SEPTEMBER, 1874.

A CLASSIFIED CATALOGUE OF

HENRY S. KING & CO.'S PUBLICATIONS.

MRS. GILBERT,

FORMERLY ANN TAYLOR, AUTOBIO

GRAPHY AND OTHER MEMORIALS OF. By Josiah Gilbert, Author of "Cadore and the Titian Country," &c. In 2 vols. Post 8vo. With Steel Portraits and several Wood Engravings.

A. B. GRANVILLE, M.D., F.R.S., &c., AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF. Edited, with a brief account of the concluding years of his life, by his youngest Daughter. 2 vols. Demy 8vo. With a Portrait. Price 325.

SAMUEL LOVER, THE LIFE AND UNPUBLISHED WORKS OF. By Bayle Bernard. In 2 vols. Post 8vo. With a Steel Portrait.

THE LIFE & LETTERS of ROWLAND WILLIAMS, D.D., a Memoir of, with selections from his Note-books. Edited by Mrs. Rowland Williams. With a Photographic Portrait. In 2 vols. Large post 8vo.

WILLIAM GODWIN,

AUTOBIOGRAPHY,

CORRESPONDENCE OF. 2 vols., demy 8vo.

JOHN GREY (of Dilston), MEMOIRS OF.
Josephine Butler. New and Cheaper Edition.

A CLUSTER OF LIVES. Biographical Sketches.

Crown 8vo, cloth.

MEMOIR, AND [Preparing.

By his Daughter,

By Alice King.

POLITICAL WOMEN. By Sutherland Menzies. 2 vols. Post 8vo. 245.

"Has all the information of history, with all the interest that attaches to biography.”—Scotsman. Third Edition, Revised and Corrected. With Index.

SARA COLERIDGE, MEMOIR AND LETTERS OF. Edited by her Daughter. 2 vols. Crown 8vo. With 2 Portraits. Price 24S.

"Sara Coleridge, as she is revealed, or rather reveals herself, in the correspondence, makes a brilliant addition to a brilliant family reputation."Saturday Review.

"These charming volumes are attractive as a memorial of a most amiable woman of high inte lectual mark.'-Athenæum.

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THE LATE REV. F. W. ROBERTSON, M.A., LIFE AND LETTERS OF. Edited by the Rev. Stopford Brooke, M.A., Chaplain in Ordinary to the Queen.

Price 12s.

I. In 2 vols., uniform with the Sermons. With a Steel Portrait. Price 7s. 6d.
II. Library Edition, in demy 8vo, with Two Steel Portraits.
III. A Popular Edition, in 1 vol. Price 6s.
NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE, A
first published in this country. By H. A.

"Seldom has it been our lot to meet with a more appreciative delineation of character than this Memoir of Hawthorne."-Morning Post.

MEMOIR OF, with Stories now
Page. Large post 8vo. Price 75. 6d.

"Exhibits a discriminating enthusiasm for one of the most fascinating of novelists."-Saturday Re

view.

LEONORA CHRISTINA, MEMOIRS OF, Daughter of Christian IV. of Denmark: Written during her Imprisonment in the Blue Tower of the Royal Palace at Copenhagen, 1663-1685. Translated by F. E. Bunnètt. With an Autotype Portrait of the Princess. Medium 8vo. Price 12s. 6d.

"A valuable addition to the tragic romance of
of |

history.'-Spectator.

"A valuable addition to history."-Daily News.

No. 1.-STEPHEN

Crown 8vo. Price 7s. 6d.

LIVES OF ENGLISH POPULAR LEADers.
LANGTON. BY C. Edmund Maurice.

"Very well and honestly exccuted."-FJohn | is vigorously and firmly drawn."-Churchman's
Bull."
Shilling Magazine.

"In style it is characterised by the greatest fairness and ability, and the picture of the archbishop

"Well worth a careful study."-Jewish World.

THE CHURCH AND THE EMPIRES: Historical Periods. By the late Henry W. Wilberforce. Preceded by a Memoir of the Author by John Henry Newman, D.D., of the Oratory. Post 8vo. With Portrait.

