Selections fromThe Page Company’sBooks for Young People
THE BLUE BONNET SERIES
Each large 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated, per volume$1.50
A TEXAS BLUE BONNET
ByCaroline E. Jacobs.
“The book’s heroine, Blue Bonnet, has the very finest kind of wholesome, honest, lively girlishness and cannot but make friends with every one who meets her through the book as medium.”—Chicago Inter-Ocean.
BLUE BONNET’S RANCH PARTY
ByCaroline E. Jacobs and Edyth Ellerbeck Read.
“A healthy, natural atmosphere breathes from every chapter.”—Boston Transcript.
BLUE BONNET IN BOSTON;Or, Boarding-School Days at Miss North’s.
ByCaroline E. Jacobs and Lela Horn Richards.
“It is a fine story for girls, and is bound to become popular because of its wholesomeness and its many human touches.”—Boston Globe.
BLUE BONNET KEEPS HOUSE;Or, The New Home in the East.
ByCaroline E. Jacobs and Lela Horn Richards.
“It cannot fail to prove fascinating to girls in their teens, not to mention those of older growth, who still hold dear the memory of their youth.”—New York Sun.
THE YOUNG PIONEER SERIES
ByHarrison AdamsEach 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated, per volume$1.25
THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE OHIO;Or, Clearing the Wilderness.
“Such books as this are an admirable means of stimulating among the young Americans of to-day interest in the story of their pioneer ancestors and the early days of the Republic.”—Boston Globe.
THE PIONEER BOYS ON THE GREAT LAKES;Or, On the Trail of the Iroquois.
“The recital of the daring deeds of the frontier is not only interesting but instructive as well and shows the sterling type of character which these days of self-reliance and trial produced.”—American Tourist, Chicago.
THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE MISSISSIPPI;Or, The Homestead in the Wilderness.
“The story is told with spirit, and is full of adventure.”—New York Sun.
THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE MISSOURI;Or, In the Country of the Sioux.
“Vivid in style, vigorous in movement, full of dramatic situations, true to historic perspective, this story is a capital one for boys.”—Watchman Examiner, New York City.
THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE YELLOWSTONE;Or, Lost in the Land of Wonders.
“There is plenty of lively adventure and action and the story is well told.”—Duluth Herald, Duluth, Minn.
THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA;Or, In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest.
“The story is full of spirited action and contains much valuable historical information.”—Boston Herald.
THE HADLEY HALL SERIES
ByLouise M. BreitenbachEach large 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated, per volume$1.50
ALMA AT HADLEY HALL
“The author is to be congratulated on having written such an appealing book for girls.”—Detroit Free Press.
ALMA’S SOPHOMORE YEAR
“It cannot fail to appeal to the lovers of good things in girls’ books.”—Boston Herald.
ALMA’S JUNIOR YEAR
“The diverse characters in the boarding-school are strongly drawn, the incidents are well developed and the action is never dull.”—The Boston Herald.
ALMA’S SENIOR YEAR
“Incident abounds in all of Miss Breitenbach’s stories and a healthy, natural atmosphere breathes from every chapter.”—Boston Transcript.
THE GIRLS OFFRIENDLY TERRACE SERIES
ByHarriet Lummis SmithEach large 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated, per volume$1.50
THE GIRLS OF FRIENDLY TERRACE
“A book sure to please girl readers, for the author seems to understand perfectly the girl character.”—Boston Globe.
PEGGY RAYMOND’S VACATION
“It is a wholesome, hearty story.”—Utica Observer.
SCHOOL DAYS ON FRIENDLY TERRACE
The book is delightfully written, and contains lots of exciting incidents.
FAMOUS LEADERS SERIES
ByCharles H. L. JohnstonEach large 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated, per volume$1.50
FAMOUS CAVALRY LEADERS
“More of such books should be written, books that acquaint young readers with historical personages in a pleasant, informal way.”—New York Sun.
“It is a book that will stir the heart of every boy and will prove interesting as well to the adults.”—Lawrence Daily World.
FAMOUS INDIAN CHIEFS
“Mr. Johnston has done faithful work in this volume, and his relation of battles, sieges and struggles of these famous Indians with the whites for the possession of America is a worthy addition to United States History.”—New York Marine Journal.
FAMOUS SCOUTS
“It is the kind of a book that will have a great fascination for boys and young men, and while it entertains them it will also present valuable information in regard to those who have left their impress upon the history of the country.”—The New London Day.
FAMOUS PRIVATEERSMEN AND ADVENTURERS OF THE SEA
“The tales are more than merely interesting; they are entrancing, stirring the blood with thrilling force and bringing new zest to the never-ending interest in the dramas of the sea.”—The Pittsburgh Post.
FAMOUS FRONTIERSMEN AND HEROES OF THE BORDER
This book is devoted to a description of the adventurous lives and stirring experiences of many pioneer heroes who were prominently identified with the opening of the Great West.
