The Death Ship: A Strange Story, Vol. 3 (of 3)

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MESSRS. HURST AND BLACKETT'S

LIST OF NEW WORKS.

BANDOBAST AND KHABAR; Reminiscences of India. By Colonel Cuthbert Larking. With twelve Illustrations, from original Drawings by the Author. 1 vol. small 4to. 10s. 6d.

"The author's accounts of tiger hunts will be entertaining both to those who have met and those who desire to meet the king of the Indian fauna in his own dominions."—Morning Post.

"Colonel Larking is to be the more congratulated on having written a readable work of travel in an already well-known country."—Society Herald.

"The book may be recommended to the attention of people either proceeding to our great Eastern possessions, or having friends out there."—Queen.

"Any person contemplating a short trip to India will find in this book some useful hints with regard to outfit, &c."—Field.

REMINISCENCES OF ETON (KEATE'S TIME). By the Rev. C. Allix Wilkinson, M.A., Author of "Reminiscences of the Court and Times of King Ernest of Hanover." With Portrait of Dr. Keate. 1 vol. crown 8vo. 6s.

"Mr. Wilkinson's book is thoroughly fresh and entertaining; it is crammed full of good stories, and will be a joy to all Etonians."—Graphic.

"The author puts before us a book full of anecdotes on all sorts of subjects arising out of his main text."—Queen.

"Mr. Wilkinson has written an exceedingly good book on Eton. It is the work of a thoroughly enthusiastic Etonian."—Saturday Review.

"The author gives a lively and amusing account of scholastic doings during his nine years' sojourn."—Whitehall Review.

LADY HAMILTON AND LORD NELSON. An Historical Biography based on Letters and other Documents in the possession of Alfred Morrison, Esq., of Fonthill, Wiltshire. By John Cordy Jeaffreson, Author of "The Real Lord Byron," &c. 2 vols. crown 8vo. 21s.

"Mr. Jeaffreson may be thanked for the new and favourable light which he has been able to throw upon the public and private conduct both of Lady Hamilton and of Nelson."—Globe.

"It only remains for us to compliment Mr. Jeaffreson upon the reliable, painstaking, thorough way in which he has dealt with the story of Lady Hamilton, without offending the moral sense of his readers."—Academy.

"Mr. Jeaffreson has brought to bear his great mastership of detail and skill in marshalling facts, and at least a genuine tribute of admiration may be offered to the author for the discreet and scholarly manner in which he has treated a matter bristling with dangers to an inexperienced or careless writer."—Morning Post.

"It would be difficult indeed not to be grateful to Mr. Jeaffreson for the two attractive volumes which he has devoted to Lady Hamilton."—Whitehall Review.

FOUR MONTHS' CRUISE IN A SAILING YACHT. By Lady Ernestine Edgcumbe and Lady Mary Wood. With Illustrations. 1 vol. crown 8vo. 7s. 6d.

"The whole journey is recounted in such a way as to make the narrative agreeable reading, and to intending travellers in the same track it contains many useful hints and suggestions."—Queen.

"As a whole, the book may be commended as a pleasant and thoroughly English account of a pastime peculiar to the Anglo-Saxon race."—Morning Post.

SHIKAR SKETCHES: With Notes on Indian Field Sports. By J. Moray Brown, late 79th Cameron Highlanders. With Eight Illustrations, by J. C. Dollman, R.I. 1 vol. small 4to. 10s. 6d.

"A glorious book. It is palpably the work of a true sportsman."—Horse and Hound.

"The Sketches are delightfully written, models of clear, bright, racy narrative, and containing just those particulars that a sportsman wishes to know."—Scotsman.

The author goes through the round of Indian sport, and writes in such a pleasant fashion as to make his pages agreeable reading to all for whom the subject itself has attractions; the book has the additional advantage of some spirited illustrations."—The Field.

"Mr. Moray Brown records his long experiences among big game in India with capital spirit and style; there are some thrilling pages on pig-sticking and tiger-shooting."—The World.

THROUGH CYPRUS. By Agnes Smith, Author of "Glimpses of Greek Life and Scenery," &c. 1 vol. demy 8vo. With Illustrations and Map of the Author's Route. 15s.

"The cheerful and observant authoress has much that is new to tell us."—Daily Telegraph.

