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Her Words and Ways. By Mrs. R. H. READ. With many Woodcuts, and a Frontispiece in colours. Cr. 8vo, cloth extra, 2_s._
A story showing the growth and development of character in a little girl; with a series of entertaining small adventures suitable for very juvenile readers.
"Prettily told and prettily ill.u.s.trated."--_Guardian._
"Sure to be a great favourite with young children."--_School Guardian._
#BY ALICE BANKS.#
_CHEEP AND CHATTER:_
Or, LESSONS FROM FIELD AND TREE. By ALICE BANKS. With 54 Character Ill.u.s.trations by GORDON BROWNE. Small 4to, cloth, handsome design on cover, 3_s._ 6_d._; gilt edges, 4_s._
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About a dozen highly dramatic sketches or little stories, the actors in which are birds, beasts, and insects. They are instructive, suited to the capacities of young people, and very amusing.
"The real charm of the volume lies in the ill.u.s.trations. Every one is a success. With birds and mice and insects the artist is equally at home; but his birds above all are inimitable."--_Academy._
"The author has done her work extremely well, and has conveyed very many admirable lessons to young people. The ill.u.s.trations are capital--full of fun and genuine humour."--_Scotsman._
#BY LEWIS HOUGH.#
_DR. JOLLIFFE'S BOYS:_
A Tale of Weston School. By LEWIS HOUGH. With 6 full-page Pictures in black and tint. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3_s._ 6_d._
A story of school life which will be read with genuine interest, especially as it exposes some of the dangers which may beset lads who are ill instructed at home or have been thrown among unscrupulous companions.
The descriptions of the characters of the boys are vivid and truthful. The narrative throughout is bright, easy, and lighted by touches of humour.
"Young people who appreciate 'Tom Brown's School-days' will find this story a worthy companion to that fascinating book.
There is the same manliness of tone, truthfulness of outline, avoidance of exaggeration and caricature, and healthy morality as characterized the masterpiece of Mr. Hughes."--_Newcastle Journal._
#BY MRS. EMMA RAYMOND PITMAN.#
"Mrs. Pitman's works are all to be prized for their enn.o.bling character--pure, elevating, interesting, and intellectual."--_Christian Union._
_GARNERED SHEAVES._
A Tale for Boys. By Mrs. E. R. PITMAN. With 4 full-page Ill.u.s.trations in black and tint. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3_s._ 6_d._
"This book is of unusual merit. It breathes out good thoughts in earnest and true tones that speak to the heart."--_Schoolmistress._
_LIFE'S DAILY MINISTRY._
A Story of Everyday Service for Others. By Mrs. PITMAN. With 4 full-page Ill.u.s.trations. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3_s._ 6_d._
"Full of stirring interest, genuine pictures of real life, and pervaded by a broad and active sympathy for the true and good."--_Christian Commonwealth._
_FLORENCE G.o.dFREY'S FAITH._
A Story of Australian Life. By Mrs. E. R. PITMAN. With 4 full-page Ill.u.s.trations. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3_s._ 6_d._
"This is a clever, and what is better still, a good book, written with a freshness and power which win the reader's sympathies."--_Christian Globe._
_MY GOVERNESS LIFE:_
Or Earning my Living. By Mrs. E. R. PITMAN. With 4 full-page Ill.u.s.trations in black and tint. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3_s._ 6_d._
"Told in the author's usual winsome style, which holds the reader spell-bound from first to last."--_Christian Union._
#BY HENRY FRITH.#
_THE SEARCH FOR THE TALISMAN:_
A Story of Labrador. By HENRY FRITH. With 6 full-page Ill.u.s.trations by JOHN SCHoNBERG, in black and tint. Crown 8vo, cloth elegant, 3_s._ 6_d._
A stirring tale of adventure. Four youths and two elder relatives proceed in search of a "talisman" left by the father of two of the young explorers when an officer in the Hudson's Bay Company's service. On an exploring expedition they are separated, and various adventures result until they unite again and land amongst the Esquimaux. After suffering many vicissitudes they succeed in recovering the talisman.
"A genial and rollicking tale. It is a regular boys' book, and a very cheery and wholesome one."--_Spectator._
"Is everything that a boy's book should be--healthy in teaching, instructive, yet never dull. Mr. Frith is a thorough master of boy nature."--_Glasgow Herald._
_JACK O' LANTHORN:_
A Tale of Adventure. By HENRY FRITH. With 4 full-page Ill.u.s.trations in black and tint. Crown 8vo, cloth elegant, 2_s._ 6_d._
A story of the days when George the Third was king. The hero gets into certain sc.r.a.pes, and at the sea-coast makes the acquaintance of Jack o'
Lanthorn. Drifting out to sea in an open boat they discover in a singular manner the approach of the Spanish fleet, and Jack accompanies the hero of the tale to report what they have seen. Seized by a press-gang they are taken off to sea, and eventually take part in the defence of Gibraltar.
"'Jack o' Lanthorn' will hold its own with the best works of Mr. Henty and Mr. Fenn."--_Morning Advertiser._
"The narrative is crushed full of stirring incident, and is sure to be a prime favourite with boys."--_Christian Leader._
#BY F. BAYFORD HARRISON.#
_BROTHERS IN ARMS:_
A Story of the Crusades. By F. BAYFORD HARRISON. With 4 Ill.u.s.trations by GORDON BROWNE. Cr. 8vo, cloth extra, 2_s._ 6_d._
