‘Tracts for the Times,’ and have both the simplicity and the power of all
the teachings of the author of the ‘Christian Year.’
=269. Charles Harvey’s Difficulties.= (Hayes) 6_d._
A valuable explanation of the Athanasian Creed; exactly the thing to
correct popular mistakes.
=270. Benedicite.= By CHILD CHAPLIN. (Murray) 6_s._
A favourite book, going into details on all the glorious works of
creation mentioned in the Canticle.
=271. History of the Prayer-Book.= By F. M. P. (S.P.C.K.) 1_s._
A sketch of the growth of the Prayer-Book.
=272. Studies on the Benedicite.= By Mrs. BAYNE. (Hatchards) 6_s._
Somewhat in the same style as No. 270, also excellent, with more
historical association and less natural history.
=273. Our Mother Church.= By Mrs. JEROME MERCIER. 3_s._ 6_d._
Conversations on Church subjects and the history of the Liturgy, best
adapted to young ladies and girl pupil-teachers. Very useful.
=274. Children of the Church.= By Mrs. O’REILLY. (Wells Gardner, Darton,
& Co.) Part II. 1_s._ 6_d._ (See No. 252.)
Very easy lessons for young children on the Collects.
=275. Only a Tramp.= By GRACE STEBBING. (Shaw) 6_d._ and 3_s._ 6_d._
There are some mistakes in this, but they may be overlooked for the sake
of the practical illustrations of the Litany.
=276. Stories and Teaching on the Litany.= By Dr. W. HARDMAN.
(Skeffington) 5_s._
Short chapters of comment on the Litany, containing telling anecdotes
illustrating each clause; especially useful for those who have to _get_
up a lesson before giving it.
=277. Number One, Brighton Street.= By C. MACSORLEY. (S.P.C.K.) 6_d._
A story showing the comfort of intercessory prayer.
=278. Prayer-Book Packet.= (S.P.C.K.) Six books. 1_s._
Short tales illustrating the services.
=279. Chapters on the Te Deum.= (Masters) 2_s._
=280. Letters from an Unknown Friend.= (Kegan Paul) 1_s._
More about the Church than the Prayer-Book, but very useful as showing
why Dissent is an evil.
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BOOKS BEARING ON HOLY SCRIPTURE.
These are needed for various classes of readers. The
highest and best are those who need to study the Scriptures
devotionally. Works for these hardly come within the scope
of a parish library—nor do the Commentaries, such as the
Speaker’s or the Cottage Commentary of the S.P.C.K., although
in an ideal school these ought always to be accessible by the
teachers. What is here to be provided is a set of books that
will illustrate the intellectual side of the Bible, and may in
the first place instruct the teachers, and in the next make it
plain to the young minds that there is infinite interest in
the study of Holy Scripture even after they have left school,
a fact which they are too slow to believe. Conversations
can be read with drawing-room classes or Bible classes with
advantage, leaving the pupils to look out references and
make observations. There are innumerable varieties of Bible
stories, but there is no use in mentioning these. It is much
better to teach the narrative of the Patriarchs direct from
the Book itself, reading it to the children till they can read
with perfect ease, and then reading _with_ them. Later, Dr.
Maclear’s two ‘Class Books of the Old and New Testaments,’
4_s._ 6_d._ and 5_s._ 6_d._ (Macmillan), are useful in
disentangling the narrative and explaining the chronology;
and for those who find a difficulty in selecting passages,
and passing over those chapters, verses, or phrases to which
it is not well to direct children’s attention, C. M. Yonge’s
‘Scripture Readings’ (Macmillan) may be an assistance, as they
are chronologically arranged, and harmonised with portions
of the Prophetical writings. Five series, 1_s._ 6_d._ each,
without comment; 4_s._ 6_d._ with comment.
The books that follow begin with the easiest, and fittest to
lend to a thoughtful child, especially to a little invalid.
=281. Parables of Our Lord.= By the late Earl of DERBY. (S.P.C.K.) 1_s._
6_d._
These are conversations on the Parables in rather set language, but with
good applications.
