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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