By Sarah K. Bolton. Short biographical sketches of Holmes, Longfellow, Emerson, Lowell, Aldrich, Mark Twain, and other noted writers. Illustrated with portraits. 12mo. $1.50.
"Bright and chatty, giving glimpses into the heart and home life of some whom the world delights to honor.... At once accurate, inviting, instructive."—Chautauquan.
FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN.
By Sarah K. Bolton. A companion book to "Famous American Authors." Biographical sketches of Washington, Franklin, Jefferson, Hamilton, Webster, Sumner, Garfield, and others. Illustrated with portraits. 12mo. $1.50.
Such lives as are sketched in this book are a constant inspiration, both to young and old. They teach Garfield's oft-repeated maxim, that "the genius of success is still the genius of labor." They teach patriotism, a deeper love for and devotion to America. They teach that life, with some definite and noble purpose, is worth living.
BOYS' BOOK OF FAMOUS RULERS.
By Lydia Hoyt Farmer. Lives of Agamemnon, Julius Cæsar, Charlemagne, Frederick the Great, Richard Cœur de Lion, Robert Bruce, Napoleon, and other heroes of historic fame. Fully illustrated with portraits and numerous engravings. 12mo. $1.50.
"A capital book for youth. Each subject has a portrait and illustrations of eventful scenes."—Boston Globe.
GIRLS' BOOK OF FAMOUS QUEENS.
By Lydia Hoyt Farmer. A companion book to "Boys' Book of Famous Rulers." Lives of Cleopatra, Queen Elizabeth, Catharine de Medici, Josephine, Victoria, Eugénie, etc. 12mo, cloth. 85 illustrations. $1.50.