Frank Tousey’s Hand Books.
Containing Useful Information on Almost Every Subject Under the Sun. Price 10 Cents Per Copy.
No. 1.Napoleon’s Oraculum and Dream Book.
Containing the great oracle of human destiny; also the true meaning of almost any kind of dreams, together with charms, ceremonies, and curious games of cards. A complete book. Price 10 cents.
No. 2.HOW TO DO TRICKS.
The great book of magic and card tricks, containing full instruction of all the leading card tricks of the day, also the most popular magical illusions as performed by our leading magicians; every boy should obtain a copy, as it will both amuse and instruct. Price 10 cents.
No. 3.HOW TO FLIRT.
The arts and wiles of flirtation are fully explained by this little book. Besides the various methods of handkerchief, fan, glove, parasol, window and hat flirtations, it contains a full list of the language and sentiment of flowers, which is interesting to everybody, both old and young. You cannot be happy without one. Price 10 cents.
No. 4.HOW TO DANCE.
Is the title of a new and handsome little book just issued by Frank Tousey. It contains full instructions in the art of dancing, etiquette in the ball-room and at parties, how to dress, and full directions for calling off in all popular square dances. The price is 10 cents.
No. 5.HOW TO MAKE LOVE.
A complete guide to love, courtship and marriage, giving sensible advice, rules and etiquette to be observed, with many curious and interesting things not generally known. Price 10 cents.
No. 6.HOW TO BECOME AN ATHLETE.
Giving full instruction for the use of dumb-bells, Indian clubs, parallel bars, horizontal bars and various other methods of developing a good, healthy muscle; containing over sixty illustrations. Every boy can become strong and healthy by following the instructions contained in the little book. Price 10 cents.
No. 7.HOW TO KEEP BIRDS.
Handsomely illustrated, and containing full instructions for the management and training of the canary, mockingbird, bobolink, blackbird, paroquet, parrot, etc., etc. Price 10 cents.
No. 8.HOW TO BECOME A SCIENTIST.
A useful and instructive book, giving a complete treatise on chemistry; also, experiments in acoustics, mechanics, mathematics, chemistry, and directions for making fireworks, colored fires, and gas balloons. This book cannot be equaled. Price 10 cents.
No. 9.HOW TO BECOME A VENTRILOQUIST.
By Harry Kennedy. The secret given away. Every intelligent boy reading this book of instructions, by a practical professor (delighting multitudes every night with his wonderful imitations), can master the art, and create any amount of fun for himself and friends. It is the greatest book ever published, and there’s millions (of fun) in it. Price 10 cents.
No. 10.HOW TO BOX.
The art of self-defense made easy. Containing over thirty illustrations of guards, blows and the different positions of a good boxer. Every boy should obtain one of these useful and instructive books, as it will teach you how to box without an instructor. Price 10 cents.
No. 11.HOW TO WRITE LOVE-LETTERS.
A most complete little book, containing full directions for writing love-letters, and when to use them; also giving specimen letters for both young and old. Price 10 cents.
No. 12.HOW TO WRITE LETTERS TO LADIES.
Giving complete instructions for writing letters to ladies on all subjects; also, letters of introduction, notes and requests. Price 10 cents.
No. 13.How to Do It; or, Book of Etiquette.
It is a great life secret, and one that every young man desires to know all about. Send 10 cents and get it. There’s happiness in it.
No. 14.HOW TO MAKE CANDY.
A complete hand-book for making all kinds of candy, ice-cream, syrups, essences, etc., etc. Price 10 cents.
No. 15.HOW TO BECOME RICH.
This wonderful book presents you with the example and life experience of some of the most noted and wealthy men in the world, including the self-made men of our country. The book is edited by one of the most successful men of the present age, whose own example is in itself guide enough for those who aspire to fame and money. The book will give you the secret. Price 10 cents.
No. 16.HOW TO KEEP A WINDOW GARDEN.
Containing full instructions for constructing a window garden either in town or country, and the most approved methods for raising beautiful flowers at home. The most complete book of the kind ever published. Price 10 cents.
No. 17.HOW TO DRESS.
Containing full instruction in the art of dressing and appearing well at home and abroad, giving the selections of colors, material, and how to have them made up. Price 10 cents.
No. 18.HOW TO BECOME BEAUTIFUL.
One of the brightest and most valuable little books ever given to the world. Everybody wishes to know how to become beautiful, both male and female. The secret is simple, and almost costless. Read this book and be convinced how to become beautiful. Price 10 cents.
No. 19.FRANK TOUSEY’SUnited States Distance Tables, Pocket Companion and Guide.
Giving the official distances on all the railroads of the United States and Canada. Also, table of distances by water to foreign ports, hack fares in the principal cities, reports of the census, etc., etc., making it one of the most complete and handy books published. Price 10 cents.
