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nor of its abounding attractions as a story of travel unsurpassed in geographical and human interest. Much of it is a revelatjon. Altogether the work is one which in solidity, novelty, and interest must take a first rank among publica- tions of its class. ' — Times. ' In these_ magnificent volumes we have the most important contribution to Central Asian geography made for many years. Intensely interesting as a tale of travel.' — spectator.

F. H. Skrine and £. D. Ross. THE HEART OF ASIA. By F. H. Skrine and E. D. Ross. With Maps and many Illustrations by Verestchagin, Large Crown Zvo. los. 6d. net.

' This volume will form a landmark in our knowledge of Central Asia. . . . Illumin- ating and convincing. For the first time we are enabled clearly to under- stand not only how Russia has estab- lished her rule in Central Asia, but what that rule actually means to the Central Asian peoples. This book is not only /elix opportunitatc, but of enduring value.' — Times. R. E. Peaxy. NORTHWARD OVER THE GREAT ICE. By R. E. Peary, Gold Medallist of the Royal Geogra- phical Society. With over 800 Illus- trations. 2 vols. Royal 8vo. 32s. net. 'The book is full of interesting matter — a tale of brave deeds simply told ; abun- dantly illustrated with prints and maps.' — Standard, ' His book will take its place among the per- manent literature of Arctic exploration.' — Times.

G. 8. Eobertson, CHITRAL: The Story of a Minor Siege. By Sir G. & Robertson, K. C.S.I. With numerousIllustrations,Mapand Plans. Second Edition. Demy 8vo. 10s. 6d.

' It is difficult to imagine the kind of person whocould read this brilliant book without emotion. The story remains immortal — a testimony imperishable. We are face to face with a great book.' — Illustrated London. News.

' A book which the Elizabethans would have thought wonderful. More thrilling, more piquant, and more human than any novel.' — Newcastle Chronicle.

' One of the most stirring military narra- tives written in our time.' — Times.

'As fascinating as Sir Walter Scott's best fiction.' — Daily Telegraph.

' A noble story, nobly told.' — Punch.

H. H. Johnston. BRITISH CEN- TRAL AFRICA. By Sir H. H. Johnston, K.C.B. With nearly Two Hundred Illustrations, and Six Maps. Second Edition. Crown 4/0. i8j. net. ' A fascinating book, written with equal skill and charm — the work at once of a literary artist and of a man of action who is singularly wise, brave, and ex- perienced. It abounds in admirable sketches from pencil.' — Westminster Gazette.

L. Decle. THREE YEARS IN SAVAGE AFRICA. By Lionel Decle. With 100 Illustrations and 5 Maps. Second Edition. Demy 8vo. JOS. 6d. net.

' A fine, full hooU.'— Pall Mall Gazette.

' Its bright pages give a better general survey of Africa from the Cape to the Equator than any single volume that has yet beea published.' — Times.

A. Holme Seaman. TWENTY

YEARS IN THE NEAR EAST.

By A. HuLME Beaman. Demy

8vo. With Portrait, 10s. 6d.

' One of the most entertaining books that we

have had in our hands for a long time.

It is unconventional in a high degree ; it

is written with sagacious humour ; it is

full of adventures and anecdotes. ' — Daily

Chronicle.

Henri Of Orleaas. FROM TONKIN TO INDIA. By Prince Henri of Orleans. Translated by Hamley Bent, M.A. With 100 Illustrations and a Map. Cr. 4I0, gilt top. 255.

R. S. S. Baden-Powell. THE DOWN- FALL OF PREMPEH. A Diary of Life in Ashanti, 1895. By Colonel Baden-Powell. With 21 Illustra- tions and a Map. Cheaper Edition. Large Crown 8vo. 6s.

R. S. S. Baden-Powell THE MATA- BELE CAMPAIGN, 1896. By Col. Baden-Powell. With nearly 100 Illustrations. Cheaper Edition. Large Crown Zvo. 6s.

S. L. Hinde. THE FALL OF THE CONGO ARABS. By S. L. Hinde. With Plans, etc. Demy Zvo. 12s. 6d.

A. St. H. Gibbons. EXPLORATION AND HUNTING IN CENTRAL