clever, and they supplement or correct one another.”—_Dean Inge_, in
_Morning Post_. “Immensely valuable and infinitely readable.”—_Daily
News._ “The book of the week.”—_Spectator._
=Cassandra=, or the Future of the British Empire. By F. C. S.
SCHILLER, D.Sc.
“We commend it to the complacent of all parties.”—_Saturday Review._
“The book is small, but very, very weighty; brilliantly written,
it ought to be read by all shades of politicians and students of
politics.”—_Yorkshire Post._ “Yet another addition to that bright
constellation of pamphlets.”—_Spectator._
=Quo Vadimus?= Glimpses of the Future. By E. E. FOURNIER D’ALBE,
D.Sc., author of “Selenium, the Moon Element,” etc.
“A wonderful vision of the future. A book that will be talked
about.”—_Daily Graphic._ “A remarkable contribution to a remarkable
series.”—_Manchester Dispatch._ “Interesting and singularly
plausible.”—_Daily Telegraph._
=Hephaestus=, the Soul of the Machine. By E. E. FOURNIER D’ALBE, D.Sc.
“A worthy contribution to this interesting series. A delightful and
thought-provoking essay.”—_Birmingham Post._ “There is a special
pleasure in meeting with a book like _Hephaestus_. The author has the
merit of really understanding what he is talking about.”—_Engineering._
=Lysistrata=, or Woman’s Future and Future Woman. By ANTHONY M.
LUDOVICI, author of “A Defence of Aristocracy”, etc.
“A stimulating book. Volumes would be needed to deal, in the fullness
his work provokes, with all the problems raised.”—_Sunday Times._
“Pro-feminine, but anti-feministic.”— _Scotsman._ “Full of brilliant
common-sense.”—_Observer._
=Hypatia=, or Woman and Knowledge. By MRS BERTRAND RUSSELL. With a
frontispiece. _Second impression._
An answer to _Lysistrata_. “A passionate vindication of the rights of
women.”—_Manchester Guardian._ “Says a number of things that sensible
women have been wanting publicly said for a long time.”—_Daily Herald._
“Everyone who cares at all about these things should read it.”—_Weekly
Westminster._
=Thrasymachus=, the Future of Morals. By C. E. M. JOAD, author of
“Common-Sense Ethics,” etc.
“His provocative book.”—_Graphic._ “Written in a style of deliberate
brilliance.”—_Times Literary Supplement._ “As outspoken and unequivocal
a contribution as could well be imagined. Even those readers who
dissent will be forced to recognize the admirable clarity with which he
states his case. A book that will startle.”—_Daily Chronicle._
=The Passing of the Phantoms=: a Study of Evolutionary Psychology and
Morals. By C. J. PATTEN, Professor of Anatomy, Sheffield University.
With 4 Plates.
“Readers of _Daedalus_, _Icarus_ and _Tantalus_, will be grateful for
an excellent presentation of yet another point of view.”—_Yorkshire
Post._ “This bright and bracing little book.”— _Literary Guide._
“Interesting and original.”—_Medical Times._
=The Mongol in our Midst=: a Study of Man and his Three Faces. By
F. G. CROOKSHANK, M.D., F.R.C.P. With 28 Plates. _Second Edition,
revised._
“A brilliant piece of speculative induction.”—_Saturday Review._
“An extremely interesting and suggestive book, which will reward
careful reading.”—_Sunday Times._ “The pictures carry fearful
conviction.”—_Daily Herald._
=The Conquest of Cancer.= By H. W. S. WRIGHT, M.S., F.R.C.S.
Introduction by F. G. CROOKSHANK, M.D.
“Eminently suitable for general reading. The problem is fairly and
lucidly presented. One merit of Mr. Wright’s plan is that he tells
people what, in his judgment, they can best do, _here and now_.”—From
the _Introduction_.
=Pygmalion=, or the Doctor of the Future. By R. MCNAIR WILSON, M.D.
“Dr Wilson has added a brilliant essay to this series.”—_Times Literary
Supplement._ “This is a very little book, but there is much wisdom in
it.”—_Evening Standard._ “No doctor worth his salt would venture to say
that Dr Wilson was wrong.”—_Daily Herald._
=Prometheus=, or Biology and the Advancement of Man. By H. S.
JENNINGS, Professor of Zoology, Johns Hopkins University.
