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Messrs. Methuen's Catalogue
W. M. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L., LL.D., Professor of Egyptology at University College. A HISTORY OF EGYPT, FROM THE EARLIEST TIMES TO THE PRESENT DAY. Fully Illustrated. In six volumes. Crown 8vo. 6s. each.

'A history written in the spirit of scientific precision so worthily represented by Dr. Petrie and his school cannot but promote sound and accurate study, and supply a vacant place in the English literature of Egyptology.'—Times.

Vol. I. Prehistoric Times to XVIth Dynasty. Fifth Edition.
Vol. II. the XVIIth and XVIIIth Dynasties. Third Edition.
Vol. IV. the Egypt of the Ptolemies. J. P. Mahaffy, Litt.D.
Vol. V. Roman Egypt. J. G. Milne, M.A.
Vol. VI. Egypt in the Middle Ages. Stanley Lane-Poole, M.A.
RELIGION AND CONSCIENCE IN ANCIENT EGYPT. Fully Illustrated. Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d.
EGYPTIAN TALES. Illustrated by Tristram Ellis. In Two Volumes. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d. each.
EGYPTIAN DECORATIVE ART. With 120 Illustrations. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.

'In these lectures he displays rare skill in elucidating the development of decorative art in Egypt.'—Times.

Philip Pienaar. WITH STEYN AND DE WET. Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.

A narrative of the adventures of a Boer telegraphist of the Orange Free State during the war.

Plautus. THE CAPTIVI. Edited, with an Introduction, Textual Notes, and a Commentary, by W. M. Lindsay, Fellow of Jesus College, Oxford. Demy 8vo. 10s. 6d. net.

For this edition all the important MSS. have been re-collated. An appendix deals with the accentual element in early Latin verse. The Commentary is very full.

J. T. Plowden-Wardlaw, B.A., King's College, Cambridge. EXAMINATION PAPERS IN ENGLISH HISTORY. Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d.[School Examination Series.
Frank Podmore. MODERN SPIRITUALISM. Two Volumes. Demy 8vo. 21s. net.

A History and a Criticism.

'A complete guide to a very complex subject.'—Academy.

'Of great scientific value and considerable popular interest.'—Scotsman.

'A masterpiece of scientific analysis and exposition. There is no doubt it will hold the field for a long time.'—Star.

'The entire book is characterised by the greatest candour and fairness, and affords pleasant reading upon an entrancing theme.'—Public Opinion.

A. W. Pollard. OLD PICTURE BOOKS. With many Illustrations. Demy 8vo. 7s. 6d. net.
M. C. Potter, M.A., F.L.S. A TEXT BOOK OF AGRICULTURAL BOTANY. Illustrated. 2nd Edition. Crown 8vo. 4s. 6d.[University Extension Series.
G. Prance. See R. Wyon.
L. L. Price, M.A., Fellow of Oriel College, Oxon. A HISTORY OF ENGLISH POLITICAL ECONOMY. Fourth Edition. Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d.[University Extension Series.
"Q." THE GOLDEN POMP. A Procession of English Lyrics. Arranged by A. T. Quiller Couch. Crown 8vo. Buckram. 6s.
R. B. Rackham, M.A. THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES. With Introduction and Notes. Demy 8vo. 12s. 6d.[Westminster Commentaries.

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B. W. Randolph, D.D., Principal of the Theological College, Ely. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. With an Introduction and Notes. Pott 8vo. Cloth, 2s.; leather, 2s. 6d.net.[Library of Devotion.

A devotional and practical edition of the Prayer Book version of the Psalms.

Hastings Rashdall, M.A., Fellow and Tutor of New College, Oxford. DOCTRINE AND DEVELOPMENT. Crown 8vo. 6s.
W. Reason, M.A. UNIVERSITY AND SOCIAL SETTLEMENTS. Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d.[Social Questions Series.
Charles Richardson. THE ENGLISH TURF. With numerous Illustrations and Plans. Demy 8vo. 15s.
M. E. Roberts. See C. C. Channer.