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th an Introduction by G. A. Hutchison. Illustrated. Crown 8vo. 5s. 56, PATERNOSTER ROW, LONDON; and of all Booksellers. SIXPENCE MONTHLY, with FRONTISPIECE, or ONE PENNY WEEKLY. The BOY'S OWN PAPER. "The Boy's Own holds its place against competitors with undiminished vitality. It is very proper, of course, yet not the less surprising in this age of rivalry, to find this entertaining miscellany in its thirteenth year preserving the freshness and exuberance of youth. The stories are as thrilling as any in the past, and the pictures run them hard in vigour."--Saturday Review. "Simply crammed with good things, and has heaps of spirited illustrations, many being effectively coloured."--Pall Mall Gazette. "Deservedly popular on both sides of the ocean."--New York Herald. [Illustration: BOYS OWN PAPER] "As for the tales, they tell of travel, sport, and adventure all over the world. Games of all kinds are discussed with the careful attention they deserve. There are, of course, good articles on natural history and the domestic animals; science and the severer pursuits are by no means neglected, and the notes under 'Doings of the Month' are full of useful information on every possible subject."--Times. "A very feast of good things."--Christian. "An abundant store of amusement and instruction."--Spectator. "A wonderful sixpennyworth."--Queen. "We strongly advise all our readers to introduce, in its monthly form, this splendid collection of pure literature to their school libraries and book clubs."--Teachers' Aid. 56, PATERNOSTER ROW, LONDON; and of all Booksellers. BOOKS by the Rev. J. G. WOOD, M.A. THE HANDY NATURAL HISTORY. By the Rev. J. G. Wood, M.A., Author of "Homes without Hands," etc. With 224 Engravings. Small 4to. 8s. cloth boards, gilt edges. "A handsome volume, in which the author, a well-known naturalist, tells his readers in simple, untechnical language, the habits and nature of birds, beasts, and reptiles. Mr. Wood's style is excellently adapted for attracting the interest and insuring the attention of even ordinarily careless readers."--Mail. "A delightful book, and will make a very handsome and enviable high-class prize or present."--School Board Chronicle. THE BROOK AND ITS BANKS. By the Rev. J. G. Wood, M.A., Author of "The Handy Natural History," etc., etc. With many Illustrations. Imperial 16mo. 6s. cloth boards, gilt edges. "A book of real power, and its
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