MILITARY WORKS-continued. THE OPERATIONS OF THE SOUTH ARMY IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY, 1871. Compiled from the Official War Documents of the Headquarters of the Southern Army. By Count Hermann von Wartensleben, Colonel in the Prussian General Staff. Translated by Colonel C. H. von Wright. Demy 8vo, with Maps. Uniform with the above. Price 6s. STUDIES IN THE NEW INFANTRY TACTICS. Parts I. & II. By Major W. von Scherff. Translated from the German by Colonel Lumley Graham. Demy 8vo. Price 7s. 6d. "The subject of the respective advantages of | mirably treated; indeed, we cannot but consider attack and defence, and of the methods in which it to be decidedly superior to any work which has each form of battle should be carried out under hitherto appeared in English upon this all-importthe fire of modern arms, is exhaustively and ad- ant subject."-Standard. Second Edition. Revised and Corrected. By TACTICAL DEDUCTIONS FROM THE WAR OF 1870-71. Captain A. von Boguslawski. Translated by Colonel Lumley Graham, late 18th (Royal Irish) Regiment. Demy 8vo. Uniform with the above. Price 75. "We must, without delay, impress brain and forethought into the British Service; and we cannot commence the good work too soon, or better, than by placing the two books (The Operations of the German Armies' and Tactical Deductions") we have here criticised in every military library, and introducing them as class-books in every tactical school."-United Service Gazette. THE ARMY OF THE NORTH-GERMAN CONFEDERATION. A Brief Description of its Organization, of the different Branches of the Service, and their "Rôle" in War, of its Mode of Fighting, &c. By a Prussian General. Translated from the German by Col. Edward Newdigate. Demy 8vo. Price 5s. "The work is quite essential to the full use of the other volumes of the 'German Military Series,' which Messrs. King are now producing in handsome uniforin style."-United Service Magazine. Every page of the book deserves attentive study. . . . The information given on mobilisation, garrison troops, keeping up establishment during war, and on the employment of the different branches of the service, is of great value.”— Standard. THE OPERATIONS OF THE GERMAN ARMIES IN FRANCE, FROM SEDAN TO THE END OF THE WAR OF 1870-71. With large Official Map. From the Journals of the Head-quarters Staff, by Major William Blume. Translated by E. M. Jones, Major 20th Foot, late Professor of Military History, Sandhurst. Demy 8vo. Price 9s. "The book is of absolute necessity to the military student. . . . The work is one of high merit." -United Service Gazette. "The work of Major von Blume in its English dress forms the most valuable addition to our stock of works upon the war that our press has put forth. Our space forbids our doing more than commending it earnestly as the most authentic and instructive narrative of the second section of the war that has yet appeared."-Saturday Review. HASTY INTRENCHMENTS. By Colonel A. Brialmont. Translated by Lieut. Charles A. Empson, R.A. With Nine Plates. Demy 8vo. Price 6s. "A valuable contribution to military literature." -Athenæum. "In seven short chapters it gives plain directions for forming shelter-trenches, with the best method of carrying the necessary tools, and it offers practical illustrations of the use of hasty intrenchments on the field of battle."-United Service Magazine. | "It supplies that which our own text-books give but imperfectly, viz., hints as to how a position can best be strengthened by means... of such extemporised intrenchments and batteries as can be thrown up by infantry in the space of four or five hours... deserves to become a standard military work."