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brings up at his place of beginning--the little village of Stonehaven, on the coast of New England. Rob, in one respect, is like Japhet that Captain Marryatt has written about--he was off on these travels of his in search of his father. The book is full of information, and is written in a style that cannot fail to command the attention of its readers. The scenes which it portrays are illustrated by 200 beautiful pictures.--_Pittsburg Times._ Sold by all Booksellers and Newsdealers. LEE AND SHEPARD, Publishers, Boston. _YOUNG FOLK'S TROPHIES OF TRAVEL._ _With the Young Americans in the Land of the Rising Sun._ THE WONDERFUL CITY OF TOKIO; OR, The Further Adventures of the Jewett Family and their Friend Oto Nambo. By EDWARD GREEY. Author of "Young Americans in Japan," "The Golden Lotus," etc. With one hundred and sixty-nine illustrations. Royal Octavo, 7 x 9-1/2 inches, with cover in gold and colors, designed by the author, $1.75. Cloth, black and gold, $2.50. In the great city of the great Empire of Japan, which the Japanese themselves call wonderful, the Young Americans find new cause for wonder at the strange customs and curious sights. Under the guidance of "Oto Nambo," their staunch friend, they assist at a fire, dine at Tokio restaurants, are entertained by Amateur performers, visit all the points of interest, and meet with many adventures; but the most interesting part of the book to American boys will be the visits to and descriptions of the different trades, many of which are illustrated, and all of which are described, from the "seller of folded fans" to the maker of "broiled bean curd." Fully equal in interest and uniform with * * * * * YOUNG AMERICANS IN JAPAN; OR, The Adventures of the Jewett Family and their Friend Oto Nambo. By EDWARD GREEY, With one hundred and seventy full-page and letter-press illustrations. Royal Octavo, 7 x 9-1/2 inches. Handsomely illuminated cover, $1.75; Cloth, black and gold, $2.50. A new edition of which is now ready. Mr. Edward Greey was a member of the famous expedition which in 1854 caused "the land of the Rising Sun" to be opened to Eastern civilization. He afterward returned to Japan, "living among its estimable people, studied their language and literature, and what they termed 'learned their hearts.'" He is thus qualified to be a trustworthy guide to this, the youngest and oldest of nations. His pen-
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