No. 20.How to Entertain an Evening Party.
A very valuable little book just published. A complete compendium of games, sports, card-diversions, comic recreations, etc., suitable for parlor or drawing-room entertainment. It contains more for the money than any book published. Price 10 cents.
No. 21.HOW TO HUNT AND FISH.
The most complete hunting and fishing guide ever published. It contains full instructions about guns, hunting dogs, traps, trapping and fishing, together with descriptions of game and fish. Price 10 cents.
No. 22.HOW TO DO SECOND SIGHT.
Heller’s second sight explained by his former assistant, Fred Hunt, Jr. Explaining how the secret dialogues were carried on between the magician and the boy on the stage; also giving all the codes and signals. The only authentic explanation of second sight. Price 10 cents.
No. 23.HOW TO EXPLAIN DREAMS.
Everybody dreams, from the little child to the aged man and woman. This little book gives the explanation to all kinds of dreams, together with lucky and unlucky days, and “Napoleon’s Oraculum,” the book of fate. Price 10 cents.
No. 24.HOW TO WRITE LETTERS TO GENTLEMEN.
Containing full directions for writing to gentlemen on all subjects; also giving sample letters for instruction. Price 10 cents.
NO. 25.HOW TO BECOME A GYMNAST.
Containing full instructions for all kinds of gymnastic sports and athletic exercises. Embracing thirty-five illustrations. By Professor W. Macdonald. A handy and useful book. Price 10 cents.
No. 26.HOW TO ROW, SAIL AND BUILD A BOAT.
Fully illustrated. Every boy should know how to row and sail a boat. Full instructions are given in this little book together with instructions on swimming and riding, companion sports to boating. Price 10 cents.
No. 27.HOW TO RECITE AND BOOK OF RECITATIONS.
Containing the most popular selections in use, comprising Dutch dialect, French dialect, Yankee and Irish dialect pieces, together with many standard readings. Price 10 cents.
No. 28.HOW TO TELL FORTUNES.
Every one is desirous of knowing what his future life will bring forth, whether happiness or misery, wealth or poverty. You can tell by a glance at this little book. Buy one and be convinced. Tell your own fortune. Tell the fortunes of your friends. Price 10 cents.
No. 29.HOW TO BECOME AN INVENTOR.
Every boy should know how inventions originate. This book explains them all, giving examples in electricity, hydraulics, magnetism, optics, pneumatics, mechanics, etc., etc. The most instructive book published. Price 10 cents.
No. 30.HOW TO COOK.
One of the most instructive books on cooking ever published. It contains recipes for cooking meats, fish, game, and oysters; also pies, puddings, cakes and all kinds of pastry, and a grand collection of recipes by one of our most popular cooks. Only 10 cents per copy.
No. 31.HOW TO BECOME A SPEAKER.
Containing fourteen illustrations, giving the different positions requisite to become a good speaker, reader and elocutionist. Also containing gems from all the popular authors of prose and poetry, arranged in the most simple and concise manner possible. Price 10 cents.
No. 32.HOW TO RIDE A BICYCLE.
Handsomely illustrated, and containing full directions for mounting, riding and managing a bicycle, fully explained with practical illustrations; also directions for picking out a machine. Price 10 cents.
No. 33.HOW TO BEHAVE.
Containing the rules and etiquette of good society and the easiest and most approved methods of appearing to good advantage at parties, balls, the theater, church, and in the drawing room. Price 10 cents.
No. 34.HOW TO FENCE.
Containing full instruction for fencing and the use of the broadsword; also instruction in archery. Described with twenty-one practical illustrations, giving the best positions in fencing. A complete book. Price 10 cents.
No. 35.HOW TO PLAY GAMES.
A complete and useful little book, containing the rules and regulations of billiards, bagatelle, backgammon, croquet, dominoes, etc. Price 10 cents.
No. 36.HOW TO SOLVE CONUNDRUMS.
Containing all the leading conundrums of the day, amusing riddles, curious catches and witty sayings. Price 10 cents.
No. 37.HOW TO KEEP HOUSE.
It contains information for everybody, boys, girls, men and women; it will teach you how to make almost anything around the house, such as parlor ornaments, brackets, cements, æolian harps, and bird lime for catching birds. Price 10 cents.
No. 38.HOW TO BECOME YOUR OWN DOCTOR.
A wonderful book, containing useful and practical information in the treatment of ordinary diseases and ailments common to every family. Abounding in useful and effective recipes for general complaints. Price 10 cents.
For sale by all newsdealers in the United States and Canada, or sent to your address, post-paid, on receipt of price, 10 cents. Address
Box 2730. FRANK TOUSEY, Publisher, 34 & 36 North Moore Street, New York.