=282. Walks from Eden.= By SUSAN and ANNA WARNER. (Nisbet) 2_s._ 6_d._
=283. The House of Israel.= By SUSAN and ANNA WARNER. (Nisbet) 2_s._ 6_d._
=284. The Kingdom of Judah.= By SUSAN and ANNA WARNER. (Nisbet) 2_s._
6_d._
=285. The Broken Walls.= By SUSAN and ANNA WARNER. (Nisbet) 2_s._ 6_d._
=286. The Star out of Jacob.= By SUSAN and ANNA WARNER. (Nisbet) 2_s._
6_d._
These American books are admirable in their way, bringing in
Eastern research, historical inquiry, and lights from science in a
conversational, but always reverent manner. They do not go into the types
or spiritual lessons, but are thoroughly sound and excellent for reading
with fairly intelligent young people. I used ‘The Kingdom of Judah’ with
great success with a pupil-teacher.
=287. The Chosen People.= By C. M. YONGE. (W. Smith) 1_s._
This is more of a lesson book, being a compendium of sacred and Church
history.
=288. The Prophet Daniel Explained.= By Prof. GAUSSEN (W. Smith) 5_s._
A translation of very easy lectures on Daniel, given by the celebrated
Professor Gaussen to a class of children at Geneva.
For students beyond childhood:—
=289. The World’s Birthday.= By Prof. GAUSSEN. (Nelson) 2_s._ 6_d._
Science consulted in dealing with the first chapter of Genesis. Useful
in preparing lessons or in argument to those who stumble at the Mosaic
record.
=290. The Nations Around.= By ANNIE KEARY. (Macmillan) 4_s._ 6_d._
Beginning from Ur of the Chaldees, and going through the contemporary
Egyptian history, then the Phœnician, and on to the Babylonian and
Assyrian.
=291. The Tabernacle: its Priests and Services.= By BROWN. (Oliphant,
Edinburgh) 2_s._ 6_d._
An excellent explanation of the ritual in the wilderness.
=292. The Child Samuel.= By Dean GOULBURN. (Rivingtons) 5_s._
Lessons from the youth of Samuel adapted to choir boys.
=293. David’s Life as seen in the Psalms.= (Hodder) 3_s._ 6_d._
A worthy and very interesting book.
=294. The History of the Kingdom of Judah.= By F. M. WILBRAHAM. (Masters)
1_s._ 6_d._
This is one of the best books to explain the contemporary royal lines of
Judah and Israel.
=295. The World before the Flood, etc.= By Dr. EDERSHEIM. (R.T.S.) 2_s._
6_d._
=296. The Exodus and Wanderings in the Wilderness.= By Dr. EDERSHEIM.
(R.T.S.) 2_s._ 6_d._
=297. Israel under Joshua and the Judges.= By Dr. EDERSHEIM. (R.T.S.)
2_s._ 6_d._
=298. Israel under Samuel, Saul, and David.= By Dr. EDERSHEIM. (R.T.S.)
2_s._ 6_d._
=299. Israel and Judah from Solomon to Ahab.= By Dr. EDERSHEIM. (R.T.S.)
2_s._ 6_d._
=300. Israel and Judah from Ahab to the Decline of the two Kingdoms.= By
Dr. EDERSHEIM. (R.T.S.) 2_s._ 6_d._
=301. Israel and Judah from Joash to Zedekiah.= By Dr. EDERSHEIM.
(R.T.S.) 3_s._
The set of seven volumes can be had bound in four, price 16_s._
=302. Sketches of Jewish Life.= By Dr. EDERSHEIM. (R.T.S.) 5_s._
=303. The Temple, its Ministry and Services.= By Dr. EDERSHEIM. (R.T.S.)
5_s._
Very valuable for comprehension of the narrative.
=304. Elisha the Prophet.= By Dr. EDERSHEIM. (R.T.S.) 2_s._ 6_d._
=305. Heroes of Hebrew History.= By Bishop SAMUEL WILBERFORCE. (Strahan)
5_s._
Eloquent and stirring pictures of the lives of the great men of Israel,
especially Elijah and Elisha.
=306. Simple Readings on the Minor Prophets.= By M. C. HYETT. (Masters)
3_s._
Useful to read with the Prophets.
=307. Judæa and her Rulers.= By M. BRAMSTON. (S.P.C.K.) 3_s._ 6_d._
=308. Wars of the Jews.= By A.L.O.E. (Nelson) 1_s._ 6_d._
Jewish history from the return from the captivity.
=309. Daniel—Statesman and Prophet.= By the Rev. H. T. ROBJOHNS. (R.T.S.)
3_s._ 6_d._
A bridge over the gulf between Nehemiah and St. Matthew.
=310. Judas Maccabæus.= By Capt. C. R. CONDER, R.E. (Marcus Ward) 2_s._
6_d._
A brilliant, soldierly description of that great man and of the scenes of
his exploits.
