read with delight by boys at school and with interest by older
folk."--_Adelaide Register_.
"These wholesome and terse stories, 'Told in the Dormitory,' are just
what will delight elder boys--and such of their parents as still
remember school days."--_Geelong Advertiser._
* * * * *
ROSEMARY
THAT'S FOR REMEMBRANCE.
BY ELEANOR MORDAUNT.
Author of "The Garden of Contentment," "A Ship of Solace," etc., etc.
_Crown 8vo. 204 Pages. Bound in Cloth. Gold Blocked. Price, 2/6; posted,
2/9._
More and more is Eleanor Mordaunt claiming the attention of the reading
public, but it is doubtful whether any of her other books have surpassed
"Rosemary" for sheer charm and attractiveness. It is a blue sky book,
full of cheerfulness and good nature. It tells of an Englishwoman who
spends a quiet year in Australia, and who describes the procession of
the seasons and how they appeal to her. The chapters are all
interesting, and cannot be exhausted by a single reading. This is a book
that is always fresh. Open it anywhere and it arrests you at once.
"It is a delightful book, written in a most refreshing style. It is so
full of sunny and happy thoughts, so suggestive of all that is best in
life that one lingers over its pages."--_Birmingham Daily Post._
* * * * *
GINGER TALKS ON BUSINESS
BY W. C. HOLMAN.
_Price, 5/-; posted, 5/4._
Crown 8vo, extra cloth gilt, 235 pages, with 15 full-page cartoons,
illustrating the principles of Salesmanship, which the "Talks" explain.
In these days of commercial activity, business is becoming such a
profession that it needs preparation and study to cope successfully with
the problems of success.
"Ginger Talks" is as helpful a text-book as one could possibly get, but
it differs from many text-books in that it is fascinating reading. It
abounds in good humour, hopefulness and brilliant interesting talk; talk
that is practical, helpful and human.
* * * * *
BERNARD O'DOWD'S WORKS.
This writer is quietly but surely coming to his own place, which is in
the forefront of Australian authors. Those competent to judge are
unanimous in their opinion regarding the unique and high quality of Mr.
O'Dowd's work.
* * * * *
DAWNWARD
_Price, 2/6; posted, 2/7._
A few copies of the original limited First Edition, published by the
_Bulletin Company_, are still available. Price on application.
"The best book of verses yet produced in Australia."--T. G. Tucker,
Litt. D., Prof. of Classical Literature, University of Melbourne.
* * * * *
THE SILENT LAND AND OTHER VERSES
_Price, 2/6; posted, 2/7. Bound in Half-cloth Boards, Gilt Tops. A few
copies of an Edition-de-Luxe (limited to 25), signed by the author, are
still available. Price, 7/6._
"The most arresting work of the younger generation is that of Mr.
Bernard O'Dowd."--_The Times_, London.
* * * * *
DOMINIONS OF THE BOUNDARY
_64 Pages. Art Cover. Price, 1/-; posted, 1/1._
"Mr. Bernard O'Dowd stands alone among modern Australian poets."--_The
Spectator_ (London).
* * * * *
POETRY MILITANT
An Australian plea for the Poetry of Purpose. An exceedingly fine,
sincere literary essay.
_Paper Cover, 1/1; postage, 1d._
* * * * *
THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS
A Sonnet Series.
_Small 4to. 56pp., Deckle-edged, Antique Paper. Price, 3/6; postage,
1d._
"It is full of thought and vision. It embodies such a bold and luminous
re-valuation of the universe, as we have every right to expect from the
true poet."--_The Herald._
* * * * *
THE BUSH
_Small Quarto. Art Paper Cover. Price, 2/6; posted, 2/7._
"It is the most significant of all the poems, of any considerable
length, that Australia has yet produced."--_The Argus._
"It takes rank at once as a great national poem. It should be bought and
read, and re-read, by every thoughtful Australian."--_A. T. Strong in
The Herald._
* * * * *
EATING FOR HEALTH
BY O. L. M. ABRAMOWSKI, M.D., Ch.D. (Berlin).
_Cloth Bound. Price, 3/6; posted, 3/9. Third Edition, greatly increased
and edited by J. T. Huston._
This book is written from actual personal knowledge and experience. It
is as interesting as a novel. It is the evolution of a common sense idea
of disease, and a natural system for its prevention and cure.
"It is the most complete work on dietary experiment that we have
seen."--_T.P.'s Weekly._
"The value of this book lies in its perfect frankness."--_Stock and
Station Journal_, Sydney.
