An interweaving of fairy tale and historical romance of old England. 12 to 16.
Rab and His Friends. By John Brown.
A Scotch story, the chief actor in which is the noble dog Rab. In the persons of his friends, a remarkable woman and her husband, there is given a splendid character sketch. A beautiful and pathetic story. 14 to 16.
Redeeming the Republic. By Charles Carleton Coffin.
The third period of the War of the Rebellion, to September, 1864. 12 to 14.
Rewards and Fairies. By Rudyard Kipling.
A companion book to “Puck of Pook’s Hill.” Contains a rather remarkable poem—“If.” These two books will appeal to grown-ups also. 12 to 16.
Rip Van Winkle. By Washington Irving.
Legend of the Hudson Valley. The story of a man who slept for twenty years. 16 to 18.
Rose in Bloom. By Louisa M. Alcott.