“The accounts are not only authentic, but distinctly readable, making a book of wide appeal to all who love the history of actual adventure.”—Cleveland Leader.
HILDEGARDE-MARGARET SERIES
ByLaura E. RichardsEleven Volumes
The Hildegarde-Margaret Series, beginning with “Queen Hildegarde” and ending with “The Merryweathers,” make one of the best and most popular series of books for girls ever written.
Each large 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated, per volume$1.25The eleven volumes boxed as a set$13.75
LIST OF TITLES
QUEEN HILDEGARDEHILDEGARDE’S HOLIDAYHILDEGARDE’S HOMEHILDEGARDE’S NEIGHBORSHILDEGARDE’S HARVESTTHREE MARGARETSMARGARET MONTFORTPEGGYRITAFERNLEY HOUSETHE MERRYWEATHERS
THE CAPTAIN JANUARY SERIES
ByLaura E. RichardsEach 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated, per volume50 cents
CAPTAIN JANUARY
A charming idyl of New England coast life, whose success has been very remarkable.
SAME.Illustrated Holiday Edition$1.25SAME,French Text.Illustrated Holiday Edition$1.25
MELODY:The Story of a Child.
SAME.Illustrated Holiday Edition$1.25
MARIE
A companion to “Melody” and “Captain January.”
ROSIN THE BEAU
A sequel to “Melody” and “Marie.”
SNOW-WHITE;Or, The House in the Wood.
JIM OF HELLAS;Or, In Durance Vile, and a companion story,Bethesda Pool.
NARCISSA
And a companion story,In Verona, being two delightful short stories of New England life.
“SOME SAY”
And a companion story,Neighbors in Cyrus.
NAUTILUS
“‘Nautilus’ is by far the best product of the author’s powers, and is certain to achieve the wide success it so richly merits.”
ISLA HERON
This interesting story is written in the author’s usual charming manner.
THE LITTLE MASTER
“A well told, interesting tale of a high character.”—California Gateway Gazette.
DELIGHTFUL BOOKS FOR LITTLEFOLKS
ByLaura E. Richards
THREE MINUTE STORIES
Cloth decorative, 12mo, with eight plates in full color and many text illustrations by Josephine Bruce.
Net$1.25; carriage paid $1.40
“Little ones will understand and delight in the stories and poems.”—Indianapolis News.
FIVE MINUTE STORIES
Cloth decorative, square 12mo, illustrated $1.25
A charming collection of short stories and clever poems for children.
MORE FIVE MINUTE STORIES
Cloth decorative, square 12mo, illustrated $1.25
A noteworthy collection of short stories and poems for children, which will prove as popular with mothers as with boys and girls.
FIVE MICE IN A MOUSE TRAP
Cloth decorative, square 12mo, illustrated $1.25
The story of their lives and other wonderful things related by the Man in the Moon, done in the vernacular from the lunacular form by Laura E. Richards.
WHEN I WAS YOUR AGE
Cloth, 8vo, illustrated $1.25
The title most happily introduces the reader to the charming home life of Doctor Howe and Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, during the childhood of the author.
A HAPPY LITTLE TIME
Cloth, 8vo, illustrated $1.25
Little Betty and the happy time she had will appeal strongly to mothers as well as to the little ones who will have this story read to them, and appeal all the more on account of its being such a “real” story.
THE BOYS’ STORY OF THERAILROAD SERIES
ByBurton E. StevensonEach large 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated, per volume$1.50
THE YOUNG SECTION-HAND;Or, The Adventures of Allan West.
“A thrilling story, well told, clean and bright. The whole range of section railroading is covered in the story, and it contains information as well as interest.”—Chicago Post.
THE YOUNG TRAIN DISPATCHER
“A vivacious account of the varied and often hazardous nature of railroad life, full of incident and adventure, in which the author has woven admirable advice about honesty, manliness, self-culture, good reading, and the secrets of success.”—Congregationalist.
THE YOUNG TRAIN MASTER
“It is a book that can be unreservedly commended to anyone who loves a good, wholesome, thrilling, informing yarn.”—Passaic News.
THE YOUNG APPRENTICE;Or, Allan West’s Chum.
“The story is intensely interesting, and one gains an intimate knowledge of the methods and works in the great car shops not easily gained elsewhere.”—Baltimore Sun.
“It appeals to every boy of enterprising spirit, and at the same time teaches him some valuable lessons in honor, pluck, and perseverance.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer.
“The lessons that the books teach in development of uprightness, honesty and true manly character are sure to appeal to the reader.”—The American Boy.
THE LITTLE COLONEL BOOKS
(Trade Mark)ByAnnie Fellows JohnstonEach large 12mo, cloth, illustrated, per volume$1.50
THE LITTLE COLONEL STORIES
(Trade Mark)
Being three “Little Colonel” stories in the Cosy Comer Series, “The Little Colonel,” “Two Little Knights of Kentucky,” and “The Giant Scissors,” in a single volume.
