“It is an interesting little book, and we feel indebted to the translator for this presentation of his work.”—Presbyterian.
XVI.—Æsop’s Fables. Rendered chiefly from original sources. By Rev. Thomas James, M.A.
With 100 illustrations of John Tenniell. $1 25
“It is wonderful the hold these parables have had upon the human attention; told to children, and yet of no less interest to men and women.”—Chautauqua Herald.
“For many a long day nothing has been thought out or worked out so sure to prove entirely pleasing to cultured book-lovers.”—The Bookmaker.
“These classic studies adorned with morals were never more neatly prepared for the public eye.”—The Milwaukee Wisconsin.
XVII.—Ancient Spanish Ballads. Historic and Romantic. Translated, with notes, by J. G. Lockhart. Reprinted from the revised edition of 1841, with 60 illustrations by Allan, Roberts, Simson, Warren, Aubrey, and Harvey. $1 50
“A mass of popular poetry which has never yet received the attention to which it is entitled.”—Boston Journal of Education.
“The historical and artistic settings of these mediæval poetic gems enhance the value and attractiveness of the book.” —Buffalo Chronicle Advocate.
XVIII.—The Wit and Wisdom of Sydney Smith. A selection of the most memorable passages in his Writings and Conversations. $1 00
XIX.—The Ideals of the Republic; or Great Words from Great Americans. Comprising:—The “Declaration of Independence, 1776.” “The Constitution of the United States, 1779.” “Washington’s Circular Letter, 1783.” “Washington’s First Inaugural, 1789.” “Washington’s Second Inaugural, 1793.” “Washington’s Farewell Address.” “Lincoln’s First Inaugural, 1861.” “Lincoln’s Second Inaugural, 1865.” “Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, 1863.” $1 00