ves it in unfrequented places, and summons up with it the
elemental passions of human nature.... It will be seen that Mr. Becke is
somewhat of the fleshly school, but with a pathos and power not given to
the ordinary professors of that school.... Altogether for those who like
stirring stories cast in strange scenes, this is a book to be
read."--_National Observer._

PACIFIC TALES by LOUIS BECKE
With a Portrait of the Author

_Second Edition. Crown 8vo., cloth_, 6s.

"The appearance of a new book by Mr. Becke has become an event of
note--and very justly. No living author, if we except Mr. Kipling, has
so amazing a command of that unhackneyed vitality of phrase that most
people call by the name of realism. Whether it is scenery or character
or incident that he wishes to depict, the touch is ever so dramatic
and vivid that the reader is conscious of a picture and impression
that has no parallel save in the records of actual sight and
memory."--_Westminster Gazette._

"Another series of sketches of island life in the South Seas, not
inferior to those contained in 'By Reef and Palm.'"--_Speaker._

"The book is well worth reading. The author knows what he is talking
about and has a keen eye for the picturesque."--_G. B. Burgin in
To-day._

"A notable contribution to the romance of the South Seas."--T. P.
O'CONNOR, M.P., in _The Graphic_.

PADDY'S WOMAN by HUMPHREY JAMES

_Crown 8vo._, 6s.

"Traits of the Celt of humble circumstances are copied with keen
appreciation and unsparing accuracy."--_Scotsman._

" ... They are full of indescribable charm and pathos."--_Bradford
Observer._

"The outstanding merit of this series of stories is that they are
absolutely true to life ... the photographic accuracy and minuteness
displayed are really marvellous."--_Aberdeen Free Press._

"'Paddy's Woman and Other Stories' by Humphrey James; a volume written
in the familiar diction of the Ulster people themselves, with perfect
realism and very remarkable ability.... For genuine human nature and
human relations, and humour of an indescribable kind, we are unable to
cite a rival to this volume."--_The World._

"For a fine subtle piece of humour we are inclined to think that 'A
Glass of Whisky' takes a lot of beating.... In short Mr. Humphrey James
has given us a delightful book, and one which does as much credit to his
heart as to our head. We shall look forward with a keen anticipation to
the next 'writings' b