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Courier-Journal._ "Mrs. Comstock writes very appreciatively of Little Alfred, who was afterward the Great, and from mighty meagre materials creates a story that hangs together well. The illustrations for this volume are especially beautiful."--_Boston Home Journal._ The Story of Joan of Arc FOR BOYS AND GIRLS By KATE E. CARPENTER Illustrated by AMY BROOKS, also from paintings, and with map Large 12mo Cloth $1.00 The favorite story of Joan of Arc is here treated in a uniquely attractive way. "Aunt Kate" tells the story of Joan of Arc to Master Harold, aged 11, and to Misses Bessie and Marjorie, aged 10 and 8, respectively, to their intense delight. They look up places on the map, and have a fine time while hearing the thrilling story, told in such simple language that they can readily understand it all. Parents and teachers will also be greatly interested in this book from an educational point of view. "The tale is well told and the children will delight in it."--_Chicago Post._ "Told so simply and clearly that young readers cannot fail to be entertained and instructed."--_Congregationalist, Boston._ CHILDREN OF OTHER LANDS SERIES +When I Was a Boy in Japan+ By SAKAE SHIOYA Illustrated from photographs 12mo Cloth $.75 The author was born fifty miles from Tokio, and at the age of twelve began the study of English at a Methodist school. Later he studied Natural Science in the First Imperial College at Tokio, after which he taught English and Mathematics. He came to America in 1901, received the degree of Master of Arts at the University of Chicago, and took a two years' post-graduate course at Yale before returning to Japan. No one could be better qualified to introduce the Japanese to those in America, and he has done it in a way that will delight both children and parents. +When I Was a Girl in Italy+ By MARIETTA AMBROSI 12mo Cloth Illustrated $.75 The author, Marietta Ambrosi, was born in Tyrol, having an American-born mother of Italian descent, and a Veronese father. Her entire girlhood was spent in Brescia and other cities of Northern Italy, and in early womanhood she came with her family to America. Her story gives a most graphic account of the industries, social customs, dress, pleasures, and religious observances of the Italian common people. +When I Was a Boy in China+ By YAN PHOU LEE 12mo Cloth Illustrated from phot
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