JOE, THE GERMAN DOG.

Being for some months in a German town, we proposed, before returning to England, that we should procure one of the strange-looking little German terriers, with long backs and short legs; and we made inquiries as to where we could obtain one of the real German breed. We found that there are several different races of these dogs; they have all the long back, and short bandy legs; but one kind is very large, with pointed nose and long tail; another kind is small, with excessively soft hair, small head and magnificent large eyes; another kind is small, rather wiry in the hair, and unusually long and pointed in the nose.

After seeing several, we at last had one offered to us that we liked, and bought; he was of the last-described species; his body long and narrow, his legs very short and crooked, and his feet enormous, big enough for a dog of three times the size; his tail was long, and dangled down in an ungainly sort of way; his head was small, and his nose much elongated and pointed; his eyes small and sparkling, and his ears rather soft and long. Altogether, he was the queerest-looking little animal you would wish to see. We named him Joe, and commenced his education by showing him, that he was not to consider our baby sister a species of rat, and to worry her accordingly, and by teaching him to sleep on a rug in the corner of one of the bed-rooms. He was a very sociable merry little fellow, liked scampering after us through the range of rooms, all on one floor or flat, and enjoyed running along the roads and in the park with us; but he was terribly chilly; he could not bear sleeping on his mat, always wanting to be on the bed, or at least muffled up in a flannel gown; and in the day, he was happiest when he was allowed to creep under the stove and lie there, really almost undergoing baking. I never saw an animal bear so much heat with satisfaction to himself.

He destroyed half the things in the house before he got over his puppy-days; but every one liked him, and he generally escaped punishment. He was sharp enough to know his way home, in a very few days after we bought him. We had him out in the park and missed him, a long way from home; seeing no sign of him, we concluded that some one had picked him up, and gave him up for lost, having no idea that the little young creature would know its way home; and we were quite surprised when we reached our own door, to find Joe sitting there waiting; he had come along the crooked walks of the park, through the streets, and up our long flight of stairs, and our opinion of his sagacity rose in proportion.

Shortly after we had bought Joe, we travelled to England, and determined to try whether we could manage to take him in the carriage with us, instead of letting the poor little fellow be shut up in a dog-box on the train, with, perhaps, a dozen other savage dogs. So Papa carried him under his cloak; Joe was very good at the station, and kept himself perfectly quiet, until we were all seated in the railway-carriage. We were beginning to think that we had him safe for that day's journey; and as soon as we had shewn our tickets, could let him run about the carriage.

The ticket-taker came to the door, had looked all round, and Papa was showing his ticket, when, at the last minute, Joe began to plunge and push about under the cloak. Papa held him fast, but the stupid little animal set up a yelp, just as the man was leaving the carriage. He immediately asked if we had a dog, and poor Joe was hauled out by his neck, and Papa had to run in great haste to see him placed in a dog-box. And for the next three or four hours, Joe howled incessantly.

When we halted in the middle of the day, we managed better; Mamma took him under her shawl, and got into the carriage some time before the officials came peeping about, and he lay quiet in her lap, and no one meddled with him; so the afternoon of his first day of travel was not so miserable as the commencement. Altogether, Joe was a good deal of trouble on the journey; there was always a fuss about gaining permission to have him in the carriage, and we did not know what to do with him at the inns, for fear he should go down stairs and be lost. At last we reached England, and for a time lived in London.

At first we were much afraid that Joe would be darting out of the front door, and would be stolen immediately. But he soon got used to the confinement, only having a yard behind the house to run in, and he made himself extremely happy. The house in which we were staying possessed two dogs, a cat, a variety of birds, and in the yard lived a cock with several hens.

Joe and the cat used to have famous games together, rolling each other over and over, then racing round the kitchen, over the tables and chairs. When pussy was tired, she sat upon a chair and slapped Joe's face, whenever she could reach him, as he ran barking round the chair. One of the dogs was very old and fat, and did not at all approve of the new comer's vivacious ways, but growled at Joe fiercely when he tried to entice him to play. The other dog was also too fat to be very active; and when Joe found that no fun was to be had with them, he merely danced round them now and then, to have the pleasure of making them angry, and seeing them show their teeth; and then he left them to their slumbers, and scampered off to the cat, who was more suited to his age and manners.

Out in the yard he had much amusement with the fowls; at first sight he had been rather frightened at them, but soon took pleasure in seeing them flutter about and run away from him. The cock, however, did not run away, but faced Master Joe, and crowed at him, and ran at him in the most valiant manner; and when Joe was too pertinacious in barking at him and teazing him, the cock actually sprang upon his back and pecked him, until Joe crouched down on the ground fairly beaten. In return, however, Joe nearly caused a death-warrant to be pronounced against the cock and all the hens, by teaching them to eat eggs.

