MISS MARY WRIGHT PLUMMER'S ROY AND RAY IN MEXICO
Illustrated from photographs, with map, words and music of Mexican national songs, and index, large
12mo, 400 pp., $1.75 net, by mail $1.90
A story of Mexican travel for children. Roy and Ray Stevens, twins "going on twelve," with their parents, spend a summer in Mexico. The book tells from the children's standpoint what they see and do, and what they learn about Mexico. They visit eight Mexican cities, going as far south as Oaxaca. They meet President Diaz, learn Mexican habits and customs, particularly those of the mass of the population, take part in the Fourth of July celebration of the American colony in the City of Mexico, visit the ruins of Mitla, learn some very interesting Mexican history, and spend much time comparing things Mexican with things American.
Many minor responsibilities of travel are in the children's hands, and they learn much of traveling customs and etiquette. The spirit of travel permeates the book.
"Will be welcome to many readers of mature years as well as to the juveniles for whom it is primarily written.... Embodies very much that is of interest respecting Mexican history, manners and customs as well as descriptions of scenery. It deserves the widest circulation in this country, and no public library can afford to be without it."—Boston Transcript.
"Most pleasing style.... The book is an accurate travel guide in its main points, and should be particularly helpful to teachers and school children.... Experiences of interest even to adults."—Chicago Evening Post.
"Very bright and accurate.... All the novel sights of this tropical land come before the vision of these children like a moving-picture show. They visit eight cities, and what they don't see is not worth telling about.... Pictures are good and really illustrate."—Mexican Herald (City of Mexico).
A BOOK OF VERSES FOR CHILDREN
Compiled by Edward V. Lucas. Over 200 poems from eighty authors. Revised Edition, $2.00 net