dice and ignorance, are determined to have no
new-fangled machinery. After a series of narrow escapes and stirring
encounters, the workmen by degrees find that no malice is borne against
them, and at last admiration takes the place of hatred. A great business
is built up, and its foundation is laid on the good-will of the men.

"An excellent story, the interest being sustained
from first to last. This is, both in its intention
and the way the story is told, one of the best
books of its kind which has come before us this
year."--_Saturday Review._

"Mr. Fenn is at his best in 'Patience Wins.' It is
sure to prove acceptable to youthful readers, and
will give a good idea of that which was the real
state of one of our largest manufacturing towns
not many years ago."--_Guardian._

"Mr. Fenn has written many a book for boys, but
never has he hit upon a happier plan than in
writing this story of Yorkshire factory life. The
whole book, from page 1 to 352, is all aglow with
life, the scenes varying continually with
kaleidoscopic rapidity."--_Pall Mall Gazette._

_NAT THE NATURALIST:_

A Boy's Adventures in the Eastern Seas. By G.
MANVILLE FENN. Illustrated by 8 full-page Pictures
by GORDON BROWNE, in black and tint. Crown 8vo,
cloth elegant, $1.50.

This is a pleasant story of a lad who has a great desire to go abroad to
seek specimens in natural history, and has that desire gratified. The
boy Nat and his uncle Dick go on a voyage to the remoter islands of the
Eastern seas, and their adventures there are told in a truthful and
vastly interesting fashion, which will at once attract and maintain the
earnest attention of young readers. The descriptions of Mr. Ebony, their
black comrade, and of the scenes of savage life, are full of genuine
humour.

"Mr. Manville Fenn has here hit upon a capital
idea. . . . This is among the best of the boys'
books of the season."--_The Times._

"This sort of book encourages independence of
character, develops resource, and teaches a boy to
keep his eyes open."--_Saturday Review._

"We can conceive of no more attractive present for
a young naturalist."--_Land and Water._

"The late Lord Palme