One morning, the hens were observed to be in a great state of excitement, pecking greedily at something on the ground, which, on examination, proved to be a new-laid egg, broken and devoured by the unnatural hens. The next day another and another was found in the same way; in fact, as soon as the eggs were laid, they were brought out of the hen-house and broken. So it was agreed, that the hens having once contracted this bad habit, could never be cured, and had better all be killed. But before this determination had been put in practice, Mamma chanced to look out of the window early, just after Joe had been sent out for his morning walk, and spied the naughty creature coming out of the hen-house with an egg in his mouth. Presently all the hens and the cock ran out after him, calling, "Stop thief!" or, rather, implying those words by their cackling and noise; and they pursued Joe round and round the yard, until they came up with him all in a body, and the egg being dropped in the scuffle, was of course broken; and then the hens fell upon it and ate it up.

This it seems took place every morning. Joe fetched eggs out of the nests; and the hens, after pretending to be very angry, ended by joining in the robbery.

The next time Joe was seen with an egg in his mouth, one of the servants went out and called to him, when he placed it on the ground so gently, that it was not even cracked; and if we could manage to catch him before the hens rushed upon him, we always obtained the egg safe enough; for he did not break it or eat it himself, only put it into the hen's heads to do so; and, probably, his only object was to make the whole family of hens run after him, which he seemed much to enjoy.

So the sentence of death against the cock and hens was not pronounced, as it seemed the whole fault lay with Joe; and whenever we could catch him approaching the hen-house he received a good whipping.

He had, however, that sort of temper which cares not the least for whipping or scolding; he never was at all abashed or cowed; but made a most dreadful yelling whilst the whipping was inflicted, and the moment he was released he would dance about perfectly happy, and immediately go and repeat the fault—he was quite incorrigible.

We managed to prevent, in a great measure, his stealing eggs, by not letting him out so early; and when he went into the yard people were going in and out, that could watch him.

So, to make amends for the loss of his morning's fun, he used to push aside the window curtain and blind, as soon as it was light, and stand on his hind legs at the window, watching the cock and hens; now and then signifying his approval of their proceedings by a short bark.

He slept in an arm-chair, covered up with an old dressing gown. On one occasion this was removed, and we thought Joe would do just as well without it; but with his great love of warmth, he absolutely refused to sleep without a warm covering. He was much perturbed, and ran squeaking about the room, till after keeping us awake half the night, we were obliged to get up, and supply him with something soft to envelope him in the arm-chair.

When Joe was tired of playing with the cat, the dogs, and the fowls, he used to go to the top of the house into our baby-sister's nursery. He was very fond of her; but usually timed his visits so as to come in for her dinner or supper, of which he always had a share.

She used to put her tin of milk on the floor and sit beside it: first Joey took a lap or two, then baby had a sip; and so they emptied the mug together: and at her dinner, Joe used to eat the pudding at one side of the plate, whilst baby worked away at the other.

Then they took a roll on the floor together, and whatever rough pull or pinch was bestowed on Joe, he never snapped or hurt the little girl; indeed, would let her do anything she liked with him.

He was very long before he gave up his puppy fashion of tearing and biting everything. If a book or a piece of work fell on the ground, Joey's sharp teeth soon brought them into a deplorable condition. If he could get hold of a bonnet, he soon dragged off ribbon, flowers, lace, and whatever it possessed; and poor little baby's toys, balls, and dolls were never presentable after they had been five minutes in the house.

Then he wickedly pulled to pieces the mat at the bottom of the stairs, for which he was well whipped; in short, the mischief he did was terrible.

His encounters with the cock did not prove sufficient exercise for the hardy little fellow; and he began to get so fat, that we determined to send him into the country, to some place where he would have a great deal of running about out of doors.

We were sorry to part with him for the time we should be in London; but we did not wish to see him become too fat to waddle.

So Papa took him with him when he went into the country to visit some friends. He placed him with a man who was to teach him rat-hunting; and Joe showed that he had an excellent nose, and promised to be a first-rate ratter.

But when Papa had returned to London, we heard that poor Joe had made his appearance again at the house of the friend whither Papa had first taken him. He was looking sadly thin and wretched, and ran into the bed-room Papa had used, and searched for him in all directions.

The poor little fellow remained there until Papa made another arrangement for him, as evidently he had been ill-used by the rat-catcher.

He next was sent to a gamekeeper's, who lived in a nice park, where there was a beautiful rabbit-warren, plenty of stacks for ratting, a stream to swim in, and fields and farms to range about.

There we hoped he would be very happy; and as poor little Joe is still alive, I have not to relate his end at present, and hope that he will still afford us much amusement.

Now I think I have described the greater part of the animals, birds, and creatures of all kinds that belonged to me and my sister. How much pleasure we derived from them! And what a mixture of pity and contempt we always felt for children who feared or disliked animals!

