With proud independence we season our cheer;
And those who the world are for happiness ranging,
Won't find it at all if they don't find it here."
Geo. P. Morris.
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THE JUVENILE MUSEUM; OR, A CHILD'S LIBRARY OF AMUSEMENT AND INSTRUCTION.—By Quiet George. Illustrated with numerous Engravings.
Demy 8vo. cloth, gilt edges, price 3s. 6d.
Fathers, Mothers, Sisters, Brothers, Aunts, Uncles, Grandfathers, Grandmothers, Cousins, Godfathers, Godmothers, &c, &c, are informed that the interesting character of the illustrations, and the boldness of the type, together with the especial care devoted to its general getting up, must make this little book an immense favourite with the children,—for to teach the infant mind through pictures has ever been held an important step in their education; and to guide their minds aright it is absolutely necessary that only such books may be put into their hands as are free from every thought of evil. Childhood being, of all stages of life, the most important period for the formation and cultivation of good habits, it behoves all who have the care of youth to look with suspicion on the kind of mental food offered to their acceptance. It is better to form the mind of the child, than to reform the habits of the man.
"Here we have tales, poems, and fables; sketches in history, biography, natural history, manners and morals, and we know not what beside; with cuts of birds, beasts, and fishes; remarkable men, and remarkable places, head-pieces and tail-pieces, and ornamental letters out of number: every page a picture-gallery, and every picture rendered instructive and suggestive of good. A capital book! such a treat for our boys!"—Maidstone Gazette.
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THE FIRESIDE COMPANION;—A Literary, Biographical, and Anecdotical Book for all Seasons; being a series of Tales, Sketches, Poems, Biographies, Essays, Anecdotes, &c, &c. Illustrated with numerous engravings.