r in their more permanent abodes of trellis-work and felt. As
a picture of the raw material from which Chinese civilisation has been
finally evolved--the primitive stage of Tartar nomad communities--these
sketches possess a great sociological value; while from the point of
view of the reader for amusement alone they are full of liveliness and
local colouring.' PALL MALL GAZETTE.

'Although it appears in unpretentious form, this is a really remarkable
chronicle of travel and adventure.'--THE GLOBE.

By JAMES GILMOUR.

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Crown 8vo. 5s. cloth.

MORE ABOUT THE MONGOLS.

Selected and Arranged from Mr. GILMOUR'S Diaries and Papers
By RICHARD LOVETT, M.A.,
_Author of 'James Gilmour of Mongolia' &c._

'The style of the writer and the novelty of the theme, and the heart
which so longs for "Mongols" showing itself on many a page, combine to
make the work intensely interesting, instructive, and impressive.'--THE
PRESBYTERIAN.

'The experiences of a devoted missionary, whose gift of circumstantial
narrative has not inaptly been likened to Defoe's.'--THE TIMES.

'It is indeed a delightful volume, which will be welcomed by all who
desire the extension of Christ's kingdom on earth.'--ENGLISH CHURCHMAN.

'Extracts from the diaries of one of the most adventurous and
self-denying of missionaries.'--SATURDAY REVIEW.

'Will be welcomed wherever the name of James Gilmour is known.' THE
RECORD.

'A fascinating volume of travels, and a series of observations on men
and manners which show the stuff of which our British missionaries are
made.' METHODIST TIMES.

'Will delight readers of all ages.'--CHRISTIAN WORLD.

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Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d. cloth, gilt edges.

JAMES GILMOUR AND HIS BOYS.

By RICHARD LOVETT, M.A.

With Facsimile Letters and many Illustrations.

'Ought to be in every Sunday School library.'--THE CHRISTIAN.

'It is full of curious passages of adventure; and has a strong religious
interest which will not fail to give young readers an intelligent
appreciation of the nature of foreign mission work.'--SCOTSMAN.

'It has been skilfully put together and will make an admirable
gift-book.' BRITISH WEEKLY.

'It should find a place in