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ANIMAL STORIES. Selected and edited by Robert Cochrane, editor of Great Thinkers and Workers, Romance of Industry and Invention, &c. Profusely Illustrated. 2/6
A selection of varied true stories of animal life, illustrating sagacity, instinct, the almost human traits of monkeys, speaking powers of parrots, the usefulness and cleverness of many dogs, horses, elephants, and hairbreadth escapes from lions, tigers, bears, and snakes. The examples are drawn from a wide field, and the narratives are brightly written.
ELSIE’S MAGICIAN. By Fred Whishaw, author of Boris the Bear Hunter, A Tsar’s Gratitude, &c. With ten Illustrations by Lewis Baumer. 2/6
A pretty story told with real humour and vivacity of how a little London girl managed to provide for her mother a much-needed holiday abroad, and brought together a father and daughter who had been alienated for many years to the sorrow and misfortune of both.
THE ROMANCE OF COMMERCE. By J. Macdonald Oxley, LL.B., B.A. With fifteen Illustrations. 2/6
‘Sure to fascinate young lads fond of tales of adventure and daring.’—Evening News.
ABIGAIL TEMPLETON; or Brave Efforts. A Story of To-day. By Emma Marshall, author of Under Salisbury Spire, &c. With four Illustrations by J. Finnemore. 2/6
‘A bright and happy narrative.... Told with great spirit.’—Birmingham Gazette.