An important and comprehensive account of Abyssinia by a traveller who knows the country intimately, and has had the privilege of the friendship of King Menelik. _Revised by Commanding Officers._ THE HISTORY OF THE BOER WAR. By F. H. E. CUNLIFFE, Fellow of All Souls' College, Oxford. With many Illustrations, Plans, and Portraits. Vol. I. _Quarto. 15s._ Also in Fortnightly Parts, _1s. each._ The first volume of this important work is nearly ready. When complete, this book will give an elaborate and connected account of the military operations in South Africa from the declaration to the end of the present war. It must remain for some years the standard History of the War. Messrs. Methuen have been fortunate enough to secure the co-operation of many commanding officers in the revision of the various chapters. The History is finely illustrated. A PRISONER OF WAR. By COLONEL A. SCHIEL. _Crown 8vo. 6s._ This remarkable book contains the experiences of a well-known foreign officer of the Boer Army—from 1896 to 1900—both as a Boer officer and as a prisoner in British hands. Colonel Schiel, who was captured at Elandslaagte, was a confidential military adviser of the Transvaal Government, and his story will cause a sensation. DARTMOOR: A Descriptive and Historical Sketch. By S. BARING GOULD. With Plans and Numerous Illustrations. _Crown 8vo. 6s._ This book attempts to give to the visitor a descriptive history of the antiquities and natural features of this district. It is profusely illustrated from paintings and from photographs. Plans are also given of the chief antiquities. The book is uniform with the author's well-known _Book of the West_. THE SIEGE OF MAFEKING. By ANGUS HAMILTON. With many Illustrations. _Crown 8vo. 6s._ This is a vivid, accurate, and humorous narrative of the great siege by the well-known Correspondent of the _Times_. Mr. Hamilton is not only an admirable writer, but an excellent fighter, and he took an active part in the defence of the town. His narrative of the siege is acknowledged to be far superior to any other account. THE PEOPLE OF CHINA. By J. W. ROBERTSON-SCOTT. With a Map. _Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d._ This book of 200 pages contains a complete account of the history, races, government, religion, social life, army, commerce, and attitude to foreigners of the Chinese. THE RELIEF OF MAFEKING. By FILSON YOUNG. With Maps and Illustrations. _Crown 8vo. 6s._ This book gives a spirited and vigorous account of the work accomplished by Mahon's flying column and its relief of Mafeking. It also relates the defeat of Colonel Villebois and his death. The book deals in the main with episodes in the war which have not yet been described in any work. WITH THE BOER FORCES. By HOWARD C. HILLEGAS. With 16 Illustrations. _Crown 8vo. 6s._