IOS. 6d. works... Henry William Wilberforce was a man of strong opinions, and in all he wrote gave expres sion to the judgments of a powerful, if, possibly, an undetermined mind."-Standard.

"The literary relics preserved by Dr. Newman are varied in subject as in character. They comprise an eloquent, though somewhat empirical, treatise on the formation of Christendom; two masterly reviews of Champigny's too little known HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH REVOLUTION OF 1688. C. D. Yonge, Regius Professor, Queen's Coll., Belfast. Crown 8vo. Price 6s. "A fair, succinct, useful, and masterly summary the Revolution, and not without some striking of the main causes, circumstances, and history of comments on its effects."-Standard.

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ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE. Correspondence and Conversations with NASSAU W. SENIOR, from 1833 to 1859. Edited by M. C. M. Simpson. In 2 vols. Large post 8vo. Price 215.

"A book replete with knowledge and thought." -Quarterly Review,

"An extremely interesting book.”—Saturday Review.

JOURNALS KEPT IN FRANCE AND ITALY.

From 1848 to 1852.

With a Sketch of the Revolution of 1848. By the late Nassau William Senior.
Edited by his Daughter, M. C. M. Simpson. In 2 vols. Post 8vo.

"The book has a genuine historical value."— Saturday Review.

"No better, more honest, and more readable

Price 245.

view of the state of political society during the existence of the second Republic could well be looked for."-Examiner.

PERSIA; ANCIENT AND MODERN: By John Piggot, F.S.A.

Post 8vo. Price 10s. 6d.

"A very useful book."-Rock.

"That Mr. Piggot has spared no pains or research in the execution of his work is apparent in the list of authorities, classic and modern, which he

continually quotes; his style also, when not recounting history, is lively and pleasant, and the anecdotes which he culls from the writings of travellers are frequently amusing."-Hour.

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THE HISTORY OF JAPAN. From the Earliest Period to the Present Time. By Francis Ottiwell Adams, H. B. M.'s Secretary of Embassy at Berlin, formerly H.B. M.'s Chargé d'Affaires, and Secretary of Legation at Yedo. Volume I. Demy 8vo. With Map and Plans. Price 215.

"He marshals his facts with skill and judgment; and he writes with an elegance worthy of a very skilled craftsman in literary work.. We hope Mr. Adams will not keep the public long without the second volume, for the appearance of which all who read the first will anxiously look."-Standard. "As a diplomatic study, and as referring to a

deeply interesting episode in contemporary history,
it is well worth reading. The information it con-
tains is trustworthy, and is carefully compiled, and
the style is all that can be desired."-Saturday
Review.
"A most valuable contribution to our knowledge
of an interesting people."-Examiner.

THE HISTORY OF JAPAN. Volume II. completing the Work. By F. O. Adams. From the year 1865 to present time. Demy 8vo, with Map. Price 21s.

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THE NORMAN PEOPLE, AND THEIR EXISTING DESCENDANTS IN THE BRITISH DOMINIONS AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 8vo. Price 215.

"A very singular work... We do not accept the consequences to their full extent, but we can cordially recommend the volume as one which is emphatically 'extraordinary.'-Notes and Queries.

"The author has given us a valuable list of medieval surnames and their origin which demands our best gratitude."-Standard.

THE RUSSIANS IN CENTRAL ASIA. A Critical Examination, down to the present time, of the Geography and History of Central Asia. By Baron F. von Hellwald. Translated by Lieut.-Col. Theodore Wirgman, LL.B. In I vol. Large post 8vo, with Map. Price 125.

THE RELIGIOUS HISTORY OF IRELAND: PRIMITIVE, PAPAL, AND PROTESTANT; including the Evangelical Missions, Catholic Agitations, and Church Progress of the last half Century. By James Godkin, Author of "Ireland: her Churches," &c.

I vol. 8vo. Price 12s.

"These latter chapters on the statistics of the various religious denominations will be welcomed." -Evening Standard.

"Mr. Godkin writes with evident honesty, and the topic on which he writes is one about which an honest book is greatly wanted."—Examiner.

THE GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL DEEFNCE. From

the 30th June to the 31st October, 1870.

The Plain Statement of a Member.

Mons. Jules Favre. I vol. Demy 8vo. Price 10s. 6d.