=311. Eldad the Pilgrim.= (S.P.C.K.) 2_s._ 6_d._
In the form of a tale, showing the condition of Judæa under Hyrcanus.
=312. Ephrem and Helah.= (Hodder) 5_s._
A not ill executed tale of Israel in Egypt. The description of the water
turned into blood is particularly effective.
=313. The Gospel Story.= (Hodges) 6_s._
The best harmonising narrative for popular use.
=314. The Gospel of the Childhood.= By Dean GOULBURN. (Rivingtons) 5_s._
=315. The Acts of the Deacons.= By Dean GOULBURN. (Rivingtons) 5_s._
So excellent that it is much to be wished they were cheaper.
=316. St. Paul.= By CONYBEARE and HOWSON. Abridged. (Longmans) 7_s._ 6_d._
=317. The Fall of Jerusalem.= (Nelson) 1_s._ 6_d._
Well told and illustrated.
=318. The Story of Salvation.= By Mrs. J. MERCIER. (Rivingtons)
Admirable in many respects, though not perfect. It is well calculated to
teach how Holy Scripture may be studied.
Nothing has been said here of the Psalms. Books on them are
rather devotional reading than fit for libraries. The most
compendious in giving information is an American book,
=319. The Treasury of the Psalms.= Compiled by the Rev. G. HUNTINGTON and
the Rev. H. METCALF. (Wells Gardner, Darton, & Co.) 7_s._ 6_d._
It ought to be widely known.
Next best for the purpose is:—
=320. A Plain Commentary on the Psalms.= (Parker) 2 vols. 10_s._ 6_d._
=321. Eastern Manners and Customs.= (Nelson) 1_s._ 6_d._
Useful for teachers to consult when preparing a lesson.
_MODERN RESEARCH INTO MONUMENTS._
Here only the small popular books are mentioned. The great
original authorities are too large and too expensive.
=322. Assyria.= (S.P.C.K.) 2_s._
=323. Babylonia.= (S.P.C.K.) 2_s._
=324. Egypt.= (S.P.C.K.) 2_s._
=325. Greek Cities.= (S.P.C.K.) 2_s._
=326. Persia.= (S.P.C.K.) 2_s._
=327. Sinai.= (S.P.C.K.) 2_s._
Full of most useful information, but for somewhat advanced students.
=328. Mount Sinai and Petra.= (Nelson) 2_s._
=329. Nineveh and its History.= 1_s._ 6_d._
Both of these speak to the eye by good illustrations.
=330. Babylonian Life and History.= By E. A. W. BUDGE, M.A. (R.T.S.) 3_s._
=331. Recent Discoveries on the Temple Hill.= By the Rev. J. KING, M.A.
(R.T.S.) 2_s._ 6_d._
Lively and easy narrations of the experiences of a residence in Jerusalem
at the time of the chief discoveries, and easier than those above
mentioned.
=332. A Year in Palestine.= By Mrs. FINN. (Nisbet)
=333. A Second Year in Palestine.= By Mrs. FINN. (Nisbet)
=334. Jerusalem and its Environs.= (Nelson) 1_s._ 6_d._
Language rather difficult, but numerous excellent illustrations.
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ALLEGORIES AND ALLEGORICAL TALES.
Too many allegories are not desirable, nor should they even
be pressed upon those who do not accept them readily. To the
imaginative, who are perhaps two-thirds of the people we deal
with, they are an excellent and persuasive mode of teaching
and influencing. The remaining third at first take them for
fact, as people did in mediæval times by the stories of St.
Christopher or St. Margaret, and when the delusion is dispelled
feel resentment, as if deceived; or else they look on the
allegory either as a tale meant to cheat them into being
instructed or as an irreverent riddle. Any way, when forced on
them, it gives a sense of unreality which is, above all, what
they dislike, and which may damage even their feeling for the
truths thus represented.
Too many allegories, even for the most receptive readers, are
undesirable, and among those here mentioned, it may be wiser to
make a choice.
=335. The Pilgrim’s Progress.= By JOHN BUNYAN. (Macmillan) 4_s._ (Nelson)
1_s._, 2_s._, and 5_s._ (R.T.S.) 1_s._, 1_s._ 6_d._, 2_s._ 6_d._ (Nisbet)
1_s._, 1_s._ 6_d._, 2_s._, 2_s._ 6_d._, 3_s._ 6_d._
In spite of all its peculiarities, the king of allegories must be
admitted. It is not likely that Bunyan’s doctrines will do any harm,
though for these purposes we do regret that Dr. Neale’s edition, arranged
for Church people, is out of print.
