Historic Boys: Their Endeavours, Their Achievements, and Their Times

by Elbridge S. Brooks

By Laura E. Richards. With 30 humorous and fanciful Illustrations by E. H. Garrett. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 2s. 6d.

Toto is a little boy who finds his friends among the birds and the animals, who tell him many wonderful stories in a bright, quaint, humorous fashion. The fun is genuine and cheerful, and the illustrations give a delightful personality to the characters.

"A very delightful book for children, which deserves to find a place in every nursery."—Lady's Pictorial.

"An excellent book for children, which should take its place beside Lewis Carroll's unique works."—Birmingham Gaz.

BY EMMA LESLIE.

GYTHA'S MESSAGE:

A Tale of Saxon England. By Emma Leslie, author of "Glaucia the Greek Slave," &c. With 4 full-page Pictures by C. J. Staniland, R.I. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 2s. 6d.

This is a story of the time of "Harold, the last of the Saxon Kings." Though mainly a domestic title, we yet get a glimpse of the stirring events taking place in the country at that period. A good deal is learned of Saxon manners and customs, and both boys and girls will delight to read of the home life of Hilda and Gytha, and of the brave deeds of the impulsive Gurth and the faithful Leofric.