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WORKS BY W. H. G. KINGSTON.
Manco, the Peruvian Chief;
Or, the Adventures of an Englishman in the Country of the Incas. With Illustrations by Carl Schmolze. Fcap. 8vo., 5s. cloth.
“A capital book; the story being one of much interest, and presenting a good account of the history and institutions, the customs and manners, of the country.”—Literary Gazette.
Mark Seaworth;
A Tale of the Indian Ocean. Illustrated by J. Absolon. Second Edition. Fcap. 8vo. 5s. cloth.
“No more interesting, nor more safe book, can be put into the hands of youth; and to boys especially, ‘Mark Seaworth' will be a treasure of delight.”—Art Journal.
Peter the Whaler;
His early Life and Adventures in the Arctic Regions. Second Edition. With Illustrations. Fcap. 8vo., 5s. cloth.
“A better present for a boy of an active turn of mind could not be found. The tone of the book is manly, healthful, and vigorous.”—Weekly News.
“A book which the old may, but which the young must, read when they have once begun it.”—Athenaeum.
Blue Jackets;
Or, Chips of the Old Block. A Narrative of the Gallant Exploits of British Seamen, and of the principal Events in the Naval Service during the Reign of her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria. Post 8vo.; price 7s. 6d. cloth.
“A more acceptable testimonial than this to the valour and enterprise of the British Navy, has not issued from the press for many years.”—The Critic.
Rhymes of Royalty.
The History of England in Verse, from the Norman Conquest to the reign of Queen Victoria; with an Appendix, comprising a summary of the leading events in each reign. Fcap. 8vo., with an Elegant Frontispiece. Price 2s. 6d. cloth.
Tales of School Life.
By Agnes Loudon, Author of “Tales for Young People.” With Four beautiful Illustrations by John Absolon. Second Edition. Royal 16mo., price 2s. 6d. plain; 3s. 6d. coloured.
“These reminiscences of school days will be recognised as truthful pictures of every-day occurrence. The style is colloquial and pleasant, and therefore well suited to those for whose perusal it is intended.”—Athenaeum.