=336. Agathos.= By Bishop SAMUEL WILBERFORCE. (Seeley) 6_d._, 1_s._, and
2_s._ 6_d._
=337. The Rocky Island.= By Bishop SAMUEL WILBERFORCE. (Seeley) 6_d._,
1_s._, and 2_s._ 6_d._
‘Agathos’ itself ought to be read to every child at the right age either
on Advent Sunday or the Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity, the other
parables in like manner.
=338. The Shadow of the Cross.= By the Rev. W. ADAMS. (Rivingtons) 1_s._
=339. The Distant Hills, and The King’s Messengers.= By the Rev. W.
ADAMS. (Rivingtons) 1_s._ each.
=340. The Old Man’s Home.= By the Rev. W. ADAMS. (Rivingtons)
Separately 1_s._ each, altogether 5_s._
The third is rather an exquisite dreamy story than an allegory, but the
two first are of the very best and most practical description.
=341. The Dark River.= By the Rev. E. MONRO. (Masters)
=342. The Vast Army.= By the Rev. E. MONRO. (Masters)
=343. The Combatants.= By the Rev. E. MONRO. (Masters)
=344. The Revellers.= By the Rev. E. MONRO. (Masters)
=345. The Journey Home.= By the Rev. E. MONRO. (Masters) Separately 1_s._
each, collected 7_s._ 6_d._
‘The Dark River’ has been known to terrify nervous children. ‘The
Combatants’ and ‘The Vast Army’ are very inspiriting and practical.
=346. The Story of the Red Cross Knight.= (Nelson) 1_s._ 6_d._
Spenser’s allegory told in conversations between an aunt and some
children.
=347. The Giants, and how to fight them.= (Nelson) 1_s._
Forms of evil, and lively practical lessons on how to meet them.
=348. Truth in Tale.= By Bishop BOYD CARPENTER. (Macmillan) 4_s._ 6_d._
Half allegories, half stories, some of them, such as the ‘White Flower,’
very beautiful. Excellently suited for short grave readings.
=349. The Gate of Paradise.= By EDITH S. JACOB. (Rivingtons) 6_d._ and
1_s._
=350. The Vision of the Holy Child.= By EDITH S. JACOB. (Rivingtons)
1_s._ 6_d._
Very beautiful and touching dreams. The first is either appropriate for
Easter Eve or to a house of recent bereavement; the second is a Christmas
vision.
=351. Parables from Nature.= By Mrs. GATTY. (S.P.C.K.) Four series, to be
had at 7_s._ 6_d._ in 2 vols. Selections, 2 vols. 1_s._ each.
The Selections might be most useful, as some of the others are too
difficult for the present purpose. No praise is needed for these.
Several, if read with children, are very successful.
=352. Earth’s Many Voices.= (S.P.C.K.) 1st and 2nd Series. 2_s._ each.
In the style of Mrs. Gatty.
=353. The Man on the Top of the Ark.= (Nisbet) 1_s._
The flood, the brazen serpent, and the city of refuge are here drawn out
in their typical meaning. They are very effective. In the first, there
is the serious defect that there is no explanation _how_ to enter the
ark, but to add the text, ‘The like figure whereunto even Baptism, etc.,’
gives the key.
=354. The Golden Thread.= By Dr. NORMAN MCLEOD. (Strahan) 2_s._ 6_d._
A parable of life, so full of spirit and playfulness that children
delight in it for the story alone.
=355. The Lord of the Forest.= By Mrs. ALEXANDER. (Masters) 2_s._ 6_d._
A tale with much allegory hidden within.
=356. The Beautiful Face.= By Mrs. MITCHELL. (Masters) 4_s._ 6_d._
A child’s romance with a hidden meaning so interesting that ‘Oh, that
_is_ pretty!’ the schoolchild’s highest praise, is admiringly whispered
when it is read.
=357. Coming.= By SELINA GAYE. (Seeley) 5_s._
A very beautiful semi-allegory, with Swiss surroundings. Somewhat long,
but of a very poetical and lofty tone, suited to readers of a more
cultivated taste.
=358. Sintram and his Companions.= By LA MOTTE FOUQUÉ.
