Beautiful Joe's Paradise;or, The Island of Brotherly Love. A sequel to "Beautiful Joe." ByMarshall Saunders, author of "Beautiful Joe."
One vol., library 12mo, cloth, illustrated       $1.50
"This book revives the spirit of 'Beautiful Joe' capitally. It is fairly riotous with fun, and as a whole is about as unusual as anything in the animal book line that has seen the light. It is a book for juveniles—old and young."—Philadelphia Item.
'Tilda Jane.ByMarshall Saunders.
One vol., 12mo, fully illustrated, cloth decorative, Â Â Â Â Â Â $1.50
"It is one of those exquisitely simple and truthful books that win and charm the reader, and I did not put it down until I had finished it—honest! And I am sure that every one, young or old, who reads will be proud and happy to make the acquaintance of the delicious waif.
"I cannot think of any better book for children than this. I commend it unreservedly."—Cyrus Townsend Brady.
"I cannot think of any better book for children than this. I commend it unreservedly."—Cyrus Townsend Brady.
The Story of the Graveleys.ByMarshall Saunders, author of "Beautiful Joe's Paradise," "'Tilda Jane," etc.
Library 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated by E. B. Barry       $1.50
Here we have the haps and mishaps, the trials and triumphs, of a delightful New England family, of whose devotion and sturdiness it will do the reader good to hear.
Born to the Blue.ByFlorence Kimball Russel.
12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated       $1.25
The atmosphere of army life on the plains breathes on every page of this delightful tale. The boy is the son of a captain of U. S. cavalry stationed at a frontier post in the days when our regulars earned the gratitude of a nation.
In West Point Gray.ByFlorence Kimball Russel.
12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated       $1.25
West Point forms the background for the second volume in this series, and gives us the adventures of Jack as a cadet. Here the training of his childhood days in the frontier army post stands him in good stead; and he quickly becomes the central figure of the West Point life.
The Sandman; His Farm Stories.ByWilliam J. Hopkins. With fifty illustrations by Ada Clendenin Williamson.
Large 12mo, decorative cover       $1.50
"An amusing, original book, written for the benefit of very small children. It should be one of the most popular of the year's books for reading to small children."—Buffalo Express.
The Sandman: More Farm Stories.ByWilliam J. Hopkins.
Large 12mo, decorative cover, fully illustrated       $1.50
Mr. Hopkins's first essay at bedtime stories met with such approval that this second book of "Sandman" tales was issued for scores of eager children. Life on the farm, and out-of-doors, is portrayed in his inimitable manner.
The Sandman: His Ship Stories.ByWilliam J. Hopkins, author of "The Sandman: His Farm Stories," etc.
Large 12mo, decorative cover, fully illustrated      $1.50
"Mothers and fathers and kind elder sisters who put the little ones to bed, and rack their brains for stories, will find this book a treasure."—Cleveland Leader.
"Children call for these stories over and over again."—Chicago Evening Post.
"Children call for these stories over and over again."—Chicago Evening Post.
Pussy-Cat Town.ByMarion Ames Taggart.
Small quarto, cloth decorative, illustrated and decorated in colors       $1.00
"Pussy-Cat Town" is a most unusual delightful cat story. Ban-Ban, a pure Maltese who belonged to Rob, Kiku-san, Lois's beautiful snow white pet, and their neighbors Bedelia the tortoise-shell, Madame Laura the widow, Wutz Butz the warrior, and wise old Tommy Traddles, were really and truly cats.
The Roses of Saint Elizabeth.ByJane Scott Woodruff, author of "The Little Christmas Shoe."
Small quarto, cloth decorative, illustrated and decorated in colors by Adelaide Everhart      $1.00
This is a charming little story of a child whose father was caretaker of the great castle of the Wartburg, where Saint Elizabeth once had her home.
Gabriel and the Hour Book.ByEvaleen Stein.
Small quarto, cloth decorative, illustrated and decorated in colors by Adelaide Everhart      $1.00
Gabriel was a loving, patient, little French lad, who assisted the monks in the long ago days, when all the books were written and illuminated by hand, in the monasteries.
The Enchanted Automobile.Translated from the French byMary J. Safford.
Small quarto, cloth decorative, illustrated and decorated in colors by Edna M. Sawyer       $1.00
The enchanted automobile was sent by the fairy godmother of a lazy, discontented little prince and princess to take them to fairyland, where they might visit their storybook favorites.
The Red Feathers.ByTheodore Roberts, author of "Brothers of Peril," etc.
