Faggots for the Fire Side;
Or, Tales of Fact and Fancy. By Peter Parley. With Twelve Tinted Illustrations. Foolscap 8vo.; 4s. 6d., cloth; 5s. gilt edges.
Contents.—The Boy Captive; or Jumping Rabbit's Story—The White Owl—Tom Titmouse—The Wolf and Fox—Bob Link—Autobiography of a Sparrow—The Children of the Sun: A Tale of the Incas—The Soldier and Musician—The Rich Man and His Son—The Avalanche—Flint and Steel—Songs of the Seasons, etc.
"A new book by Peter Parley is a pleasant greeting for all boys and girls, wherever the English language is spoken and read. He has a happy method of conveying information, while seeming to address himself to the imagination."—The Critic.
Words by the Way Side;
Or, the Children and the Flowers. By Emily Ayton. With Illustrations by H. Anelay. Small 4to.; price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. colored gilt edges.
"Seldom have we opened a book designed for young people, which has afforded us greater satisfaction—it has our most cordial commendation."—British Mother's Magazine.
"The simple and quiet manner in which the beauties of nature are gradually unfolded is so fascinating, and the manner in which everything is associated with the Creator is so natural and charming, that we strongly recommend the book."—Bell's Messenger.
Caw, Caw;
Or, the Chronicles of the Crows: a tale of Spring Time. Illustrated by J.B. Quarto; price 2s. plain; 2s. 6d. coloured.