Catalog.
Favourite Stories by A. L. O. E.
Exiles in Babylon; or, Children of Light. With 34 Engravings. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 5s.
A lively tale, in which are skilfully introduced lectures on the history of Daniel.
Hebrew Heroes. A Tale founded on Jewish History. With 28 Engravings. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 5s.
A story founded on that stirring period of Jewish history, the wars of Judas Maccabæus. The tale is beautifully and truthfully told, and presents a faithful picture of the period and the people.
Pictures of St. Peter in an English Home. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 5s.
“A. L. O. E. invokes the aid of entertaining dialogue, and probably may have more readers than all the other writers on St. Peter put together.... The book is brilliantly written.”—PRESBYTERIAN MESSENGER.
Rescued from Egypt. With 28 Engravings. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 5s.
A interesting tale, toned and improved by illustrations from the history of Moses and the people of Israel.
The Shepherd of Bethlehem. With 40 Engravings. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 5s.
A charming tale, including cottage lectures on the history of David, which the incidents of the story illustrate.
Claudia. A Tale. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 3s. 6d.
A tale for the young. Difference between intellectual and spiritual life. Pride of intellect and self-confidence humbled, and true happiness gained at last along with true humility.
Idols in the Heart. With Eight Engravings. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 3s. 6d.
A tale for the young. The story of a young wife and stepmother. Idols in the family—pride, pleasure, self-will, and too blind affection—discovered and dethroned.
The Lady of Provence; or, Humbled and Healed. A Tale of the First French Revolution. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. 3s. 6d.
A pious English girl made a blessing to her French mistress in the terrible scenes of the Revolution; illustrative of the Scripture story of Naaman, the Syrian general.
On the Way; or, Places Passed by Pilgrims. With 12 Illustrations. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 3s. 6d.
A tale for the young, illustrative of a variety of incidents in Bunyan’s Pilgrim.
The Spanish Cavalier. With 8 Engravings. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 3s. 6d.
A tale illustrative of modern life in Spain, and incidentally of the events of the Revolution of 1868, particularly as they relate to the recent awakening of Protestant religious feeling.
The Young Pilgrim. A Tale Illustrating the “Pilgrim’s Progress.” With 27 Engravings. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 3s. 6d.
A Child’s Companion to the “Pilgrim’s Progress.” It is intended to bring the ideas of that wonderful allegory within the comprehension of the young mind.
Precepts in Practice; or, Stories Illustrating the Proverbs. With upwards of 40 Engravings. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 2s.
In an attractive and entertaining way the author, in each story, makes the events of everyday life illustrate some truth taught by the wise King Solomon.
The Crown of Success; or, Four Heads to Furnish. With Eight Engravings. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 3s.
An allegorical tale for the young. The four cottages of Head taken and furnished by Dame Desley’s four children, with the help of their friend, Mr. Learning. This book is of unusual interest to children, and very instructive. Suited for ages from ten to twelve years.
Cyril Ashley. A Tale. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. 3s.
An English tale for young persons, illustrative of some of the practical lessons to be learned from the Scripture story of Jonah the prophet.
The Giant Killer; or, The Battle which All must Fight. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. 3s.
A tale for the young, illustrating “the battle which all must fight” against the Giants Sloth, Selfishness, Untruth, Hate, and Pride.
House Beautiful; or, The Bible Museum. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 3s.
“A gallery of Scripture portraits.” Short chapters on the most remarkable scenes and incidents of Scripture history. With pictorial illustrations.
The Silver Casket; or, The World and its Wiles. Illustrated. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. 3s.
A tale for the young; partly an allegory; with scenes in the Palace of Deceits, the Forest of Temptation, etc.
War and Peace. A Tale of the Retreat from Cabul in 1842. With Eight Plates. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 3s.
This sketch of one of the saddest passages in our history has been chiefly drawn from “Lady Sale’s Journal.”
A Wreath of Indian Stories. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 3s.
Ten tales of native life in India; and ten short stories, illustrative of the Commandments. These stories describe, in Oriental style, the everyday scenes and customs of native life.
Battling with the World; or, The Roby Family. Illustrated. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 2s. 6d.
This tale forms a sequel to “The Giant-Killer; or, The Battle which All must Fight,” by the same Author.
Flora; or, Self-Deception. Illustrated. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 2s. 6d.
The good seed springing up among stones and thorns, with too little root to bear “fruit with patience,” or to withstand the force of temptation. A tale for the young.
The Haunted Room. A Tale. Post 8vo, cloth extra. 2s. 6d.
An interesting tale, intended to warn against nervous and superstitious fears and weakness, and show remedy of Christian courage and presence of mind.
The Mine; or, Darkness and Light. Illustrated. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. 2s. 6d.
A tale for the young of a somewhat allegorical character, in which it is shown that Faith and Religion are sure guides through the most difficult paths in life. The incidents of the story are absorbing without being of a sensational character.
Miracles of Heavenly Love in Daily Life. With Eight Engravings. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 2s. 6d.
Twelve tales (some of the same characters in them all) illustrative of many of our Lord’s miracles; showing that miracles of God’s love, which should not be overlooked or undervalued, often occur in the common events of life.