Choice Illustrated Books for the Young.
Price 3s. 6d. each.
The Stories of the Trees. Talks with the Children. By Mrs. W. H. Dyson, Author of “Children’s Flowers,” “Apples and Oranges,” etc. With Illustrations. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges.
An extremely well written and interesting book. The descriptions of all the more familiar trees of the forest are written with brevity, simplicity, and spirit.
“Well suited, by its pleasant, chatty style, to interest young people.”—Saturday Review.
Natural History for Young Folks. By Mrs. C. C. Campbell. With Fifty-six Illustrations by Giacomelli. In elegant binding. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gold and colours.
“Evidently the result of years of research on the part of the author, Mrs. C. C. Campbell. Her object has been to simplify the more scientific side of the subject, and ‘to explain how the different orders of animals, from man, the highest, down to the duck-billed platypus, resemble one another.’ The book is thoroughly entertaining.”—Saturday Review.
Pets and Playfellows; or, Stories about Cats and Dogs. By Mrs. Surr. With Twenty-four Illustrations. Small 4to, cloth extra.
A rich store of interest and amusement for young people, who will find their knowledge and love of animals increased by its perusal.
Wonderland; or, Curiosities of Nature and Art. By Wood Smith. Author of “Oakville Manor,” “Prince Rolo,” etc. With numerous Illustrations. In illustrated fancy boards, cloth back.