There was a family of little children near us once, when we had our dear dog Tawney; how they used to scream and run whenever they saw him! even though he was taking no notice of them in particular. Then they would take up stones and throw them at him, really intending to hurt him; for their intense fear of the dog rendered them quite cruel; and when he found that they tried to hurt him, and shouted at him, he used to bark in return, which of course terrified them more.

Then some of our friends had quite a horror of our hedgehog, and our bat, and wondered how we could kiss Neddy's nose, and Bluebeard's. I am sure their soft nice coats were quite as pleasant to kiss, as many people's faces.

I only wish that all little children would love animals, and find as much amusement as we did in the care of our Live Toys.

THE END.

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Or, the Blade and the Ear. By Miss Milner. With Frontispiece by Birket Foster. Fcap. 8vo. price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. cloth elegant, gilt edges.

"A beautiful narrative, showing how bad habits may be eradicated, and evil tempers subdued."—British Mother's Journal.

The Adventures and Experiences of Biddy Dorking and of the FAT FROG.

Edited by Mrs. S. C. Hall. Illustrated by H. Weir. 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"Most amusingly and wittily told."—Morning Herald.

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Home Pastime;

Or, The Child's Own Toy Maker. With practical instructions. By E. Landells. New and Cheaper Edition, price 3s. 6d. complete, with the Cards, and Descriptive Letterpress.

⁂ By this novel and ingenious "Pastime," beautiful Models can be made by Children from the Cards, by attending to the Plain and Simple Instructions in the Book.

Contents: 1. Wheelbarrow.—2. Cab.—3. Omnibus.—4. Nursery Yacht.—5. French Bedstead.—6. Perambulator.—7. Railway Engine.—8. Railway Tender.—9. Railway Carriage.—10. Prince Albert's Model Cottage.—11. Windmill.—12. Sledge.

"As a delightful exercise of ingenuity, and a most sensible mode of passing a winter's evening, we commend the Child's own Toy Maker."—Illustrated News.

"Should be in every house blessed with the presence of children."—The Field.

BY THE AUTHOR OF "CAT AND DOG," ETC.

Historical Acting Charades;

Or, Amusements for Winter Evenings. New Edition. Fcap. 8vo. price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. gilt edges.

"A rare book for Christmas parties, and of practical value."—Illustrated News.

The Story of Jack and the Giants:

With thirty-five Illustrations by Richard Doyle. Beautifully printed. New and Cheaper Edition. Fcap. 4to. price 2s. 6d. in fancy boards; 4s. 6d. coloured, extra cloth, gilt edges.

"In Doyle's drawings we have wonderful conceptions, which will secure the book a place amongst the treasures of collectors, as well as excite the imaginations of children."—Illustrated Times.

Granny's Wonderful Chair;

And its Tales of Fairy Times. By Frances Browne. With Illustrations by Kenny Meadows. Small 4to., 3s. 6d. cloth, 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"One of the happiest blendings of marvel and moral we have ever seen."—Literary Gazette.

Pictures from the Pyrenees;

Or, Agnes' and Kate's Travels. By Caroline Bell. With numerous Illustrations. Small 4to.; price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"With admirable simplicity of manner it notices the towns, the scenery, the people, and natural phenomena of this grand mountain region."—The Press.

The Early Dawn;

Or, Stories to Think about. By a Country Clergyman. Illustrated by H. Weir, etc. Small 4to.; price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"The matter is both wholesome and instructive, and must fascinate as well as benefit the young."—Literarium.

Angelo;

Or, the Pine Forest among the Alps. By Geraldine E. Jewsbury, author of "The Adopted Child," etc. With Illustrations by John Absolon. Small 4to.; price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"As pretty a child's story as one might look for on a winter's day."—Examiner.

Tales of Magic and Meaning.

Written and Illustrated by Alfred Crowquill, Author of "Funny Leaves for the Younger Branches," "The Careless Chicken," "Picture Fables," etc. Small 4to.; price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured.

"Cleverly written, abounding in frolic and pathos, and inculcates so pure a moral, that we must pronounce him a very fortunate little fellow, who catches these 'Tales of Magic,' as a windfall from 'The Christmas Tree'."—Athenæum.

Faggots for the Fire Side;

Or, Tales of Fact and Fancy. By Peter Parley. With Twelve Tinted Illustrations. Foolscap 8vo.; 3s. 6d., cloth; 4s. gilt edges.

Contents.—The Boy Captive; or Jumping Rabbit's Story—The White Owl—Tom Titmouse—The Wolf and Fox—Bob Link—Autobiography of a Sparrow—The Children of the Sun: a Tale of the Incas—The Soldier and Musician—The Rich Man and His Son—The Avalanche—Flint and Steel—Songs of the Seasons, etc.

