"Miss Saunders has put life, humor, action, and tenderness into her story. The book deserves to be a favorite."--_Chicago Record-Herald._
"This book revives the spirit of 'Beautiful Joe' capitally. It is fairly riotous with fun, and as a whole is about as unusual as anything in the animal book line that has seen the light. It is a book for juveniles--old and young."--_Philadelphia Item._
='Tilda Jane.= By MARSHALL SAUNDERS, author of "Beautiful Joe," etc.
One vol., 12mo, fully illustrated, cloth, decorative cover $1.50
"No more amusing and attractive child's story has appeared for a long time than this quaint and curious recital of the adventures of that pitiful and charming little runaway.
"It is one of those exquisitely simple and truthful books that win and charm the reader, and I did not put it down until I had finished it--honest! And I am sure that every one, young or old, who reads will be proud and happy to make the acquaintance of the delicious waif.
"I cannot think of any better book for children than this. I commend it unreservedly."--_Cyrus Townsend Brady._
=The Story of the Graveleys.= By MARSHALL SAUNDERS, author of"Beautiful Joe's Paradise," "'Tilda Jane," etc.
Library 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated by E. B. Barry $1.50
Here we have the haps and mishaps, the trials and triumphs, of adelightful New England family, of whose devotion and sturdiness it willdo the reader good to hear. From the kindly, serene-souled grandmotherto the buoyant madcap, Berty, these Graveleys are folk of fibre andblood--genuine human beings.
PHYLLIS' FIELD FRIENDS SERIES
_By LENORE E. MULETS_
Six vols., cloth decorative, illustrated by Sophie Schneider. Soldseparately, or as a set.
Per volume $1.00 Per set $6.00
=Insect Stories.= =Stories of Little Animals.= =Flower Stories.= =Bird Stories.= =Tree Stories.= =Stories of Little Fishes.=
In this series of six little Nature books, it is the author's intentionso to present to the child reader the facts about each particularflower, insect, bird, or animal, in story form, as to make delightfulreading. Classical legends, myths, poems, and songs are so introducedas to correlate fully with these lessons, to which the excellentillustrations are no little help.
THE WOODRANGER TALES
_By G. WALDO BROWNE_
=The Woodranger.= =The Young Gunbearer.= =The Hero of the Hills.=
Each, 1 vol., large 12mo, cloth, decorative cover, illustrated, per volume $1.00 Three vols., boxed, per set $3.00
"The Woodranger Tales," like the "Pathfinder Tales" of J. FenimoreCooper, combine historical information relating to early pioneer daysin America with interesting adventures in the backwoods. Although thesame characters are continued throughout the series, each book iscomplete in itself, and, while based strictly on historical facts, isan interesting and exciting tale of adventure.
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=The Rosamond Tales.= By CUYLER REYNOLDS. With 30 full-pageillustrations from original photographs, and with a frontispiece from adrawing by Maud Humphreys.
One vol., large 12mo, cloth decorative $1.50
These are just the bedtime stories that children always ask for, but donot always get. Rosamond and Rosalind are the hero and heroine of manyhappy adventures in town and on their grandfather's farm; and the happylisteners to their story will unconsciously absorb a vast amount ofinteresting knowledge of birds, animals, and flowers. The book will bea boon to tired mothers, and a delight to wide-awake children.
=Larry Hudson's Ambition.= By JAMES OTIS, author of "Toby Tyler," etc.Illustrated by Eliot Keen.
One vol., library 12mo, cloth, decorative cover, $1.25
James Otis, who has delighted the juvenile public with so many popularstories, has written the story of the rise of the bootblack Larry.Larry is not only capable of holding his own and coming out with flyingcolors in the amusing adventures wherein he befriends the family ofgood Deacon Doak; he also has the signal ability to know what he wantsand to understand that hard work is necessary to win.
=Black Beauty=: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A HORSE. By ANNA SEWELL. _NewIllustrated Edition._ With nineteen full-page drawings by WinifredAustin.
One vol., large 12mo, cloth decorative, gilt top, $1.25
There have been many editions of this classic, but we confidentlyoffer this one as the most appropriate and handsome yet produced. Theillustrations are of special value and beauty. Miss Austin is a loverof horses, and has delighted in tracing with her pen the beauty andgrace of the noble animal.
