STRAIGHT ON. A Story of a Boy’s School-life in France. By the author of “The Story of Colette.” With 86 Illustrations by Edouard Zier. 320 pages. 8vo. Cloth, $1.50.
“It is long since we have encountered a story for children which we can recommend more cordially. It is good all through and in every respect.”—Charleston News and Courier.
“A healthful tale of a French school-boy who suffers the usual school-boy persecution, and emerges from his troubles a hero. The illustrations are bright, and well drawn, and the translation is excellently done.”—Boston Commercial Bulletin.
“A real story-book of the sort which is difficult to lay down, having once begun it. It is fully illustrated and handsomely bound.”—Buffalo Courier.
“The story is one of exceptional merit, and its delightful interest never flags.”—Chicago Herald.
ILLUSTRATED EDITION OF “COLETTE.”
THE STORY OF COLETTE, a new, large-paper edition. With 36 Illustrations. 8vo. Cloth, $1.50.
The great popularity which this book has attained in its smaller form has led the publishers to issue an illustrated edition, with thirty-six original drawings by Jean Claude, both vignette and full-page.
“This is a capital translation of a charming novel. It is bright, witty, fresh, and humorous. ‘The Story of Colette’ is a fine example of what a French novel can be, and all should be.”—Charleston News and Courier.
“Colette is French and the story is French, and both are exceedingly pretty. The story is as pure and refreshing as the innocent yet sighing gayety of Colette’s life.”—Providence Journal.