"A new book by Peter Parley is a pleasant greeting for all boys and girls, wherever the English language is spoken and read. He has a happy method of conveying information, while seeming to address himself to the imagination."—The Critic.

The Discontented Children;

And How they were Cured. By Mary and Elizabeth Kirby, authors of "The Talking Bird," etc. Illustrated by H. K. Browne (Phiz). Second edition, price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"We know no better method of banishing 'discontent' from school-room and nursery than by introducing this wise and clever story to their inmates."—Art Journal.

The Talking Bird;

Or, the Little Girl who knew what was going to happen. By M. and E. Kirby, Authors of "The Discontented Children," etc. With Illustrations by H. K. Browne (Phiz). Small 4to. Price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"The story is ingeniously told, and the moral clearly shown."—Athenæum.

Julia Maitland;

Or, Pride goes before a Fall. By M. and E. Kirby, Authors of "The Talking Bird," etc. Illustrated by John Absolon. Price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"It is nearly such a story as Miss Edgeworth might have written on the same theme."—The Press.

Letters from Sarawak,

Addressed to a Child; embracing an Account of the Manners, Customs, and Religion of the Inhabitants of Borneo, with Incidents of Missionary Life among the Natives. By Mrs. M'Dougall. Fourth Thousand, enlarged in size, with Illustrations. 3s. 6d. cloth.

"All is new, interesting, and admirably told."—Church and State Gazette.

COMICAL PICTURE BOOKS.

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Picture Fables.

Written and Illustrated by Alfred Crowquill.

The Careless Chicken;

By the Baron Krakemsides. By Alfred Crowquill.

Funny Leaves for the Younger Branches.

By the Baron Krakemsides, of Burstenoudelafen Castle. Illustrated by Alfred Crowquill.

Laugh and Grow Wise;

By the Senior Owl of Ivy Hall.

The Remarkable History of the House that Jack Built.

Splendidly Illustrated and magnificently Illuminated by The Son of a Genius. Price 2s. in fancy cover.

"Magnificent in suggestion, and most comical in expression!"—Athenæum.

A Peep at the Pixies;

Or, Legends of the West. By Mrs. Bray. Author of "The Borders of the Tamar and the Tavy," "Life of Stothard," "Trelawny," etc., etc. With Illustrations by Hablot K. Browne (Phiz). Super-royal 16mo., price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"A peep at the actual Pixies of Devonshire, faithfully described by Mrs. Bray, is a treat. Her knowledge of the locality, her affection for her subject, her exquisite feeling for nature, and her real delight in fairy lore, have given a freshness to the little volume we did not expect. The notes at the end contain matter of interest for all who feel a desire to know the origin of such tales and legends."—Art Journal.

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The Favourite Picture Book;

A Gallery of Delights, designed for the Amusement and Instruction of the Young. With several Hundred Illustrations from Drawings by J. Absolon, H. K. Browne (Phiz), J. Gilbert, T. Landseer, J. Leech, J. S. Prout, H. Weir, etc. New Edition. Royal 4to., price 3s. 6d., bound in a new and Elegant Cover; 7s. 6d. coloured; 10s. 6d. mounted on cloth and coloured.

Ocean and her Rulers;

A Narrative of the Nations who have from the earliest ages held dominion over the Sea; and comprising a brief History of Navigation. By Alfred Elwes. With Frontispiece. Fcap. 8vo., 5s. cloth; 5s. 6d. gilt edges.

"The volume is replete with valuable and interesting information; and we cordially recommend it as a useful auxiliary in the school-room, and entertaining companion in the library."—Morning Post.

Berries and Blossoms.

A Verse Book for Children. By T. Westwood. With Title and Frontispiece printed in Colours. Super-royal 16mo., price 3s. 6d. cloth, gilt edges.

The Wonders of Home, in Eleven Stories.

By Grandfather Grey. With Illustrations. Third and Cheaper Edition. Royal 16mo., 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

Contents.—1. The Story of a Cup of Tea.—2. A Lump of Coal.—3. Some Hot Water.—4. A Piece of Sugar.—5. The Milk Jug.—6. A Pin.—7. Jenny's Sash.—8. Harry's Jacket.—9. A Tumbler.—10. A Knife.—11. This Book.

"The idea is excellent, and its execution equally commendable. The subjects are well selected, and are very happily told in a light yet sensible manner."—Weekly News.

Cat and Dog;

Or, Memoirs of Puss and the Captain. Illustrated by Weir. Sixth Edition. Super-royal 16mo., 2s. 6d, cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"The author of this amusing little tale is, evidently, a keen observer of nature. The illustrations are well executed; and the moral, which points the tale, is conveyed in the most attractive form."—Britannia.

