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 November 1899.

Messrs. Methuen's

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Travel and Adventure

THE HIGHEST ANDES. By E. A. FitzGerald. With Two Maps, 51 Illustrations, 13 of which are Photogravures, and a Panorama. Royal %vo, 30J. net. Also, a Small Edition on Handmade Paper, limited to 50 Copies,

A narrative of the highest climb yet accomplished. _ The illustrations have been reproduced with the greatest care, and the book, in addition to its adventurous interest, contains appendices of great scientific value. It also contains a very elaborate map, and a panorama.

THROUGH ASIA. By SvEN Hedin. With 300 Illustrations from Photographs and Sketches by the Author, and 3 Maps. Second and cheaper Edition in 16 Fortnightly Parts at is. each net; or in two volumes. Royal 8vo. 20s. net. Extracts from reviews of this great book, which The Times has called 'one of the best books of the century,' will be found on p. 15. The present form of issue places it within the reach of buyers of moderate means.

THE CAROLINE ISLANDS By F. W. Christian. With many Illustrations and Maps. Demy 8vo. I2s. 6d. net. This book contains a history and complete description of these islands — their physical features, fauna, flora ; the habits, and religious beliefs of the inhabitants. It is the result of many years' residence among the natives, and is the only worthy work on the subject.

THREE YEARS IN SAVAGE AFRICA. By Lionel Decle.

With 100 Illustrations and 5 Maps. Cheaper Edition, Demy Svo. los. 6d. net,

A NEW RIDE TO KHIVA. By R. L. Jefferson. With 51 Illustrations. Crown Svo. 6s.

The account of an adventurous ride on a bicycle through Russia and the deserts of Asia to Khiva.

Poetry

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BARRACK-ROOM BALLADS. By Rudyard Kipling.

6QtA Thousand. Crown %vo. Leather, gilt top, 6s. net.

THE SEVEN SEAS. By Rudyard Kipling. 5o/>5 Thousand. Crown Svo. Leather, gilt top, 6s. net.