"'Through Cyprus' may be heartily commended to readers who are fond of an entertaining and chatty narration of incidents of travel."—Scotsman.

REMINISCENCES OF THE COURT AND TIMES OF KING ERNEST OF HANOVER. By the Rev. C. A. Wilkinson, M.A., His Majesty's Resident Domestic Chaplain. Second and Cheaper Edition. 1 vol. crown 8vo. With portrait of the King. 6s.

"Mr. Wilkinson's descriptions of the Court balls, where even the ladies took precedence according to military rank, of the characters he met with, and of the Hanoverian clergy of those days, will be found decidedly interesting."—Spectator.

"An interesting book, which abounds in characteristic stories of the old king, in anecdotes of many celebrities, English and foreign, of the early part of this century, and, indeed, of all kinds and conditions of men and women with whom the author was brought in contact by his courtly or pastoral office."—St. James's Gazette.

"One of the most interesting and amusing books of this season; it abounds in good and new stories of King Ernest, and also of a perfect host of celebrities, both English and German."—Truth.

CHAPTERS FROM FAMILY CHESTS. By Edward Walford, M.A., Author of 'The County Families,' &c. 2 vols. crown 8vo. 21s.

"'Chapters from Family Chests' are a great deal more exciting and absorbing than one half the professedly sensational novels."—Daily Telegraph.

"Mr. Walford's volumes abound in what is known as the romance of real life, and are extremely interesting reading."—Daily News.

PLAIN SPEAKING. By Author of "John Halifax, Gentleman." 1 vol. crown 8vo. 6s.

"We recommend 'Plain Speaking' to all who like amusing, wholesome, and instructive reading. The contents of Mrs. Craik's volume are of the most multifarious kind, but all the papers are good and readable, and one at least of them of real importance."—St. James's Gazette.

RECORDS OF SERVICE AND CAMPAIGNING IN MANY LANDS. By Surgeon-General Munro, M.D., C.B., Author of "Reminiscences of Military Service with the 93rd Sutherland Highlanders," &c. Dedicated by Permission to H. R. H. the PRINCESS LOUISE. 2 vols. crown 8vo. 21s.

"The story which Dr. Munro has to tell is one which never flags or ceases to be instructive as well as interesting."—Spectator.

"These Records should be in the hands of every soldier, for the sake of the information which they give and the spirit which informs them."—Globe.

"Full of interesting notes on the army and army life."—Graphic.

THE EGYPTIAN CAMPAIGNS, 1882 to 1885, and the Events which led to them. By Charles Royle, Barrister-at-Law. 2 vols. demy 8vo. With Maps and Plans. 30s.

"Mr. Royle has done well in the interests of historical completeness to describe not only the entire military drama, but also the political events connected with it, and whoever reads the book with care has gone a considerable way towards mastering the difficult Egyptian question."—Athenæum.

"The Egyptian fiasco has found in Mr. Royle a most painstaking, accurate, and judicious historian. From a literary point of view, his volumes may be thought to contain too many unimportant incidents, yet their presence was necessary, perhaps, in a complete record, and the most fastidious reader will unhesitatingly acquit Mr. Royle of filling his pages with anything that can be called padding."—St. James's Gazette.

EIGHTEENTH CENTURY WAIFS. By John Ashton, Author of 'Social Life in the Reign of Queen Anne,' &c. 1 vol. small 4to. 12s.

"The matter contained in this book is always pleasing and instructive. There is certainly not a dull page in the volume."—Globe.

"Mr. Ashton has produced a volume of light and pleasant character."—Morning Post.

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MONSIEUR GUIZOT in Private Life (1787-1874). By His Daughter, Madame de Witt. Translated by Mrs. Simpson. 1 vol. demy 8vo. 15s.

"Madame de Witt has done justice to her father's memory in an admirable record of his life. Mrs. Simpson's translation of this singularly interesting book is in accuracy and grace worthy of the original and of the subject."—Saturday Review.

WORDS OF HOPE AND COMFORT TO THOSE IN SORROW. Dedicated by Permission to The Queen. Fourth Edition. 1 vol. small 4to. 5s.

"These letters, the work of a pure and devout spirit, deserve to find many readers. They are greatly superior to the average of what is called religious literature."—Athenæum.

