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GRIFFITH & FARRAN,

WEST CORNER OF ST. PAUL'S CHURCHYARD, LONDON.

NEW AND STANDARD WORKS.

By Captain W.

TRAVEL, WAR, AND SHIPWRECK.
PARKER GILLMORE (" UBIQUE"), Author of "The Great Thirst Land," &c. Demy 8vo., 95.
POLITICIANS OF TO-DAY. A Series of Personal Sketches.
By T. WEMYSS REID, Author of "Charlotte Brontë; a Monograph." Cabinet Portraits, &c.
Crown 8vo.

RECORDS OF YORK CASTLE, FORTRESS, COURT-
HOUSE, AND PRISON. By A. W. TWYFORD (the present Governor) and Major ARTHUR
GRIFFITHS, Author of "The Memorials of Millbank." Crown 8vo. With Engravings and
Photographs. Price 7s. 6d.

MODEL YACHTS AND MODEL YACHT SAILING. How to Build, Rig, and Sail a Self-acting Model Yacht. By JAS. E. WALTON, V.M.Y.C. Fcap. 4to. With 52 Woodcuts.

L'ABÉCÉDAIRE OF FRENCH PRONUNCIATION.

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Manual for Teachers and Students. By G. LEPREVOST (of Paris), Professor of Languages.
Crown 8vo.

PICTURES OF THE PAST; Memories of Men I have Met,
and Sights I have Seen. By FRANCIS H. GRUNDY, C.E. Large 8vo., cloth, 12s.
Containing Reminiscences of Patrick Branwell Bronte, Leigh Hunt, George Henry Lewes,
George Stephenson, George Parker Bidder, and many other Celebrities.

"He has much which is interesting to tell of the iron age of England. . . . He has happened to be present at some remarkable scenes in Colonial life.”—Saturday Review.

M. 9, 79.

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NEW AND STANDARD WORKS-Continued.

STORIES FROM EARLY ENGLISH LITERATURE.
With some Account of the Origin of Fairy Tales, Legends, and Traditionary Lore. Adapted
to the Use of Young Students. By Miss S. J. VENABLES DODDS. Crown 8vo., price 5s.
FIFTY YEARS IN SANDBOURNE. A Sketch by CECILLA
LUSHINGTON. Fcap. 8vo.

AMONG THE ZULUS: The Adventures of Hans Sterk,
South African Hunter and Pioneer. By Lieut. -Colonel A. W. DRAYSON, R.A.
Cheaper Edition. Illustrated paper boards, 2s. 6d. ; cloth, gilt edges, 3s. 6d

New and

NEW NOVELS.

WON FROM THE WAVES; or, The Story of Maiden May. By W. H. G. KINGSTON. Three Vols. Crown 8vo., 31s. 6d.

WORTHLESS LAURELS. By EMILY CARRINGTON.

Vols. Crown 8vo, 31s. 6d.

LOUIS: or, Doomed to the Cloister.

Life in the time of Louis XIV.

to Dean Stanley. Three Vols.

Three

A Tale of Religious

Founded on Fact. By M. J. HOPE. Dedicated by permission
Crown 8vo., 31s. 6d.

TRIED BY FIRE. BY FRANCIS CARR, Author of "Left Alone,"
"Not Lancelot nor Another," &c. Three Vols. Crown 8vo., 31s. 6d.
"The Author can sketch very well indeed."-Contemporary Review.

FOR A DREAM'S SAKE.

By Mrs. HERBERT MARTIN,

Author of "Bonnie Lesley," &c. Two Vols. Crown 8vo., cloth, 215.

"Written in the same pleasant style and graceful language as 'Bonnie Lesley.'"—Athenæum.

THE SECRET OF THE SANDS; or, the Water Lily and her Crew. By HARRY COLLINGWOOD. Two Vols., Crown 8vo., cloth, gilt tops, 125. "Brisk and exciting."-Morning Post. "Told in a very spirited fashion."-Spectator.

STORIES FOR DAUGHTERS AT HOME.

Cloth, price 5s. each.

STEPHEN THE SCHOOLMASTER.

A Story without

Plot. By Mrs. GELLIE (M. E. B.), Author of "The New Girl," &c.