Cloth decorative, illustrated       $1.50
"The Red Feathers" tells of the remarkable adventures of an Indian boy who lived in the Stone Age, many years ago, when the world was young, and when fairies and magicians did wonderful things for their friends and enemies.
The Wreck of the Ocean Queen.ByJames Otis, author of "Larry Hudson's Ambition," etc.
Cloth decorative, illustrated       $1.50
This story takes its readers on a sea voyage around the world; gives them a trip on a treasure ship; an exciting experience in a terrific gale; and finally a shipwreck, with a mutineering crew determined to take the treasure to complicate matters.
But only the mutineers will come to serious harm, and after the reader has known the thrilling excitement of lack of food and water, of attacks by night and day, and of a hand-to-hand fight, he is rescued and brought safely home again,—to realize that it's only a story, but a stirring and realistic one.
Little White Indians.ByFannie E. Ostrander.
Cloth decorative, illustrated       $1.25
The "Little White Indians" were two families of children who "played Indian" all one long summer vacation. They built wigwams and made camps; they went hunting and fought fierce battles on the war-trail.
A bright, interesting story which will appeal strongly to the "make-believe" instinct in children, and will give them a healthy, active interest in "the simple life."
By LENORE E. MULETS
Six vols., cloth decorative, illustrated by Sophie Schneider. Sold separately, or as a set.
Per volume$1.00Per set6.00
Insect Stories.Stories of Little Animals.Flower Stories.Bird Stories.Tree Stories.Stories of Little Fishes.
In this series of six little Nature books, it is the author's intention so to present to the child reader the facts about each particular flower, insect, bird, or animal, in story form, as to make delightful reading. Classical legends, myths, poems, and songs are so introduced as to correlate fully with these lessons, to which the excellent illustrations are no little help.
By G. WALDO BROWNE
The Woodranger.The Young Gunbearer.The Hero of the Hills.With Rogers' Rangers.
Each 1 vol., large 12mo, cloth, decorative cover, illustrated, per volume$1.25Four vols., boxed, per set5.00
"The Woodranger Tales," like the "Pathfinder Tales" of J. Fenimore Cooper, combine historical information relating to early pioneer days in America with interesting adventures in the backwoods. Although the same characters are continued throughout the series, each book is complete in itself, and, while based strictly on historical facts, is an interesting and exciting tale of adventure.
The most delightful and interesting accounts possible of child life in other lands, filled with quaint sayings, doings, and adventures.
Each one vol., 12mo, decorative cover, cloth, with six or more full-page illustrations in color.
Price per volume      $0.60By MARY HAZELTON WADE(unless otherwise indicated)
Our Little African CousinOur Little Alaskan CousinBy Mary F. Nixon-RouletOur Little Arabian CousinBy Blanche McManusOur Little Armenian CousinOur Little Brown CousinOur Little Canadian CousinBy Elizabeth R. MacdonaldOur Little Chinese CousinBy Isaac Taylor HeadlandOur Little Cuban CousinOur Little Dutch CousinBy Blanche McManusOur Little English CousinBy Blanche McManusOur Little Eskimo CousinOur Little French CousinBy Blanche McManusOur Little German CousinOur Little Hawaiian CousinOur Little Hindu CousinBy Blanche McManusOur Little Indian CousinOur Little Irish CousinOur Little Italian CousinOur Little Japanese CousinOur Little Jewish CousinOur Little Korean CousinBy H. Lee M. PikeOur Little Mexican CousinBy Edward C. ButlerOur Little Norwegian CousinOur Little Panama CousinBy H. Lee M. PikeOur Little Philippine CousinOur Little Porto Rican CousinOur Little Russian CousinOur Little Scotch CousinBy Blanche McManusOur Little Siamese CousinOur Little Spanish CousinBy Mary F. Nixon-RouletOur Little Swedish CousinBy Claire M. CoburnOur Little Swiss CousinOur Little Turkish Cousin
It is the intention of the publishers that this series shall contain only the very highest and purest literature,—stories that shall not only appeal to the children themselves, but be appreciated by all those who feel with them in their joys and sorrows.
The numerous illustrations in each book are by well-known artists, and each volume has a separate attractive cover design.
Each 1 vol., 16mo, cloth       $0.50
By ANNIE FELLOWS JOHNSTON
The Little Colonel.(Trade Mark.)
The scene of this story is laid in Kentucky. Its heroine is a small girl, who is known as the Little Colonel, on account of her fancied resemblance to an old-school Southern gentleman, whose fine estate and old family are famous in the region.