THE LITTLE COLONEL’S HOUSE PARTY
(Trade Mark)
THE LITTLE COLONEL’S HOLIDAYS
(Trade Mark)
THE LITTLE COLONEL’S HERO
(Trade Mark)
THE LITTLE COLONEL AT BOARDING-SCHOOL
(Trade Mark)
THE LITTLE COLONEL IN ARIZONA
(Trade Mark)
THE LITTLE COLONEL’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(Trade Mark)
THE LITTLE COLONEL, MAID OF HONOR
(Trade Mark)
THE LITTLE COLONEL’S KNIGHT COMES RIDING
(Trade Mark)
MARY WARE: THE LITTLE COLONEL’S CHUM
(Trade Mark)
MARY WARE IN TEXAS
MARY WARE’S PROMISED LAND
These twelve volumes, boxed as a set, $18.00.
SPECIAL HOLIDAY EDITIONS
Each small quarto, cloth decorative, per volume$1.25
New plates, handsomely illustrated with eight full-page drawings in color, and many marginal sketches.
THE LITTLE COLONEL
(Trade Mark)
TWO LITTLE KNIGHTS OF KENTUCKY
THE GIANT SCISSORS
BIG BROTHER
THE JOHNSTON JEWEL SERIES
Each small 16mo, cloth decorative, with frontispiece and decorative text borders, per volumeNet$0.50
IN THE DESERT OF WAITING:The Legend of Camelback Mountain.
THE THREE WEAVERS:A Fairy Tale for Fathers and Mothers as Well as for Their Daughters.
KEEPING TRYST:A Tale of King Arthur’s Time.
THE LEGEND OF THE BLEEDING HEART
THE RESCUE OF PRINCESS WINSOME:A Fairy Play for Old and Young.
THE JESTER’S SWORD
THE LITTLE COLONEL’S GOOD TIMES BOOK
Uniform in size with the Little Colonel Series$1.50Bound in white kid (morocco) and goldNet3.00
Cover design and decorations by Peter Verberg.
“A mighty attractive volume in which the owner may record the good times she has on decorated pages, and under the directions as it were of Annie Fellows Johnston.”—Buffalo Express.
THE LITTLE COLONEL DOLL BOOK—First Series
Quarto, boards, printed in colors $1.50
A series of “Little Colonel” dolls. Each has several changes of costume, so they can be appropriately clad for the rehearsal of any scene or incident in the series.
THE LITTLE COLONEL DOLL BOOK—Second Series
Quarto, boards, printed in colors $1.50
An artistic series of paper dolls, including not only lovable Mary Ware, the Little Colonel’s chum, but many another of the much loved characters which appear in the last three volumes of the famous “Little Colonel Series.”
ASA HOLMES
ByAnnie Fellows Johnston.
With a frontispiece by Ernest Fosbery.
16mo, cloth decorative, gilt top $1.00
“‘Asa Holmes’ is the most delightful, most sympathetic and wholesome book that has been published in a long while.”—Boston Times.
TRAVELERS FIVE: ALONG LIFE’S HIGHWAY
ByAnnie Fellows Johnston.
With an introduction by Bliss Carman, and a frontispiece by E. H. Garrett.
12mo, cloth decorative $1.25
“Mrs. Johnston broadens her reputation with this book so rich in the significance of common things.”—Boston Advertiser.
JOEL: A BOY OF GALILEE
ByAnnie Fellows Johnston.
12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
“The book is a very clever handling of the greatest event in the history of the world.”—Rochester, N. Y., Herald.
THE BOYS’ STORY OF THE ARMY SERIES
ByFlorence Kimball Russel
BORN TO THE BLUE
12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.25
“The story deserves warm commendation and genuine popularity.”—Army and Navy Register.
IN WEST POINT GRAY
12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
“One of the best books that deals with West Point.”—New York Sun.
FROM CHEVRONS TO SHOULDER-STRAPS
12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
“The life of a cadet at West Point is portrayed very realistically.”—The Hartford Post, Hartford, Conn.
DOCTOR’S LITTLE GIRL SERIES
ByMarion Ames TaggartEach large 12mo, cloth, illustrated, per volume, $1.50
THE DOCTOR’S LITTLE GIRL
“A charming story of the ups and downs of the life of a dear little maid.”—The Churchman.
SWEET NANCY:The Further Adventures of the Doctor’s Little Girl.
“Just the sort of book to amuse, while its influence cannot but be elevating.”—New York Sun.
NANCY, THE DOCTOR’S LITTLE PARTNER
“The story is sweet and fascinating, such as many girls of wholesome tastes will enjoy.”—Springfield Union.
NANCY PORTER’S OPPORTUNITY
“Nancy shows throughout that she is a splendid young woman, with plenty of pluck.”—Boston Globe.
NANCY AND THE COGGS TWINS
“The story is refreshing.”—New York Sun.
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