^y. KENT AND CO.'S CATALOGUE. 



Biography, -etc.— Continued. ] 



The Heroes of England; or, England's Warriors by 

 Sea and Land. Being Stories of tlie Lives of the most celebrated 

 Soldiers and Sailors from Edward the Black Prince to the present 

 time; with Illustrations by John Gilbert, and a Portrait on Steel 

 of General Ilavelock. Fcp. 8vo, 6s., cloth. 



A Boy's Book of Modem Travel and Adventure. By 



M. JoHNES, Author of '' Children's Bible Picture-Book," " His- 

 torical Tales," etc. Illustrated with Eight Engravings from Draw- 

 ings by William Harvey. Fcap. 8vo, cloth gilt, 5s. 



Relics of Genius: Visits to the Last Homes of Poets, 

 Painters, and Players: with Biographical Sketches. By T. P. 

 Grinsted. With illustrations. Square l6mo, 63., cloth gilt. 



" The fondness for literary gossip is one of the most marked characteristics of 

 our times, and to those who would indulge in it we can hardly recommend a plea- 

 santer companion than Mr. Gvinated.."— Morning Serald. 



The Wars of the Roses; or, Stories of the Straggles 

 between York and Lancaster. By J. G. Edgar. Beautifully 

 Illustrated. Fcap. 8vo, 03., cloth. 



"These tales somewhat remind us, in their easy and picturesque style, of Sir 

 Walter Scott's celebrated and fascinating performance. It is the very book to put 

 into the hands of a manly boy."— C^i^f. 



The Boyhood of Great Men as an Example to Youth. 



By John G. Edgar. With Cuts by B. Foster. Fourth Edition, 



33. 6d. cloth ; 43. gilt edges. 



" It would have been a matter of regret to see such a book badly executed. 

 That regret we are spared, for this little volume is simply and well done. The 

 biographies are numerous aud brief, but not too short to be amusing; and as 

 thousands of boys thirst for greatness, which is acquired by ones and tens, there 

 will be thousands glad to read a book like this."— Uxaminer. 



Footprints of Famous Men ; or, Biography for Eoys. 



By J. G. Edgar. Cuts by Foster. Foui-th Edition, 3s. 6d. cloth; 

 4s. gilt edges. 



«' A very useful and agi-eeable volume. It is useful, as biography is always an 

 important ally to history ; and it is useful, because it gives another blow to the 

 waning idea, that any eminence has ever been attained without severe labour.'' — 

 ista7idard. 



Boy Princes ; or, Scions of Eoyalty Cut off in Youth. 

 By John G. Edgar. With Illustrations by George Thomas. Fcp. 

 8vo, 53. cloth. 



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