One Volume, 12mo, $1.25
Miss Wright's aim in this new volume has been to bring to the attention of young readers a summary, set forth in simple, attractive language, of the lives and works of the great men of English Literature. Especial stress is laid upon popular literature, the old British and Saxon Songs, the romantic episodes of King Arthur's reign in its relation to learning, Robin Hood, etc. The book is written in a charmingly winning style, and is both entertaining and valuable as a first book of English literature.
CONTENTS.—Old British Songs; Old Saxon Songs; Cædmon; The Venerable Bede; King Alfred; The Romance of King Arthur; Robin Hood; the Hero of the People; Langlande and Gower; Sir John Mandeville; Geoffrey Chaucer; Wickliffe; Caxton; The Faëry Queen; Sir Philip Sidney; The Rise of the Drama.
BY THE SAME AUTHOR.
CHILDREN'S STORIES
OF THE GREAT SCIENTISTS.
With numerous Portraits. 12mo, $1.25
"The author has succeeded in making her pen pictures of the great scientists as graphic as the excellent portraits that illustrate the work. Around each name she has picturesquely grouped the essential features of scientific achievement." —Brooklyn Times.