| BEAUTIFUL BOOKS ABOUT INDIA
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| Each containing Full-page Illustrations in Colour
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| BURMA
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| Painted and described by R. TALBOT KELLY, R.B.A.
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| Containing 75 Full-page Illustrations in Colour, and a Sketch Map
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| Square demy 8vo, cloth, gilt top. Price 20s. net (by post, 20s. 6d.)
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| The Speaker.—"The result is a narrative delightful in its quiet zest, and a series of pictures that have the hues of landscapes hung in a heaven of dreamland."
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| Athenæum.—"His landscapes—in which nature is seen unforced by the hands of colour-loving men and women, and seen, more often than not, by early morning or evening light—have an exquisite delicacy."
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| INDIA
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| Painted by MORTIMER MENPES. Text by FLORA A. STEEL
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| Containing 75 Full-page Illustrations in Colour
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| Square demy 8vo, cloth, gilt top. Price 20s. net (by post, 20s. 6d.)
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| Standard.—"There can be no two opinions about this book. It takes us, so to speak, to India without the trouble or expense involved in the journey."
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| Notes and Queries.—"This eminent painter has caught—by methods which are partly his secret and partly his discovery—the means of reproducing Indian and Japanese scenes with a fidelity and beauty until recently unattainable."
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| ARMIES OF INDIA
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| Illustrated by Col. A. C. LOVETT
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| Text by Major G. F. MACMUNN, D.S.O.
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| Containing 70 Full-page Illustrations in Colour, and 20 Small Sketches in Black and White in the Text
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| Square demy 8vo, cloth, gilt top. Price 20s. net (by post, 20s. 6d.)
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| Field-Marshal Earl Roberts in a foreword he contributes to this volume says: "I cordially recommend this book to all who are interested in the welfare and prosperity of our great Indian army."
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| Aberdeen Free Press.—"A notable work, and will command very wide attention."
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| THE PEOPLE OF INDIA
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| Painted by MORTIMER MENPES
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| With an Introduction by G. E. MITTON
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| Containing 32 Full-page Illustrations in Colour, and a large number of Thumb-Nail Sketches in Black and White
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| Large fcap. 4to (9x7½ in.), cloth. Price 5s. net (by post, 5s. 5d.)
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| The Introduction briefly places the reader in possession of the characteristics and the peculiarities of the people of the country, so that anyone intending to visit India may, by a short study of the illustrations and text, get a general understanding of the people he will see. Those who know the country will find the book a very charming souvenir.
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| KASHMIR
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| Described by Sir FRANCIS EDWARD YOUNGHUSBAND, K.C.I.E.
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| Painted by Major E. MOLYNEUX, D.S.O.
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| Containing 70 Full-page Illustrations in Colour and a Sketch Map
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| Square demy 8vo, cloth, gilt top. Price 20s. net (by post, 20s. 6d.)
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| Times.—"Its natural beauties have never before been adequately portrayed. Even now it would be difficult to say whether the author or the artist is more deserving of our gratitude."
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| Evening Standard.—"We do not hesitate to recommend this volume to all book-lovers."
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| TIBET AND NEPAL
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| Painted and described by A. HENRY SAVAGE LANDOR
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| Containing 75 Full-Page Illustrations (most of which are in Colour)
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| Square demy 8vo, cloth, gilt top. Price 20s. net (by post, 20s. 6d.)
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| Daily Telegraph.—"The reader is carried along from page to page with unceasing interest."
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| Literary World.—"Readable throughout and provocative of thought to an unusual degree."
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| "PEEPS AT MANY LANDS AND CITIES"
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| Each Volume containing 12 Full-Page Illustrations in Colour and a Sketch Map
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| Large crown 8vo, cloth, with Picture in Colour on the Cover
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| Price 1s. 6d. net (by post, 1s. 10d.) each
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| These volumes belong to the well-known "Peeps" series of Travel Books for Young People who are of an age to be interested in the countries of the world and their peoples. Each book is written in a simple and very attractive style, and valuable instruction and a vivid interest in countries, great cities, and peoples is gained through the sheer pleasure of reading and by examining the beautiful illustrations. The reader becomes absorbed in descriptions of the way of living in various portions of the globe.
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| PEEPS AT THE GORGEOUS EAST
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| (INDIA, BURMA, CEYLON, and SIAM)
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| By FRANK ELIAS
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| Containing 32 Full-Page Illustrations in Colour
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| Extra large crown 8vo, cloth, with Picture in Colour on the Cover
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| Price 3s. 6d. net (by post, 3s. 10d.)
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| This is a Larger Volume in the same style as the above 1s. 6d. net Series
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| INDIA
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| IN THE "PEEPS AT HISTORY" SERIES
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| Containing 8 Full-Page Illustrations in Colour, and numerous Thumb-Nail Sketches in the Text
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| Large crown 8vo, cloth, with Picture in Colour on the Cover
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| Price 1s. 6d. net (by post, 1s. 10d.)
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| Aberdeen Journal.—"The narrative is of engrossing interest."
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| Calcutta Empire.—"'India' makes an excellent presentation volume."
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| Published by
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| ADAM AND CHARLES BLACK, 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.
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