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Frank R. Stockton's Books for the Young.
"_His books for boys and girls are classics_."--NEWARK ADVERTISER.
THE CLOCKS OF RONDAINE, AND OTHER STORIES. With 24 illustrations by
BLASHFIELD, ROGERS, BEARD, and others. Square 8vo; $1.50.
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED. Illustrated by PENNELL, PARSONS, and others. Sq.
8vo, $2.00.
THE STORY OF VITEAU. Illustrated by R.B. BIRCH. 12mo, $1.50.
A JOLLY FELLOWSHIP. With 20 illustrations. 12mo, $1.50.
THE FLOATING PRINCE AND OTHER FAIRY TALES. Illustrated. Square 8vo,
$1.50.
THE TING-A-LING TALES. Illustrated. 12mo, $1.00.
ROUND-ABOUT RAMBLES IN LANDS OF FACT AND FICTION. Illustrated. Square
8vo, $1.50.
TALES OUT OF SCHOOL. With nearly 200 illustrations. Square 8vo, $1.50.
"The volumes are profusely illustrated and contain the most
entertaining sketches in Mr. Stockton's most entertaining
manner."--CHRISTIAN UNION.
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Edward Eggleston's Two Popular Books.
THE HOOSIER SCHOOL-BOY. Illustrated. 12mo, $1.00.
"'The Hoosier School-Boy' depicts some of the characteristics of
boy-life years ago on the Ohio; characteristics, however, that were
not peculiar to that section. The story presents a vivid and
interesting picture of the difficulties which in those days beset the
path of the youth aspiring for an education."--CHICAGO INTER-OCEAN.
QUEER STORIES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. 12mo, $1.00.
"A very bright and attractive little volume for young readers. The
stories are fresh, breezy, and healthy, with a good point to them and
a good, sound American view of life and the road to success. The book
abounds in good feeling and good sense, and is written in a style of
homely art."--INDEPENDENT.
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Evening Tales.
Done into English from the French of Frederic Ortoli, by JOEL CHANDLER
HARRIS. 12mo, $1.00.
"It is a veritable French 'Uncle Remus' that Mr. Harris has discovered
in Frederic Ortoli. The book has the genuine piquancy of Gallic wit,
and will be sure to charm American children. Mr. Harris's version is
delightfully written."--BOSTON BEACON.
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Hans Brinker: Or, The Silver Skates. A Story of Life in Holland. By
Mary Mapes Dodge. With 60 illustrations. 12mo, $1.50.
"The author has shown, in her former works for the young, a very rare
ability to meet their wants; but she has produced nothing better than
this charming tale--ali
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