NEW BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
A SCORE OF FAMOUS COMPOSERS.ByNathan Haskell Dole, formerly musical editor of the PhiladelphiaPressandEvening Bulletin. With portraits of Beethoven, Wagner, Liszt, Haydn, etc. 12mo, $1.50.No pains have been spared to make this volume of musical biographies accurate, and at the same time entertaining. Many quaint and curious details have been found in out-of-the-way German or Italian sources. Beginning with Palestrina, “the Prince of Music,” concerning whose life many interesting discoveries have been recently made, and ending with Wagner, the twenty Composers, while in the majority of German origin, still embrace representatives of England and Italy, Hungary and Russia, of France and Poland. Free from pedantry and technicalities, simple and straightforward in style, these sketches aim above all to acquaint the reader, and particularly the young, with the personality of the subjects, to make them live again while recounting their struggles and triumphs.FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN.BySarah K. Bolton, author of “Poor Boys Who became Famous.” With Portraits of Gladstone, John Bright, Robert Peel, etc. 12mo, $1.50.Mrs. Bolton has found a peculiarly congenial subject in her latest contribution to the series of “Famous” books. Nearly all of the English statesmen whose biographies she so sympathetically recounts, have been leaders in great works of reform; and with many Mrs. Bolton had the privilege of personal acquaintance. She has given succinct, yet sufficiently detailed descriptions of the chief labors of these statesmen, and the young reader will find them stirring and stimulating, full of anecdotes and bright sayings.THE JO-BOAT BOYS.By Rev.J. F. Cowan, D.D., editor of “Our Young People,” etc. Illustrated by H. W. Peirce. 12mo, $1.50.The shanty boats which shelter the amphibious people along the banks of the Ohio are called Jo-Boats, and Dr. Cowan has chosen this original environment for the earlier scenes of his remarkably lively and spirited story. It will appeal to every boy who has a spark of zest in his soul.AN ENTIRE STRANGER.By Rev.T. L. Baily. Illustrated. 12mo, $1.25.The heroine of Mr. Baily’s naïve and fascinating story is a school-teacher who is full of resources, and understands how to bring out the diverse capabilities of her scholars. She wins the love and admiration of her school, and interests them in many improvements. It is a thoroughly practical book, and we should be glad to see it in the hands of all teachers and their scholars.THROWN UPON HER OWN RESOURCES; OR, WHAT GIRLS CAN DO.By “Jenny June” (Mrs. Croly). A book for girls. 12mo, $1.25.Mrs. Croly, the able editor ofThe Home Maker, in this book for girls, shows in her practical, common-sense way, what chances there are open to young women, when the necessity comes for self-support. The wise, prudent words of one who has had so much experience in dealing with the problems of life will be welcomed by a large class of readers.LED IN UNKNOWN PATHS.ByAnna F. Raffensperger. Illustrated. 12mo, $1.25.A simple, unpretentious diary of homely, every-day life. It is so true to nature that it reads like a transcript from an actual journal. It is full of good-humor, quiet fun, gentle pathos, and good sound sense. One follows with surprising interest the daily doings, the pleasures and trials of the good family whose life is pictured in its pages.HALF A DOZEN GIRLS.ByAnna Chapin Ray, author of “Half a Dozen Boys.” Illustrated. 12mo, $1.25.A book for girls displaying unusual insight into human nature with a quiet, sly humor, a faculty of investing every-day events with a dramatic interest, a photographic touch, and a fine moral tone. It ought to be a favorite with many girls.THOMAS Y. CROWELL & CO., Publishers, New York.
A SCORE OF FAMOUS COMPOSERS.ByNathan Haskell Dole, formerly musical editor of the PhiladelphiaPressandEvening Bulletin. With portraits of Beethoven, Wagner, Liszt, Haydn, etc. 12mo, $1.50.
No pains have been spared to make this volume of musical biographies accurate, and at the same time entertaining. Many quaint and curious details have been found in out-of-the-way German or Italian sources. Beginning with Palestrina, “the Prince of Music,” concerning whose life many interesting discoveries have been recently made, and ending with Wagner, the twenty Composers, while in the majority of German origin, still embrace representatives of England and Italy, Hungary and Russia, of France and Poland. Free from pedantry and technicalities, simple and straightforward in style, these sketches aim above all to acquaint the reader, and particularly the young, with the personality of the subjects, to make them live again while recounting their struggles and triumphs.
FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN.BySarah K. Bolton, author of “Poor Boys Who became Famous.” With Portraits of Gladstone, John Bright, Robert Peel, etc. 12mo, $1.50.
Mrs. Bolton has found a peculiarly congenial subject in her latest contribution to the series of “Famous” books. Nearly all of the English statesmen whose biographies she so sympathetically recounts, have been leaders in great works of reform; and with many Mrs. Bolton had the privilege of personal acquaintance. She has given succinct, yet sufficiently detailed descriptions of the chief labors of these statesmen, and the young reader will find them stirring and stimulating, full of anecdotes and bright sayings.
THE JO-BOAT BOYS.By Rev.J. F. Cowan, D.D., editor of “Our Young People,” etc. Illustrated by H. W. Peirce. 12mo, $1.50.
The shanty boats which shelter the amphibious people along the banks of the Ohio are called Jo-Boats, and Dr. Cowan has chosen this original environment for the earlier scenes of his remarkably lively and spirited story. It will appeal to every boy who has a spark of zest in his soul.
AN ENTIRE STRANGER.By Rev.T. L. Baily. Illustrated. 12mo, $1.25.
The heroine of Mr. Baily’s naïve and fascinating story is a school-teacher who is full of resources, and understands how to bring out the diverse capabilities of her scholars. She wins the love and admiration of her school, and interests them in many improvements. It is a thoroughly practical book, and we should be glad to see it in the hands of all teachers and their scholars.
THROWN UPON HER OWN RESOURCES; OR, WHAT GIRLS CAN DO.By “Jenny June” (Mrs. Croly). A book for girls. 12mo, $1.25.
Mrs. Croly, the able editor ofThe Home Maker, in this book for girls, shows in her practical, common-sense way, what chances there are open to young women, when the necessity comes for self-support. The wise, prudent words of one who has had so much experience in dealing with the problems of life will be welcomed by a large class of readers.
LED IN UNKNOWN PATHS.ByAnna F. Raffensperger. Illustrated. 12mo, $1.25.
A simple, unpretentious diary of homely, every-day life. It is so true to nature that it reads like a transcript from an actual journal. It is full of good-humor, quiet fun, gentle pathos, and good sound sense. One follows with surprising interest the daily doings, the pleasures and trials of the good family whose life is pictured in its pages.
HALF A DOZEN GIRLS.ByAnna Chapin Ray, author of “Half a Dozen Boys.” Illustrated. 12mo, $1.25.
A book for girls displaying unusual insight into human nature with a quiet, sly humor, a faculty of investing every-day events with a dramatic interest, a photographic touch, and a fine moral tone. It ought to be a favorite with many girls.
THOMAS Y. CROWELL & CO., Publishers, New York.