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Cassell Petter & Galpin's Publications.


ILLUSTRATED WORKS.


Picturesque Europe. The BRITISH ISLES. Vol. I. Containing Twelve Exquisite Steel Plates, from Original Drawings by Birket Foster, E. M. Wimperis, P. Skelton, D. McKewan, W. Leitch, H. Fenn, S. Read, J. Mogford, and J. Chase; and 176 Original Illustrations drawn on Wood by W. H. J. Boot, H. Fenn, Towneley Green, C. Johnson, W. L. Jones, R. P. Leitch, W. W. May, T. L. Rowbotham, C. J. Staniland, P. Skelton, E. M. Wimperis, E. Wagner, &c, and Engraved by Whymper. With Descriptive Letterpress by T. G. Bonney, Oscar Browning, James Grant, H H. S. Pearse, W. Senior, J. F. Waller. Royal 4to, 300 pages, cloth gilt, gilt edges, £2 2s.


Royal Quarto Shakespeare. Edited by Charles and Mary Cowden Clarke, and containing about 600 Illustrations by H. C. Selous. Printed in new large type on royal 4to paper. Complete in Three Vols., cloth gilt, gilt edges, ,63 3s. The Work is also published in Three separate Volumes, each complete in itself, viz. :— The COMEDIES, 21s. ; the HISTORICAL PLAYS, 18s. 6d.; the TRAGEDIES, 25s.

The Leopold Shakspere. Dedicated, by permission, to H.R.H. Prince Leopold. The Text of the Leopold Shakspere is that of Professor Delius, while an Introduction to the entire Work has been written by Mr. F. J. Fuunivall. This Edition includes "The Two Noble Kinsmen "and "Edward III." With about 400 Illustrations. Small 4to, 1,060 pages, cloth, 10s. 6d.; cloth, gilt edges, 12s. 6d.

Art Studies of Home Life. With Twenty-four full-page Photographs, printed by the Woodbury Process, of famous Pictures by Collins, Leslie, Linnell, Landsbbr, Mulready, Maclise, Sir Joshua Reynolds, &c. With Descriptive Letterpress by Godfrey Turner. Demy 4to, cloth elegant, gilt edges, 15s.

The National Portrait Gallery. Vols. 1. and II. Each containing Twenty Portraits of our most distinguished Celebrities, printed in the highest style of Chromo-Lithography, with accompanying Memoirs, compiled from authentic sources. Cloth, 12s. 6d. each.

Pictures from English Literature. With Twenty full-page Illustrations, by E. M. Ward, R.A., J. C. Horsley, R.A, W. F. Yeames, A.R.A., and others. The Text by J. F. Waller, LL.D. New Edition. Cloth, 7s. 6d. ; cloth gilt, gilt edges, 10s. 6d.

Illustrated Travels. A Record of Discovery, Geography, and Adventure. Edited by H. W. Bates, Assistant-Secretary of the Royal Geographical Society. Complete in Six Vols., each containing nearly 200 Engravings. Royal 4to, 15s. cloth, or 18s. cloth, gilt edges, each.

The Races of Mankind. By Robert Brown, M.A., Ph.D., F.L.S., F.R.G.S. With 500 Illustrations. Complete in Four Vols., extra crown 4to, cloth, 6s. each ; or in Two Vols., cloth, £1 1s.

Illustrated Readings. First and Second Series. Each Series Complete in One Volume, Illustrated by H. K. Browne, W. Small, Wibgand, Leitch, Cruikshank, Barnard, F. Gilvert, J. Gilbert, &c. &c. Cloth, each, s. 6d. ; cloth, gilt edges, 10s. 6d.

N.B.— For a List of the DORE FINE ART BOOKS, see Cassells Complete Catalogue, post free on application.


Cassell Petter & Galpin : London, Paris & New York.

STANDARD WORKS.