—Standard. STUDIES IN LEADING TROOPS. Parts I. and II. By Colonel von Verdy du Vernois. An authorised and accurate Translation by Lieutenant H. J. T. Hildyard, 71st Foot. Demy 8vo. Price 75. ** General BEAUCHAMP WALKER says of this work :-"I recommend the first two numbers of Colonel von Verdy's Studies' to the attentive perusal of my brother officers. They supply a want which I have often felt during my service in this country, namely, a minuter tactical detail of the minor operations of war than any but the most observant and fortunately-placed staff-officer is in a position to give. I have read and re-read them very carefully, I hope with profit, certainly with great interest, and believe that practice, in the sense of these Studies,' would be a valuable preparation for manoeuvres on a more extended scale."-Berlin, June, 1872. DISCIPLINE AND DRILL. Four Lectures delivered to the London Scottish Rifle Volunteers. By Capt. S. Flood Page. Cheaper Edition. Cr. 8vo. Is. "The very useful and interesting work.”— "An admirable collection of lectures."-Times. Volunteer Service Gazette. 65, Cornhill; & 12, Paternoster Row, London. MILITARY WORKS-continued. CAVALRY FIELD DUTY. By Major-General von Mirus. Translated by Captain Frank S. Russell, 14th (King's) Hussars. Cr. 8vo, cloth limp. 75. 6d. THE THREATENED FAMINE IN BENGAL; How IT MAY BE MET, AND THE RECURRENCE OF FAMINES IN INDIA PREVENTED. Being No. 1 of "Occasional Notes on Indian Affairs." By Sir H. Bartle E. Frere, G.C.B., G.C.S.I., &c. &c. Crown 8vo. With 3 Maps. Price 5s. 28s. THE ORIENTAL SPORTING MAGAZINE. A Reprint of the first 5 Volumes, in 2 Volumes, demy 8vo. Price "Lovers of sport will find ample amusement in the varied contents of these two volumes."-Allen's Indian Mail. "Full of interest for the sportsman and naturalist. Full of thrilling adventures of sportsmen who have attacked the fiercest and most gigantic specimens of the animal world in their native jungle. It is seldom we get so many exciting incidents in a similar amount of space... Well suited to the libraries of country gentlemen and all those who are interested in sporting matters."-Civil Service Gazette. Second Edition, Revised and Corrected. THE EUROPEAN IN INDIA. A Hand-book 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 their Health. To which is added a Supplement on the Management of Children in India. By R. S. Mair, M.D., F.R.C.S.E., late Deputy Coroner of Madras. In 1 vol. Post 8vo. Price 6s. "Full of all sorts of useful information to the common sense. 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. MEDICAL GUIDE FOR ANGLO-INDIANS. Being a Compendium of Advice to Europeans in India, relating to the Preservation and Regulation of their Health. With a Supplement on the Management of Children in India. By R. S. Mair, M.D., F.R.C.S.E., late Deputy Coroner of Madras. Post 8vo, limp cloth. Price 3s. 6d. TAS-HĪL UL KALĀM; OR, HINDUSTANI MADE EASY. By Captain W. R. M. Holroyd, Bengal Staff Corps, Director of Public Instruction, Punjab. Crown 8vo. Price 5s. "As clear and as instructive as possible."Standard. "Contains a great deal of most necessary infor mation, that is not to be found in any other work on the subject that has crossed our path."-Homeward Mail. EASTERN EXPERIENCES. By L. Bowring, C.S.I., Lord Canning's Private Secretary, and for many years Chief Commissioner of Mysore and Coorg. Illustrated with Maps and Diagrams. Demy 8vo. Price 16s. "An admirable and exhaustive geographical, political, and industrial survey."-Athenæum. "Interesting even to the general reader, but especially so to those who may have a special concern in that portion of our Indian Empire."-Post. 65, "This compact and methodical summary of the most authentic information relating to countries whose welfare is intimately connected with our own."-Daily News. Cornhill; & 12, Paternoster Row, London. INDIA AND THE EAST-continued. EDUCATIONAL COURSE OF SECULAR SCHOOL BOOKS FOR INDIA. Edited by J. S. Laurie, of the Inner Temple, Barrister-at-Law; formerly H. M. Inspector of Schools, England; Assistant Royal Commissioner, Ireland; Special Commissioner, African Settlement; Director of Public Instruction, Ceylon. "These valuable little works will prove of real who intend entering the Civil Service of India."