ELBRIDGE S. BROOKS’S BOOKS
The Story of the American Soldier. Illustrated, 4to, cloth $1.50
A stirring and graphic record of the American fighting man,—the soldier who has secured peace through war,—from the days of mound-builders and red Indians to those of Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, and Miles.
The Story of New York. (Story of the States Series.) Illustrated, 8vo, cloth $1.50
This initial volume of the “Story of the States Series,” of which Mr. Brooks is editor, is a story of the beginnings and development of the Empire State, told in a delightful and attractive manner.
“More like a charming fireside legend, told by a grandfather to eager children, than the dry and pompous chronicles commonly labelled history.”—Critic, New York.
Storied Holidays: A Cycle of Red-Letter Days. Illustrated by Howard Pyle, 12mo, cloth $1.50
A unique and charming collection of historical stories about the world’s holidays, told by the author of “Historic Boys” and “Historic Girls” Splendidly illustrated by Howard Pyle.
“A book for buying and keeping that the children, as they grow up, and the parents, too, may dip into and read.”—Sunday School Times.
The Boy Life of Napoleon, afterwards Emperor of the French. Translated and adapted for American children from the French of Madame Eugénie Foa. Illustrated by Vesper L. George, and by numerous photographs. One vol., square 8vo $1.25
“The style of the book is simple and graceful, and it has the merit of historical accuracy, also of dramatic action. For those who wish their boys and girls to study the life of the great Emperor of France, we know of no better book than this.”—Literary World, Boston.
In Leisler’s Times: A Story of Knickerbocker New York, told for boys and girls. Illustrated by W. T. Smedley, 12mo, cloth $1.50
A stirring, dramatic, and vivid historical tale, based on the remarkable record of Jacob Leisler, earliest of American patriots,—the first people’s governor of New York.
“A good boy’s book; manly, patriotic, and readable.”—The Independent.
In No Man’s Land: A Wonder Story. Illustrated by Childe Hassam, 12mo, cloth $1.00
An “Alice in Wonderland” story about an American “Alice” whose name was Ruthie, and who went to No Man’s Land in a street-car. Full of fun and fancy. The children’s favorite wonder story.
“Sparkles all over with glee.... There is not a dull line in it.”—The Dial.