"Every word of this is true, and to those who have any doubts of it, we earnestly recommend the present volume. It cannot fail to make a strong impression upon every sensible man. We believe that it will do a great deal of good. It ought to be liberally distributed everywhere."—Philadelphia Item.
| MARIA EDGEWORTH. Famous Women Series. By Helen Zimmern. One vol. 16mo. Cloth. Price, | $1.00 |
"If by the publication of this new 'Memoir of Maria Edgeworth,' by Helen Zimmern, in the Famous Women Series, by Roberts Brothers, the attention of people should be newly awakened to the excellent quality of some of Miss Edgeworth's books for children, especially the 'Parents' Assistant,' 'The Early Lesson,' 'Frank,' 'Rosamond,' and 'Harry and Lucy,' and the young ones should set about reading them, a great good would be accomplished."—Book Notes.
"Though many biographical sketches of Miss Edgeworth have appeared from time to time, there has been no history of her life until this attractive little volume which now makes its first appearance. It is charmingly written, evidently with much care, accuracy and interest on the part of the author. She shows an exact knowledge of the subject, of the literature, times, customs and manners of Maria Edgeworth's day, and a power to sound the true quality and depth of Miss Edgeworth's mental powers. She analyzes critically and well, pointing out defects and good qualities with keen judgment and impartial hand. One feels that Miss Zimmern thoroughly understands what she is writing about. Miss Edgeworth's life is worth the telling, not alone for her literary career, but for her upright and lovely moral character, which is not always combined with literary ability,"—Hartford Times.
| IN NAZARETH TOWN: A Christmas Fantasy; and other Poems. By John W. Chadwick. 16mo. Cloth, gilt or red edges. Price, | $1.00 |
"Mr. Chadwick has a preference for simple domestic and religious themes; his thought is clear and natural; his temperament is gentle and cheerful; his taste is refined; his sense of beauty, both spiritual and physical, is acute; and his expression is easy, fluent and graceful. These qualities will make his verse welcome in many households. All the pieces in the present collection are of recent date. They are not ambitious. They touch only the chords over which the poet's mastery is sure; but they appeal to sympathies which are universal."—N.Y. Tribune.
| DONALD AND DOROTHY. By Mary Mapes Dodge. Square 12mo. Cloth. Illustrated. Price, | $2.00 |
"One of the most delightful books of the year, and one which will fascinate old readers as well as young, is Mary Mapes Dodge's 'Donald and Dorothy.' Everybody knows what an immense popularity Mrs. Dodge's first book, 'Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates,' attained, and how well deserved that popularity was, but 'Hans Brinker' must of a necessity take second place by the side of 'Donald and Dorothy.' And the charm of the story itself is added to by the tasteful and elegant manner in which the volume is brought out. The clear print, the fine paper, the beautiful illustrations, and the strong and handsome binding, make it a pleasure even to look at it."—Boston Transcript.
"A bright, fresh, wide awake story by Mary Mapes Dodge, whose 'Hans Brinker' has made troops of readers eager to see whatever new story comes from the charming pen which wrote that. There are hundreds of thousands of girls and boys who would be gladdened and helped by reading this excellent story."—Springfield Union.
| THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY AND LETTERS OF REV. ORVILLE DEWEY. Edited by his daughter, Mary E. Dewey. With a faithful likeness of Dr. Dewey. 12mo. Cloth. Price, | $1.75 |