Charming Gift Books for the Young.
Wonderland; or, Curiosities of Nature and Art. By Wood Smith, author of "Oakville Manor," "Prince Rolo," etc. With numerous Illustrations. Small 4to, cloth extra, gilt edges, 5s.; fancy boards, cloth back, 3s. 6d.
"A capitally illustrated volume, with the most miscellaneous contents. Forest trees, the Great Wall of China, strange varieties of boats, foreign costumes, pearl diving, and many other 'wonders' are briefly described."—Manchester Guardian.
The Sea and Its Wonders. By Mary and Elizabeth Kirby. With One Hundred and Seventy-four Illustrations. Small 4to, cloth extra, gilt edges, 5s.; fancy boards, cloth back, 3s. 6d.
A book for the young, not strictly scientific, but giving in a conversational style much varied information regarding the sea, its plants and living inhabitants, with all sorts of illustrative engravings.
The World at Home. Pictures and Scenes from Far-off Lands. By M. and E. Kirby. With One Hundred Engravings. Small 4to, cloth extra, gilt edges, 5s.; fancy boards, cloth back, 3s. 6d.
A book for the young, containing, in a number of short conversational sections, a great variety of geographical information, facts of natural history, and personal adventure; intended to bring the world, so full of wonders, to our own firesides. The whole is profusely illustrated.
The Children's Tour; or, Everyday Sights in a Sunny Land. By M. A. Paull, author of "Tim's Troubles," "The Meadows Family." With numerous Illustrations. Small 4to, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 5s.
Bible Stories Simply Told. By M. E. Clements, author of "The Story of the Beacon Fire," etc. With numerous Illustrations. Small 4to, cloth extra, gilt edges, 5s.; plain edges, 3s. 6d.
Pets and Playfellows; or, Stories about Cats and Dogs. By Mrs. Surr. With Twenty-four Illustrations. Small 4to, cloth extra. Price 3s. 6d.
A rich store of interest and amusement for young people, who will find their knowledge and love of animals increased by its perusal.
Royal Portrait Gallery. With numerous Illustrations. Small 4to, cloth extra. Price 3s. 6d.
In this volume our kings and queens are described with pen and pencil in a way that is sure to delight and instruct young readers.
Pictures and Stories from English History. With numerous Illustrations. Small 4to, cloth extra. Price 3s. 6d.
The stories are told in a lively and attractive style, and cannot fail to create in the young a liking for the study of history.
T. Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh, and New York.
Transcriber's Notes:
Both "red-skin" and "redskin", "on-coming" and "oncoming", "head-master" and "headmaster", appear in the original text and remain unchanged.
This text contains UK English spellings, archaic spelling of place names, titles, and non-English words. These have been retained.