“One of the best novels of the season.”—Philadelphia Press.
“It is admirably told, and will establish the reputation of the author among novelists.”—Albany Argus.
JOHN THOMPSON, BLOCKHEAD,
And Companion Portraits. By Louisa Parr, author of “Dorothy Fox.” 12mo. With Frontispiece. Extra cloth. $1.75.
“Extremely well-told stories, interesting in characters and incidents, and pure and wholesome in sentiment.”—Boston Watchman and Reflector.
“They are quite brilliant narrative sketches, worthy of the reputation established by the writer.”—Philadelphia Inquirer.
WHY DID HE NOT DIE?
Or, The Child from the Ebräergang. From the German of Ad. von Volckhausen. By Mrs. A. L. Wister, translator of “Old Mam’selle’s Secret,” “Gold Elsie,” etc. 12mo. Fine cloth. $1.75.
“Few recently published novels have received more general perusal and approval than ‘Only a Girl;’ and ‘Why Did He Not Die?’ possesses in at least an equal degree all the elements of popularity. From the beginning to the end the interest never flags, and the characters and scenes are drawn with great warmth and power.”—New York Herald.
THE DAUGHTER OF AN EGYPTIAN