The adventures of five boys on a trip down the Mississippi at the time of a great flood. The tone of the book is manly.

Forbes, C.B.

Elizabeth's Charm-String.
Little. 1.50

Elizabeth's aunt brings home from Europe various tiny symbols relating to different famous places, buildings, and paintings. The legends connected with them are told to a group of eager girls.

French, H.W.

°The Lance of Kanana.
Lothrop. 1.00

This Arab tale of a Bedouin boy of many years ago is so instinct with splendid patriotism that it is difficult to characterize it as sad, though in the end Kanana gives up his life for Allah and Arabia. A graphic picture of Oriental life, full of exciting experiences.