This most striking of allegorical tales cannot be omitted, when it is
on record that it made such an impression on Charles Lowder’s boys that
they actually named places in Ratcliffe Highway and London Docks from
‘The Castle of the Moon,’ ‘Rocks,’ &c. There was a small cheap edition
published by Burns, the poems exquisitely translated. Hare’s translation,
less good, has been published, illustrated by Mr. H. Sumner, by Seeley.
5_s._
=359. The Child’s Pilgrimage.= By FRANCES CLARE. (Skeffington) 2_s._ 6_d._
Pretty little allegories and semi-allegories for children, tenderly and
gracefully touched, though it is a pity the child’s departed spirit is
called an angel.
=360. A Beleaguered City.= By Mrs. OLIPHANT. (Macmillan) 6_s._ There
is something so deep and solemn in this book, founded on ‘Though one
went unto them from the dead they will not repent,’ that it is added to
the list, though it can only be understood by persons of thought and
cultivation.
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HISTORICAL TALES.
These are of considerable value, not only as serving as
‘sugared history’ and conveying facts, but sometimes as
supplying the element of romance which is almost essential to
a wholesome development. Moreover, these stories are of great
assistance in making it evident that the actors in history are
not mere names with dates attached, to load the memory for an
examination, but that they have been flesh and blood beings
like ourselves.
There has been of late a great attempt to supply these tales,
with very varied success. Some are so interesting as to be read
apart from all purpose, for their mere interest. Others present
nothing but wooden puppets put into the carefully studied
costume of their period, and stiffly working out the facts,
with much pains but no life. These, however, have a certain
value, not only because perverse youth will read them when it
will not read real history; but also because when a special
period has to be ‘got up,’ they impress details of manners,
dress, and habits in a convenient way. We shall therefore
endeavour to give a chronological list of English, foreign, and
Church history tales.
_TALES ON EARLY CHURCH HISTORY._
There are many of these, and it is difficult to choose among
them. Those are here mentioned which may serve best to
interest young people in the primitive Church, and give some
idea of the days of martyrdom.
=361. Triumphs of the Cross, and Deeds of Faith.= By Rev. J. M. NEALE.
(Masters) Two series, each 2_s._
=362. Lent Legends.= By Rev. J. M. NEALE. (Masters) 2_s._
=363. Followers of the Lord.= By Rev. J. M. NEALE. (Masters) 2_s._
Brief tales through the whole range of Church history, some of them quite
unrivalled in effectiveness.
=364. Helena’s Household.= By the author of ‘The Schönberg-Cotta Family.’
(Nelson) 4_s._
This tells of the days of the Catacombs.
=365. Gaudentius.= By the Rev. G. F. DAVIES. (S.P.C.K.) 2_s._ 6_d._
The builder of the Colosseum, who afterwards became a martyr there.
=366. Lapsed not Lost.= By the Author of ‘The Schönberg-Cotta Family.’
(S.P.C.K.) 2_s._ 6_d._
A failure from weakness in the days of St. Cyprian.
=367. The Egyptian Wanderers.= By Rev. J. M. NEALE. (Masters) 2_s._
Giving with much vividness the trials of the Christians at different
times of persecution.
=368. Narcissus.= By the Bishop of RIPON. (S.P.C.K.) 3_s._ 6_d._
=369. Conquering and to Conquer.= (S.P.C.K.) 2_s._ 6_d._
The days of St. Jerome and the Gothic invasion of Rome.
=370. Bilihild.= By JULIE SUTTER. (R.T.S.) 1_s._ 6_d._
The conversion of part of Germany.
=371. Mitslav, or the Conversion of Pomerania.= (S.P.C.K.) 3_s._ 6_d._
=372. Tales illustrating Church History.= (Parker, Oxford) In seven 3_s._
6_d._ vols., to be had separately.
I regret that these tales are not to be had singly as before, and that
they are arranged by countries, not chronology. The most useful for
illustrations of primitive Church history are those called ‘Asia and
Africa’ and ‘France and Spain,’ containing the four following:—
=373. The Quay of the Dioscuri.=
On the persecution of St. Athanasius.
=374. The Exiles of the Cevenna.=
Persecution in Gaul.
=375. Lucia’s Marriage.=
Christians in Africa.
=376. The Lazar House of Leros.=
The Lepers in an island of the Archipelago.
=377. The Farm of Aptonga.= (Masters) 2_s._
African adventures of Christians.
