which
he relates. Open the book where we will we find something
astonishing."--_Spectator._

"It is in truth a most fascinating book, as full of incidents and as
various in interest as any other work of imagination, and, beyond the
pleasure in the reading there is the satisfaction of knowing that one is
in the hands of a genuine authority on some of the most picturesque
subjects that natural history affords. Mr. Selous' method is strong,
safe, and sound. The volume has numerous illustrations of a high order
of workmanship and a handsome binding of striking design."--_School
Government Chronicle._

"This is a very fascinating volume, full of picturesquely written
descriptions of the life, habits, and customs of a number of birds and
beasts, including beavers, seals, bears, penguins, crocodiles, and a
host of other creatures."--_Graphic._

"A fund of information and amusement will be found in the pages of this
handsomely bound book. From the lowest animals of all, the Infusoria, to
the lion and the elephant, all come within the range of Mr. Selous'
observation, and he builds up out of the vast material at his disposal a
very readable narrative. The illustrations are carefully drawn, and are
very true to nature."--_Education._

"The volume would make an excellent present for an intelligent boy,
being full of interesting and sometimes thrilling stories from the wide
field of natural history. It is well written in a clear, easy style
which is to be commended. Mr. Edmund Selous has made a most interesting
collection of striking facts, and the book has one of the prettiest
covers that I have seen."--_Daily News._

THE ROMANCE OF MODERN EXPLORATION

WITH DESCRIPTIONS OF CURIOUS CUSTOMS, THRILLING ADVENTURES, AND
INTERESTING DISCOVERIES OF EXPLORERS IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD

BY ARCHIBALD WILLIAMS, B.A., F.R.G.S.

_With Twenty-six Illustrations_

"A mine of information and stirring incident."--_Scotsman._

"Mr. Williams is most catholic in his choice, taking his readers to soar
in a balloon with the luckless Andree, to wander in African forests and
Australian deserts, to seek for the North Pole with Nansen, and even to
note such an up-to-date expedition as that of the 'Discovery' in the
Antarctic Regions, to cite but the most prominent. Mr. Williams has done
this work most judiciously, ... a book which will delight both young and
old alike."--_Graphic._

"The book unites strong natural attractiveness with valu