WITHIN AN HOUR OF LONDON TOWN: 



AMONG WILD BIRDS AND THEIR HAUNTS. 



Edited by J. A. OWEN. 



New and Cheaper Edition. Crown 8vo, 3s. 6d. 



"It is a charming volume, full of the life and breath of the wild 

 country." — Times. 



"There is nothing better in the English language than the sketch of the 

 wild land on the borders of Surrey and Hampshire." — Daily Chronicle, 



" 'A Son of the Marshes" books are always fresh, healthy, and charm- 

 ing." — Morning Post. 



"The charm with which they hold us lies quite as much in the setting 

 of the picture as in the nice and accurate observation of wild birds or 

 beasts." — Salwday Review. 



"A most fascinating book." — Spectator. 



ANNALS OF A FISHING VILLAGE. 



Edited by J. A. OWEN. 



New and Cheaper Edition. Crown 8vo, 3s. 6d. 



"No one who takes up the story of ' Den's ' delightful life, and has been 

 introduced to 'Scoot' and 'Winder,' to 'Titlark' and 'Genus,' will put 

 the book down again until they have with much regret finished its last 

 page. " — Guardian. 



' ' The author is well versed in birds and their habits, and he writes of 

 his hobby with versatility and expression. The 'Annals' will be read 

 with pleasure, alike by lovers of sport and lovers of nature." — Roil and 

 Own. 



"As readable and enjoyable a little book as it is possible to imagine.'' — 

 Xorlh British Daily Mail. 



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