Cassell's Illustrated History of England, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time. With about 2,000 Illustrations. New Toned Paper Edition. Complete in Nine Vols., cloth, each, 9s. Library Edition, bound in brown cloth, gilt tops, £4 10s.
Cassell's Illustrated History of the War between France and Germany. With 500 Engravings and Plans of the Rattle-fields. Complete in Two Volumes. Extra crown 4to, cloth, 9s. each; or bound in half-calf, 30s.
British Battles on Land and Sea. By James Grant, Author of "The Romance of War," &c. With about 600 Illustrations. Complete in Three Vols. Extra crown 4to, cloth gilt, 9s. each.
Old and New London. Vols. I., II., III., and IV. now ready, with about 200 Illustrations in each. Extra crown 4to, cloth gilt, 9s. each.
The History of Protestantism. By the Rev. J. A. Wylie, LL.D. Vols. I. and II., with upwards of 200 Original Illustrations in each. Extra crown 4to, cloth, 9s. each. (To be completed in Three Vols.)
Cassell's History of the United States. Vols. I. and II., with 200 Illustrations and Maps in Each Vol. Extra crown 4to, cloth, 9s. each. (To be completed in Three Vols.)
Cassell's History of India. With Maps, Plans, and Illustrations. Vol. I. now ready. Extra crown 4to, 576 pages, cloth, 9s. (To be completed in Two Vols.)
Cassell's New Popular Educator. Revised to the Present Date, with numerous Additions. Complete in Six Vols., 412 pp. each, cloth, 6s. each; or Three Vols., half-calf, £2 10s.
Cassell's Popular Recreator. A Guide and Key to In-door and Out-door Amusement. Complete in Two Vols., with about 1,000 Illustrations, cloth, 6s. each; or One Vol., 10s. 6d.
Cassell's Technical Educator. With Coloured Designs and numerous Illustrations. Complete in Four Vols., extra crown 4to, cloth, 6s. each; or Two Vols., half-calf, 31s. 6d.
Cassell's Popular Natural History. With about 2,000 Engravings and Coloured Plates. Complete in Four Volumes, cloth, 42s.
The Bible Educator. Edited by the Rev. E. H. Plumptre, D.D., Professor of Exegesis of the New Testament, King's College, London. With 400 Engravings and Maps. Complete in Four Vols., cloth, 6s. each; or in Two Double Vols., 21s.
The Life of Christ. By the Rev. F. W. Farrar, D.D., F.R.S., Canon of Westminster, and Chaplain in Ordinary to the Queen. Complete in Two Volumes, cloth, 24s.; calf or morocco, £2 2s.
Cassell's Guinea Illustrated Bible. With 900 Illustrations. Royal 4to, 1,476 pages, cloth gilt, 21s.; leather, 25s.
Cassell's Bible Dictionary. With 600 Illustrations. Imperial 8vo, 1,159 pages; cloth, 21s.; morocco, 40s.
The Child's Bible. With 220 Illustrations. Demy 4to, cloth gilt, £1 1s.; leather, 30s.; morocco elegant, 42s.

MISCELLANEOUS WORKS.

