ByJacob Abbott.
Complete in Eight Volumes, 18mo., price $1.25 each.
Each Volume complete in itself.
Each volume is illustrated with numerous Maps and Engravings, from original designs by F. O. C. Darley, J. R. Chapin, G. Perkins, Charles Parsons, H. W. Herrick, E. F. Beaulieu, H. L. Stephens, and others.
This Series, by the well-known author of the "Rollo Books" "Rollo's Tour in Europe," "Harper's Series of European Histories," "The Florence Stories," &c., consists of the following volumes:
1. ABORIGINAL AMERICA.2. DISCOVERY OF AMERICA.3. THE SOUTHERN COLONIES.4. THE NORTHERN COLONIES.5. WARS OF THE COLONIES.6. THE REVOLT OF THE COLONIES.7. THE REVOLUTION.8. WASHINGTON.
1. ABORIGINAL AMERICA.2. DISCOVERY OF AMERICA.3. THE SOUTHERN COLONIES.4. THE NORTHERN COLONIES.5. WARS OF THE COLONIES.6. THE REVOLT OF THE COLONIES.7. THE REVOLUTION.8. WASHINGTON.
Notices of the Initial Volume.
From the Boston Traveller.
"The most excellent publication of the kind ever undertaken."
From the Boston Advertiser.
"The illustrations are well designed and executed."
From the Boston Post.
"One of the most useful of the many good and popular books of which Mr. Abbott is the author."
From the Philadelphia North American.
"It is indeed a very vivid and comprehensive presentation of the physical aspect and aboriginal life visible on this continent before the discovery by white men."
From the Troy Whig.
"Mr. Abbott's stories have for years been the delight of thousands."
Books Published by Sheldon & Co.
From the Personal Narrative of the lateSamuel G. Goodrich(Peter Parley).
1 vol. 16mo., illustrated, price $1.25.
OR, EARLY LIFE AT HOME.
ByCaroline Hadley. With Illustrations, byWalter Crane.
1 vol. square 16mo., price 90 cents.
OLD TESTAMENT SERIES.
ByCaroline Hadley.
1 vol. 12mo., Illustrated, price $1.25.
NEW TESTAMENT SERIES.
ByCaroline Hadley.
1 vol. 12mo., Illustrated, price $1.25.
A series of volumes containing Rose Morton's Journal for the several months of the year.
Each volume Illustrated, 18mo., 45 cents.
There are now ready,
ROSE MORTON'S JOURNAL FOR JANUARY.ROSE MORTON'S JOURNAL FOR FEBRUARY.ROSE MORTON'S JOURNAL FOR MARCH.ROSE MORTON'S JOURNAL FOR APRIL.ROSE MORTON'S JOURNAL FOR MAY.
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A Series of interesting Travels through Egypt, Palestine Turkey, and Syria. By Rev.D. C. Eddy, D.D.
Each volume beautifully Illustrated from Designs brought from those countries.
Each volume, 16mo., price 90 cents.
There are now ready,
Walter in Egypt.Walter in Jerusalem.Walter in Samaria.Walter in Damascus.Walter in Constantinople. (In press.)
Walter in Egypt.Walter in Jerusalem.Walter in Samaria.Walter in Damascus.Walter in Constantinople. (In press.)
From the New York Commercial Advertiser.
"Dr. Eddy is known as the author of 'The Percy Family,' and is a most pleasing and instructive writer for the young. The present volume is one of a series of six, describing a visit of a company of young tourists to the most interesting and sacred spots on the earth. The incidents recited and the facts presented are just such as will captivate while they instruct intelligent youth, and give even adult minds some correct ideas of Eastern countries and habits. In the present volume, Walter travels through Egypt, and his story is told in some two hundred and twenty pages; so compactly told, indeed, that not a line could have been omitted without injury. It is just the book for an intelligent child."
From the Pittsburgh Gazette.
"There are four very appropriate illustrations, representing the scenery and incidents of travel in Egypt. The volume, moreover, is well written, handsomely printed at the Riverside press, neatly bound in cloth, and therefore may be commended as a suitable holiday present,—a book that will both instruct and interest youthful readers."
From the Buffalo Express.
"This beautiful little volume is the first of a series of six, describing the visit of a company of young tourists to the most interesting and sacred spots on the earth. In the one under consideration, a number of incidents are recited, and facts presented, which will be found not only exceedingly interesting and instructive to boys and girls, but will give even adult minds some idea of the romantic East. It is elegantly bound, and illustrated with a number of finely executed wood-cuts. We recommend it to the attention of parents as a most suitable and beautiful holiday present."
ByJ. T. Trowbridge.
The Old Battle Ground,Iron Thorpe,Father Brighthope,Burr Cliff.Hearts and Faces.
5 vols. 18mo., in cloth, gilt back, uniform. Price $4.00.
From the Boston Transcript.
"Mr. Trowbridge has never written anything that was not popular, and each new work has added to his fame. He has a wonderful faculty as a portrayer of New England characteristics, and New England scenes."
From the Salem Register.
"Mr. Trowbridge will find many welcomers to the field of authorship as often as he chooses to enter it, and to leave as pleasant a record behind him as the story of "Father Brighthope." The "Old Battle Ground" is worthy of his reputation as one of the very best portrayers of New England character and describers of New England scenes."
By Mrs.Thomas Geldart.
6 vols. 16mo. Illustrated byJohn Gilbert.
Price of each 60 cents.
Daily Thoughts for a Child,Sunday Evening Thoughts,Truth is Everything,Emilie the Peacemaker,Sunday Morning Thoughts,Stories of Scotland.
From the Boston Register.
"These charming volumes are the much admired Geldart Series of books for the young, which have established a very enviable reputation in England for their wholesome moral tendency. They are beautifully printed 16mo. volumes, with gilt backs, and are sold at 50 cents each. There are five volumes in the series, and they will form a very choice addition to a youth's library."
From the Worcester Palladium.
"What children read they often long retain; therefore it is desirable that their books should be of a high moral tone. In this respect Mrs. Geldart has few equals as an author, and we hope that her works will be found in every child's library."
[A]Pronouncedcoupay.
[A]Pronouncedcoupay.
[B]Bureau is the French word meaning office; and English people, when travelling in France, fall into the habit of using the word in that sense.
[B]Bureau is the French word meaning office; and English people, when travelling in France, fall into the habit of using the word in that sense.
[C]Such a frock is called ablouse—pronouncedblooze. Almost all working men in France wear them. Hence the class of workmen in France are sometimes called theblouses.
[C]Such a frock is called ablouse—pronouncedblooze. Almost all working men in France wear them. Hence the class of workmen in France are sometimes called theblouses.
[D]The diligence is very large. It has four separate compartments. For a more full account of the construction of the vehicle, and for one or two engravings representing it, see Rollo's Tour in Switzerland.
[D]The diligence is very large. It has four separate compartments. For a more full account of the construction of the vehicle, and for one or two engravings representing it, see Rollo's Tour in Switzerland.
[E]The phrase is, in French,Pour voir le Mont Blanc s'eteindre.
[E]The phrase is, in French,Pour voir le Mont Blanc s'eteindre.
[F]See Frontispiece.
[F]See Frontispiece.
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