"The book contains a mass of information regarding many diseases, and
the effect of diet upon them, and emphasizes the importance of doing as
much thinking for oneself as one can, instead of trusting implicitly to
the medicine men, who are liable--even the best of them--to go wrong, at
all events, in matters of diet."--_The Advertiser_, Adelaide.
These are some of the subjects with which this most interesting book
deals:--
Eating for Disease.
The Influence of Fruit Diet.
Influence of Natural Diet.
Typhoid.
Rheumatism.
Cancer.
Affections of the Lungs.
Eating for Death.
Eating for Life.
What shall we Eat?
When shall we Eat?
What shall we Drink?
Humanity v. Alcohol.
Etc., etc.
* * * * *
A GUIDE TO THE STUDY OF AUSTRALIAN BUTTERFLIES
BY W. J. RAINBOW, F.L.S., F.E.S.
Entomologist to the Australian Museum, Sydney.
_300 pages. Full cloth. Crown 8vo. Over 250 illustrations. Price, 3/6;
posted, 3/9._
A thoroughly scientific, yet popular work for all who desire a knowledge
of Australian Butterflies. It is quite indispensable to the modern
teacher.
"Illustrated on a truly liberal scale, it should prove an ideal aid
towards the purpose intended."--_Otago Witness._
"Mr. W. J. Rainbow's charming little book fills a want long felt by the
general naturalist, and will prove invaluable to the Lepidopterist, be
he beginner or expert."--_Herald._
"A model of arrangement and sound work."--_Publishers' Circular._
* * * * *
MOSQUITOES: THEIR HABITS AND DISTRIBUTION
BY W. J. RAINBOW, F.L.S., F.E.S.
Entomologist to the Australian Museum, Sydney.
A neat booklet of 64 pp., well illustrated, dealing with this
interesting pest and its extermination.
_Price, 1/6; postage, 1d._
"A most interesting and useful little book."--_Sunday Times_.
"This little book is worthy of a place with 'The Study of Australian
Butterflies,' by the same careful writer."--_Ballarat Courier._
"A valuable contribution to Nature Study."--_The Herald._
"It gives within a small compass an astonishing amount of interesting
and well-arranged information. The book is very readably written, is
well illustrated with numerous clear figures, and should appeal to a
large body of readers."--_Australian Naturalist._
* * * * *
AUSTRALIANS YET
BY GRANT HERVEY.
_Crown 8vo. 254 pages. Clearly printed on good white paper, and
attractively bound. Lettered in gold. Gilt top. Price, 3/6; post free,
3/8._
"This is a volume of vigorous ballads, chanting the praise of Australia,
a creed of hard work, and a love of women, in long, rollicking lines. He
sings manfully, with a good ear for a chorus."--_Times_.
"His verses are good reading."--_The Bookseller._
"This is jolly hearty Colonial stuff, by one who sees that Australia
needs an arch interpreter."--_The Daily Chronicle_, London.
* * * * *
AUSTRALIAN BOOKLETS
_Bound in Velvet Calf. Price, 1/3; posted, 1/4._
SEA SPRAY AND SMOKE DRIFT, BY ADAM LINDSAY GORDON.
POEMS OF HENRY C. KENDALL.
BUSHLAND BALLADS, BY E. J. BRADY.
POEMS, BY BERNARD O'DOWD.
POEMS, BY WILLIAM GAY.
POEMS, BY JENNINGS CARMICHAEL.
MATESHIP, BY HENRY LAWSON.
THE STRANGER'S FRIEND, BY HENRY LAWSON.
POEMS, BY JESSIE MACKAY.
The verses in these volumes are the very best, and wherever possible the
authors themselves have specially selected the verses they wish to be
printed. Therefore, these booklets contain only their living work--the
cream of these authors. The set should be purchased straight away by all
good Australians, and further copies sent to friends. No other books yet
published in Australia are at once so suitable for your reading, or make
such exquisite little gifts for friends. They make beautiful little
books for the pocket, and are able to be carried around and read during
leisure moments.
* * * * *
SATYRS AND SUNLIGHT
BY HUGH McCRAE.
_2nd Edition, cloth bound, crown 8vo. Price, 3/6; posted, 3/8._
Readers of Australian verse will remember the sensation caused by the
appearance of the limited edition of these poems, illustrated by Norman
Lindsay. This second (unillustrated) edition brings, as the _Herald_
says, "one of the best books of recent Australian verse within the reach
of the general public."