"A work of the highest interest. The book is most valuable."-Athenæum.

"Of all the contributions to the history of the late war, we have found none more fascinating and,

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perhaps, none more valuable than the apology,' by M. Jules Favre, for the unsuccessful Government of the National Defence."-Times.

By

OF A FAMOUS YEAR.
Harriet Parr, Author of
The Life of Jeanne d'Arc," "In the Silver Age," &c. Crown 8vo. Price 8s. 6d.
Miss Parr has the great gift of charming sim- in her book, many of their seniors will be."-British
plicity of style; and if children are not interested Quarterly Review.

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VOYAGES AND TRAVEL.

SOME TIME IN IRELAND; A Recollection.

"The author has got a genuine Irish gift of
witty and graceful writing, and has produced a
clever and entertaining book."-Examiner.
"Clever, brilliant sketches of life and character
among the Irish gentry of the last generation. . .

Crown 8vo. 75. 6d.

The little volume will give to strangers amore faithful idea of Irish society and tendencies still working in that unhappy island than any other we know."-Literary Churchman.

WAYSIDE NOTES IN SCANDINAVIA. Being Notes of Travel in the North of Europe. By Mark Antony Lower, F.S.A., M.A. Crown 8vo. gs. *This Volume is an Account of Researches prosecuted, during a Tour in Scandinavia, in the Summer of 1873. It contains illustrations of the History, Antiquities, Legendary Lore, and Social Condition of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, from Ancier t to Modern Times.

ON THE ROAD TO KHIVA. By David Ker, late Khivan Correspondent of the Daily Telegraph. Illustrated with Photographs of the Country and its Inhabitants, and a copy of the Official Map in use during the Campaign, from the Survey of CAPTAIN LEUSILIN. I vol. Post 8vo. Price 125.

"Though it is a graphic and thoughtful sketch, we refer to it, in some degree, for reasons apart from its intrinsic merits... He (the author) has satisfied us that he was not the impudent impostor he seemed to be; and though he did not witness the fall of Khiva, he travelled through a great part of Central Asia, and honestly tried to accomplish his task... His work, we have said, is an able résumé of genuine observation and reflection, which will well repay a reader's attention "Times.

"Very interesting reading ... a really good book full of quaint, vivid writing."-Echo. "He is a clever and fluent writer. . . The book is smartly written."-Saturday Review. "A pleasant book of travels. It is exceedingly smart and clever, full of amusing anecdotes and graphic descriptions."-Vanity Fair.

Mr. Ker knows Russian peasant life very well indeed, and his bits about the Cossacks are full of character."-Athenæum.

VIZCAYA; or, Life in the Land of the Carlists at the Outbreak of the Insurrection, with some account of the Iron Mines and other characteristics of the country. With a Map and 8 Illustrations. Crown 8vo.

Price 9s.

scriptions of ordinary Spanish life are extremely graphic."-Liverpool Albion.

ROUGH NOTES OF A VISIT TO BELGIUM, SEDAN, AND PARIS, in September, 1870-71. By John Ashton. Crown 8vo. Price 3s. 6d.

"The author does not attempt to deal with military subjects, but writes sensibly of what he saw in 1870-71."-John Bull.

Possesses a certain freshness from the straight

forward simplicity with which it is written."— Graphic.

"An interesting work by a highly intelligent observer."-Standard.

THE ALPS OF ARABIA; or, Travels through Egypt, Sinai, Arabia, and the Holy Land. By William Charles Maughan. Demy Evo, with Map. 125. "Deeply interesting and valuable."-Edinburgh "Very readable and instructive. . . . . A work Review. far above the average of such publications."— John Bull.

"He writes freshly and with competent knowledge."-Standard.

THE MISHMEE HILLS: an Account of a Journey made in an Attempt
to Penetrate Thibet from Assam, to open New Routes for Commerce. By T. T.
Cooper, Author of "The Travels of a Pioneer of Commerce." Demy 8vo. With
Four Illustrations and Map. Price 10s. 6d.

"The volume, which will be of great use in India It is especially rich in sporting incidents."—
and among Indian merchants here, contains a good | Standard,
deal of matter that will interest ordinary readers.