_TALES ON ENGLISH HISTORY._
These tales of English History are given in greater numbers and
with less sifting than the others, because when a particular
period is proposed for study or examination a story even of no
great merit may be an assistance. Also some belonging to higher
literature are enumerated so as to make out a complete list.
=378. The Camp on the Severn.= By Rev. E. CUTTS. (Mowbray) 2_s._
=379. No. XIII. The Lost Vestal.= By EMMA MARSHALL. (Cassell) 2_s._ 6_d._
Both these start from St. Alban’s martyrdom. Neither is quite
satisfactory as to correctness, but the second is the more vivid, the
latter part being upon scenes at Rome. The first needs less education to
be understood.
=380. Stories of the Days of King Arthur.= By C. H. HANSON. (Nelson)
3_s._ and 3_s._ 6_d._
Hardly to be called historical, but with the grand outlines of Sir T.
Malory’s great romance and with excellent illustrations by Gustave Doré.
Desirable as giving the genuine English heroic tale, noble in itself, and
furnishing allusions. It is intended to prepare the way for Malory and
Tennyson, and there is thus little said of the Quest of the Holy Grail.
=381. Edwy the Fair.= By Rev. A. D. CRAKE. (Rivingtons) 3_s._ 6_d._
=382. Alfgar the Dane.= By Rev. A. D. CRAKE. (Rivingtons) 3_s._ 6_d._
=383. The Rival Heirs.= By Rev. A. D. CRAKE. (Rivingtons) 3_s._ 6_d._
This and the other ‘Chronicles of Æscendune’ endeavour to dramatise the
days of Anglo-Saxon history. Young people like them very much, but there
is more of adventure and research than of character or life.
=384. The Champion of Odin.= By HODGETTS. (Cassell) 5_s._
A fierce story of wild Northmen invading England. The manners are
well touched, but there is the great error of making Alfred knowingly
re-baptise a Dane who had recurred to his wild life.
=385. Harold.= By Lord LYTTON. (Routledge) 6_d._, 2_s._, and 3_s._ 6_d._
This and other historical novels of high merit are here mentioned to
complete the series, though only for advanced readers.
=386. The Camp of Refuge.= (Leach) 5_s._
The legend of Hereward le Wake, not told with the fire of imagination
which Kingsley has thrown into it.
=387. Hereward, the Last of the English.= By C. KINGSLEY. (Macmillan)
6_s._
But we should prefer the former of the two for younger and simpler
readers.
=388. Lady Sybil’s Choice.= By EMILY S. HOLT. (Shaw) 5_s._
Miss Holt’s tales will be enumerated in their order of chronology, but
the following description must be understood to apply to all. Manners and
customs, history and chronicle, are minutely studied; but the mediæval
Church is never understood, and sympathy is uniformly with those who
separated from it. What is especially to be regretted is that there are
often innuendoes and even more direct attacks on present practices and
opinions, which the author thinks a return to what she reprobates.
=389. The Knight’s Ransom.= By Mrs. VALENTINE. (Warne) 2_s._ 6_d_.
Greatly relished by young people. It is founded on the legend of the lady
whose hand was the ransom of her crusading knight.
=390. The Betrothed.= By Sir WALTER SCOTT.
Belonging to the higher order of literature. Bringing out the state
of things on the Welsh border under Henry II., not accurately but
impressively.
=391. The Talisman.= By Sir WALTER SCOTT. Scott’s novels may be had at
any price from 6_d._ upwards. It is of no use to specify publisher.
The master hand has lighted up the relations between Cœur-de-Lion and
Saladin. There is no need to touch on the inaccuracies where the scene is
made so real.
=392. Ivanhoe.= By Sir WALTER SCOTT.
The same may be said of this romance of the return of Cœur-de-Lion.
=393. Philip Augustus.= By G. P. R. JAMES. (Warne) 6_d._
Vividly giving the relations of King John with the astute Frenchman.
=394. Earl Hubert’s Daughter.= By E. S. HOLT. (Shaw) 5_s._
The reign of Henry III., with a curious picture of Jewish life in
England.
=395. The Prince and the Page.= By C. M. YONGE. (Macmillan) 4_s._ 6_d._
The prince is Edward I., the page a son of Simon de Montfort.
=396. Prentice Hugh.= By F. M. PEARD. (National Society) 3_s._ 6_d._
Burgher and apprentice life under Edward I., chiefly concerned with the
carvings of the corbels in Exeter Cathedral; fit to raise the sense of
responsibility in such work.
=397. The Lord of the Isles.= By Sir WALTER SCOTT.