ARMY LIST. Sewed, 15s.

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Books Published by Henry S. King & Co.

RECENTLY PUBLISHED NOVELS.

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A GOOD MATCH. By AMELIA PERRIER, Author of 'Mea Culpa.' Two vols.

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II

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By the Author of Dorothy,' 'De Cressy,'

&c. Two vols. crown 8vo.

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'We would liken it to a finished and delicate cabinet picture, in which there is no brilliant colour, and yet all is harmony; in which no line is without its purpose, but all contribute to the unity of the work.'-Athenæum.

'For the delicacies of character-drawing, for play of incident, and for finish of style, we must refer our readers to the story itself: from the perusal of which they cannot fail to derive both interest and amusement.'-Daily News. Very pleasant and lively reading.'-Graphic.

'This undeniably pleasing story.'-Pall Mall Gazette.

III

THE STORY OF SIR EDWARD'S WIFE. By HAMILTON MARSHALL, Author of 'For Very Life.' One vol. crown 8vo.

[Just out. "There are many clever conceits in it . . . Mr. Hamilton Marshall proves in "Sir Edward's Wife" that he can tell a story closely and pleasantly.'-Pall

Mall Gazette.

'A quiet, graceful little story.-Spectator.

There is a freshness and vigour in Mr. Marshall's writings that will be enjoyed by the thoughtful reader.'-Public Opinion.

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LINKED AT LAST. By F. E. BUNNÈTT. One vol. crown 8vo.

"Linked at Last" contains so much of pretty description, natural incident, and delicate portraiture, that the reader who once takes it up will not be inclined to relinquish it without concluding the volume.'-Morning Post. 'A very charming story.'-John Bull.

'A very simple and beautiful story.'-Public Opinion.

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PERPLEXITY. By SYDNEY MOSTYN, a New Writer. Three [Just out.

vols. crown 8vo.

Unquestionably a very powerful story. What may be called its manipulation is exceedingly able, inasmuch as it is told in an autobiographical form; and yet it exhibits the thoughts, feelings, ideas, and temptations of a woman of varied and interesting characteristics.'-Morning Post.

'We congratulate Sydney Mostyn on the production of a deeply interesting work, full of manly thoughts, admirable reflections, and sparkling humour. The work is aptly named, and we can assure its author we shall experience no perplexity when others from his pen lie on our table.'-Public Opinion.

"Shows much lucidity, much power of portraiture, and no inconsiderable sense of humour.'-Examiner.

The literary workmanship is good, and the story forcibly and graphically told.'-Daily News.

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• Written with very considerable power, the plot is original and worked out with great cleverness and sustained interest.'-Standard.

65 Cornhill, London.

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CRUEL AS THE GRAVE. By the COUNTESS VON BOTHMER. Three vols. crown 8vo.

'Jealousy is cruel as the Grave.'

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'The Wise Man's motto is prefixed to an interesting, though somewhat tragic, story, by the Countess von Bothmer. Her German prince, with his chivalrous affection, his disinterested patriotism, and his soldierlike sense of duty, is no unworthy type of a national character which has lately given the world many instances of old-fashioned heroism.'---Athenæum.

This graceful story-tender and gay, with the sweetest tenderness and the brightest gaiety-whether pathetic or satirical, is always natural and never dull.'-Morning Post.

'An agreeable, unaffected, and eminently readable novel.'-Daily News.

HER TITLE OF HONOUR. 8vo. (Second Edition.)

VII

By HOLME LEE. One vol. crown

It is unnecessary to recommend tales of Holme Lee's, for they are well known, and all more or less liked. But this book far exceeds even our favourites, "Sylvan Holt's Daughter," "Kathie Brande," and "Thorney Hall," because with the interest of a pathetic story is united the value of a definite and high purpose.'-Spectator.

We need scarcely say of a book of Holme Lee's writing, that it is carefully finished and redolent of a refined and beautiful soul. We have no more accomplished or conscientious literary artist.'-British Quarterly.

'A most exquisitely written story?—-Literary Churchman.

65 Cornhill, Lonaon.

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65 CORNHILL:

May 1872.

International Scientific Series.

MESSRS. HENRY S. KING & Co. have the pleasure to announce that under the above title they intend to issue a SERIES of POPULAR TREATISES, embodying the results of the latest investigations in the various departments of Science at present most prominently before the world.

The character and scope of the Series will be best indicated by a reference to the names and subjects included in the following List; from which it will be seen that the co-operation of many of the most distinguished Professors in England, America, Germany, and France has been already secured.

Although these Works are not specially designed for the instruction of beginners, still as they are intended to address the non-scientific public, they will be, as far as possible, explanatory in character, and free from technicalities. The object of each author will be to bring his subject as near as he can to the general reader.

The Series will also be published simultaneously in New York by Messrs. D. Appleton & Co.; in Paris by M. Germer Baillière; and in Leipzig by Messrs. Brockhaus. The volumes will be crown 8vo. size, well printed on good paper, strongly and elegantly bound, and will sell in this country at a price not exceeding Five Shillings.

A first List of Authors and Subjects is appended; but several of the titles are provisional. The first volume, by PROFESSOR JNO. TYNDALL, F.R.S., entitled 'THE FORMS OF WATER IN RAIN AND RIVERS, ICE, AND GLACIERS,' is now in the press, and will be published in the Autumn. It is impossible at present to give a definite announcement of the order of publication; but it is expected that, besides Professor Tyndall's book, the following will be issued during the present year:

THE PRINCIPLES OF MENTAL PHYSIOLOGY.
By Dr. CARPENTER.

BODILY MOTION AND CONSCIOUSNESS.

By Professor HUXLEY, F.R.S.

PHYSICS AND POLITICS.

By WALTER BAGEHOT.

FOOD AND DIETS.

By Dr. EDWARD SMITH, F.R.S.; and

EARTH-SCULPTURES.

By Professor RAMSAY, F.R.S.

65 Cornhill, London.

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