als.

"Mr. Isaacs," published in 1882, was followed almost
at once by "Dr. Claudius." Then _The Atlantic
Monthly_ claimed a serial, "A Roman Singer," in
1883. Since that time the list of his novels has
been increased to thirty-two, besides the historical
and descriptive works entitled "Ave Roma Immortalis"
and "The Rulers of the South."

To Mr. Crawford, the development of a story and of
the character which suggested it, is the preeminent
thing. As the critics say:--

"He is an artist, a born story-teller and
colourist, imaginative and dramatic, virile and
vivid."

His wide range as a traveller has contributed doubtless
to another characteristic quality:--

"... his strength in unexcelled portraits of odd
characters and his magical skill in seeming to make
his readers witnesses of the spectacles."

His intimate knowledge of many countries has resulted in
an unequalled series of brilliant romances, including
varied characters from the old families of Rome, the
glassblowers of Venice, the silversmiths of Rome, the
cigarette makers of Munich, the court of old Madrid, the
Turks of Stamboul and the Bosphorus, simple sailors on the
coast of Spain, Americans of modern New York and Bar Harbor,
to Crusaders of the twelfth century. But whether the scene
be in modern India, rural England, the Black Forest, or the
palaces of Babylon, the story seizes on the imagination and
fascinates the reader.

"The romantic reader will find here a tale of love
passionate and pure; the student of character, the
subtle analysis and deft portrayal he loves; the
historian will approve its conscientious historic
accuracy; the lover of adventure will find his
blood stir and pulses quicken as he reads."

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THE NOVELS OF
F. MARION CRAWFORD

NEW UNIFORM EDITION

Dr. Claudius
A Roman Singer
Zoroaster
Don Orsino
Marion Darche
A Cigarette Maker's Romance and Khaled
Taquisara
Via Crucis
Sant' Ilario
The Ralstons
Adam Johnstone's Son and A Rose of Yesterday
Mr. Isaacs
A Tale of a Lonely Parish
Saracinesca
Paul Patoff
The Witch of Prague
Pietro Ghisleri