le of a manly pathos, somewhat stern, indeed, but
all the more real, perhaps, on that account. This book will be read with
pleasure and profit."--_Weekly Times_.

"In the 'Night Side of London,' Mr. J. Ewing Ritchie draws a most
painful, but, we have reason to believe, not an over-coloured picture of
the fearful temptations which abound in our great metropolis. The evils
which seduce many a young man from the path of duty, and keep down the
poor in their poverty and degradation, are traced to the love of
intoxicating liquors, and the abundant facilities which are afforded for
the gratification of that fatal passion. Mr. Ritchie writes in an
earnest manner, and his book contains information which demands the
careful consideration of the moralist and the social
reformer."--_Inquirer_.

"Almost every line bears the stamp of truth, and the rising generation
would do well to take great heed to its revelations. Of old, Rome had
its public censor of manners, and London needs such an officer as much as
ever did that ancient mistress of the world. Mr. Ritchie has performed
this office for us, and the community owes him its best
thanks."--_People_.

"There is a matter-of-fact reality about the sketches, but they are
chiefly remarkable for the moral tone of the reflections. Generally
speaking, painters of these subjects rather throw a purple light over the
actual scenes, and say nothing of the consequences to which they lead;
Mr. Ritchie is ever stripping off the mask of the mock gaiety before him,
and pointing the end to which it must finally come."--_Spectator_.

"Mr. Ritchie contents himself with a graphic and not over-drawn
description."--_Economist_.

"It is written in a sketchy and dashing style, and is a most readable
work."--_Sunday Times_.

"The book is a good book, and carefully written; so much so, that
notwithstanding the title and repulsive nature of the subject, it may be
perused by all classes without fear of offence. A knowledge of what goes
on in this huge metropolis, whether for good or evil, is desirable for
all who inhabit or frequent our Modern Babylon. And, as regards the dark
side of the picture, Mr. Ritchie deserves great credit for the tact and
delicacy with which he has embodied the information which this book
conveys."--_Indian News_.

"Mr. Ritchie has long been known as a clever writer in some of the
newspapers. . . . Mr. Ritchie possesses a fluent and clear style."--_The
Weekly Chroni