"=Yours with All My Heart=:" The Autobiography of a Real Dog. By ESTHERM. BAXENDALE. Very fully illustrated with upwards of a hundred drawingsby Etheldred B. Barry.
Large 12mo, cloth decorative $1.50
Mrs. Baxendale's charming story, though written primarily for children,will find a warm welcome from all those who love animals. It is a truestory of a deeply loved pet and companion of the author's for thirteenyears; and it cannot fail to inspire in the hearts of all the youngpeople fortunate enough to hear it that affection and sympathy fordomestic animals so essential in the moulding of character.
It is delightfully human in its interest, and contains, besides themain theme of a rarely beautiful dog life, character sketches whichshow keen observation and that high order of talent requisite inwriting for children, and exemplified in "Black Beauty" and "BeautifulJoe," of a place beside which, the publishers believe, "Yours with AllMy Heart" will be found worthy.
=Songs and Rhymes for the Little Ones.= Compiled by MARY WHITNEYMORRISON (Jenny Wallis).
New edition, with an introduction by Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney, with eightillustrations.
One vol., large 12mo, cloth decorative $1.00
No better description of this admirable book can be given than Mrs.Whitney's happy introduction:
"One might almost as well offer June roses with the assurance oftheir sweetness, as to present this lovely little gathering of verse,which announces itself, like them, by its deliciousness. Yet as Mrs.Morrison's charming volume has long been a delight to me, I am only toohappy to link my name with its new and enriched form in this slightway, and simply declare that it is to me the most bewitching book ofsongs for little people that I have ever known."
COSY CORNER SERIES
It is the intention of the publishers that this shall contain only the very highest and purest literature,--stories that shall not only appeal to the children themselves, but be appreciated by all those who feel with them in their joys and sorrows.
The numerous illustrations in each book are by well-known artists, and each volume has a separate attractive cover design.
Each, 1 vol., 16mo, cloth $0.50
_By ANNIE FELLOWS JOHNSTON_
=The Little Colonel.= (Trade Mark.)
The scene of this story is laid in Kentucky. Its heroine is a smallgirl, who is known as the Little Colonel, on account of her fanciedresemblance to an old-school Southern gentleman, whose fine estate andold family are famous in the region. This old Colonel proves to be thegrandfather of the child.
=The Giant Scissors.=
This is the story of Joyce and of her adventures in France,--thewonderful house with the gate of The Giant Scissors, Jules, her littleplaymate, Sister Denisa, the cruel Brossard, and her dear Aunt Kate.Joyce is a great friend of the Little Colonel, and in later volumesshares with her the delightful experiences of the "House Party" and the"Holidays."
=Two Little Knights of Kentucky,=
WHO WERE THE LITTLE COLONEL'S NEIGHBORS.
In this volume the Little Colonel returns to us like an old friend, butwith added grace and charm. She is not, however, the central figure ofthe story, that place being taken by the "two little knights."
=Cicely and Other Stories for Girls.=
The readers of Mrs. Johnston's charming juveniles will be glad to learnof the issue of this volume for young people, written in the author'ssympathetic and entertaining manner.
=Aunt 'Liza's Hero and Other Stories.=
A collection of six bright little stories, which will appeal to allboys and most girls.
=Big Brother.=
A story of two boys. The devotion and care of Steven, himself a smallboy, for his baby brother, is the theme of the simple tale, the pathosand beauty of which has appealed to so many thousands.
=Ole Mammy's Torment.=
"Ole Mammy's Torment" has been fitly called "a classic of Southernlife." It relates the haps and mishaps of a small negro lad, and tellshow he was led by love and kindness to a knowledge of the right.
=The Story of Dago.=
In this story Mrs. Johnston relates the story of Dago, a pet monkey,owned jointly by two brothers. Dago tells his own story, and theaccount of his haps and mishaps is both interesting and amusing.
=The Quilt That Jack Built.=
A pleasant little story of a boy's labor of love, and how it changedthe course of his life many years after it was accomplished. Told inMrs. Johnston's usual vein of quaint charm and genuine sincerity.
_By EDITH ROBINSON_
=A Little Puritan's First Christmas.=
A story of Colonial times in Boston, telling how Christmas was inventedby Betty Sewall, a typical child of the Puritans, aided by her brotherSam.
