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Messrs. Methuen's List
H. Johnston. DR. CONGALTON'S LEGACY. By Henry Johnston. Crown 8vo. 6s.

'The story is redolent of humour, pathos, and tenderness, while it is not without a touch of tragedy.'—Scotsman.

'A worthy and permanent contribution to Scottish creative literature.'—Glasgow Herald.

Julian Corbett. A BUSINESS IN GREAT WATERS. By Julian Corbett, Author of 'Forgotten Gold,' 'Kophetua XIII.,' etc. Crown 8vo. 6s.

'Mr. Corbett writes with immense spirit, and the book is a thoroughly enjoyable one in all respects. The salt of the ocean is in it, and the right heroic ring resounds through its gallant adventures.'—Speaker.

L. Cope Cornford. CAPTAIN JACOBUS: A ROMANCE OF THE ROAD. By L. Cope Cornford. Illustrated. Crown 8vo. 6s.

'An exceptionally good story of adventure and character.'—World.

C. Phillips Wolley. THE QUEENSBERRY CUP. A Tale of Adventure. By Clive Phillips Wolley, Author of 'Snap,' Editor of ' Big Game Shooting.' Illustrated. Crown 8vo. 6s.

'A book which will delight boys: a book which upholds the healthy schoolboy code of morality.'—Scotsman.

Robert Barr. IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS. By Robert Barr, Author of 'From Whose Bourne,' etc. Third Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.

'A book which has abundantly satisfied us by its capital humour.'—Daily Chronicle.

'Mr. Barr has achieved a triumph whereof he has every reason to be proud.'—Pall Mall Gazette.

L. Daintrey. THE KING OF ALBERIA. A Romance of the Balkans. By Laura Daintrey. Crown 8vo. 6s.

'Miss Daintrey seems to have an intimate acquaintance with the people and politics of the Balkan countries in which the scene of her lively and picturesque romance is laid. On almost every page we find clever touches of local colour which differentiate her book unmistakably from the ordinary novel.'—Glasgow Herald.

M. A. Owen. THE DAUGHTER OF ALOUETTE. By Mary A. Owen. Crown 8vo. 6s.

A story of life among the American Indians.

'A fascinating story.'—Literary World.

Mrs. Pinsent. CHILDREN OF THIS WORLD. By Ellen F. Pinsent, Author of 'Jenny's Case.' Crown 8vo. 6s.

'Mrs. Pinsent's new novel has plenty of vigour, variety, and good writing. There are certainty of purpose, strength of touch, and clearness of vision.'—Athenæum.

Clark Russell. MY DANISH SWEETHEART. By W. Clark Russell, Author of 'The Wreck of the Grosvenor,' etc. Illustrated. Fourth Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
G. Manville Fenn. AN ELECTRIC SPARK. By G. Manville Fenn, Author of 'The Vicar's Wife,' 'A Double Knot,' etc. Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
Ronald Ross. THE SPIRIT OF STORM. By Ronald Ross, Author of 'The Child of Ocean.' Crown 8vo. 6s.

A romance of the Sea.

'Weird, powerful, and impressive.'—Black and White.