"This is an exhaustive treatise on a most interesting subject, and Mr.
Tyack has proved himself to be richly informed and fully qualified to
deal with it. All lovers of ecclesiastical lore will find the volume
instructive and suggestive, while the ordinary reader will be
surprised to find that the Cross in the churchyard or by the roadside
has so many meanings and significances. Mr. Tyack divides his work
into eight sections, beginning with the pre-Christian cross, and then
tracing its development, its adaptations, its special uses, and
applications, and at all times bringing out clearly its symbolic
purposes. We have the history of the Cross in the Church, of its use
as an ornament, and of its use as a public and secular instrument;
then we get a chapter on 'Memorial Crosses,' and another on 'Wayside
and Boundary Crosses.' The volume teems with facts, and it is evident
that Mr. Tyack has made his study a labour of love, and spared no
research in order, within the prescribed limits, to make his work
complete. He has given us a valuable work of reference, and a very
instructive and entertaining volume."--_Birmingham Daily Gazette._
"An engrossing and instructive narrative."--_Dundee Advertiser._
"As a popular account of the Cross in history, we do not know that a
better book can be named."--_Glasgow Herald._
In The Temple.
By a BARRISTER-AT-LAW.
_Price One Shilling._
This book opens with a chapter on the history of the Temple. Next follows
an account of the Knight Templars. The story of the Devil's Own is given
in a graphic manner. A Sketch of Christmas in the Temple is included. In
an entertaining manner the reader is informed how to become a Templar, the
manner of keeping terms is described, and lastly, the work concludes with
a chapter on call parties.
"Amusing and interesting sketches."--_Law Times._
"Pleasing gossip about the barristers' quarters."--_The Gentlewoman._
"A pleasant little volume."--_The Globe._
The Red, Red Wine.
By THE REV. J. JACKSON WRAY.
_Crown 8vo., 330 pp. A portrait of the Author and other illustrations._
_Price 3s. 6d._
"This, as its name implies, is a temperance story, and is told in the
lamented author's most graphic style. We have never read anything so
powerful since 'Danesbury House,' and this book in stern and pathetic
earnestness even excels that widely-known book. It is worthy a place in
every Sunday School and village library; and, as the latest utterance of
one whose writings are so deservedly popular, it is sure of a welcome. It
should give decision to some whose views about Local Option are
hazy."--_Joyful News._
"The story is one of remarkable power."--_The Temperance Record._
"An excellent and interesting story."--_The Temperance Chronicle._
Faces on the Queen's Highway.
By FLO. JACKSON.
_Elegantly Bound, Crown 8vo., price 2s. 6d._
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