=A Little Daughter of Liberty.=
The author's motive for this story is well indicated by a quotationfrom her introduction, as follows:
"One ride is memorable in the early history of the American Revolution,the well-known ride of Paul Revere. Equally deserving of commendationis another ride,--untold in verse or story, its records preserved onlyin family papers or shadowy legend, the ride of Anthony Severn was noless historic in its action or memorable in its consequences."
=A Loyal Little Maid.=
A delightful and interesting story of Revolutionary days, in which thechild heroine, Betsey Schuyler, renders important services to GeorgeWashington.
=A Little Puritan Rebel.=
Like Miss Robinson's successful story of "A Loyal Little Maid," thisis another historical tale of a real girl, during the time when thegallant Sir Harry Vane was governor of Massachusetts.
=A Little Puritan Pioneer.=
The scene of this story is laid in the Puritan settlement atCharlestown. The little girl heroine adds another to the list offavorites so well known to the young people.
=A Little Puritan Bound Girl.=
A story of Boston in Puritan days, which is of great interest toyouthful readers.
_By OUIDA_ (_Louise de la Ramee_)
=A Dog Of Flanders=: A CHRISTMAS STORY.
Too well and favorably known to require description.
=The Nuernberg Stove.=
This beautiful story has never before been published at a popular price.
=A Provence Rose.=
A story perfect in sweetness and in grace.
=Findelkind.=
A charming story about a little Swiss herdsman.
_By MISS MULOCK_
=The Little Lame Prince.=
A delightful story of a little boy who has many adventures by means ofthe magic gifts of his fairy godmother.
=Adventures of a Brownie.=
The story of a household elf who torments the cook and gardener, but isa constant joy and delight to the children who love and trust him.
=His Little Mother.=
Miss Mulock's short stories for children are a constant source ofdelight to them, and "His Little Mother," in this new and attractivedress, will be welcomed by hosts of youthful readers.
=Little Sunshine's Holiday.=
An attractive story of a summer outing. "Little Sunshine" is anotherof those beautiful child-characters for which Miss Mulock is so justlyfamous.
_By JULIANA HORATIA EWING_
=Jackanapes.=
A new edition, with new illustrations, of this exquisite and touchingstory, dear alike to young and old.
=Story of a Short Life.=
This beautiful and pathetic story will never grow old. It is a part ofthe world's literature, and will never die.
=A Great Emergency.=
How a family of children prepared for a great emergency, and how theyacted when the emergency came.
=The Trinity Flower.=
In this little volume are collected three of Mrs. Ewing's best shortstories for the young people.
=Madam Liberality.=
From her cradle up Madam Liberality found her chief delight in giving.
_By FRANCES MARGARET FOX_
=The Little Giant's Neighbours.=
A charming nature story of a "little giant" whose neighbours were thecreatures of the field and garden.
=Farmer Brown and the Birds.=
A little story which teaches children that the birds are man's bestfriends.
=Betty of Old Mackinaw.=
A charming story of child-life, appealing especially to the littlereaders who like stories of "real people."
=Mother Nature's Little Ones.=
Curious little sketches describing the early lifetime, or "childhood,"of the little creatures out-of-doors.
_By WILL ALLEN DROMGOOLE_
=The Farrier's Dog and His Fellow.=
This story, written by the gifted young Southern woman, will appeal toall that is best in the natures of the many admirers of her gracefuland piquant style.
=The Fortunes of the Fellow.=
Those who read and enjoyed the pathos and charm of "The Farrier's Dogand His Fellow" will welcome the further account of the "Adventures ofBaydaw and the Fellow" at the home of the kindly smith.
=The Best of Friends.=
This continues the experiences of the Farrier's dog and his Fellow,written in Miss Dromgoole's well-known charming style.
_By FRANCES HODGES WHITE_
=Helena's Wonderworld.=
A delightful tale of the adventures of a little girl in the mysteriousregions beneath the sea.
=Aunt Nabby's Children.=
This pretty little story, touched with the simple humor of countrylife, tells of two children who were adopted by Aunt Nabby.
_By MARSHALL SAUNDERS_
=For His Country.=
A sweet and graceful story of a little boy who loved his country;written with that charm which has endeared Miss Saunders to hosts ofreaders.
=Nita, the Story of an Irish Setter.=
In this touching little book, Miss Saunders shows how dear to her heartare all of God's dumb creatures.
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