Ruskin says that "Bread of flour is good, but there is bread sweet as honey, if we would eat, in a good book; nor is it serviceable until it has been read and re-read, and loved and loved again"-a sentiment that would certainly have been echoed by Southey, who, when his mind gave way, sat for hours at a time in his study handling and staring vacantly at his favourite books.

Nevertheless, the wayfarer who haunts the bookstalls, though he may be considered too much of the earth, earthy, by his more exclusive brother, has his pleasures also, and is by no manner of means a hunter and nothing more. His pride is none the less genuine because it is of the baser sort-or rather let us say, because it is not so punctilious. His pedigree also reaches back to the magician who earned his sinister title through the invention of an art which has revolutionised the world; his hopes are truly eternal.

It is to him, and many like him, that the foregoing pages will appeal with greatest force; and so I dismiss myself paraphrasing the words of a writer who, though more of a sportsman than a bookworm, was deeply tinged with the same spirit of anticipation that moves them both:

"Farewell, dear brothers of the chase, and when you go forth to take your pleasure either

in the streets which roar with the traffic of the hurrying crowd or in the less noisy byways and alleys of the town, may your sport be ample and your hearts light. But should others prove more sagacious than yourselves—a circumstance, excuse me, that is by no means impossible; should they, alas!-but Fate avert it-reject your proffered overtures, the course of your steps will always lead you to pleasant places. In these we leave you to the quiet contemplation of the works of those who have gone before, whether it may be your pleasure to sally out when the spring lightens your task or in the more advanced season, when the flickering gas-jets preside over the scene."

FINIS.

Catalogue of Practical Handbooks Published by L. Upcott Gill, 170, Strand, London, W.C.

ANGLER, BOOK OF THE ALL-ROUND. A Comprehensive Treatise on Angling in both Fresh and Salt Water. In Four Divisions, as named below. By JOHN BICKERDYKE. With over 220 Engravings. In cloth, price 5s. 6d. (A few copies of a LARGE PAPER EDITION, bound in Roxburghe, price 25s.; the price will shortly be raised to 30s.).

Angling for Coarse Fish. A very Complete and Practical Work on Bottom Fishing, according to the Methods in use on the Thames, Trent, Norfolk Broads, and elsewhere. Illustrated. Price IS., cloth 2s. (uncut).

Angling for Pike. A Practical and Comprehensive Work on the most Approved Methods of Fishing for Pike or Jack; including an Account of Some New Tackles for Spinning, Live-baiting, and Trolling. Profusely Illustrated. Price Is., cloth 2s. (uncut).

Angling for Game Fish. A Practical Treatise on the Various Methods of Fishing for Salmon; Moorland, Chalk-stream, and Thames Trout; Grayling, and Char. Well Illustrated. Price IS. 6d., cloth 2s. 6d. (uncut).

Angling in Salt Water. A Practical Work on Sea Fishing with Rod and Line, from the Shore, Piers, Jetties, Rocks, and from Boats; together with Some Account of Hand-Lining. Over 50 Engravings. Price is., cloth 2s. (uncut). AQUARIA, BOOK OF. A Practical Guide to the Construction, Arrangement, and Management of Fresh-water and Marine Aquaria; containing Full Information as to the Plants, Weeds, Fish, Molluscs, Insects, &c., How and Where to Obtain Them, and How to Keep Them in Health. Illustrated. By REV. GREGORY C. BATEMAN, A.K.C., and REGINALD A. R. BENNETT, B.A. In cloth gilt, price 5s. 6d.

AQUARIA, FRESHWATER. By REV. G. C. BATEMAN, A.K.C. Fully Illustrated. In cloth gilt, price 3s. 6d.

AQUARIA, MARINE: Their Construction, Arrangement, and Management. Fully Illustrated. By R. A. R. BENNETT, B.A. In cloth gilt, price 2s. 6d.

BEE-KEEPING, BOOK OF. A very practical and Complete Manual on the Proper Management of Bees especially written for Beginners and Amateurs who have but a few Hives. Fully Illustrated. By W. B. WEBSTER, First-class Expert, B.B.K.A. Price Is.; cloth, Is. 6d.

BEES AND BEE-KEEPING: Scientific and Practical. By F. R. CHESHIRE, F.L.S., F.R.M.S., Lecturer on Apiculture at South Kensington. In two vols., price 16s.

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class Cookery, Superior Cookery, Cookery for Invalids, and Breakfast and Luncheon Cookery. By MADAME VALÉRIE. Second Edition. In paper, price Is.

CUCUMBER CULTURE FOR AMATEURS. Including also Melons, Vegetable Marrows, and Gourds. Illustrated. By W. J. MAY. In paper, price Is.

DEGREES, A GUIDE TO, in Arts, Science, Literature, Law, Music, and Divinity, in the United Kingdom, the Colonies, the Continent, and the United States. By E. WOOTON, Author of "A Guide to the Medical Profession," &c. In cloth, price 15s. DOGS, BREAKING AND TRAINING: Being Concise Directions for the proper Education of Dogs, both for the Field and for Companions. Second Edition. By "PATHFINDER." With Chapters by HUGH DALZIEL on Work of Special Breeds; Trail or Drag Hounds; Training Bloodhounds; Defenders and Watch Dogs; Sheep Dogs-Stock Tenders; Life Savers—Water Dogs; Vermin Destroyers; House Manners; Behaviour Out of Doors. Illustrated. In cloth gilt, price 6s. 6d.

DOGS, BRITISH: Their Varieties, History, and Characteristics. By HUGH DALZIEL, assisted by Eminent Fanciers. NEW EDITION, Revised and Enlarged. Illustrated with First-class COLOURED PLATES and full-page Engravings of Dogs of the Day. This is the fullest and most recent work on the various breeds of dogs kept in England. In two Volumes, Demy 8vo, cloth gilt, price 10s. 6d. each, as follows:

Dogs Used in Field Sports. Containing Particulars of the following, among other Breeds: Greyhound, Irish Wolfhound, Bloodhound, Foxhound, Harrier, Basset, Dachshund, Pointer, Setters, Spaniels, and Retrievers. SEVEN COLOURED PLATES and 21 full-page Engravings.

Dogs Useful to Man in other Work than Field Sports; House and Toy Dogs. Containing Particulars of the following, among other Breeds: Collie, Bulldog, Mastiff, St. Bernard, Newfoundland, Great Dane, Fox and all other Terriers, King Charles and Blenheim Spaniels, Pug, Pomeranian, Poodle, Italian Greyhound, Toy Dogs, &c., &c. COLOURED PLATES and full-page Engravings. DOGS, DISEASES OF: Their Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment; Modes of Administering Medicines; Treatment in cases of Poisoning, &c. For the use of Amateurs. By HUGH DALZIEL. Second Edition. In paper, price is.; in cloth gilt, 2s. DUCKS AND GEESE: Their Characteristics, Points, and Management. Splendidly Illustrated. In paper, price Is. 6d. ENGRAVINGS AND THEIR VALUE. Containing a Dictionary of all the Greatest Engravers and their Works.

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J. H. SLATER, Author of "The Library Manual," "Book Prices Current," &c. In cloth gilt, price 7s. 6d. EXHIBITION ACCOUNT BOOKS. For use at all Dog, Poultry, Rabbit, and Cage Bird Shows. In Four Books, comprising: I. Minute Book; II. Cash Book; III. Entries Book; IV. Ledger. With Full Directions, and Illustrative Examples for Working them. N.B.-The Set of Four Books is kept in Three Series: No. 1, ** All Books Post Free.