From the outbreak of War the Royal Navy may almost be said to have been the pivot on which the world has turned. Yet how much is actually known of the ways and manner of life of those who, even more than the ships themselves, have proved as of old Britain’s “sure shield” in the hour of trial? This new WONDER BOOK describes the Navy “from within,” and will be found of absorbing interest to all classes of the community, to the middle-aged citizen no less than to the boy or girl for whom it has been primarily prepared. The articles are all by leading naval experts and officers, and the pictures—of which there are over Three Hundred—present every phase of life afloat and ashore, in War and in Peace. The SIXTEEN COLOURED PLATES include several fine pictures of naval engagements during the War. The Wonder Books (_continued_) The Wonder =Book of Soldiers= Now that the Army is practically the Nation, and there is scarcely a family some members of which are not serving with the Colours, this favourite volume is in greater demand than ever. By general consent it gives a better idea of life in the British Army, both in Peace and War, than any other book of its kind. The numerous pictures represent every side of Army life and all branches of the Service. The Defence Forces of the Empire are also described, and there are interesting accounts of the great Continental Armies. The book is a veritable mine of entertainment and instruction, both for young people and their seniors. The Wonder =Book of Ships= This fascinating volume, descriptive of “life on the ocean wave,” is now in its 7th Edition, and is popular in every part of the world where our sea-loving race is found. It tells in simple language all about the great liners and those less showy vessels of the Mercantile Marine whose services have proved to be of as vital importance to the Empire as those of the Royal Navy itself. The Wonder =Book of Railways= is a great favourite with all boys and girls who are “keen” on railways, and even the more elderly “season” holder will find in it much that will amuse and interest. In addition to over 300 illustrations, there are TWELVE COLOURED PLATES, representing some of the most famous of the world’s trains. The interest is not confined to Great Britain, for there are also pictures and articles concerning railways in Australia, Canada, the United States, and elsewhere. WARD, LOCK & CO., LIMITED, LONDON, E.C. The Wonder Books (_continued_) The Wonder =Book of Empire=