By the same Author. THE GENTLE LIFE. Ist Series, 21st Edition; 2nd Series, 6th Edition. The essence which underlies all true chivalry is in these pages. Truth, honour, uprightness are all there; tenderness, pathos, and charitable feeling, and a resolute cheerfulness of tone which tells of one who has suffered and struggled, and grown wiser and cheerier for his struggles. Altogether the book is sterling.-Literary Churchman. A His notion of Life is of the noblest and truest order. capital specimen of what may be done by honest reading, high feeling, and a cultivated intellect.--Daily News. For beauty of style and directness of purpose, a surprisingly just composition, full of truth and persuasiveness.-Morning Post. An excellent object sought to be attained by some pleasant papers. Spectator. The State, or Individual [or WRITER], thrives the best who dives That which is nearest us touches us most. The passions rise C PHILADELPHIA : THIS VOLUME IS WITH GREAT RESPECT AND BY PERMISSION DEDICATED TO THE BARONESS BURDETT-COUTTS, WHOSE CONSTANT AIM HAS BEEN TO HELP OTHERS TO ATTAIN A BETTER SELF. a 3 |