'A notable volume. Its chief value and interest is in its historic treatment of its great theme.'—Daily News.
'It is altogether a solid piece of work and a valuable contribution to the history of Christian thought.'—Scotsman.
'A book which the Elizabethans would have thought wonderful. More thrilling, more piquant, and more human than any novel.'—Newcastle Chronicle.
'The most attractive, sensible, and instructive manual for people at large, which we have ever seen.'—Church Gazette.
This is the only life of Harley in existence.
A reader on a new and original plan.
The distinctive feature of this book is the entire avoidance of irregularly-spelt words until the pupil has thoroughly mastered the principle of reading, and learned its enjoyment. The reading of connected sentences begins from the first page, before the entire alphabet is introduced.
'A book which we should like to see in the hands of every boy in the country.'—St. James's Gazette.
'The translation is an excellent piece of English, and the introduction is a masterly exposition. We augur well of a series which begins so satisfactorily.'—Times.
'We have in this admirable volume a most valuable addition to our historical portrait gallery.'—Daily News.
A popular history of the most remarkable flying animals which ever lived. Their relations to mammals, birds, and reptiles, living and extinct, are shown by an original series of illustrations.
'A quaint, fascinating little book: a nursery classic.'—Athenæum.