The Giant Scissors.
This is the story of Joyce and of her adventures in France. Joyce is a great friend of the Little Colonel, and in later volumes shares with her the delightful experiences of the "House Party" and the "Holidays."
Two Little Knights of Kentucky.Who Were the Little Colonel's Neighbors.
In this volume the Little Colonel returns to us like an old friend, but with added grace and charm. She is not, however, the central figure of the story, that place being taken by the "two little knights."
Mildred's Inheritance.
A delightful little story of a lonely English girl who comes to America and is befriended by a sympathetic American family who are attracted by her beautiful speaking voice. By means of this one gift she is enabled to help a school-girl who has temporarily lost the use of her eyes, and thus finally her life becomes a busy, happy one.
Cicely and Other Stories for Girls.
The readers of Mrs. Johnston's charming juveniles will be glad to learn of the issue of this volume for young people.
Aunt 'Liza's Hero and Other Stories.
A collection of six bright little stories, which will appeal to all boys and most girls.
Big Brother.
A story of two boys. The devotion and care of Steven, himself a small boy, for his baby brother, is the theme of the simple tale.
Ole Mammy's Torment.
"Ole Mammy's Torment" has been fitly called "a classic of Southern life." It relates the haps and mishaps of a small negro lad, and tells how he was led by love and kindness to a knowledge of the right.
The Story of Dago.
In this story Mrs. Johnston relates the story of Dago, a pet monkey, owned jointly by two brothers. Dago tells his own story, and the account of his haps and mishaps is both interesting and amusing.
The Quilt That Jack Built.
A pleasant little story of a boy's labor of love, and how it changed the course of his life many years after it was accomplished.
Flip's Islands of Providence.
A story of a boy's life battle, his early defeat, and his final triumph, well worth the reading.
By EDITH ROBINSON
A Little Puritan's First Christmas.
A Story of Colonial times in Boston, telling how Christmas was invented by Betty Sewall, a typical child of the Puritans, aided by her brother Sam.
A Little Daughter of Liberty.
The author introduces this story as follows:
"One ride is memorable in the early history of the American Revolution, the well-known ride of Paul Revere. Equally deserving of commendation is another ride,—the ride of Anthony Severn,—which was no less historic in its action or memorable in its consequences."
A Loyal Little Maid.
A delightful and interesting story of Revolutionary days, in which the child heroine, Betsey Schuyler, renders important services to George Washington.
A Little Puritan Rebel.
This is an historical tale of a real girl, during the time when the gallant Sir Harry Vane was governor of Massachusetts.
A Little Puritan Pioneer.
The scene of this story is laid in the Puritan settlement at Charlestown.
A Little Puritan Bound Girl.
A story of Boston in Puritan days, which is of great interest to youthful readers.
A Little Puritan Cavalier.
The story of a "Little Puritan Cavalier" who tried with all his boyish enthusiasm to emulate the spirit and ideals of the dead Crusaders.
A Puritan Knight Errant.
The story tells of a young lad in Colonial times who endeavored to carry out the high ideals of the knights of olden days.
By OUIDA(Louise de la Ramée)
A Dog of Flanders:A Christmas Story.
Too well and favorably known to require description.
The Nurnberg Stove.
This beautiful story has never before been published at a popular price.
By FRANCES MARGARET FOX
The Little Giant's Neighbours.
A charming nature story of a "little giant" whose neighbours were the creatures of the field and garden.
Farmer Brown and the Birds.
A little story which teaches children that the birds are man's best friends.
Betty of Old Mackinaw.
A charming story of child-life, appealing especially to the little readers who like stories of "real people."
Brother Billy.
The story of Betty's brother, and some further adventures of Betty herself.
Mother Nature's Little Ones.
Curious little sketches describing the early lifetime, or "childhood," of the little creatures out-of-doors.
How Christmas Came to the Mulvaneys.
A bright, lifelike little story of a family of poor children, with an unlimited capacity for fun and mischief. The wonderful never-to-be forgotten Christmas that came to them is the climax of a series of exciting incidents.
Transcriber's Notes:Varied hyphenation was retained as in yardstick and yard-stick.Page 138, "kneeding" changed to "kneading" (and began kneading)Page 321, the author of The Wreck of the Ocean Queen was not small-capped in the original. This was fixed in this copy.
Varied hyphenation was retained as in yardstick and yard-stick.
Page 138, "kneeding" changed to "kneading" (and began kneading)
Page 321, the author of The Wreck of the Ocean Queen was not small-capped in the original. This was fixed in this copy.