THE BRITISH MISSION TO UGANDA. By the late Sir GERALD PORTAL, K.C.M.G. Edited by Sir RENNELL RODD, K.C.M.G. With an Introduction by the Earl of CROMER, G.C.M.G. Illustrated from Photos taken during the Expedition by Colonel Rhodes. Demy 8vo., 21s.
Portal. MY MISSION TO ABYSSINIA. By the late Sir Gerald H. PORTAL, C.B. With Map and Illustrations. Demy 8vo., 15s.
Pritchett. PEN AND PENCIL SKETCHES OF SHIPPING AND CRAFT ALL ROUND THE WORLD. By R.T. PRITCHETT. With 50 full-page Illustrations. Demy 8vo., 6s.
Reid. FROM PEKING TO PETERSBURG. A Journey of Fifty Days in 1898. By ARNOT REID. With Portrait and Map. Second Edition. Large crown 8vo., 7s. 6d.
Slatin and Wingate. FIRE AND SWORD IN THE SUDAN. By Sir RUDOLF SLATIN PASHA, K.C.M.G. Translated and Edited by Sir F.R. WINGATE, K.C.M.G., Sirdar of the Egyptian Army. Fully Illustrated. Popular Edition. 6s. Also a few copies of the Original Edition. Demy 8vo., 21s. net.
Smith. THROUGH UNKNOWN AFRICAN COUNTRIES. By A. DONALDSON SMITH, M.D., F.R.G.S. With Illustrations by A.D. McCORMICK and CHARLES WHYMPER. Super royal 8vo., One Guinea net.
Stone. IN AND BEYOND THE HIMALAYAS: A RECORD OF SPORT AND TRAVEL. By S.J. STONE, late Deputy Inspector-General of the Punjab Police. With 16 full-page Illustrations by CHARLES WHYMPER. Demy 8vo., 16s.
Thompson. REMINISCENCES OF THE COURSE, THE CAMP, AND THE CHASE. By Colonel R.F. MEYSEY THOMPSON. Large crown 8vo., 10s. 6d.
Warkworth. NOTES FROM A DIARY IN ASIATIC TURKEY. By EARL PERCY (then Lord Warkworth). With numerous Photogravures. Fcap. 4to., 21s. net.
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THE SPORTSMAN'S LIBRARY.
Edited by the Right Hon. Sir HERBERT MAXWELL, Bart., M.P.
A Re-issue, in handsome volumes, of certain rare and entertaining books on Sport, carefully selected by the Editor, and Illustrated by the best Sporting Artists of the day, and with Reproductions of old Plates.
Library Edition, 15s. a volume. Large-Paper Edition, limited to 200 copies, Two Guineas a volume. Also obtainable in Sets only, in fine leather bindings. Prices on application.
VOLUME I.
Smith. THE LIFE OF A FOX, AND THE DIARY OF A HUNTSMAN. By THOMAS SMITH, Master of the Hambledon and Pytchley Hounds. With Illustrations by the Author, and Coloured Plates by G.H. JALLAND.
Sir RALPH PAYNE-GALWEY, Bart., writes: 'It is excellent and beautifully produced.
'Is sure to appeal to everyone who has had, or is about to have, a chance of a run with the hounds, and those to whom an unkindly fate denies this boon will enjoy it for the joyous music of the hounds which it brings to relieve the winter of our discontent amid London fogs.'--Pall Mall Gazette.
'It will be a classic of fox-hunting till the end of time.'--Yorkshire Post.
'No hunting men should be without this book in their libraries.'--World.
VOLUME II.
Thornton. A SPORTING TOUR THROUGH THE NORTHERN PARTS OF ENGLAND AND GREAT PART OF THE HIGHLANDS OF SCOTLAND. By Colonel T. THORNTON, of Thornville Royal, in Yorkshire. With the Original Illustrations by GARRARD, and other Illustrations and Coloured Plates by G.E. LODGE.
'Sportsmen of all descriptions will gladly welcome the sumptuous new edition issued by Mr Edward Arnold of Colonel T. Thornton's "Sporting Tour," which has long been a scarce book.--Daily News.
'It is excellent reading for all interested in sport.'--Black and White.
'A handsome volume, effectively illustrated with coloured plates by G.E. Lodge, and with portraits and selections from the original illustrations, themselves characteristic of the art and sport of the time.'--Times.
VOLUME III.
Cosmopolite. THE SPORTSMAN IN IRELAND. By a COSMOPOLITE. With Coloured Plates and Black and White Drawings by P. CHENEVIX TRENCH, and reproductions of the original Illustrations drawn by R. ALLEN, and engraved by W. WESTALL, A.R.A.
'This is a most readable and entertaining book.'--Pall Mall Gazette.
'As to the "get up" of the book we can only repeat what we said on the appearance of the first of the set, that the series consists of the most tasteful and charming volumes at present being issued by the English Press, and collectors of handsome books should find them not only an ornament to their shelves, but also a sound investment.'
VOLUME IV.
Berkeley. REMINISCENCES OF A HUNTSMAN. By the Hon. GRANTLEY F. BERKELEY. With a Coloured Frontispiece and the original Illustrations by JOHN LEECH, and several Coloured Plates and other Illustrations by G.H. JALLAND.
'The latest addition to the sumptuous "Sportsman's Library" is here reproduced with all possible aid from the printer and binder, with illustrations from the pencils of Leech and G.H. Jalland.'--Globe.
'The Hon. Grantley F. Berkeley had one great quality of the raconteur. His self-revelations and displays of vanity are delightful.'--Times.
VOLUME V.
Scrope. THE ART OF DEERSTALKING. By WILLIAM SCROPE. With Frontispiece by EDWIN LANDSEER, and nine Photogravure Plates of the original Illustrations.
'With the fine illustrations by the Landseers and Scrope himself, this forms a most worthy number of a splendid series.'--Pall Mall Gazette.
'Among the works published in connection with field sports in Scotland, none probably have been more sought after than those of William Scrope,
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