Mr. Murray's List of New and Recent Publications July, 1890

"Mr. Murray's List of New and Recent Publications July, 1890" by John Murray is a literary catalog from the late 1800s that showcases the wide variety of books offered by a prominent publishing house. Serving as a window into the Victorian era, the book is a bibliographic compilation containing travel writings, historical analyses, philosophical ponderings, and collections of influential speeches mostly from British authors and experts. The book’s listed works include short summaries to give potential readers a peek into the themes and authors, such as ventures into the forests of Africa by Paul Du Chaillu, and accounts of life in India. The publication displays a wide range of scholarly topics that reveal what people cared about in that era, such as colonialism, natural history, religion, and artistic criticism. Each book is meant to pull the reader in with narratives, views on Indian politics, or exciting trips, making it a helpful guide for book lovers.