At the South Pole. A New Story. By W. H. G. Kingston. With Forty Engravings. Third Edition. Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt edges, 5s.
Book of the Dog. By Idstone. With Twelve Illustrations by G. Earl. Third and Cheaper Edition. Cloth, 2s. 6d.
Civil Service, Guide to Employment in the. New Edition. With an Introduction by J. D. Morell, LL.D. Cloth, 2s. 6d.
Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, Brewer's; giving the Derivation, Source or Origin of Common Phrases, Allusions, and Words that have a Tale to Tell. By the Rev. Dr. Brewer. New and Cheaper Edition. Demy 8vo, 1,000 pages, cloth, 7s. 6d.
Esther West. By Isa Craig-Knox. Illustrated with Twenty-four Engravings. Imperial 16mo. Third Edition. Cloth, gilt edges, 5s.
Facts and Hints for Every-day Life. A Comprehensive Book on Every Subject connected with the Comforts of Home and the Health and Prosperity of its Inmates. Second Edition. 2s. 6d.
Golden Days. By Jeanie Hering. The Experiences of an English Girl's School Life in Germany. New Edition. Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt edges, 320 pages, 5s.
Half-Hours with Early Explorers. By T. Frost. Profusely Illustrated. Second Edition. Cloth, 5s.
Historical Scenes. Containing some of the most striking Episodes from History. Selected by E. Spooner from the Writings of the following Authors, and used by special permission:—Fuller, Carlyle, Motley, Froude, Prescott, Fraser-Tytler, Milman, Archbishop Tait, Dean Stanley, Dr. Arnold. Fcap. 8vo, 224 pages, cloth, 4s. 6d.
How to Get On. Edited by Godfrey Golding. With 1,000 Precepts for Practice. New Edition. Cloth bevelled, gilt edges, 3s. 6d. *** The first Edition of this Book was published under the Title of A Book of Good Devices.
Manners of Modern Society. A Comprehensive Work on the Etiquette of the Present Day. Fourth Edition. Cloth gilt, 2s. 6d.
North-West Passage by Land. By Viscount Milton and Dr. Cheadle. Original Edition, demy 8vo, with Twenty-two Plates, 21s. New and Cheaper Edition, crown 8vo, with Map and Illustrations, cloth, 2s. 6d.; gilt edges, 3s. 6d.
Notable Shipwrecks. By Uncle Hardy. Crown 8vo, 320 pages, with Frontispiece. Second Edition. Cloth gilt, 5s.
Our Children, and How to Rear and Train Them. A Manual for Parents, in the Physical, Educational, Religious, and Moral Training of their Children. Crown 8vo, cloth, 3s. 6d.
Pictures of School Life and Boyhood. Selected from the Best Authors, and Edited by Percy Fitzgerald, M.A. New Edition. Crown 8vo, 256 pages, cloth, gilt edges, with Frontispiece, 3s. 6d.
Practical Kennel Guide, The. By Dr. Gordon Stables, Author of "Cats: their Points and Characteristics." With Illustrations. Crown 8vo, 204 pages, cloth, 3s. 6d.
Practical Poultry-Keeper, The. Ninth Edition. A Standard Guide to the Management of Poultry for Domestic Use, the Market, or Exhibition. By I. Wright. With Forty-eight Plain Illustrations. Cloth, 3s. 6d.; or with Thirty-six Plain Illustrations, and Eight new Chromo Plates, 5s.
Soldier and Patriot. The Story of George Washington. By F. M. Owen. New Edition. Cloth, bevelled boards, gilt edges, 256 pages, 3s. 6d.

MISCELLANEOUS WORKSContinued.

Talks about Trees. A Popular Account of their Nature and Uses. By M. and E. Kirby. Profusely Illustrated. New Edition. Extra crown 8vo, 323 pages. Cloth, gilt edges, 3s. 6d. *** The First Edition of this Work was issued under the Title of Chapters on Trees.
The True Glory of Woman. By the Rev. Dr. Landels. New Edition. Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt edges, 3s. 6d. *** The First Edition of this Book was published under the Title of Woman: her Position and Power.
The Story of Captain Cook. By M. Jones. Illustrated with about Forty Engravings. Third Edition. Cloth, gilt edges, 5s.
The Three Homes. A Tale for Fathers and Sons. By F. T. L. Hope. New Edition. Crown 8vo, 400 pages, cloth, gilt edges, 5s.
The Theory and Action of the Steam Engine: for Practical Men. By W. H. Northcott, C.E., Author of "Lathes and Turning," &c. Demy 8vo, 224 pages, with numerous Diagrams and Tables, cloth, 7s. 6d.
Truth will Out. By Jeanie Hering, Author of "Golden Days," "Little Pickles," &c. New Edition. Crown 8vo, 240 pages, cloth, gilt edges, 3s. 6d.
Working to Win. By Maggie Symington. With Four full-page Illustrations. Third Edition. Cloth, gilt edges, 5s.
Young Man in the Battle of Life, The. By the Rev. Dr. Landels. Fcap. 8vo, 292 pages. Seventh Edition. Cloth gilt, 3s. 6d.


LIBRARY OF WONDERS.

A Series of Books for Boys. All Profusely Illustrated, and bound in cloth gilt, gilt edges, 3s. 6d. each.
Wonders of Animal Instinct. Wonders of Architecture.
Wonders of Bodily Strength and Skill. Wonderful Adventures.
Wonders of Acoustics. Wonderful Balloon Ascents.
Wonders of Water. Wonderful Escapes.


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