October 1899. 



Messrs. Methuen's 



ANNOUNCEMENTS 



Travel and Adventure 



THE HIGHEST ANDES. By E. A. FitzGerald. With 



40 Illustrations, 10 of which are Photogravures, and a Large Map. 

 Royal Svo. 305. net. 



Also, a Small Edition on Handmade Paper, limited to 50 Copies, 

 d,to. £$, 55. 

 A narrative of the highest climb yet accomplished. The illustrations have been 

 reproduced with the greatest care, and the book, in addition to its adventurous 

 interest, contains appendices of great scientific value. It also contains a very 

 elaborate map, and a panorama. 



THROUGH ASIA. By Sven Hedin, With 300 Illustrations 

 from Photographs and Sketches by the Author, and 3 Maps. Second 

 and cheaper Edition in 16 Fortnightly Parts at is. each net; or in 

 two volumes. Royal Svo. 20s. net. 

 Extracts from reviews of this great book, which The Times has called ' one of the 

 best books of the century,' will be found on p. 15. The present form of issue places 

 it within the reach of buyers of moderate means. 



THE CAROLINE ISLANDS By F. W. Christian. With 

 many Illustrations and Maps. Demy Svo. 12s. 6d. net. 

 This book contains a history and complete description of these islands — their physical 

 features, fauna, flora ; the habits, and religious beliefs of the inhabitants. It is 

 the result of many years' residence among the natives, and is the only worthy work 

 on the subject. 



THREE YEARS IN SAVAGE AFRICA. By Lionel Decle. 

 With 100 Illustrations and 5 Maps. Cheaper Edition. Demy Svo. 

 10s. 6d. net. 



A NEW RIDE TO KHIVA. By R. L. Jefferson. Illustrated. 



Crown Svo. 6s. 



The account of an adventurous ride on a bicycle through Russia and the deserts of 

 Asia to Khiva. 



Poetry 



PRESENTATION EDITIONS 



BARRACK-ROOM BALLADS. By Rudyard Kipling. 

 58/A Thousand. Crown Svo. Leather, gilt top, 6s. net. 



THE SEVEN SEAS. By Rudyard Kipling. 471/1 Thousand. 

 Crown Svo. Leather, gill top, 6s. net. 