— service to many of our readers, especially to those Civil Service Gazette. The following Works are now ready:— s. d. THE FIRST HINDUSTANI ELEMENTARY GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA, with s. d. Maps and Historical Appendix, tracing the growth of the British Empire in Hindustan. 128 pp. cloth I In the Press. 6 GEOGRAPHY OF FACTS AND FEATURES OF INDIAN Second Edition. WESTERN INDIA BEFORE AND DURING THE MUTINIES. Pictures drawn from life. By Major-Gen. Sir George Le Grand Jacob, K.C.S.I., C.B. In 1 vol. Crown 8vo. Price 75. 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. "Few men more competent than himself to speak authoritatively concerning Indian affairs."—Standard. 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 25. 3d. per Rupee. By Donald Fraser, Accountant to the British Indian Steam Navigation Company, Limited. Royal 8vo. Price 10s. 6d. "The calculations must have entailed great | houses which have dealings with any country where labour on the author, but the work is one which we the rupee and the English pound are standard fancy must become a standard one in all business coins of currency."-Inverness Courier. BOOKS for the YOUNG and for LENDING LIBRARIES. NEW WORKS BY HESBA STRETTON. THE WONDERFUL LIFE. Fcap. 8vo. With a Map and Illuminated Frontispiece. 2s. 6d. [Just out. This slight and brief sketch is merely the story of the life and death of our Lord. It has been written for those who have not the leisure, or the books, needed for threading together the fragmentary and scattered incidents recorded in the four Gospels. Of late years these records have been searched diligently for the smallest links which might serve to complete the chain of those years of a life passed amongst us as Jesus of Nazareth, the Carpenter, the Prophet, and the Messiah. This little book is intended only to present the result of these close investigations made by many learned men, in a plain continuous narrative, suitable for unlearned readers. CASSY. Twentieth Thousand. With Six Illustrations. THE KING'S SERVANTS. Illustrations. Is. 6d. Is. 6d. With Eight Part I.-Faithful in Little. Part II.-Unfaithful. Part III.-Faithful in Much. LOST GIP. Thirty-sixth Thousand. With Six Illustrations. Is. 6d. ALSO A HANDSOMELY-BOUND EDITION, WITH TWELVE 65, Cornhill; & 12, Paternoster Row, London. BOOKS FOR THE YOUNG AND FOR LENDING LIBRARIES-continued. DADDY'S PET. By Mrs. Ellen Ross (Nelsie Brook). Third Thousand. Small square, cloth, uniform with "Lost Gip." With Six Illustrations. Price is. with some Lessons in Latin, in Easy Rhyme. By Sara Coleridge. A New Edition. With Six Illustrations. Cloth, 3s. 6d. AUNT MARY'S BRAN PIE. By the Author of " St. Olave's," "When I was a Little Girl," &c. Small crown 8vo. With Five Illustrations. 35. 6d. Second Edition. SEEKING HIS FORTUNE, AND OTHER STORIES. Crown 8vo. CONTENTS. Seeking his Fortune.-Oluf and Stephanoff.-What's in a Name?— Contrast.-Onesta. "These are plain, straightforward stories, told in the precise, detailed manner which we are sure young people like."-Spectator. "They are romantic, entertaining, and decidedly inculcate a sound and generous moral. . We can answer for it that this volume will find favour with those for whom it is written, and that the sisters will like it quite as well as the brothers." -Athenæum. THREE WORKS BY MARTHA FARQUHARSON. I. ELSIE DINSMORE. Cr. 8vo. Price 3s. 6d. II. III. ELSIE'S HOLIDAYS AT ROSELANDS. Each Story is independent and complete in itself. "We do not pretend to have read the history THE LITTLE WONDER-HORN. "Elsie Dinsmore is a familiar name to a world of young readers. In the above three pretty volumes her story is complete, and it is one full of youthful experiences, winning a general interest." |—Athenæuin. By Jean Ingelow. A Second Series of "Stories told to a Child." With Fifteen Illustrations. Cloth, gilt. Price 3s. 6d. "We like all the contents of the 'Little WonderHorn' very much."-Athenæum. "We recommend it with confidence."-Pall Mall Gazette. "Full of fresh and vigorous fancy: it is worthy of the author of some of the best of our modern verse."