[Peaceful Valley]

From the Drama

By E. E. Kidder

One of the most pleasing and touching narratives of country life ever written. Every reader will be thoroughly enraptured by Hosea's devotion to his sweetheart and his mother.

Price, 25c.

Illustrated with handsome, full-page half-tones. Sol Smith Russell as Hosea.

At all newsdealers, or sent, postpaid, by the publishers upon receipt of price and 4c. additional to cover postage.

STREET & SMITH,

Publishers,

238 William St., New York City.

One of the most pleasing and touching narratives of country life ever written. Every reader will be thoroughly enraptured by Hosea's devotion to his sweetheart and his mother.

Illustrated with handsome, full-page half-tones. Sol Smith Russell as Hosea.

At all newsdealers, or sent, postpaid, by the publishers upon receipt of price and 4c. additional to cover postage.


[Ainslee's in 1904]


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