GOODMAN'S, CUBA THE PEARL OF THE ANTILLES.
Walter Goodman. Crown 8vo. Price 7s. 6d.

"A series of vivid and miscellaneous sketches. We can recommend this whole volume as very amusing reading."-Pall Mall Gazette.

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FIELD AND FOREST RAMBLES OF A NATURALIST
NEW BRUNSWICK. With Notes and Observations on the Natural History of
Eastern Canada. By A. Leith Adams, M.A. 8vo, cloth.
Illustrated. 145.

"Both sportsmen and naturalists will find this
work replete with anecdote and carefully-recorded
observation, which will entertain them."-Nature.
"Will be found interesting by those who take a

ROUND THE WORLD IN 1870. By A. D. Carlisle, B.A., Trin. Coll., "We can only commend, which we do very heartily, an eminently sensible and readable book." -British Quarterly Review.

"Mr. Carlisle's account of his little outing is exhilarating and charming."-Spectator.

Third Edition.

pleasure either in sport or natural history."Athenæum.

"To the naturalist the book will be most valuable. . . . To the general reader most interesting." -Evening Standard.

A Volume of Travels, with Maps. Camb. Demy 8vo. Price 16s.

"Rarely have we read a more graphic description of the countries named, India, China, Japan, California, and South America. . . The chapters about Japan are especially replete with information."-John Bull.

Revised and Corrected.

TENT LIFE WITH ENGLISH GIPSIES IN NORWAY.
Hubert Smith. In 8vo, cloth.

By

Five full-page Engravings, and 31 smaller Illustra

tions, with Map of the Country showing Routes. Price 215.

"Written in a very lively style, and has throughout a smack of dry humour and satiric reflection which shows the writer to be a keen observer of

FAYOUM; OR, ARTISTS IN EGYPT.

men and things. We hope that many will read it and find in it the same amusement as ourselves." Times.

A Tour with M. Gérôme and others.

By J. Lenoir. Crown 8vo, cloth. With 13 Illustrations. Price 75. 6d.
"The book is very amusing. ... Whoever may
take it up will find he has with him a bright and
pleasant companion.”—Spectator.

"A pleasantly written and very readable book." -Examiner.

SPITZBERGEN-THE GATEWAY TO THE POLYNIA; or, A VOYAGE TO SPITZBERGEN. By Captain John C. Wells, R.N. 8vo, cloth. With numerous Illustrations and Map. Price 218.

AN

"Straightforward and clear in style, securing our "A charming book, remarkably well written and
confidence by its unaffected simplicity and good well illustrated.”—Standard.
sense."-Saturday Review.

AUTUMN TOUR IN THE UNITED

STATES AND

CANADA. By Lieut.-Col. J. G. Medley. Crown 8vo. Price 5s.

"Colonel Medley's little volume is a pleasantly. written account of a two months' visit to America." -Hour.

"May be recommended as manly, sensible, and pleasantly written."-Globe.

Second Edition.
DRAGOMAN.

THE NILE WITHOUT A

In 1 vol. Crown 8vo, cloth. Price 7s. 6d.
"Should any of our readers care to imitate Mr. | Upper
Eden's example, and wish to see things with their
own eyes, and shift for themselves, next winter in

By Frederic Eden.

able Egypt, they will find this book a very agree

IRELAND. A Tour of Observation, with
By Dr. James Macaulay. Crown 8vo.
"We have rarely met a book on Ireland which
for impartiality of criticism and general accuracy
of information could be so well recommended to the
fair-minded Irish reader."-Evening Standard.

-Times.

"It is a book to read during an autumn holiday." -Spectator.

Remarks on Irish Public Questions.
Price 7s. 6d.

"A careful and instructive book. Full of facts, full of information, and full of interest."-Literary Churchman.

A WINTER IN MOROCCO. By Amelia Perrier. Crown 8vo. With

4 Illustrations. Price 10s. 6d.

"Well worth reading, and contains several excel- | lent illustrations."-Hour.

"Miss Perrier is a very amusing writer. She has a good deal of humour, sees the oddity and quaint

ness of Oriental life with a quick observant eye, and evidently turned her opportunities of sarcastic examination to account."-Daily News.

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