The Doll and Her Friends;

Or, Memoirs of the Lady Seraphina. By the Author of "Cat and Dog." Third Edition. With Four Illustrations by H. K. Browne (Phiz). 2s. 6d., cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"Evidently written by one who has brought great powers to bear upon a small matter."—Morning Herald.

Tales from Catland;

Dedicated to the Young Kittens of England. By an Old Tabby. Illustrated by H. Weir. Third Edition. Small 4to., 2s. 6d. plain; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"The combination of quiet humour and sound sense has made this one of the pleasantest little books of the season."—Lady's Newspaper.

The Grateful Sparrow.

A True Story, with Frontispiece. Second Edition. Price 6d. sewed.

How I Became a Governess.

By the Author of "The Grateful Sparrow." With Frontispiece. Price 1s. sewed.

WORKS BY MRS. R. LEE.

Anecdotes of the Habits and Instincts of Animals.

Third and Cheaper Edition. With Illustrations by Harrison Weir. Fcap. 8vo., 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. gilt edges.

Anecdotes of the Habits and Instincts of Birds, Reptiles, and Fishes.

With Illustrations by Harrison Weir. Second and Cheaper Edition. Fcap. 8vo., 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. gilt edges.

"Amusing, instructive, and ably written."—Literary Gazette.

"Mrs. Lee's authorities—to name only one, Professor Owen—are, for the most part first-rate."—Athenæum.

Twelve Stories of the Sayings and Doings of Animals.

With Illustrations by J. W. Archer. Third Edition. Super-royal 16mo., 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"It is just such books as this that educate the imagination of children, and enlist their sympathies for the brute creation."—Nonconformist.

Familiar Natural History.

With Forty-two Illustrations from Original Drawings by Harrison Weir. Super-royal 16mo., 3s. 6d. cloth; 5s. coloured gilt edges.

Playing at Settlers;

Or, the Faggot House. Illustrated by Gilbert. Second Edition. Price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

Adventures in Australia;

Or, the Wanderings of Captain Spencer in the Bush and the Wilds. Second Edition. Illustrated by Prout. Fcap. 8vo., 5s. cloth; 5s. 6d. gilt edges.

"This volume should find a place in every school library; and it will, we are sure, be a very welcome and useful prize."—Educational Times.

The African Wanderers;

Or, the Adventures of Carlos and Antonio; embracing interesting Descriptions of the Manners and Customs of the Western Tribes, and the Natural Productions of the Country. Third Edition. With Eight Engravings. Fcap. 8vo., 5s. cloth; 5s. 6d. gilt edges.

"For fascinating adventure, and rapid succession of incident, the volume is equal to any relation of travel we ever read."—Britannia.

"In strongly recommending this admirable work to the attention of young readers, we feel that we are rendering a real service to the cause of African civilization."—Patriot.

Sir Thomas; or, the Adventures of a Cornish Baronet in Western Africa.

With Illustrations by J. Gilbert. Fcap. 8vo.; 3s. 6d. cloth.

Harry Hawkins's H-Book;

Shewing how he learned to aspirate his H's. Frontispiece by H. Weir. Super-royal 16mo., price 6d.

"No family or school-room within, or indeed beyond, the sound of Bow bells, should be without this merry manual."—Art Journal.

The Family Bible Newly Opened;

With Uncle Goodwin's account of it. By Jefferys Taylor, author of "A Glance at the Globe," etc. Frontispiece by J. Gilbert. Fcap. 8vo., 3s. 6d. cloth.

"A very good account of the Sacred Writings, adapted to the tastes, feelings, and intelligence of young people."—Educational Times.

"Parents will also find it a great aid in the religious teaching of their families."—Edinburgh Witness.

Kate and Rosalind;

Or, Early Experiences. By the author of "Quicksands on Foreign Shores," etc. Fcap. 8vo., 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. gilt edges.

"A book of unusual merit. The story is exceedingly well told, and the characters are drawn with a freedom and boldness seldom met with."—Church of England Quarterly.

"We have not room to exemplify the skill with which Puseyism is tracked and detected. The Irish scenes are of an excellence that has not been surpassed since the best days of Miss Edgeworth."—Fraser's Magazine.

Good in Everything;

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"The moral of this exquisite little tale will do more good than a thousand set tasks abounding with dry and uninteresting truisms."—Bell's Messenger.

A Word to the Wise;

Or, Hints on the Current Improprieties of Expression in Writing and Speaking. By Parry Gwynne. Fifth Edition. 18mo. price 6d. sewed, or 1s. cloth, gilt edges.

"All who wish to mind their p's and q's should consult this little volume."—Gentleman's Magazine.

"May be advantageously consulted by even the well-educated."—Athenæum.

