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Catalogue of Recent Publications.

"He has shown skill, refined taste, and vigour in his renderings, and considerable insight into the principles and structure of mediæval verse."—Literary Churchman.

LYRICS OF LIGHT AND LIFE. Fifty-four Original Poems. By Cardinal Newman, Alexander Lord Bishop of Derry, Miss Christiana G. Rossetti, Rev. Gerard Moultrie, Rev. J. S. B. Monsell, Rev. W. J. Blew, Aubrey de Vere, Rev. H. N. Oxenham, Rev. Ed. Caswall, &c. &c. Edited by Dr. F. G. Lee. Second Edition, revised and enlarged. Handsomely printed with head and tail-pieces, fcap. 8vo. 6s.

—— Large Paper. Crown 8vo. printed on hand-made paper, only 24 so printed, £1 1s.

"That quaint collection of verse which reflects the ascetic and ecstatic moods in the reaction of modern religious thought towards mediævalism. The poetic quality in some of these lyrics is indubitably good. . . . . . The antique typography and scroll borders of the volume are in keeping with the sentiment of the verses."—Scotsman.

MACLAGAN, T. J. Rheumatism, its Nature, its Pathology, and its Successful Treatment. 8vo. with diagrams, 10s. 6d.

"The chapters devoted to treatment are ably written. Thay commence with a fairly exhaustive review of all the methods of treatment which have from time to time been vaunted; and then the author passes on to relate his own introduction and use of salicin."—Lancet.

"It is not a book which has been rushed through the press, and may be lightly skimmed by the reader, for it contains much solid material."—Medical Times and Gazette.

"We can recommend this book as well worthy of a careful perusal, both in its theoretical and practical sections."—Glasgow Medical Journal.

"Must be regarded as a highly valuable contribution to medical literature, and it will unquestionably give important aid in advancing our knowledge on the subject of which he treats."—Morning Post.

"A valuable contribution to the literature of rheumatism, and will have a lasting value."—Birmingham Medical Review.

"This work, by Dr. Maclagan, who was the first to introduce salicylic acid as a remedy for acute rheumatism, is full of suggestive remarks and valuable practical hints."—Journal of Psychological Medicine.