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The Legend of Paradise and other Poems. By Phyllis E. 

 Pease, yi in. by 4J in., clear type on superior antique paper, 

 with artistic linen-finish cover. 2/6 net, post free 2/8. 

 This charming poetical romance is based on a legend relating to a small 

 wood known as Paradise, which is believed to be the site of an ancient convent. 

 It lies about two miles from the Cistercian Abbev of Meaux, near Beverley. The 

 story tells of a knight who returns from the Holy Wars to claim the hand of 

 his lady-love. However, he is doomed to disappointment, for the lady, to 

 avoid being forced by her father to marry a less desirable suitor, takes refuge in 

 the convent. The knight decides to enter Meaux Abbev, and there is a super- 

 stition that to the present day his ghost, attired as a monk, haunts Paradise 

 Wood. There is a delightful freshness about the shorter poems. They could 

 have been conceived only by one who is genuinely devoted to the beauties of 

 nature. Their titles are—" Wild Geese," " The Yorkshire Wolds," " Sunset 

 Among the Trees," " A Thunderstorm," " October," " Christmas." 



Andrew Marvell and His Friends. By Marie Hall. Ninth 

 Edition. Crown 8vo, 3/6 net, post free, 4/3. 



A piece of graphic historical fiction, founded on fact. It bears the name 

 of that great satirist and man of letters who took a prominent part in the 

 political life of the times and died in poverty because he would not be bribed. 

 The reader is given a vivid impression of the two sieges of Hull, important 

 episodes in the Civil War. Not less striking and faithful are the author's 

 pictures of the English Court as it existed both during the Protectorate and the 

 reign of Charles the Second. 



The Daily Telegraph says : " At a time when so much trash is poured out 

 upon the public, a volume of pure and sweet sentiment like this should be 

 heartily welcomed." 



The County ofthe White Rose. By A. C. Price, M. A. Formerly 

 Scholar of Pembroke College, Oxford. Crown 8vo, with 70 

 Illustrations and a Folding Map of the three Ridings. 2/6 net, 

 post free, 3/3. 



This is the only book of a reasonable size which deals at all adequately 

 with the History of Yorkshire. It will prove a storehouse of information 

 to all who are interested in castles, abbeys, churches, battlefields, etc., of 

 which Yorkshire is so richly endowed. All'who desire to increase their know- 

 ledge, not only of ancient Yorkshire, but also of modern Yorkshire and of the 

 County's literary associations, cannot afford to be without " The Countv of 

 the White Rose." 



York in English History. By J. L. Brockbank, B.A., and W. M. 



. Holmes. Crown 8vo, with 58 Illustrations, Cloth Boards 

 2/6 net, post free, ^j^. 



The visitor to the ancient city of York has merely to peruse this book 

 to realise the wonderful part that the old Roman capital has played in British 

 History. It tells him briefly, but comprehensively, the fascinating story of 

 the many ruins, remains and relics that are silent testimony of the stirring 

 tfme of bygone days, and ends with a most lucid description of York Minster, 

 that glorious building of which Englishmen the world over are so justly proud. 



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