Notable Autobiography Passages From Dr Guthrie
The excerpt notes the judge’s insistence on a return trip and the author’s reflections on Guthrie’s final days at St Leonards. It highlights the cheerful portion of his autobiography written as he faced decline and praises his sons for their tasteful, modest contributions, signaling a forthcoming volume of notable merit.
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St. Leonards
Guthrie
Two New Novels in Quiet Domestic Fiction Seen
The review praises Mrs. Parr for her calm, character driven tale The Prescotts while noting its strong seaside village setting and vivid portraits of Captain, Betsy Harold, Anna Elton and Mrs. Prescott. It contrasts her work with Mrs Mainwaring and assesses Is It Forever for its vigorous but troubling portrayal of flawed lovers and self indulgent heroes.
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Dorothy Fox
Prescotts
West Country
Mainwaring
Betsy Harold
Anna Elton
Lady Elton
Anne Campbell
Miss Gathorne
Joe Simmonds
Lucy
Christmas books and ornamental volumes in the season
A survey of illustrated Christmas books and annuals airing top picks from Wolf’s Wild Animals to The Stately Homes of England. Jules Verne’s The Far Country praised alongside Half Hours with the Larry Explorers and Quiver annuals. The Fine Arts Annual and other illustrated volumes are acclaimed for text and engravings.
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Mr. Wolf
Alsop
England
Alton Towers
Staffordshire
Cobham Hall
Kent
Mount Edgecumbe
Devonshire
Colhete
Cornwall
Alnwick Castle
Northumberland
Hardwick Hall
Jules Verne
Moon
Larry Explorers
Thomas Frost
Marco Polo
Mandeville
Sir Walter Raleigh
de Weert
Japan
Vasco de Gama
Maeghajen
Davis
Frobisher
Fine Arts
Middleton
Syren
J. Hay
Edmund Yates
Mr. Hoey
Mr. Simcox
Bonna
Brunero
Tom Hood
Dr. Allen
Allanson Picton
Hartz Mountains
Mr. Kratchbull-Hugessen
M.P
M.gounod
Chidiock Tichborne
Dr. Lynch
Marcus Stone
Doré
Bramley
Wiegand
Life and Habits of Wild Animals illustrated
Illustrated volume by Joseph Wolf with engravings by J. W. and Edward Whymper and descriptive text by Daniel Giraud Elliott. Published by Alexander Macmillan and Co. A nature study featuring wildlife scenes and expert commentary.
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Joseph WoLf
J. W
Edward Whymper
Daniel Giraud Elliott
F.L.S
F.Z.S
Alexander ,Macmillan and Co
Robert Holt's Illusion and A Wife's Revenge in Good Cheer
A Christmas issue review lauds Robert Holt's Illusion for powerful merging of prosaic shop life with romantic sentiment and devotion, praising its descriptions and character touches. It also notes A Wife's Revenge as a strong companion piece with similar quality and tone.
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Robert Holt
Holt
Hester