"Mr. McCrae ... produces remarkable poems, which strike a note new to
Australia, and take a high place in our literature."--_Sydney Morning
Herald._
* * * * *
POEMS
BY HUBERT CHURCH.
_Crown 8vo. Antique Paper. Bound in Full Cloth. Price, 3/6; posted,
3/9._
Those acquainted with this poet's "Egmont" will be glad to see this
announcement of a further collection of poems. The present volume
includes a few of the best poems in "Egmont," and a number of fine
additions, some published for the first time, make up a most attractive
volume.
"In Hubert Church we have a poet who worthily upholds the highest
traditions of Australasian poetry. Grandeur, simplicity, tenderness and
power are all reflected in this fine collection of poems."--_Dundee
Advertiser._
"The ripe work of a genuine poet ... a book that will live."--_The
Triad._
"He is a delightful writer, and has been well advised to bring together
in one volume the best of his work."--_Adelaide Register._
* * * * *
SEA AND SKY
BY J. LE GAY BRERETON.
_Small Quarto. Edition limited to 500 copies. Price, 3/6; posted, 3/8._
Any lover of Australian verse unacquainted with Mr. J. Le Gay Brereton's
work has a real pleasure in store. The poems in this collection are
unique, and as the _Bulletin_ says, "Such careful work, so delicately
done, is a rare portent in our vague Australian sky."
The _Scotsman_ writes that "Sea and Sky" "reflects no little credit upon
the condition of poetical culture in Melbourne."
"In Mr. Le Gay Brereton's 'Sea and Sky,'" says the _Bookman_, "one has
some of the most delicate and essentially poetical work that has yet
been written in Australia."
* * * * *
POETICAL WORKS OF WILLIAM GAY
With Biographical Sketch by J. Glen Oliphant.
_Bound in Full Cloth, Gold Blocked, Gilt Top. Crown 8vo. Price, 3/6;
posted, 3/9. The authentic and only complete edition._
This Scotch born poet, driven like so many, before and since, to seek
health across the sea, has left a rare memorial in the land of his
adoption. We cannot call him an Australian poet. "His poetry," says his
biographer, "was universal, not local, and might have been written
anywhere," but as his life was linked with Australia, we are glad to
count him among her sons, and to remember that he found under her skies
greater spiritual peace, and a measure of physical strength sufficient
to leave this legacy.
"Gay's finished achievement.... He held by clarity of thought and
expression above all things.... Gay's poetry ... will assuredly
endure."--_The Argus_, Melbourne.
"Many of the sonnets show an unusual command of language, and one at
least, 'To Triumphe,' leaves us wondering what we may not have lost by
the early death of their author."--_Birmingham Post._
* * * * *
THE MOST PRACTICAL AUSTRALIAN COOKERY BOOK EVER PUBLISHED.
THE KEEYUGA COOKERY BOOK
BY HENRIETTA C. McGOWAN.
(Of _The Age_ and _The Leader_,)
_Price, 1/6; posted, 1/8._
Strongly Bound in Grease-proof Cloth.
[Illustration]
This is the long-looked-for Australian Cookery Book. Once used, you will
find it a practical necessity in your kitchen. Every recipe has been
tried, proved and found good. It is well printed, clearly written, and
the directions can easily be followed.
It can be claimed with confidence for the "Keeyuga" that it is the
cheapest and most practical cookery book ever sold. What is wanted in
these days of scarcity of domestic help is a cookery book that will
serve in an emergency, one that contains well-tried, reliable recipes
that can be depended upon; these are to be found in the "Keeyuga," as
well as all the recipes necessary for a full-course dinner.
Whatever the difficulty in the culinary department may be, one can turn
to the "Keeyuga" with absolute confidence; whether it is helpful recipes
that are needed, or how to vary the children's school lunches, or what
to take to the pleasant week-end camping out picnics, or how to make up
an Australian fruit luncheon, the "Keeyuga" will help every time.
These are some titles taken from its invaluable contents:--
"Meals Make the Man"
Emergency Meals
Cookery for Children
School Lunches
Camp Life and Week-end Cookery
Household Cookery--Joints
Poultry
Fish
Spiced Meat, Sausages, etc.
