With 6 full-page
illustrations. 116 pp. Cloth, 75 cents.
An old ring plays an important part in this charming little story. It
brings together a spoiled child, the granddaughter of a rich and
indulgent old lady, and a happy little family of three, who, though
poor, are contented with their lot. This acquaintance proves to be of
mutual advantage.
THE MARJORIE BOOKS. 6 vols. Edited by Lucy Wheelock. About 200
illustrations. Price of set, $1.50.
A new set of books for the little ones, better, if possible, than even
Dot's Library, which has been so popular. Full of pictures, short
stories, and bits of poetry.
Boston: W. A. Wilde & Co., 25 Bromfield Street.
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W. A. Wilde & Co., Publishers.
WAR OF THE REVOLUTION SERIES.
By Everett T. Tomlinson.
THREE COLONIAL BOYS. A Story of the Times of '76. 368 pp. Illustrated.
Cloth, $1.50.
It is a story of three boys who were drawn into the events of the times;
is patriotic, exciting, clean, and healthful, and instructs without
appearing to. The heroes are manly boys, and no objectionable language
or character is introduced. The lessons of courage and patriotism
especially will be appreciated in this day.--Boston Transcript.
THREE YOUNG CONTINENTALS. A Story of the American Revolution. 364 pp.
Illustrated. Cloth, $1.50.
The second volume of the War of the Revolution Series gives a vivid
and accurate picture of, and the part which our "Three Colonial Boys"
took in, the events which led up to the "Battle of Long Island," which
was thought at the time to be a crushing defeat for the Continental
Army, but which in fact was the means of arousing the Colonies to more
determined effort.
OTHER VOLUMES IN PREPARATION.
TRAVEL ADVENTURE SERIES.
By Col. Thos. W. Knox.
IN WILD AFRICA. Adventures of Two Boys in the Sahara Desert. 325 pp.
Illustrated. Cloth, $1.50.
This story is a fascinating and instructive one, and we cheerfully
commend the book to parents and teachers who have the responsibility of
choosing the reading for young readers.--The Religious Telescope,
Dayton.
THE LAND OF THE KANGAROO. Adventures of Two Boys in the Great Island
Continent. 318 pp. Illustrated. Cloth, $1.50.
The late Col. Thos. W. Knox was a famous traveler and writer of boys'
books of travel and adventure. His last book (finished only ten days
before his sudden death) describes a portion of the world in which he
took a vast interest, and of which
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