Biographical Introduction, Introductory Notes to
the Poems, and a Glossary.
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON
VAILIMA LETTERS. By ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON. With an Etched Portrait by
WILLIAM STRANG, and other Illustrations. _Crown 8vo. Buckram. 7s. 6d_.
Also 125 copies on hand-made paper. _Demy 8vo. 25s._
A series of long journal letters written from Samoa to Mr. Sidney
Colvin during the last five years. They form an autobiography of Mr.
Stevenson during this period, giving a full account of his daily life
and literary work and ambitions. Mr. Colvin has written a Prologue and
Epilogue, and has added numerous notes.
ENGLISH CLASSICS
Edited by W.E. HENLEY.
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THE LIVES OF DONNE, WOTTON, HOOKER, HERBERT, AND SANDERSON. By IZAAK
WALTON. With an Introduction by VERNON BLACKBURN, and a Portrait.
THE LIVES OF THE ENGLISH POETS. By SAMUEL JOHNSON, LL.D. With an
Introduction by JOHN HEPBURN MILLAR, and a Portrait. 3 _vols_.
W.M. DIXON
A PRIMER OF TENNYSON. By W.M. DIXON, M.A., Professor of English
Literature at Mason College. _Cr. 8vo. 2s. 6d._
This book consists of (1) a succinct but complete biography of
Lord Tennyson; (2) an account of the volumes published by him in
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dramatist, and representative poet of his day; (4) a bibliography.
Such a complete book on such a subject, and at such a moderate price,
should find a host of readers.
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MARIE CORELLI
THE SORROWS OF SATAN. By MARIE CORELLI, Author of 'Barabbas,' 'A
Romance of Two Worlds,' etc. _Crown 8vo. 6s_.
ANTHONY HOPE
THE CHRONICLES OF COUNT ANTONIO. By ANTHONY HOPE, Author of 'The
Prisoner of Zenda,' 'The God in the Car,' etc. _Crown 8vo. 6s._
A romance of mediaeval Italy.
GILBERT PARKER
AN ADVENTURER OF THE NORTH. By GILBERT PARKER, Author of 'Pierre and
his People,' 'The Translation of a Savage,' etc. _Crown 8vo. 6s_.
This book consists of more tales of the Far North, and contains the
last adventures of 'Pretty Pierre.' Mr. Parker's first volume of
Canadian stories was published
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