“This volume is one of the most remarkable that has yet appeared in
this series. Certainly the information it contains will be due to
most educated laymen. It is essentially a discussion of ... heredity
and environment, and it clearly establishes the fact that the current
use of these terms has no scientific justification.”—_Times Literary
Supplement._ “An exceedingly brilliant book.”—_New Leader._
=Narcissus=: an Anatomy of Clothes. By GERALD HEARD. With 19
illustrations.
“A most suggestive book.”—_Nation._ “Irresistible. Reading it is
like a switchback journey. Starting from prehistoric times we
rocket down the ages.”—_Daily News._ “Interesting, provocative, and
entertaining.”—_Queen._
=Thamyris=, or Is There a Future for Poetry? By R. C. TREVELYAN.
“Learned, sensible, and very well-written.”—_Affable Hawk_, in _New
Statesman_. “Very suggestive.”—_J. C. Squire_, in _Observer_. “A very
charming piece of work. I agree with all, or at any rate, almost all
its conclusions.”—_J. St. Loe Strachey_, in _Spectator_.
=Proteus=, or the Future of Intelligence. By VERNON LEE, author of
“Satan the Waster,” etc.
“We should like to follow the author’s suggestions as to the effect of
intelligence on the future of Ethics, Aesthetics, and Manners. Her book
is profoundly stimulating and should be read by everyone.”—_Outlook._
“A concise, suggestive piece of work.”—_Saturday Review._
=Timotheus=, the Future of the Theatre. By BONAMY DOBRÉE, author of
“Restoration Drama,” etc.
“A witty, mischievous little book, to be read with delight.”—_Times
Literary Supplement._ “This is a delightfully witty book.”—_Scotsman._
“In a subtly satirical vein he visualizes various kinds of
theatres in 200 years time. His gay little book makes delightful
reading.”—_Nation._
=Paris=, or the Future of War. By Captain B. H. LIDDELL HART.
A companion volume to _Callinicus_. “A gem of close thinking and
deduction.”—_Observer._ “A noteworthy contribution to a problem of
concern to every citizen in this country.”—_Daily Chronicle._ “There is
some lively thinking about the future of war in _Paris_, just added to
this set of live-wire pamphlets on big subjects.”—_Manchester Guardian._
=Wireless Possibilities.= By Professor A. M. LOW. With 4 diagrams.
“As might be expected from an inventor who is always so fresh, he has
many interesting things to say.”—_Evening Standard._ “The mantle of
Blake has fallen upon the physicists. To them we look for visions, and
we find them in this book.”—_New Statesman._
=Perseus=: of Dragons. By H. F. SCOTT STOKES. With 2 illustrations.
“A diverting little book, chock-full of ideas. Mr. Stokes’ dragon-lore
is both quaint and various.”—_Morning Post._ “Very amusingly written,
and a mine of curious knowledge for which the discerning reader will
find many uses.”—_Glasgow Herald._
=Lycurgus=, or the Future of Law. By E. S. P. HAYNES, author of
“Concerning Solicitors,” etc.
“An interesting and concisely written book.”—_Yorkshire Post._ “He
roundly declares that English criminal law is a blend of barbaric
violence, medieval prejudices, and modern fallacies.... A humane
and conscientious investigation.”—_T.P.’s Weekly._ “A thoughtful
book—deserves careful reading.”—_Law Times._
=Euterpe=, or the Future of Art. By LIONEL R. MCCOLVIN, author of “The
Theory of Book-Selection.”
“Discusses briefly, but very suggestively, the problem of the future of
art in relation to the public.”—_Saturday Review._ “Another indictment
of machinery as a soul-destroyer ... a gloomy prospect, but Mr. Colvin
has the courage to suggest solutions.”—_Westminster Gazette._ “This is
altogether a much-needed book.”—_New Leader._
=Birth Control and the State=: a Plea and a Forecast. By C. P.
BLACKER, _M.C._, M.A., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.
Just published. A discussion of the arguments for and against Birth
Control, considered from the personal, social, and international
aspects, and in its bearings upon the future. Summing up in its favour,
the author contends that the only adequate solution rests in the hands
of the medical profession throughout the world.
=Atlantis=, or America and the Future. By Colonel J. F. C. FULLER.
