The ten stories comprising this volume attest the appearance of a new
and strong individuality in the field of American fiction. They are of
a wide range and deal with very varied types of metropolitan character
and situation; but each proves that Mr. Davis knows his New York as
well as Dickens did his London.
_Edward Eggleston._
ROXY--THE CIRCUIT RIDER. Illustrated (each 12mo, $1.50).
"Dr. Eggleston's fresh and vivid portraiture of a phase of life and
manners, hitherto almost unrepresented in literature; its boldly
contrasted characters, and its unconventional, hearty, religious
spirit, took hold of the public imagination."--_The Christian Union._
_Erckmann-Chatrian._
THE CONSCRIPT. Illustrated--WATERLOO. Illustrated. (Sequel to
The Conscript.)--MADAME THÉRÉSE--THE BLOCKADE OF PHALSBURG.
Illustrated--THE INVASION OF FRANCE IN 1814. Illustrated--A MILLER'S
STORY OF THE WAR. Illustrated.
_The National Novels, each, $1.25; the set 6 vols., $7.50._