-Standard. Second Edition. THE AFRICAN CRUISER. A Midshipman's Adventures on the West Coast of Africa. A Book for Boys. By S. Whitchurch Sadler, R.N., Author of "Marshall Vavasour." With Three Illustrations. Crown 8vo. Price 3s. 6d. "A capital story of youthful adventure.... Sealoving boys will find few pleasanter gift books this season than The African Cruiser.'"-Hour. "Sea yarns have always been in favour with boys, but this, written in a brisk style by a thorough sailor, is crammed full of adventures."-Times. Third Edition. BRAVE MEN'S FOOTSTEPS. A Book of Example and Anecdote for Young People. By the Editor of "Men who have Risen." With Four Illustrations, by C. Doyle. Crown 8vo. Price 3s. 6d. "A readable and instructive volume."- Exa miner. "The little volume is precisely of the stamp to win the favour of those who, in choosing a gift for a boy, would consult his moral development as well as his temporary pleasure."-Daily Telegraph. 65, Cornhill; & 12, Paternoster Row, London. с BOOKS FOR THE YOUNG AND FOR LENDING LIBRARIES-continued. Second Edition. 35. 6d. PLUCKY FELLOWS. A Book for Boys. By Stephen J. Mac Kenna. With Six Illustrations. Crown 8vo. Price "This is one of the very best Books for Boys' which have been issued this year."-Morning Advertiser. "A thorough book for boys... written through. out in a manly, straightforward manner that is sure to win the hearts of the children."-London Society. Second Edition. By GUTTA-PERCHA WILLIE, THE WORKING GENIUS. 'George MacDonald. With 9 Illustrations by Arthur Hughes. Cr. 8vo. 3s. 6d. will, we are convinced, accept that verdict upon his little work as final."-Spectator. "The cleverest child we know assures us she has read this story through five times. Mr. Macdonald THE TRAVELLING MENAGERIE. By Charles Camden, Author of "Hoity Toity." With Ten Illustrations by J. Mahoney. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d. "A capital little book deserves a wide "A very attractive story."-Public Opinion. circulation among our boys and girls."-Hour. THE DESERT PASTOR, JEAN JAROUSSEAU. Translated from the French of Eugene Pelletan. By Colonel E. P. De L'Hoste. In fcap. 8vo, with an Engraved Frontispiece. New Edition. Price 3s. 6d. "A touching record of the struggles in the cause THE DESERTED pure love, and the spectacle of a household brought up in the fear of the Lord . . . .”—Illustrated London News. SHIP. A Real Story of the Atlantic. By Cupples Howe, Master Mariner. Illustrated by Townley Green. Cr. 8vo. Price 38. 6d. "Curious adventures with bears, seals, and other Arctic animals, and with scarcely more human Esquimaux, form the mass of material with which the story deals, and will much interest boys who have a spice of romance in their composition."Courant. HOITY TOITY, THE GOOD LITTLE FELLOW. By Charles Camden. With Eleven Illustrations. Crown 8vo. Price 38. 6d. "Relates very pleasantly the history of a charming little fellow who meddles always with a kindly disposition with other people's affairs and helps THE BOY SLAVE IN BOKHARA. them to do right. There are many shrewd lessons to be picked up in this clever little story."-Public Opinion. A Tale of Central Asia. By David Ker, Author of "On the Road to Khiva," &c. Crown 8vo, with SEVEN AUTUMN LEAVES FROM FAIRY-LAND. with Nine Etchings. Square crown 8vo. 55. Illustrated SLAVONIC FAIRY TALES. From Russian, Servian, Polish, and Bohemian Sources. Translated by John T. Naaké, of the British Museum. Crown 8vo. With Four Illustrations. Price 5s. "A most choice and charming selection "English readers now have an opportunity of and thirteen Servian, in Mr. Naaké's modest but serviceable collection of Slavonic Fairy Tales. Its contents are, as a general rule, well chosen, and they are translated with a fidelity which deserves cordial praise. ... Before taking leave of his prettily got up volume, we ought to mention that its contents fully come up to the promise held out in its preface."-Academy. WAKING AND WORKING; OR, FROM GIRLHOOD то WOMANHOOD. By Mrs. G. S. Reaney. Cr. 8vo. With a Frontispiece. 65, Cornhill; & 12, Paternoster Row, London. 55. |