"These letters are exceptionally graceful and touching, and may be read with profit."—Graphic.

WITHOUT GOD: Negative Science and Natural Ethics. By Percy Greg, Author of "The Devil's Advocate," "Across the Zodiac," &c. 1 vol. demy 8vo. 12s.

"This work is ably written; there are in it many passages of no ordinary power and brilliancy. It is eminently suggestive and stimulating."—Scotsman.

WOMEN OF EUROPE IN THE FIFTEENTH AND SIXTEENTH CENTURIES. By Mrs. Napier Higgins. Vols. 1 and 2, demy 8vo. 30s.

"The volumes contain biographies of women more or less directly connected with the history of Scandinavia, Germany, Hungary, Lithuania, and Poland during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The work is likely to be of permanent value to the students of history."—Morning Post.

THE NEW AND POPULAR NOVELS.
PUBLISHED BY HURST & BLACKETT.

THE GOLDEN HOPE: A Romance of the Deep. By W. Clark Russell, Author of "A Sea Queen," "The Wreck of the Grosvenor," &c. 1 vol. 6s.

"Mr. Clark Russell is at his best in 'The Golden Hope,' which means that this book of his is one of the finest books of its kind in our language."—Academy.

A HOUSE PARTY. By Ouida. (Second Edition) 1 vol. crown 8vo. 6s.

"The sketches of character are hit off with accuracy of observation and with a firm and clear outline."—Daily Telegraph.

ON THE SCENT. By Lady Margaret Majendie, Author of 'Dita,' 'Once More,' 'Sisters-in-Law,' &c. 1 vol. crown 8 vo. 6s.

"A bright and wholesome story."—St. James's Gazette.

ONLY A CORAL GIRL. By Gertrude Forde, Author of "Driven Before the Storm," &c. 3 vols.

"'Only a Coral Girl' will delight many readers by the excellent feeling and healthy purpose with which it is animated."—Athenæum.

A FAIR CRUSADER; A Story of To-day. By William Westall, Author of "Larry Lohengrin," "A Queer Race," &c. 2 vols.

"The interest does not halt for a moment in these pages, full of incident and adventure."—Morning Post.

A BRETON MAIDEN. By A French Lady, Author of "Till my Wedding-Day." 3 vols.

"Time and space alike would fail us to note the many fine points of this admirable novel."—Academy.

"The author's local colouring is always good, and she has perfectly caught the spirit of the time she depicts."—Morning Post.

BORN IN THE PURPLE. By Maxwell Fox. 3 vols.

"'Born in the Purple' is not wanting in originality, and on the whole is free from the reproach of dulness."—Morning Post.

A NEW FACE AT THE DOOR. By Jane Stanley, Author of "A Daughter of the Gods." 2 vols.

"All the characters are well described, the young people being drawn with a clever hand, and standing out distinctly in their several ways as real persons."—Queen.

A WILY WIDOW. By Henry Cresswell, Author of "A Modern Greek Heroine," &c. 3 vols.

"Mr. Cresswell writes extremely well on a plot that suits him. His brighter pages are almost as captivating as the painful interest of his more tragic ones, and altogether the story is readable and thrilling."—Daily Telegraph.

BERNARD AND MARCIA: A Story of Middle Age. By Elizabeth Glaister. 3 vols.

"The three volumes tell in a smooth, graceful fashion the story of two lovers whose uncovenanted friendship for each other survives a host of trials, and at last, though somewhat late in life, is rewarded."—Daily Telegraph.

THE DEATH SHIP: A Strange Story. An account of a Cruise in 'The Flying Dutchman,' collected from the Papers of the late Mr. Geoffrey Fenton, of Poplar, Master Mariner. By W. Clark Russell, Author of 'The Wreck of the Grosvenor,' 'The Golden Hope,' &c. 3 vols.

THE YOUNGEST MISS GREEN. By F. W. Robinson, Author of 'Grandmother's Money,' &c. 3 vols.

A DAUGHTER OF DIVES. By Leith Derwent, Author of 'Circe's Lovers,' 'King Lazarus,' &c. 3 vols.

"Readers will find Mr. Leith Derwent's plot interesting, exciting, and original, and worked out with considerable acquaintance of peoples and climes."—Piccadilly.