Curries
Invalid Cookery
Vegetables
Fruit
For Breakfast, Lunch, or Supper
Soups
Puddings
Pastry
Cold Puddings and Sweets
Cakes
Teacakes
Sandwiches
Jams, Jellies, Marmalades,
Fruit Cheeses and Preserves
Sauces, Pickles and Chutneys
Salads
Drinks
Sweets
Sundries
Things Worth Knowing
And many other interesting Chapters.
* * * * *
A BOOK OF VITAL IMPORTANCE. WHAT TO DO WITH OUR GIRLS.
WOMAN'S WORK
BY HENRIETTA C. McGOWAN.
MARGARET C. CUTHBERTSON.
_Price, 1/-; posted, 1/1._
[Illustration]
The Publisher has pleasure in placing upon the market a book of such
eminent importance and usefulness as this book on Woman's Work.
The aim of the writers has been to set before the prospective worker the
ways and means by which she may secure the work best suited to her, and
some idea of the remuneration she may expect to receive as a return for
her investment of time, study, work and money.
The writers are probably the two most able women in Australia for the
subject in hand. Miss H. C. McGowan, by her long experience in
connection with the _Age_ and _Leader_, has been brought into close
practical touch with the conditions and possibilities of private women
workers, while Miss Cuthbertson, in her capacity of Inspectress of
Factories, is peculiarly fitted to speak with authority upon this
particular class of work.
* * * * *
PERADVENTURE
BY ARCHIBALD T. STRONG.
_164 pages. Post 4to. Printed on art paper, with attractive paper cover.
Price, 3/6; posted, 3/9._
A book that is a pleasure to handle as it is an education and
inspiration to read. Mr. Strong does not belong to the School of
Dryasdust, he treats his books as human documents, and his literary
friends as beings of flesh and blood. The breadth of his range and the
freshness of this point of view are seen by a glance at the titles of
his Essays, which range from "The Devil" to "The Faith of Shelley," and
from "Rabelais" to "Nietzsche."
"Both in its grave and gay moods the book is one of unusual
charm."--_Literary World._
* * * * *
THE DARK TOWER
BY ALAN D. MICKLE. AUTHOR OF "THE GREAT LONGING."
_Bound in Art Cloth. Crown 8vo. 152 pages. Price, 3/6; posted, 3/8_.
"The Dark Tower" is a new and original volume of short essays;
stimulating, good, attractive. All thoughtful people who are interested
in living thought should obtain a copy of this new book.
These essays deal with a variety of things and people, but the value of
this book lies in the author's forceful sincerity and his advocacy of
fearlessness in thought.
SOME OF THE BEST CHAPTERS: The Supreme Virtue; Tolstoy and Turgeneiff;
Don Quixote, Mr. Pickwick and Hamlet; Hedda Gabler; Nietzsche; William
Blake; Pontius Pilate; Gallio; Cleopatra; The Venus of Milo; The Sphinx.
" ... gives the impression of genuine sincerity."--_Athenaeum._
"A book worth buying and worth keeping."--_The Triad._
"Those who have read 'The Great Longing' will welcome Mr. Mickle's
latest work, as, indeed, anything that comes from his pen. He stands in
the front rank of philosophical essayists, and is doing more for
Australian literature than all the many poetasters and their kind who
yearly publish many books, but write little poetry. Regarded only for
their literary merit his essays have high place.... It is good for
Australian literature to have the books of Mr. Mickle, which will win
him permanence of position. He is making a very real and valuable
addition to the best in our literature."--_Hobart Daily Post._
"Certainly a striking little book."--_The Australasian._
* * * * *
NO BREAKFAST; OR, THE SECRET OF LIFE
By "Gossip."
_Fifth Edition. Crown 8vo. 94 pp. Antique paper. Attractive cover in two
colours. Price, 1/-; posted, 1/1_.
When a book of this description goes into a Fifth Edition we realize
that the gospel it preaches is one that has been accepted and proved to
be true by thousands of readers. This is not surprising when one
considers that this is the actual story of a man's own experience.
Gossip writes of what he knows to be true, he has proved it--is proving
it every day.
"This little book," says the _Sydney Morning Herald_, "has been a
continuous success since its first appearance in 1905, and it deserved
to be so, for the argument is lively, sound and helpful throughout. It
is a vigorous expression of the philosophy of common sense. The plea is
for more simplicity, for moderation in all things."
How to live and how to get the most out of life: Those are the problems
that confront every one of us. This little volume helps to solve them.
You will be glad to read it.
THE ST. ABBS PRESS, LONDON.