MY SISTER'S KEEPER. By LAURA M. LANE, Author of "Gentleman Verschoyle." With a Preface by Mrs. TOWNSEND, President of the Girls' Friendly Society.

"Miss Lane's work is worthy of commendation. The purpose is one of the most excellent."-Academy.

PUBLISHED BY GRIFFITH AND FARRAN.

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STORIES FOR DAUGHTERS AT HOME-Continued.

"BONNIE LESLEY."

By Mrs. HERBERT MARTIN, Author

of "Cast Adrift," &c. With Frontispiece by Miss C. Paterson. "There is no praise too high for Mrs. Martin's delightful story."-Academy.

LEFT ALONE; or, the Fortunes of Phillis Maitland. By

FRANCIS CARR, Author of " Not Lancelot, nor Another."

MY MOTHER'S DIAMONDS.
With a Frontispiece by A. Ludovici.

By MARIA J. GREER.

ST. NICHOLAS' EVE, AND OTHER TALES. BY MARY C. ROWSELL. Crown 8vo., price 7s. 6d.

MASTERPIECES OF ANTIQUE ART. From the Cele

brated Collections in the Vatican, the Louvre, and the British Museum. By STEPHEN THOMPSON, Author of "Old English Homes,' &c. Twenty-five Examples in Permanent Photography. Super-Royal 4to. Elegantly bound, cloth gilt, £2 25.

CHILD-LIFE IN JAPAN AND JAPANESE CHILD STORIES. By M. CHAPLIN AYRTON. With seven full-page Illustrations, Drawn and Engraved by Japanese Artists, and many smaller ones. Cloth elegant, price 10s. 6d.

THE VICAR OF WAKEFIELD; a Tale. By OLIVER GOLDSMITH. With eight Illustrations by John Absolon. Beautifully printed by Wittingham on superfine paper, 3s. 6d. Cloth. 10s. 6d. Morocco Antique.

It may not be uninteresting to state that it was from the house now occupied by Messrs. GRIFFITH AND FARRAN that, under the auspices of Mr. NEWBERY, GOLDSMITH'S friend, "The Vicar of Wakefield" was first issued. To the same publisher also belongs the distinction of having originally brought out GOLDSMITH'S celebrated poem, "The Traveller."

ASEM, AN EASTERN TALE; or, the Wisdom of Providence in the Moral Government of the World. By OLIVER GOLDSMITH. With Editorial Introduction and Illustrations. 4to., cloth, 25.

A JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH. From the French of JULES VERNE. With 52 Illustrations by Riou. New Edition. Post 8vo., 6s. ; or bevelled boards, gilt edges, 7s. 6d.

MISSION FROM CAPE COAST CASTLE TO ASHANTEE. With a Descriptive Account of that Kingdom. By the late T. EDWARD BOWDICH, Esq. New Edition, with Preface by his daughter, Mrs. HALE. With map of the route to Coomassie. Post 8vo., cloth, 5s.

THE DAY DREAMS OF A SLEEPLESS MAN; being

a series of Papers contributed to the Standard, by FRANK IVES SCUDAMORE, Esq., C.B. Post 8vo., cloth, 3s. 6d.

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HOFER. A Drama.

A Drama. BY CATHERINE SWANWICK. Demy 8vo.

cloth, gilt edges, price 35. 6d. CREWEL WORK. Fifteen Designs in Bold and Conventional Character, capable of being quickly and easily worked. With complete instructions. By ZETA, Author of "Ladies' Work, and How to Sell it," and including Patterns for Counterpanes, Bed Hangings, Curtains, Furniture Covers, Chimney-piece Borders, Piano Backs, Table Cloths, Table Covers, &c., &c. Demy, in an Envelope, 25. 6d.

HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY.

HISTORICAL SKETCHES OF THE REFORMATION. By the Rev. FREDERICK GEORGE LEE, D.C.L., Vicar of All Saints', Lambeth, &c., &c. Post 8vo., price 10s. 6d.

THE CRIMEAN CAMPAIGN WITH THE CONNAUGHT RANGERS, 1854-55-56. By Lieut.-Colonel NATHANIEL STEEVENS, late 88th (Connaught Rangers). Demy 8vo., with Map, cloth, 15s.

