Publications
OF THE
Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge.
HISTORY OF INDIA.
From the Earliest Times to the Present Day. By Captain L. J. Trotter, Author of "Sequel to Thornton's History of India." With eight full-page Woodcuts on toned paper, and numerous smaller Woodcuts. Post 8vo. Cloth boards, 10s. 6d.
STUDIES AMONG THE PAINTERS.
By J. B. Atkinson, Esq. With seventeen full-page Illustrations. Small Post 4to. Cloth boards, 7s. 6d.
BEAUTY IN COMMON THINGS.
Illustrated by twelve Drawings from Nature, by Mrs. J. W. Whymper; Printed in Colours, by William Dickes. With descriptive Letterpress, by the Author of "Life in the Walls," "Robin the Bold," &c. Demy 4to. Cloth boards, 10s. 6d.
SCENES IN THE EAST.
Consisting of twelve Coloured Photographic Views of Places mentioned in the Bible, beautifully executed, with Descriptive Letterpress. By the Rev. Canon Tristram, Author of "Bible Places," "The Land of Israel," &c. 4to. Cloth, bevelled boards, gilt edges, 7s. 6d.
SINAI AND JERUSALEM; OR, SCENES FROM BIBLE LANDS.
Consisting of Coloured Photographic Views of Places mentioned in the Bible, including a Panoramic View of Jerusalem with Descriptive Letterpress. By the Rev. F. W. Holland, M.A., Honorary Secretary to the Palestine Exploration Fund. Demy 4to. Cloth, bevelled boards, gilt edges, 7s. 6d.
BIBLE PLACES; OR, THE TOPOGRAPHY OF THE HOLY LAND.
A succinct account of all the Places, Rivers, and Mountains of the Land of Israel mentioned in the Bible, so far as they have been identified; together with their modern names and historical references. By the Rev. Canon Tristram. With Map. A new and revised edition. Crown 8vo. Cloth boards, 4s.
THE LAND OF ISRAEL.
A Journal of Travel in Palestine, undertaken with special reference to its Physical Character. By the Rev. Canon Tristram. Fourth edition, revised. With Maps and numerous Illustrations. Large post 8vo. Cloth boards, 10s. 6d.
NARRATIVE OF A MODERN PILGRIMAGE THROUGH PALESTINE ON HORSEBACK, AND WITH TENTS.
By the Rev. Alfred Charles Smith, M.A., Rector of Yatesbury, Wilts, Author of "The Attractions of the Nile," &c. Numerous Illustrations and four Coloured Plates. Crown 8vo. Cloth boards, 5s.
THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE BIBLE.
By the Rev. Canon Tristram, Author of "Bible Places," &c. With numerous Woodcuts. Crown 8vo. Cloth boards, 7s. 6d.
A HISTORY OF THE JEWISH NATION.
From the Earliest Times to the Present Day. By the late E. H. Palmer, Esq., M.A., Fellow of St. John's College, Author of "The Desert of the Exodus," &c. With Map of Palestine and numerous Illustrations. Crown 8vo. Cloth boards, 4s.
BRITISH BIRDS IN THEIR HAUNTS.
Being a Popular Account of the Birds which have been observed in the British Isles; their Haunts and Habits; their systematic, common, and provincial Names; together with a Synopsis of Genera; and a brief Summary of Specific characters. By the late Rev. C. A. Johns, B.A., F.L.S. Post 8vo. Cloth boards, 10s.
THE CYCLE OF LIFE.
A Book of Poems for Young and Old, Town and Country. Printed on toned paper. Illustrated with eighteen Woodcuts. Fcap. 4to. Handsomely bound in cloth, gilt edges, bevelled boards, 5s.
THE ART TEACHING OF THE PRIMITIVE CHURCH.
With an Index of Subjects, Historical and Emblematic. By the Rev. R. St. John Tyrwhitt. 7s. 6d.
AFRICA, SEEN THROUGH ITS EXPLORERS.
By Charles H. Eden, Esq. With Map and several Illustrations. Crown 8vo. Satteen cloth boards, 5s.
AFRICA UNVEILED.
By the Rev. H. Rowley. With Map, and eight full-page Illustrations on toned paper. Crown 8vo. Cloth boards, 5s.
AUSTRALIA'S HEROES:
Being a slight Sketch of the most prominent amongst the band of gallant men who devoted their lives and energies to the cause of Science, and the development of the Fifth Continent. By C. H. Eden, Esq., Author of "Fortunes of the Fletchers," &c. With Map. Crown 8vo. Cloth boards, 5s.
SOME HEROES OF TRAVEL; OR, CHAPTERS FROM THE HISTORY OF GEOGRAPHICAL DISCOVERY & ENTERPRISE.
Compiled and re-written by W. H. Davenport Adams, Author of "Great English Churchmen," &c. With Map. Crown 8vo. Satteen cloth boards, 5s.
CHRISTIANS UNDER THE CRESCENT IN ASIA.
By the Rev. Edward L. Cutts, B.A., Author of "Turning Points of Church History," &c. With numerous Illustrations. Post 8vo. Cloth boards, 5s.
THE FIFTH CONTINENT, WITH THE ADJACENT ISLANDS.
Being an Account of Australia, Tasmania, and New Guinea, with Statistical Information to the latest date. By C. H. Eden, Author of "Australia's Heroes," &c. With Map. Crown 8vo. Cloth boards, 5s.
FROZEN ASIA: A SKETCH OF MODERN SIBERIA.
By Charles H. Eden, Esq., Author of "Australia's Heroes," &c. With Map. Crown 8vo. Cloth boards, 5s.
HEROES OF THE ARCTIC AND THEIR ADVENTURES.
By Frederick Whymper, Esq., Author of "Travels in Alaska," &c. With Map, eight full-page and numerous small Woodcuts. Crown 8vo. Cloth boards, 3s. 6d.
CHINA.
By Professor Robert K. Douglas, of the British Museum. With Map, and Eight full-page Illustrations on toned paper, and several Vignettes. Post 8vo. Cloth boards, 5s.
RUSSIA: PAST AND PRESENT.
Adapted from the German of Lankenau and Oelnitz. By Mrs. Chester. With Map, and Three full-page Woodcuts and Vignettes. Post 8vo. Cloth boards, 5s.
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Inconsistencies in the hyphenation of words preserved. (cocoanut/s, cocoa-nut/s; firearms, fire-arms; gunboat, gun-boats; schoolboys, school-boys; schoolroom, school-room)
Pg. 32, duplicated word "the" removed. (the coasts and the seas)
Pg. 42, inserted period after "Mr". (that in 1867 Mr. Chambers)
Pg. 63, closing double quote inserted at end of what appears to be the end of a quoted passage.(carried them away over their shoulders.")
Pg. 95, duplicated period removed at sentence end. (by jet ornaments and bugle trimmings.)
Pg. 111, "examition" changed to "examination". (After the examination,)
Pg. 118, added period at sentence end. (agreeable and uniformly kind.)
Pg. 138, period changed to comma. (If you must go, some of us will go with you)
Pg. 162, unusual construction retained. (a new cook-house and servants' rooms near, to build;)
Pg. 243, closing double quote added at end of title of a book. (in his "Forests of the Far East":)