“Many hard things have been said about America, but few quite so
bitter and caustic as these.”—_Daily Sketch._ “The whole of America
as his subject. He can conjure up possibilities of a new Atlantis,
controlled by the gods; but he requires a few centuries for the
communication.”—_Clarion._
=Midas=, or the United States and the Future. By C. H. BRETHERTON,
author of “The Real Ireland,” etc.
A companion volume to _Atlantis_. “Full of astute observations and
acute reflections ... this wise and witty pamphlet, a provocation to
the thought that is creative.”—_Morning Post._ “Packs a punch in every
paragraph. One could hardly ask for more ‘meat’.”—_Spectator._
=Nuntius=, or the Future of Advertising. By GILBERT RUSSELL.
“Another booklet which looks wisely on the world of to-morrow. The
future of advertising is very sanely considered here. We are heartily
in agreement with the main thesis.”—_Spectator._ “A thoughtful little
book.”—_Daily Sketch._
=Pegasus=, or Problems of Transport. By Colonel J. F. C. FULLER,
author of “The Reformation of War,” etc. With 8 Plates.
“The foremost military prophet of the day propounds a solution for
industrial and unemployment problems. It is a bold essay ... and calls
for the attention of all concerned with imperial problems.”—_Daily
Telegraph._ “With a broad imaginative grasp he finds the solution [of
unemployment] in ‘tracked’ vehicles.”—_Westminster Gazette._
“Right up to the high standard of the rest of this series.”—_Clarion._
_READY SHORTLY_
=Artifex=, or the Future of Craftsmanship. By JOHN GLOAG, author of
“Time, Taste, and Furniture.”
After a suggestive sketch of the history of craftsmanship, the
author examines the possibilities in the use of machinery to extend
craftsmanship and make beautiful articles of commerce.
=Plato’s American Republic.= By J. D. WOODRUFF.
A series of witty dialogues in the Platonic manner dealing with aspects
of American life and manners.
=Sybilla=, or the Future of Prophecy. By C. A. MACE, University of St.
Andrew’s.
An examination of the possibilities of scientific forecasting, with
special reference to certain volumes in this series.
=Orpheus=, or the Future of Music. By W. J. TURNER, author of “Music
and Life.”
_IN PREPARATION_
=Ouroboros=, or the Mechanical Extension of Mankind. By GARET GARRETT.
Machine civilization has filled the world with its products. What will
happen when markets are over-flooded?
=Gallio=, or the Tyranny of Science. By J. W. N. SULLIVAN, author of
“A History of Mathematics.”
An attack on the values which science is so successfully imposing upon
civilization.
=Mercurius=, or the World on Wings. By C. THOMPSON WALKER.
A brilliant picture of the world as it will be when inevitable
developments in aircraft take place.
=The Future of the English Language.= By BASIL DE SÉLINCOURT, author
of “The English Secret,” etc.
An analysis of the present condition of the English language and the
paths along which it is progressing.
=The Future of Architecture.= By CHRISTIAN BARMAN, editor of “The
Architects’ Journal.”
A survey of the condition of architecture and developments to be
expected in the future.
=Delphos=, or the Future of International Language. By E. SYLVIA
PANKHURST.
=Caliban=, or the Future of Industrial Capitalism. By HILAIRE BELLOC.
=The Future of Futurism.= By JOHN RODKER.
=The Future of Films.= By FRANCIS BETTS.
Transcriber’s Notes
pg 33 Changed: It is a sympton of saturation
to: It is a symptom of saturation
pg 37 Changed: costly piece of machinary to build
to: costly piece of machinery to build
pg 58 Changed: It is true of people, as indivuals
to: It is true of people, as individuals
pg 59 Changed: never succeeding ind is possessing
to: never succeeding and is possessing
pg 65 Changed: For a quarter of a century prices feel continuously
to: For a quarter of a century prices fell continuously
pg 65 Changed: while solemn ecomomic bodies
to: while solemn economic bodies
pg 65 Changed: economic bodies sat pondering the phenomenom
to: economic bodies sat pondering the phenomenon
pg 76 Changed: To enforce the rules bcame everyone’s duty
to: To enforce the rules became everyone’s duty
pg 76 Changed: From this would germinate a moral sensel.
to: From this would germinate a moral sense.
pg 81 Changed: whose hards soever they or any of them shall be found
to: whose hands soever they or any of them shall be found
pg 83 Changed: much of it as she she should be obliged
to: much of it as she should be obliged
pg 8 Changed: requires a few centuries for the communation
to: requires a few centuries for the communication