odes in
the life of the bold outlaw. His sunny, open air nature, his matchless
skill at archery, his generous disposition, his love of fair play, and
his ever present courtesy to women, form a picture that has no
counterpart in the folk-lore of any other people. The simple ballad
English has been most successfully preserved in Mr. Pyle's easy prose,
and, as regards the text, this edition is in all respects the most
complete and in every way the most desirable that has ever been issued.

But it has other claims to notice in the admirable illustrations which
Mr. Pyle has strewn profusely throughout his book. These pictures set
forth most graphically every eventful scene in the narrative, and they
are in perfect keeping with the story, even to the smallest detail; as
specimens of figure-drawing they form the most admirable and artistic
series that an American artist has created for many years. In them the
persons of Robin Hood, Little John, Will Stutely, the Sheriff of
Nottingham, Allan-a-Dale, Queen Eleanor, Friar Tuck, and all the rest,
become as familiar as their names and characteristics.

"A volume that stands at the head of books for the young, both in the
attractiveness of its letter-press, and singular beauty, variety, and
antique character of its illustrations. * * * It is a book of varied
delight, a credit to the author, illustrator and publisher, and will
please every boy who has taste and likes to see a thorough piece of
work."--_Hartford Courant._

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CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS, Publishers,
743 & 745 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
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THE STORY OF SIEGFRIED.

By JAMES BALDWIN.

With a series of superb illustrations by Howard Pyle.
One volume, square 12mo $2.00

"To wise parents who strive, as all parents should do, to regulate
and supervise their children's reading, this book is most earnestly
commended. Would there were more of its type and excellence. It has
our most hearty approval and recommendation in every way, not only
for beauty of illustration, which is of the highest order, but for
the fascinating manner in which the old Norse legend is
told."--_The Churchman._

"What more calculated to inspire the courage, to elevate the