‘A collection admirably adapted to the entertainment as well as instruction of young people.’—The Spectator.
In dainty volumes, bound in Cloth Gilt, with Picture Design
and Silk Marker.
Also in Ornamental Boards.
Each Volume has 8 Coloured Pictures by well-known Artists.
The aim of this series is to tell, in simple and vivacious style, the story of those whose lives have been distinguished by great deeds. The child will in this way learn what has been done in the world by leaders of men. The volumes are also to be had in neat cloth gilt boxes, each containing three volumes—Three Great Sailors, Three Great Soldiers, Three Great Missionaries, Three Great Explorers, Three Great Patriots.
LIST OF VOLUMES
1. THE STORY OF DAVID LIVINGSTONE. By Vautier Golding; pictures by L. D. Luard.
2. THE STORY OF CAPTAIN COOK. By John Lang; pictures by W. B. Robinson.
3. THE STORY OF NELSON. By Edmond Francis Sellar; pictures by Monro S. Orr.
4. THE STORY OF CHALMERS OF NEW GUINEA. By Janet Harvey Kelman; pictures by W. B. Robinson.