BY THE SAME AUTHOR:

CELTIC FAIRY TALES. Edited by JosepH Jacoss, and
Illustrated by J. D. Batten. Sm. demy 8vo, pp. xvi-267,
with 8 full-page Illustrations and numerous Vignettes, Tail-
pieces, Initials, &c. 6s.

Mr. Joseph Jacobs’ book of “Celtic Fairy Tales” is, like his last year’s collection
of ‘English Fairy Tales,” one of the best books of stories ever put together,
whether for a young reader or an old.—Scotsman.

The volume is illustrated by Mr. John D. Batten, whose work merits the very
highest praise. The humorous sketches are admirable.—Glasgow Herald. '

Humour and seriousness are delightfully mingled in these tales from many
sources. —Leeds Mercury. ’ :

An admirable selection of Celtic Fairy Tales, edited with considerable erudition.
The illustrations are graceful and suggestive.—Freeman's Fournal,

Delightful stories, exquisite illustrations by John D, Batten, and learned notes.—
Ariel,

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Mr. Batten’s illustrations are quite charming. Neither Tenniel nor C. H. Bennett
have done anything better.— Bookseller.

This is not the first volume of exquisite fairy tales which Mr. Jacobs has given
the young ones.—Vewcastle Daily Chronicle. ( :

A stock of delightful little narratives gathered chiefly from the Celtic-speaking
peasants of Ireland.—Dazly Telegraph. aa

- + A charming volume, skilfully, illustrated. Daily Chronicle.
A perfectly lovely book. ‘And oh! the wonderful pictures inside. Get this bo
-if you can ; it is capital, all through.—Pal/ Mall Budget.

INDIAN FAIRY TALES. Edited by JosrpH Jacozs, and
Illustrated by J. D. Batten. Sm. demy 8vo, pp. xvi-253, with
g full-page and numerous Vignettes, Tail-pieces, Initials, &c.

The book is good both for the schoolroom and the study.—Dazly News (Leader)

Mr. Jacobs’ ably edited ‘‘Indian Fairy Tales” is a bright example of almost all
that a fairy-book should be.—Dazly Chronicle.. . .

If I were asked to select a child’s library I should name these three volumes
[‘ English,’ ‘Celtic,” and ‘ Indian Fairy Tales’], with Grimm, Hans Andersen, and
one or two good volumes of poetry.—/rishk Daily Independent.

We are absolutely sure (which we scarcely ever are) that this book is.a most
pleasing volume.—Saturday Review. d e

The form in which they are presented is admirable, and nothing could be better
in their way than Mr. Batten’s designs to illustrate them.—WNorth British Daily
‘Mail. :

Mr. Jacobs brings home to us in a clear and intelligible manner the enormous in-
fluence which Indian Fairy Tales have had upon European literature of the
kind.—Gloucester Fournal.

Mr. Jacobs is a delightful cempanion into a land of enchantment, and his
successive books are treasures.—/Votes and Queries.

The present combination will be welcomed not alone by the little ones for whom
it is specially combined, but also by children of larger growth and added years.—
Daily Telegraph. : e

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