THE DUCHESS. By the Author of 'Molly Bawn,' 'Phyllis,' &c. 1 vol. crown 8vo. 6s.

"The author of 'Molly Bawn' is always interesting and vivacious, and her story of 'The Duchess' is one of her most exciting and clever novels."—Scotsman.

A CREATURE OF CIRCUMSTANCES. By Harry Landar. 3 vols.

"Some of the scenes are pathetic and interesting to a degree, and there is scarcely a chapter that could be passed over from absence of interest."—The Society Herald.

A MODERN DELILAH. By Vere Clavering. 3v.

"The novel deserves praise for its naturalness and ease of style, and for the simple force with which its main characters are presented."—Scotsman.

NINETTE: an Idyll of Provence. By the Author of 'Vèra,' 'Blue Roses,' &c. (Second Edition.) 1 vol. crown 8vo. 6s.

"The tale in itself is true to nature and tenderly pathetic."—Morning Post.

"This is a particularly well-told story."—Globe.

THE LASSES OF LEVERHOUSE. By Jessie Fothergill, Author of 'Kith and Kin,' 'The First Violin,' &c. 1 vol. crown 8vo. 6s.

"There is a youthful freshness and heartiness in the author's way of telling her story which makes the book peculiarly enjoyable."—Scotsman.

A BITTER REPENTANCE. By Lady Virginia Sandars. 3 vols.

"Lady Virginia Sandars' new novel is told with more than average skill; the author has a fertile imagination, which enables her to vary, ad libitum, the situations in which she places her personages."—Morning Post.

IN WHITE AND GOLD. A Story. By Mrs. F. H. Williamson. 3 vols.

"Mrs. Williamson has evidently lived among the people whose doings she describes and whose sayings she records with a natural fidelity which reminds one of Anthony Trollope."—World.

JOY COMETH IN THE MORNING: A Country Tale. By Algernon Gissing. 2 vols.

"Mr. Gissing writes with subdued humour, knows how to touch a situation with restrained pathos, and keeps his pastoral romance strictly within the limits of his knowledge and sympathy; the result is a most agreeable story of English country life."—Saturday Review.

SIX-SHILLING NOVELS
EACH IN ONE VOLUME CROWN 8vo.

THE DUCHESS.

By the Author of 'Molly Bawn,' 'Phyllis,' 'Airy Fairy Lilian,' 'Lady Branksmere,' Etc.

NINETTE: An Idyll of Provence.

By the Author of 'Vèra,' 'Blue Roses,' 'The Maritime Alps and their Seaboard,' Etc.

THE LASSES OF LEVERHOUSE.

By Jessie Fothergill, Author of 'Kith and Kin,' 'The First Violin,' 'Probation,' Etc.

THE GOLDEN HOPE.

By W. Clark Russell, Author of 'A Sea Queen,' 'The Wreck of the Grosvenor,' Etc.

ON THE SCENT.

By Lady Margaret Majendie, Author of 'Dita,' 'Once More,' 'Sisters-in-Law,' Etc.

HIS LITTLE MOTHER.

By the Author of 'John Halifax, Gentleman,' 'A Life for a Life,' 'Christian's Mistake,' Etc.

MY LORD AND MY LADY.

By Mrs. Forrester, Author of 'Omnia Vanitas,' 'Viva,' 'Mignon,' 'Dolores,' 'Rhona,' Etc.

SOPHY: or the Adventures of a Savage.

By Violet Fane, Author of 'Denzil Place,' 'Anthony Barrington,' Etc.

A HOUSE PARTY.

By Ouida, Author of 'Under Two Flags,' 'Puck,' 'Othmar,' Etc.

OMNIA VANITAS: A Tale of Society.

By Mrs. Forrester, Author of 'My Lord and My Lady,' 'Viva,' 'Mignon,' Etc.

THE BETRAYAL OF REUBEN HOLT.

By Barbara Lake.

PLAIN SPEAKING.

By the Author of 'John Halifax, Gentleman,' 'His Little Mother,' 'A Life for a Life,' Etc.

THE BRANDRETHS.

By the Right Hon. A. J. B. Beresford-Hope, Author of 'Strictly Tied Up,' Etc.

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