The Story of the American Soldier. Illustrated, 4to, cloth $1.50
A stirring and graphic record of the American fighting man,—the soldier who has secured peace through war,—from the days of mound-builders and red Indians to those of Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, and Miles.
The Story of New York. (Story of the States Series.) Illustrated, 8vo, cloth $1.50
This initial volume of the “Story of the States Series,” of which Mr. Brooks is editor, is a story of the beginnings and development of the Empire State, told in a delightful and attractive manner.
“More like a charming fireside legend, told by a grandfather to eager children, than the dry and pompous chronicles commonly labelled history.”—Critic, New York.
Storied Holidays: A Cycle of Red-Letter Days. Illustrated by Howard Pyle, 12mo, cloth $1.50
A unique and charming collection of historical stories about the world’s holidays, told by the author of “Historic Boys” and “Historic Girls” Splendidly illustrated by Howard Pyle.
“A book for buying and keeping that the children, as they grow up, and the parents, too, may dip into and read.”—Sunday School Times.
The Boy Life of Napoleon, afterwards Emperor of the French. Translated and adapted for American children from the French of Madame Eugénie Foa. Illustrated by Vesper L. George, and by numerous photographs. One vol., square 8vo $1.25