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LIFE AND WORKS OF

THE REV. FRED. W. ROBERTSON.

NEW AND CHEAPER EDITIONS.

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LIFE AND LETTERS OF THE LATE REV. FRED. W. ROBERTSON, M.A. Edited by STOPFORD BROOKE, M.A., Hon. Chaplain in Ordinary to the Queen. Library Edition, in demy 8vo. with Steel Portrait. 12s.

A Popular Edition, in one volume, is now ready, price 6s.

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EXPOSITORY LECTURES ON ST. PAUL'S EPISTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS. Small crown 8vo. 58.

LECTURES AND ADDRESSES ON LITERARY AND SOCIAL TOPICS. Small crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.

AN ANALYSIS OF MR. TENNYSON'S IN MEMORIAM.' (Dedicated by permission to the Poet-Laureate.) Fcp. 8vo. 2s.

THE EDUCATION OF THE HUMAN RACE. Translated from the German of GOTTHOLD EPHRAIM LESSING. Ecp. 8vo. 2s. 6d.

A LECTURE ON FRED. W. ROBERTSON, M.A. By the Rev. F. A. NOBLE, delivered before the Young Men's Christian Association of Pittsburgh, U.S. 1s. 6d.

65 Cornhill, London.

SERMONS BY THE

REV. STOPFORD A. BROOKE, M.A.

Honorary Chaplain to Her Majesty the Queen.

I

THE LIFE AND WORK OF FREDERICK DENISON MAURICE. A Memorial Sermon.

Crown 8vo. sewed. 1s.

II

CHRIST IN MODERN LIFE. James's Chapel, York Street, London. 7s. 6d.

'Nobly fearless and singularly strong out.'-British Quarterly Review.

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Sermons preached in St.
Second Edition. Crown 8vo.

carries our admiration through

'Earnest, thoughtful discourses on some of the deepest religious questions of the day.'-New York Times.

III

FREEDOM IN THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND.

Second

Edition. Six Sermons suggested by the Vosey Judgment. In One
Volume. Crown 8vo. cloth, 3s. 6d.

'Every one should read them. No one can be insensible to the charm of his style, or the clear logical manner in which he treats his subject.'- Churchman's Monthly.

'We have to thank Mr. Brooke for a very clear and courageous exposition of theological views, with which we are for the most part in full sympathy.'Spectator.

'Interesting and readable, and characterised by great clearness of thought frankness of statement, and moderation of tone.'-Church Opinion.

A very fair statement of the views in respect to freedom of thought held by the liberal party in the Church of England.'-Blackwood's Magazine.

IV

SERMONS PREACHED IN ST. JAMES'S CHAPEL, YORK STREET, LONDON. Fifth Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.

'No one who reads these sermons will wonder that Mr. Brooke is a great power in London, that his chapel is thronged, and his followers large and enthusiastic. They are fiery, energetic, impetuous sermons, rich with the treasures of a cultivated imagination.'-Guardian.

'Mr. Brooke's sermons are shrewd and clever, and always readable. He is better off than many preachers, for he has something to say, and says it.'Churchman's Magazine.

A fine specimen of the best preaching of the Episcopal pulpit.'-British Quarterly.

65 Cornhill, London.

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BOOKS ON INDIAN SUBJECTS.

I

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. 6s.

'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.

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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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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 MUTINIES. Pictures drawn from Life. By Major-General Sir GEORGE LE GRAND JACOB, K.C.S.I., C.B. In one vol. crown 8vo. 78. 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.

VI

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, 1s.

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, 158.

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A GOOD MATCH.

Culpa.' Two vols.

I

By AMELIA PERRIER, Author of 'Mea

II

[Just out. THOMASINA. By the Author of 'Dorothy,' 'De Cressy,'

&c. Two vols. crown 8vo.

[Just out. '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.

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'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 vols. crown 8vo. [Just out. '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.

...

'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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