"It is in truth an admirable little volume, and well worthy of a yet more extensive patronage than it has already received."
—Maidstone Journal.
"One of the most interesting works we have read for some time. We are not surprised at the popularity it has attained —it deserves it; and we cordially wish it further success."
—Metropolitan.
"The plot is easy, natural, and well sustained. The narrative gracefully written.... Seldom have we read a tale better adapted for its purpose."
—Monthly Review.
Tenth Edition, corrected and enlarged, 18mo., 2s. 6d. cloth; or 3s. scarlet, gilt edges,
SELECT POETRY EOR CHILDREN.
With brief Explanatory Notes, arranged for the use of Schools and Families. By JOSEPH PAYNE.
"A very nice little volume, containing a charming collection of poetry."
—Spectator.
"It is really a treat to see anything so simply good as the little volume before us."
—Metropolitan Magazine.
"Pieces that are at once sprightly and instructive, pathetic and devout."
—Congregational Magazine.