"The stories are told in such a way that young people having read them will desire to study the works of Shakespeare in their original form."—The Schoolmistress.
EVERY MAN IN HIS PLACE. The Story of a City Boy and a Forest Boy.
"This is the history of the son of a wealthy Hamburg merchant, who wished to follow in the steps of Robinson Crusoe. He was put to the test, and became convinced in the end that it is better to live the life of a wealthy merchant in a great city than to endure hardship by choice."—School Board Chronicle.
FIRESIDE FAIRIES and FLOWER FANCIES: Stories for Girls.
"Nine stories are included, all for girls, encouraging them to try and do their duty. Young servants would find this book very interesting."—The Schoolmistress.
TO THE SEA IN SHIPS: Stories of Suffering and Saving at Sea.
"To the Sea in Ships records several noted disasters at sea, such as the foundering of the London and the wreck of the Atlantic. It also contains narratives of successful rescues. This is a capital book for boys."—School Guardian.
JACK'S VICTORY: Stories about Dogs.
"Every boy, and some girls, take great delight in reading about dogs. Well, Jack was a dog; a famous and wonderful one, too. He became leader of a team in Greenland, and some rare exploits he took part in."—The Schoolmistress.