Illustrated by eminent Artists. In crown 8vo, cloth elegant.
NEW VOLUMES.
Queen ff the Daffodils: A Story of High School Life. By Leslie Laing. Illustrated by W. Parkinson.
Raff's Ranche: A Story of Adventure among Cowboys and Indians. By F. M. Holmes. Illustrated by Paul Hardy.
An Unexpected Hero. By Eliz. J. Lysaght.
"Among the very best of the series is, An Unexpected Hero. There is abundance of pleasant incident and skilful character delineation."—Freeman's Jour.
The Bushranger's Secret. By Mrs. Henry Clarke, m.a.
"One of the best stories we have had of the Australian bush, with a good plot, an action always good, and rising into dramatic intensity at times."—Spectator.
The White Squall. By John C. Hutcheson.
"This is a capital story. The descriptions of scenery and places, and especially of the changes of calm and tempest, are lifelike and vivid."—Standard.
The Wreck of the "Nancy Bell." By J. C. Hutcheson.
"The narrative is full of excitement and interest; it cannot fail to develop resource, and encourage independence and manliness of character."—Academy.
The Lonely Pyramid. By J. H. Yoxall.
"It is full of wild surprises and marvels. The Pyramid alone is a fascinating invention, and the 'lost oasis of the vision on the sand' is even more delightful."—Saturday Review.
Bab: or, The Triumph of Unselfishness. By Ismay Thorn.
"Bab is a capital story for children, who will be much amused by the picture on the cover of the worthy doll Jocasta."—Athenæum.
Climbing the Hill, and other Stories. By Annie S. Swan.
"Miss Annie Swan's children are children, and not old people masquerading in children's attire. This volume of tales is made up of just the kind of incidents of which children love to read."—Christian Leader.
Brave and True, and other Stories. By Gregson Gow.
"This is one of those very few volumes which are adapted for reading aloud to children in the nursery."—Spectator.
The Light Princess. By George Macdonald.
"Graceful, fantastic, delicately didactic in its playfulness, this volume is likely to give as much pleasure to the elder folk as to the younger."—Daily News.
Nutbrown Roger and I. By J. H. Yoxall.
"The pictures of manners is perfect, the excitement, of the healthiest kind, goes on increasing to the last. It is one of the very best and most delightful story-books of the season."—Tablet.
Warner's Chase: Or, The Gentle Heart. By Annie S. Swan.
"In Milly Warren, the heroine, who softens the hard heart of her rich uncle, and thus unwittingly restores the family fortunes, we have a fine ideal of real womanly goodness."—Schoolmaster.
Sam Silvan's Sacrifice. By Jesse Colman.
"There is a spirit of gentleness, kindliness, and tenderness manifest in every page of this volume, which will make it an influence for good."—Christian Union.
Insect Ways on Summer Days in Garden, Forest, Field, and Stream. By Jennett Humphreys. With 70 Illustrations.
"This book will prove not only instructive but delightful to every child whose mind is beginning to inquire and reflect upon the wonders of nature. It is capitally illustrated and very tastefully bound."—Academy.
Susan. By Amy Walton.
"A clever little story, written with some humour. The authoress shows a great deal of insight into children's feelings and motives."—Pall Mall Gazette.
A Pair of Clogs. By Amy Walton.
"Decidedly interesting, and unusually true to nature. For children between nine and fourteen this book can be thoroughly commended."—Academy.
The Hawthorns. By Amy Walton.
"A remarkably vivid and clever study of child-life. At this species of work Amy Walton has no superior."—Christian Leader.
Dorothy's Dilemma. By Caroline Austin.
"An exceptionally well-told story, and will be warmly welcomed by children. The little heroine, Dorothy, is a charming creation."—Court Journal.
Marie's Home. By Caroline Austin.
"An exquisitely told story. The heroine is as fine a type of girlhood as one could wish to set before our little British damsels of to-day."—Christian Leader.
A Warrior King. By J. Evelyn.
"The friendship formed between the African Prince and Adrian Englefield will remind the reader of the old story of the 'wonderful love' which existed long ago when Jonathan and David made a covenant."—Dundee Advertiser.
Aboard the "Atalanta." By Henry Frith.
"The story is very interesting and the descriptions most graphic. We doubt if any boy after reading it would be tempted to the great mistake of running away from school under almost any pretext whatever."—Practical Teacher.
The Penang Pirate. By John C. Hutcheson.
"A book which boys will thoroughly enjoy: rattling, adventurous, and romantic, and the stories are thoroughly healthy in tone."—Aberdeen Journal.
Teddy: The Story of a "Little Pickle." By John C. Hutcheson.
"He is an amusing little fellow with a rich fund of animal spirits, and when at length he goes to sea with Uncle Jack he speedily sobers down under the discipline of life."—Saturday Review.
A Rash Promise. By Cecilia Selby Lowndes.
"A carefully told story; and Meg Clifford is a delightful and natural little girl."—Spectator.
Linda and the Boys. By Cecilia Selby Lowndes.
"The book is essentially a child's book, and will be heartily appreciated by the young folk."—The Academy.
Swiss Stories for Children. From the German of Madam Johanna Spyri. By Lucy Wheelock.
"Charming stories. They are rich in local colouring, and, what is better, in genuine pathos."—The Times.
The Squire's Grandson: A Devonshire Story. By J. M. Callwell.
"The lessons of courage, filial affection, and devotion to duty on the part of the young hero cannot fail to favourably impress all young readers."—Schoolmaster.
Magna Charta Stories. Edited by Arthur Gilman, a.m.
"A book of special excellence, which ought to be in the hands of all boys."—Educational News.
The Wings of Courage; and The Cloud-Spinner. Translated from the French of George Sand, by Mrs. Corkran.
"Mrs. Corkran has earned our gratitude by translating into readable English these two charming little stories."—Athenæum.
Chirp and Chatter: Or, Lessons from Field and Tree. By Alice Banks. With 54 Illustrations by Gordon Browne.
"We see the humbling influence of love on the haughty harvest-mouse, we are touched by the sensibility of the tender-hearted ant, and may profit by the moral of 'the disobedient maggot.' The drawings are spirited and funny."—The Times.
Four Little Mischiefs. By Rosa Mulholland.
"Graphically written, and abounds in touches of genuine humour and innocent fun."—Freeman.
"A charming bright story about real children."—Watchman.
New Light through Old Windows. By Gregson Gow.
"The most delightfully-written little stories one can easily find in the literature of the season. Well constructed and brightly told."—Glasgow Herald.
Little Tottie, and Two Other Stories. By Thomas Archer.
"We can warmly commend all three stories; the book is a most alluring prize for the younger ones."—Schoolmaster.
Naughty Miss Bunny. By Clara Mulholland.
"This naughty child is positively delightful. Papas should not omit Naughty Miss Bunny from their list of juvenile presents."—Land and Water.
Adventures of Mrs. Wishing-to-be. By Alice Corkran.
"Simply a charming book for little girls."—Saturday Review.
"Just in the style and spirit to win the hearts of children."—Daily News.
The Joyous Story of Toto. By Laura E. Richards.
"A very delightful book for children, which deserves to find a place in every nursery."—Lady's Pictorial.
Our Dolly: Her Words and Ways. By Mrs. R. H. Read. 2s.
Fairy Fancy: What she Heard and Saw. By Mrs. Read. 2s.