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Vin. CARDINAL WISEMAN'S EECOLLECTIONS OF 

 THE LAST FOUR POPES. 



" A picturesque book on Rome and its ecclesiastical sovereigns, by an eloquent Roman 

 Catholic. Cardinal Wiseman has treated a special subject with so much geniality, that 

 his recollections will excite no ill-feeling in those who are most conscientiously opposed 

 to every idea of human infallibility represented in Papal domination." Athenteum. 



IX. A LIFE FOR A LIFE. 



BY THE AUTHOR OF " JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN." 



"In 'A Life for a Life ' the author is fortunate in a good subject, and has produced a 

 work of strong effect." Atlienxum. 



X. THE OLD COURT SUBURB. By LEIGH HUNT. 



" A delightful book, that will be welcome to all readers, and most welcome to those 

 who have a love for the best kinds of reading." Examiner. 



" A more agreeable and entertaining book has not been published since Boswell pro- 

 duced his reminiscences of Johnson." Observer. 



XI. MARGARET AND HER BRIDESMAIDS. 



" We recommend all who are in search of a fascinating novel to read this work for 

 themselves. They will find it well worth their while. There are a freshness and ori- 

 ginality about it quite charming " Atlienxum. 



XII. THE OLD JUDGE. By SAM SLICK. 



" The publications included in this Library have all been of good quality ; many give 

 information while they entertain, and of that class the book before us is a specimen. 

 The manner in which the Cheap Editions forming the series is produced, deserves 

 especial mention. The paper and print arc unexceptionable ; there is a stool engraving 

 in each volume, and the outsides of them will satisfy the purchaser who likes to see 

 books in handsome uniform." Examiner. 



XIII. DARIEN. By ELIOT WARBURTON. 



"This last production of the author of ' The Crescent and the Cross ' has the same 

 elements of a very wide popularity. It will please its thousands." Globe. 



XIV. FAMILY ROMANCE ; OR, DOMESTIC ANNALS 

 OF THE ARISTOCRACY. 



BY SIR BERNARD BURKE, ULSTER KING OF ARMS. 



" It were impossible to praise too highly this most interesting book. It ought to be 

 found on every drawing-room table." Standard. 



XV. THE LAIRD OF NORLAW. By MRS. OLIPHANT. 



" The ' Laird of Norlaw ' fully sustains the author's high reputation." Sunday Timei. 



XVI. THE ENGLISHWOMAN IN ITALY. 



" Wo can praise Mrs. Oretton's book as interesting, unexaggerated, and full of oppor- 

 tune instruction." Times. 



XVIL NOTHING NEW. 



BY THE AUTHOR OF " JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN." 



" 'Nothing New ' displays all those superior merits which have made 'John llallfoi ' 

 one of the most popular works of the day." Post, 



XVIII. FREER'S LIFE OF JEANNE D'ALBRET. 



"Nothing can bo more interesting than Miss Frcer's story of the life of Joanne 

 U'Albrct, und the narrative !H as trustworthy an it is attractive." Post. 



XIX. THE VALLEY OF A HUNDRED FIRES. 



BST THE AUTHOR OF "MARGARET AND HER BRIDESMAIDS." 

 "If asked to classify this work, w e should give it a place between ' John Halifax * and 

 ' The Caxtons.' " Standard. 



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