ELEGANT GIFT FOR A LADY.

Trees, Plants, and Flowers;

Their Beauties, Uses and Influences. By Mrs. R. Lee, Author of "The African Wanderers," etc. With beautiful coloured Illustrations by J. Andrews. 8vo., price 10s. 6d., cloth elegant, gilt edges.

"The volume is at once useful as a botanical work, and exquisite as the ornament of a boudoir table."—Britannia.

"As full of interest as of beauty."—Art Journal.

NEW AND BEAUTIFUL LIBRARY EDITION.

The Vicar of Wakefield;

A Tale. By Oliver Goldsmith. Printed by Whittingham. With Eight Illustrations by J. Absolon. Square fcap. 8vo. price 5s., cloth; 7s. half-bound morocco, Roxburghe style; 10s. 6d. antique morocco.

Mr. Absolon's graphic sketches add greatly to the interest of the volume: altogether, it is as pretty an edition of the 'Vicar' as we have seen. Mrs. Primrose herself would consider it 'well dressed.'"—Art Journal.

"A delightful edition of one of the most delightful of works: the fine old type and thick paper make this volume attractive to any lover of books."—Edinburgh Guardian.

WORKS BY MRS. LOUDON.

Domestic Pets;

Their Habits and Management; with Illustrative Anecdotes. By Mrs. Loudon. With Engravings from Drawings by Harrison Weir. Second Thousand. Fcap. 8vo., 2s. 6d. cloth.

Contents:—The Dog, Cat, Squirrel, Rabbit, Guinea-Pig, White Mice, the Parrot and other Talking Birds, Singing Birds, Doves and Pigeons, Gold and Silver Fish.

"A most attractive and instructive little work. All who study Mrs. Loudon's pages will be able to treat their pets with certainty and wisdom."—Standard of Freedom.

Glimpses of Nature;

And Objects of Interest described during a Visit to the Isle of Wight. Designed to assist and encourage Young Persons in forming habits of observation. By Mrs. Loudon. Second Edition, enlarged. With Forty-one Illustrations. 3s. 6d. cloth.

"We could not recommend a more valuable little volume. It is full of information, conveyed in the most agreeable manner."—Literary Gazette.

Tales of School Life.

By Agnes Loudon, Author of "Tales for Young People." With Illustrations by John Absolon. Second Edition. Royal 16mo., 2s. 6d. plain; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"These reminiscences of school days will be recognised as truthful pictures of every-day occurrence. The style is colloquial and pleasant, and therefore well suited to those for whose perusal it is intended."—Athenæum.

MISS JEWSBURY.

Clarissa Donnelly;

Or, The History of an Adopted Child. By Miss Geraldine E. Jewsbury. With an Illustration by John Absolon. Fcap. 8vo., 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. gilt edges.

"With wonderful power, only to be matched by as admirable a simplicity, Miss Jewsbury has narrated the history of a child. For nobility of purpose, for simple, nervous writing, and for artistic construction, it is one of the most valuable works of the day."—Lady's Companion.

The Day of a Baby Boy;

A Story for a Young Child. By E. Berger. With Illustrations by John Absolon. Second Edition. Super-royal 16mo., price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"A sweet little book for the nursery."—Christian Times.

Every-Day Things;

Or, Useful Knowledge respecting the principal Animal, Vegetable, and Mineral Substances in common use. Written for Young Persons. Second Edition, revised. 18mo., 1s. 6d. cloth.

"A little encyc'opædia of useful knowledge, deserving a place in every juvenile library."—Evangelical Magazine.

PRICE SIXPENCE EACH, PLAIN; ONE SHILLING, COLOURED.

In Super-Royal 16mo., beautifully printed, each with Seven Illustrations by Harrison Weir, and Descriptions by Mrs. Lee.

⁂ Or bound in One Volume under the title of "Familiar Natural History," see page 16.

Uniform in size and price with the above.

THE FARM AND ITS SCENES. With Six Pictures from Drawings by Harrison Weir.

THE DIVERTING HISTORY OF JOHN GILPIN. With Six Illustrations by Watts Phillips.

THE PEACOCK AT HOME, AND BUTTERFLY'S BALL. With Four Illustrations by Harrison Weir.

WORKS BY THE AUTHOR OF MAMMA'S BIBLE STORIES.

Fanny and her Mamma;

Or, Easy Lessons for Children. In which it is attempted to bring Scriptural Principles into daily practice. Illustrated by J. Gilbert. Third Edition. 16mo., 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d.. coloured, gilt edges.

"A little book in beautiful large clear type, to suit the capacity of infant readers, which we can with pleasure recommend."—Christian Ladies' Magazine.

Short and Simple Prayers,

For the Use of Young Children. With Hymns. Fifth Edition. Square 16mo., 1s. 6d. cloth.

