Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 18th century
MEMOIRS OF MARSHAL BUGEAUD, FROM HIS PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE
AND ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS, 1784-1849. By the COUNT H. D’IDEVILLE.
Edited, from the French, by CHARLOTTE M. YONGE. 2 vols. demy
8vo. 30s.
“This is a work of great value to the student of French history. A
perusal of the book will convince any reader of Bugeaud’s energy,
his patriotism, his unselfishness, and his philanthropy and
humanity.”--_Athenæum._
GLIMPSES OF GREEK LIFE AND SCENERY. By AGNES SMITH, Author of
“Eastern Pilgrims,” &c. Demy 8vo. With Illustrations and Map of
the Author’s Route. 15s.
“A truthful picture of the country through which the author travelled.
It is naturally and simply told, in an agreeable and animated style.
Miss Smith displays an ample acquaintance and sympathy with all the
scenes of historic interest.”--_St. James’s Gazette._
MONSIEUR GUIZOT IN PRIVATE LIFE (1787-1874). By His Daughter,
Madame DE WITT. Translated by Mrs. SIMPSON. 1 vol. demy 8vo.
15s.
“Madame de Witt has done justice to her father’s memory in an admirable
record of his life. Mrs. Simpson’s translation of this singularly
interesting book is in accuracy and grace worthy of the original and of
the subject.”--_Saturday Review._
PLAIN SPEAKING. By Author of “John Halifax, Gentleman.” 1 vol.
crown 8vo. 10s. 6d.
“We recommend ‘Plain Speaking’ to all who like amusing, wholesome, and
instructive reading. The contents of Mrs. Craik’s volume are of the
most multifarious kind, but all the papers are good and readable, and
one at least of them of real importance.”--_St. James’s Gazette._
WORDS OF HOPE AND COMFORT TO THOSE IN SORROW. Dedicated by
Permission to THE QUEEN. _Fourth Edition._ 1 vol. small 4to. 5s.
Under the Especial Patronage of Her Majesty.
_Published annually, in One Vol., royal 8vo, with the Arms beautifully
engraved, handsomely bound, with gilt edges, price 31s. 6d._
LODGE’S PEERAGE AND BARONETAGE, CORRECTED BY THE NOBILITY.
FIFTY-SIXTH EDITION FOR 1887.
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