458. The Children of the New Forest. By Capt. Marryat. (Bell) 5s. (Routledge) 3s. 6d.
Adventures of the orphans of a Cavalier so related as to be a treasure to children.
459. Woodstock. By Sir Walter Scott.
One of the most delightful of all Sir Walter’s historical novels.
460. Scapegrace Dick. By F. M. Peard. (National Society) 3s. 6d.
A young runaway who serves under Admiral Blake, and, being taken prisoner, goes through very interesting experiences among the great Dutch artists.
461. The Carved Cartoon. By Austin Clare. (S.P.C.K.) 4s.
Awkwardly named, but exciting much interest even in persons with no knowledge of history by the vicissitudes of Grinling Gibbons, the carver, in the Plague and Fire of London.
462. The Brave Men of Eyam. By the Rev. E. N. Hoare. (S.P.C.K.) 2s. 6d.
The plague at Eyam. Authentic records told as a story, but unfortunately rather dry.