"Well adapted to the capacities of children—beginning with the simplest forms which the youngest child may lisp at its mother's knee, and proceeding with those suited to its gradually advancing age. Special prayers, designed for particular circumstances and occasions, are added. We cordially recommend the book."—Christian Guardian.

Mamma's Bible Stories,

For her Little Boys and Girls, adapted to the capacities of very young Children. Eleventh Edition, with Twelve Engravings. 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

A Sequel to Mamma's Bible Stories.

Fifth Edition. Twelve Illustrations. 2s. 6d. cloth, 3s. 6d. coloured.

Scripture Histories for Little Children.

With Sixteen Illustrations, by John Gilbert. Super-royal 16mo., price 3s. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

Contents. — The History of Joseph — History of Moses — History of our Saviour — The Miracles of Christ.

Sold separately: 6d. each, plain; 1s. coloured.

Bible Scenes;

Or, Sunday Employment for very young Children. Consisting of Twelve Coloured Illustrations on Cards, and the History written in Simple Language. In a neat box, 3s. 6d.; or the Illustrations dissected as a Puzzle, 6s. 6d.

First Series:JOSEPH.Second Series:OUR SAVIOUR.
Third Series:MOSES.Fourth Series:MIRACLES OF CHRIST.

"It is hoped that these 'Scenes' may form a useful and interesting addition to the Sabbath occupations of the Nursery. From their very earliest infancy little children will listen with interest and delight to stories brought thus palpably before their eyes by means of illustration."—Preface.

ILLUSTRATED BY GEORGE CRUIKSHANK.

Kit Bam, the British Sinbad;

Or, the Yarns of an Old Mariner. By Mary Cowden Clarke, author of "The Concordance to Shakspeare," etc. Fcap. 8vo., price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. gilt edges.

"A more captivating volume for juvenile recreative reading we never remember to have seen. It is as wonderful as the 'Arabian Nights,' while it is free from the objectionable matter which characterises the Eastern fiction."—Standard of Freedom.

"Cruikshank's plates are worthy of his genius."—Examiner.

The Favourite Library.

A Series of Works for the Young; each Volume with an Illustration by a well-known Artist. Price 1s. cloth.

The above may be had Two Volumes bound in One, at Two Shillings cloth, or 2s. 6d. gilt edges, as follows:—

Stories of Julian and his Playfellows.

Written by His Mamma. With Four Illustrations by John Absolon. Second Edition. Small 4to., 2s. 6d., plain; 3s. 6d., coloured, gilt edges.

"The lessons taught by Julian's mamma are each fraught with an excellent moral."—Morning Advertiser.

Blades and Flowers.

Poems for Children. Frontispiece by H. Anelay. Fcap. 8vo; price 2s. cloth.

"Breathing the same spirit as the Nursery Poems of Jane Taylor."—Literary Gazette.

Aunt Jane's Verses for Children.

By Mrs. T. D. Crewdson. Illustrated with twelve beautiful Engravings. Fcap. 8vo; 3s. 6d. cloth.

"A charming little volume, of excellent moral and religious tendency."—Evangelical Magazine.

The History of a Family;

Or, Religion our best Support. With an Illustration on Steel by John Absolon. Fcap. 8vo., 2s. 6d. cloth.

"A natural and gracefully written story, pervaded by a tone of Scriptural piety, and well calculated to foster just views of life and duty. We hope it will find its way into many English homes."—Englishwoman's Magazine.

Rhymes of Royalty.

The History of England in Verse, from the Norman Conquest to the reign of Queen Victoria; with an Appendix, comprising a summary of the leading events in each reign. By S. Blewett. Fcap. 8vo., with Frontispiece. 2s. 6d. cloth.

NEW AND CHEAPER EDITION.

The Ladies' Album of Fancy Work.

Consisting of Novel, Elegant, and Useful Patterns in Knitting, Netting, Crochet, and Embroidery, printed in Colours. Bound in a beautiful cover. New Edition. Post 4to., 3s. 6d., gilt edges.

HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN.

The Dream of Little Tuk;

And other Tales, by H. C. Andersen. Translated and dedicated to the Author by Charles Boner. Illustrated by Count Pocci. Fcap. 8vo., 2s. plain; 3s. coloured.

"Full of charming passages of prose, poetry, and such tiny dramatic scenes as will make the pulses of young readers throb with delight."—Atlas.

Visits to Beechwood Farm;

Or, Country Pleasures, and Hints for Happiness addressed to the Young. By Catherine M. A. Couper. Illustrations by Absolon. Small 4to., 3s. 6d., plain; 4s. 6d. coloured; gilt edges.

"The work is well calculated to impress upon the minds of the young the superiority of simple and natural pleasures over those which are artificial."—Englishwoman's Magazine.

