A list of books published by Chatto & Windus, March 1895 by Chatto & Windus

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A list of books published by Chatto & Windus, March 1895 by Chatto & Windus

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By Ava Marino Posted on Dec 26, 2025

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Authors: Chatto & Windus (Firm) Published By : Chatto & Windus (Firm)

Book Language: English

Ever wonder what was on a Victorian publisher's mind? This isn't a novel—it's a time capsule. It's a simple list of books Chatto & Windus was putting out in March 1895. But that's the magic. You get to be a literary detective. What were people reading as the 19th century was winding down? Was it adventure, romance, science? This list holds the clues. It’s a snapshot of a world on the cusp of modern times, captured in titles and authors. For anyone who loves history, books about books, or just a good puzzle from the past, this is a fascinating little artifact. It makes you imagine the hands that held these volumes and the minds they occupied.

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an Introduction, by ALICE CLAY. Post 8vo, cloth limp, 2s. 6d. AIDE (HAMILTON), WORKS BY. Post 8vo, illustrated boards, 2s. each. CARR OF CARRLYON. CONFIDENCES. ALBERT (MARY).――BROOKE FINCHLEY’S DAUGHTER. Post 8vo, picture boards, 2s.; cloth limp, 2s. 6d. ALDEN (W. L.).――A LOST SOUL. Fcap. 8vo, cloth boards, 1s. 6d. ALEXANDER (MRS.), NOVELS BY. Post 8vo, illustrated boards, 2s. each. MAID, WIFE, OR WIDOW? VALERIE’S FATE. ALLEN (F. M.).――GREEN AS GRASS. With a Frontispiece by J. SMYTH. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3s. 6d. ALLEN (GRANT), WORKS BY. THE EVOLUTIONIST AT LARGE. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 6s. POST-PRANDIAL PHILOSOPHY. Crown 8vo, art linen, 3s. 6d. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3s. 6d. each; post 8vo, illustrated boards, 2s. each. PHILISTIA. BABYLON. STRANGE STORIES. BECKONING HAND. FOR MAIMIE’S SAKE. IN ALL SHADES. THE DEVIL’S DIE. THIS MORTAL COIL. THE TENTS OF SHEM. THE GREAT TABOO. DUMARESQ’S DAUGHTER. THE DUCHESS OF POWYSLAND. BLOOD ROYAL. IVAN GREET’S MASTERPIECE. THE SCALLYWAG. DR. PALLISER’S PATIENT. Fcap. 8vo, cloth extra, 1s. 6d. AT MARKET VALUE. Two Vols., crown 8vo, cloth, 10s. net. UNDER SEALED ORDERS. Three Vols., crown 8vo, cloth, 15s. net. ARNOLD (EDWIN LESTER), STORIES BY. THE WONDERFUL ADVENTURES OF PHRA THE PHŒNICIAN. With 12 Illusts. by H. M. PAGET. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3s. 6d.; post 8vo, illust. boards, 2s. THE CONSTABLE OF ST. NICHOLAS. With Front. by S. WOOD. Cr. 8vo, cl., 3s. 6d. ARTEMUS WARD’S WORKS. With Portrait and Facsimile. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 7s. 6d.――Also a POPULAR EDITION, post 8vo, picture boards, 2s. THE GENIAL SHOWMAN: Life and Adventures of ARTEMUS WARD. By EDWARD P. HINGSTON. With a Frontispiece. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3s. 6d. ASHTON (JOHN). WORKS BY. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 7s. 6d. each. HISTORY OF THE CHAP-BOOKS OF THE 18th CENTURY. With 334 Illusts. SOCIAL LIFE IN THE REIGN OF QUEEN ANNE. With 85 Illustrations. HUMOUR, WIT, AND SATIRE OF SEVENTEENTH CENTURY. With 82 Illusts. ENGLISH CARICATURE AND SATIRE ON NAPOLEON THE FIRST. 115 Illusts. MODERN STREET BALLADS. With 57 Illustrations. BACTERIA, YEAST FUNGI, AND ALLIED SPECIES, A SYNOPSIS OF. By W. B. GROVE, B.A. With 87 Illustrations, Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3s. 6d. BARDSLEY (REV. C. W.), WORKS BY. ENGLISH SURNAMES: Their Sources and Significations. Cr. 8vo, cloth, 7s. 6d. CURIOSITIES OF PURITAN NOMENCLATURE. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 6s. BARING GOULD (S., Author of “John Herring,” &c.), NOVELS BY. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3s. 6d. each; post 8vo, illustrated boards, 2s. each. RED SPIDER. EVE. BARR (ROBERT: LUKE SHARP), STORIES BY. Cr. 8vo, cl., 3s. 6d. ea. IN A STEAMER CHAIR. With Frontispiece and Vignette by DEMAIN HAMMOND. FROM WHOSE BOURNE, &c. With 47 Illustrations. BARRETT (FRANK), NOVELS BY. Post 8vo, illustrated boards, 2s. each; cloth, 2s. 6d. each. FETTERED FOR LIFE. THE SIN OF OLGA ZASSOULICH. BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH. FOLLY MORRISON. HONEST DAVIE. LITTLE LADY LINTON. A PRODIGAL’S PROGRESS. JOHN FORD; and HIS HELPMATE. A RECOILING VENGEANCE. LIEUT. BARNABAS. FOUND GUILTY. FOR LOVE AND HONOUR. THE WOMAN OF THE IRON BRACELETS. Crown 8vo, cloth, 3s. 6d. BEACONSFIELD, LORD. By T. P. O’CONNOR, M.P. Cr. 8vo, cloth, 5s. BEAUCHAMP (S).――GRANTLEY GRANGE. Post 8vo, illust. boards, 2s. BEAUTIFUL PICTURES BY BRITISH ARTISTS: A Gathering from the Picture Galleries, engraved on Steel. Imperial 4to, cloth extra, gilt edges, 21s. BECHSTEIN (LUDWIG).――AS PRETTY AS SEVEN, and other German Stories. With Additional Tales by the Brothers GRIMM, and 98 Illustrations by RICHTER. Square 8vo, cloth extra, 6s. 6d.; gilt edges, 7s. 6d. BESANT (WALTER), NOVELS BY. Cr. 8vo, cl. ex., 3s. 6d. each; post 8vo, illust. bds., 2s. each; cl. limp, 2s. 6d. each. ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN. With Illustrations by...

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Let's be clear from the start: this isn't a story in the traditional sense. There's no plot twist or character arc. "A list of books published by Chatto & Windus, March 1895" is exactly what the title says—a catalog. It's a straightforward record of the titles one prominent London publisher released during that specific spring month over a century ago.

The Story

There is no narrative here. Instead, you are presented with a raw, unedited list. You'll find book titles, authors' names, and likely details like price or format. It's a business document, a snapshot of a publisher's output. The 'story' is the one you piece together from these fragments. What trends do you see? What famous authors were they pushing? What obscure titles have been completely forgotten?

Why You Should Read It

I love this because it turns you into an investigator. Reading this list feels like browsing a very old, very specific bookstore shelf. You get a direct line into the literary tastes of 1895. It's a piece of social history disguised as an inventory. You start asking questions: Was everyone reading about empire? Was domestic drama popular? It makes the past feel immediate and tangible in a way a history textbook sometimes doesn't.

Final Verdict

This is a niche gem, but a brilliant one. It's perfect for history buffs, bibliophiles who love the 'stuff' of books (not just the stories inside), and anyone with a curious mind. If you enjoy wandering through archives or finding stories in unexpected places, you'll get a real kick out of this. It's not a page-turner; it's a thought-provoker.

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