BY THE SAME AUTHOR
THE ROMANCE
OF EXCAVATION
A RECORD OF THE AMAZING
DISCOVERIES IN EGYPT, ASSYRIA,
TROY, CRETE AND ELSEWHERE
With Twenty-nine Illustrations in half-tone.
Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s. 6d. net.
SOME PRESS OPINIONS
Daily Telegraph.—“A most useful and popularly written introduction to one of the great subjects before the world to-day. It is a stupendous and inspiring story.”
Sunday Times.—“A most fascinating book. Mr. Masters tells the story of these pioneer excavators in a remarkably vivid way. The numerous photographs add considerably to the value of his book. Mr. Masters has done his work very well indeed.”
Daily News.—“A book that will equally delight the grown-ups and the small fry.”
New Statesman.—“An imaginative boy, into whose hands this book chanced to fall, would in all probability start digging up the garden within a week. Mr. Masters adds to the learning of a scholar the enthusiasm of a schoolboy. The book may confidently be recommended to readers of all ages.”
Evening Standard.—“There is adventure and romance sufficient to satisfy the most eager spirit in the pursuit of the science of excavation.”
Times Literary Supplement.—“Pleasant and readable.”
Graphic.—“It enables the reader to capture the thrill of the romance of digging up the world’s history....”
Review of Reviews.—“Tales of treasure trove and adventure are always attractive, and Mr. Masters has made good use of the innumerable romantic adventures of archæologists.”
Cassell’s Weekly.—“A most entrancing book.... We turn over the pages with eagerness, and everywhere we find something that attracts us.”
Illustrated London News.—“A useful and pleasant book.”
Guardian.—“A quite delightful survey of the history of excavation.”
Near East.—“It is a difficulty to overpraise this elegant little picture-story in the space at our disposal. The little book is really a champagne to the most jaded mind. The story is so simply told; the author’s gentle enthusiasm is irresistible; his shop-window is full of jewels; you should not pass it by.”
Glasgow Herald.—“The task which Mr. Masters has set before him he has splendidly accomplished. No school library should be without this book....”
Sphere.—“Popular and readable.”
Gentlewoman.—“A book of pure delight.”
Contemporary Review.—“A book that will interest all those on whom the lure of discovery has taken hold.”
Public Opinion.—“A handy book on this subject should find a large market.”
Scotsman.—“Told in a popular form that should render it comprehensible to a wide audience.”
Court Journal.—“A book that fathers can read and discuss with their growing sons.”
Education.—“Admirably fitted for prizes for intelligent students.”
Egyptian Gazette.—“So much interest and value to the great public.”
JOHN LANE THE BODLEY HEAD LTD., VIGO ST., W. 1