Insect Changes.

With richly Illuminated Borders, composed of Flowers and Insects, in the highly-wrought style of the celebrated "Hours of Anne of Brittany," and forming a first Lesson in Entomology. Price 5s., in elegant binding.

"One of the richest gifts ever offered, even in this improving age, to childhood. Nothing can be more perfect in illumination than the embellishments of this charming little volume."—Art Union.

The Modern British Plutarch;

Or, Lives of Men distinguished in the recent History of our Country for their Talents, Virtues and Achievements. By W. C. Taylor, LL.D. Author of "A Manual of Ancient and Modern History," etc. 12mo., Second Thousand, with a new Frontispiece. 4s. 6d. cloth; 5s. gilt edges.

Contents: Arkwright — Burke — Burns — Byron — Canning — Earl of Chatham — Adam Clarke — Clive — Captain Cook — Cowper — Crabbe — Davy — Eldon — Erskine — Fox — Franklin —  Goldsmith — Earl Grey — Warren Hastings — Heber — Howard — Jenner — Sir W. Jones — Mackintosh — H. Martyn — Sir J. Moore — Nelson — Pitt — Romilly — Sir W. Scott — Sheridan — Smeaton — Watt — Marquis of Wellesley — Wilberforce — Wilkie — Wellington.

"A work which will be welcomed in any circle of intelligent young persons."—British Quarterly Review.

Home Amusements.

A Choice Collection of Riddles, Charades, Conundrums, Parlour Games, and Forfeits. By Peter Puzzlewell, Esq., of Rebus Hall. New Edition, revised and enlarged, with Frontispiece by H. K. Browne (Phiz). 16mo., 2s. 6d. cloth.

Early Days of English Princes.

By Mrs. Russell Gray. Dedicated by permission to the Duchess of Roxburgh. With Illustrations by John Franklin. Small 4to., 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"Just the book for giving children some first notions of English history, as the personages it speaks about are themselves young."—Manchester Examiner.

First Steps in Scottish History,

By Miss Rodwell, Author of "First Steps to English History." With Ten Illustrations by Weigall. 16mo., 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured.

"It is the first popular book in which we have seen the outlines of the early history of the Scottish tribes exhibited with anything like accuracy."—Glasgow Constitutional.

"The work is throughout agreeably and lucidly written."—Midland Counties Herald.

London Cries and Public Edifices.

Illustrated in Twenty-four Engravings by Luke Limner; with descriptive Letter-press. Square 12mo., 2s. 6d. plain; 5s. coloured. Bound in emblematic cover.

The Silver Swan;

A Fairy Tale. By Madame de Chatelain. Illustrated by John Leech. Small 4to., 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"The moral is in the good, broad, unmistakeable style of the best fairy period."—Athenæum.

"The story is written with excellent taste and sly humour."—Atlas.

Mrs. Trimmer's Concise History of England,

Revised and brought down to the present time by Mrs. Milner. With Portraits of the Sovereigns in their proper costume, and Frontispiece by Harvey. New Edition in One Volume. 5s. cloth.

"The editing has been very judiciously done. The work has an established reputation for the clearness of its genealogical and chronological tables, and for its pervading tone of Christian piety."—Church and State Gazette.

The Celestial Empire;

or, Points and Pickings of Information about China and the Chinese. By the late "Old Humphrey." With Twenty Engravings from Drawings by W. H. Prior. Fcap. 8vo., 3s. 6d., cloth; 4s. gilt edges.

"This very handsome volume contains an almost incredible amount of information."—Church and State Gazette.

"The book is exactly what the author proposed it should be, full of good information, good feeling, and good temper."—Allen's Indian Mail.

"Even well-known topics are treated with a graceful air of novelty."—Athenæum.

Tales from the Court of Oberon.

Containing the favourite Histories of Tom Thumb, Graciosa and Percinet, Valentine and Orson, and Children in the Wood. With Sixteen Illustrations by Alfred Crowquill. Small 4to., 2s. 6d. plain; 3s. 6d. coloured.

True Stories from Ancient History,

Chronologically arranged from the Creation of the World to the Death of Charlemagne. Twelfth Edition. With 24 Steel Engravings. 12mo., 5s. cloth.

True Stories from Modern History,

Chronologically arranged from the Death of Charlemagne to the present Time. Eighth Edition. With 24 Steel Engravings. 12mo., 5s. cloth.

True Stories from English History,

Chronologically arranged from the Invasion of the Romans to the Present Time. Sixth Edition. With 36 Steel Engravings. 12mo., 5s. cloth.

Stories from the Old and New Testaments,

On an improved plan. By the Rev. B. H. Draper. With 48 Engravings. Fifth Edition. 12mo., 5s. cloth.

Wars of the Jews,

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