The King Of The Castle. By G. Manville Fenn. 3
vols. (Ward and Downey.)—This story can hardly be called commonplace. That, indeed, is not a fault of which Mr. Manville Fenn can be accused. The "King of the Castle" is an......
Epidemics, Plagues, And Fevers. By The Hon. Rollo...
Stanford.)—This volume is described by the author as "an epitome of existing knowledge concerning the nature and pre- vention of maladies commonly spoken of as 'preventable.' "......
Old Dacre's Darling, By Annie Thomas (mrs. Pender Cudlip). 3
vols. (F. V. White and Co.)—Mrs. Pender Cudlip is no mean proficient in the art of writing repulsive novels ; but here she has surpassed herself. Here is a brief sketch of the......
Introduction To The Study Of Political Economy. By...
Ely. (Swan Sonnenschein and Co.)—This book, the work of a Professor in the Johns Hopkins University, is of a popular character, having been originally written for the"......
A Manual Of Doctrine And Practice For Church Teachers. By
the Rev. T. Sidney Boucher. (Griffith, Ferran, and Co.)—There is some valuable information in Mr. Boucher's book, but we venture to suggest to the "young curates" to whom, among......
In Ladies' Company : Six Interesting Women. By Mrs. Fenwick
Miller. (Ward and Downey.)—Mary Seaton, the faithful friend of Mary, Queen of Scots, takes the first place in this volume. The narrative includes a passing defence of the Queen,......
Edinburgh Sketches And Memories. By David Masson....
volume consists of eight papers reprinted from magazines, and of five now published for the first time" from manuscript of various dates since 1867." Professor Masson's accuracy......
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