MEMORABLE BATTLES IN ENGLISH

HISTORY :

Where Fought, Why Fought, and their Results; with the Military Lives of the Commanders. By W. H. DAVENPORT ADAMS. New and thoroughly Revised Edition, with Frontispiece and Plans of Battles. Two Vols., crown 8vo., cloth, price 16s.

OCEAN AND HER RULERS; a Narrative of the Nations

which have from the Earliest Ages held Dominion over the Sea, comprising a brief History of Navigation from the Remotest Periods up to the Present Time. By ALFRED ELWES. With 16 Illustrations by Walter W. May. Crown 8vo., cloth, 95.

JOAN OF ARC AND THE TIMES OF CHARLES THE

SEVENTH. By Mrs. BRAY. 7s. 6d.

THE GOOD ST. LOUIS AND HIS TIMES.

BRAY. With Portrait.

7s. 6d.

By Mrs.

TALES OF THE SARACENS. By BARBARA HUTTON.
Illustrated by E. H. Corbould. Cloth, gilt edges, 55.

TALES OF THE WHITE COCKADE.
HUTTON. Illustrated by J. Lawson. Cloth 5s.; gilt edges, 5s. 6d.

By BARBARA

HEROES OF THE CRUSADES. By BARBARA HUTTON. Illustrated by P. Priolo. Cloth, gilt edges, 5s.

THE FIERY CROSS; OR, THE VOW OF MONTROSE. By BARBARA HUTTON. Illustrated by J. Lawson. Cloth, 4s. 6d. Gilt edges, 5s.

THE MODERN BRITISH PLUTARCH; or, Lives of Men Distinguished in the recent History of our Country for their Talents, Virtues, and Achievements. By W. C. TAYLOR, LL.D. 12mo., 4s. 6d., or gilt edges, 5s.

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PATRAÑAS; or, Spanish Stories, Legendary and Traditional.

With Illustrations by Edward H. Corbould, 5s.; gilt edges, 5s. 6d.

SAGAS FROM THE FAR EAST; or, Kalmouk and Mongolian Tales; With Historical Preface and Explanatory Notes. By the same Author, 95. HOUSEHOLD STORIES FROM THE LAND OF HOFER; or, Popular Myths of Tirol, including the Rose Garden of King Laryn. By the same Author. With Illustrations by T. Green, cloth, gilt edges, 5s.

TALES AND LEGENDS OF SAXONY AND LUSATIA, By W. WESTALL. Illustrated by H. W. Petherick, 45. 6d. ; gilt edges, 5s.

BASQUE LEGENDS. Collected chiefly in the Labourd.

By the Rev. WENTWORTH WEBSTER, M.A., Oxon.; With an Essay on the Basque Language by M. JULES VINSON, of the Revue de Linguistique, Paris. 8vo., gilt edges, cloth, 7s. 6d.

USEFUL KNOWLEDGE AND ENTERTAINING ANECDOTE. THE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS OF THE SEA; or, Marine Contributions to Industry and Art. By P. L. SIMMONDS, Author of "The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom." With numerous Illustrations. Price 16s.

A GLOSSARY OF BIOLOGICAL, ANATOMICAL, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL TERMS, for Teachers and Students, in Schools and Classes connected with the Science and Art Department and other Examining bodies. By THOMAS DUNMAN, Physiology Lecturer at the Birkbeck Institution and the Working Men's College. Cloth, 2s. 6ď. TALKS ABOUT PLANTS; or, Early Lessons in Botany. By Mrs. LANKESTER, Author of "Wild Flowers Worth Notice," &c. With Six Coloured Plates and Numerous Wood Engravings. Crown 8vo., cloth, gilt edges, 5s.

THE YOUNG VOCALIST. A Collection of Twelve Songs,

each with an Accompaniment for the Pianoforte. By Mrs. MOUNSEY BARTHOLOMEW. New and Cheaper Edition. Price Is.

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By HENRY BURSILL. New and
Crown 4to., price Is.

WALL. Novel and amusing figures formed by the hand. Cheaper Edition. Twelfth Thousand. Two Series in one. THE FOUR SEASONS; A Short Account of the Structure of Plants, being Four Lectures written for the Working Men's Institute, Paris. Illustrations. Imperial 16mo., 35. 6d.

With

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