Self-Effort Series.

The Flower of the Family.A Tale of Domestic Life. By the Author of "Stepping Heavenward," etc. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 2s. 6d.

A tale of home life,—the central figure being an unselfish, devoted, pious eldest daughter.

Changed Scenes; or, The Castle and the Cottage. By LadyHope, Author of "Our Coffee House," "A Maiden's Work," "Sunny Footsteps," etc. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 2s. 6d.

An interesting story for girls, of two English orphans and their guardian, in the course of which valuable moral and religious lessons are conveyed by some pleasing allegories.

Almost a Hero; or, School Days at Ashcombe. ByRobert Richardson, Author of "The Story of the Niger," "Ralph's Year in Russia," etc. With Seven Engravings. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 2s. 6d.

A Thorny Way.ByMary Bradford Whiting. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 2s. 6d.

A very interesting story, in which the character-sketches show no little discernment.

A True Hero; or, The Story of Amos Huntingdon. A Tale of Moral Courage. By Rev.T. P. Wilson, M.A., Vicar of Pavenham; Author of "Frank Oldfield," "True to His Colours," etc. Small crown 8vo, cloth extra. Price 2s. 6d.

A tale illustrative of moral courage, with examples taken from real life.

Aunt Judith.The Story of a Loving Life. ByGrace Beaumont. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 2s. 6d.

A simple and touching story of the blessed influence exerted by a Christ-like life (Aunt Judith's) on all who came in contact with it.

Edith Raymond, and the Story of Huldah Brent's Will.A Tale. ByS. S. Robbins. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 2s. 6d.

A curious story of the forging of a will, in his own interest, by an avaricious lawyer, of the immediate consequences of the deed, and of the peculiar way in which it was discovered, and the humiliation of the forger.

Follow the Right.A Tale for Boys. ByG. E. Wyatt, Author of "Archie Digby," "Lionel Harcourt," "Harry Bertram," etc. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 2s. 6d.

The hero of this story is an Etonian who is possessed of a moral nature remarkable for its strength and power; and the book is written with sprightliness and vigour.

The Achievements of Youth.By the Rev.Robert Steel, D.D., Ph.D., Author of "Lives Made Sublime," "Doing Good," etc. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 3s. 6d.

Famous Artists.Michael Angelo—Leonardo da Vinci—Raphael—Titian—Murillo—Rubens—Rembrandt. BySarah K. Bolton. Post 8vo, cloth extra. 3s. 6d.

Interesting biographies of Michael Angelo, Da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, Murillo, Rubens, and Rembrandt, The book also contains critical and other notices by Vasari, Passavant, Taine, Crowe and Cavalcaselle, etc., which are both interesting and instructive.

Doing Good; or, The Christian in Walks of Usefulness. Illustrated by Examples. By the Rev.R. Steel, D.D. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 3s. 6d.

A series of short biographical sketches of Christians remarkable for various kinds of usefulness, for example and encouragement to others.

General Grant's Life.(From the Tannery to the White House.) Story of the Life of Ulysses S. Grant: his Boyhood, Youth, Manhood, Public and Private Life and Services. ByWilliam M. Thayer, Author of "From Log Cabin to White House," etc. With Portrait, Vignette, etc. Reprinted complete from the American Edition. 400 pages. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, gilt side and edges. Price 3s. 6d.Cheaper Edition,2s. 6d.

Earnest Men: Their Life and Work. By the late Rev.W. K. Tweedie, D.D. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 3s. 6d.

Contains biographical sketches of eminent patriots, heroes for the truth, philanthropists, and men of science.

The Young Huguenots; or, The Soldiers of the Cross. A Story of the Seventeenth Century. By "Fleur de Lys." With Six Illustrations. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 3s. 6d.

Heroes of the Desert.The Story of the Lives of Moffat and Livingstone. By the Author of "Mary Powell." New and Enlarged Edition, with numerous Illustrations and two Portraits. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 3s. 6d.

In this handsome new edition the story of Dr. Moffat is completed; a sketch being given of the principal incidents in the last twenty years of his life.

Lives Made Sublime by Faith and Works.By the Rev.R. Steel, D.D., Author of "Doing Good," etc. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 3s. 6d.

A volume of short biographical sketches of Christian men, eminent and useful in various walks of life,—as Hugh Miller, Sir Henry Havelock, Robert Flockhart, etc.

Noble Women of Our Time.ByJoseph Johnson, Author of "Living in Earnest," etc. With Accounts of the Work of Misses De Broën, Whately, Carpenter, F. R. Havergal, Macpherson, Sister Dora, etc. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 3s. 6d.

A handsome volume, containing short biographies of many Christian women, whose lives have been devoted to missionary and philanthropic work—Sister Dora, Mrs. Tait, Frances Havergal, etc.

Self-Effort; or, The True Method of Attaining Success in Life. ByJoseph Johnson, Author of "Living in Earnest," etc. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 3s. 6d.

This book of example and encouragement has been written to induce earnestness in life, the illustrations being drawn from recent books of biography.

The Crown of Success; or, Four Heads to Furnish. With Eight Engravings. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 3s.

An allegorical tale for the young. The four cottages of Head taken and furnished by Dame Desley's four children, with the help of their friend, Mr. Learning. This book is of unusual interest to children, and very instructive. Suited for ages from ten to twelve years.

Cyril Ashley.A Tale. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. 3s.

An English tale for young persons, illustrative of some of the practical lessons to be learned from the Scripture story of Jonah the prophet.

The Giant Killer; or, The Battle which All must Fight. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. 3s.

A tale for the young, illustrating "the battle which all must fight" against the Giants Sloth, Selfishness, Untruth, Hate, and Pride.

House Beautiful; or, The Bible Museum. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 3s.

"A gallery of Scripture portraits."Short chapters on the most remarkable scenes and incidents of Scripture history. With pictorial illustrations.

The Silver Casket; or, The World and its Wiles. Illustrated. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. 3s.

A tale for the young; partly an allegory; with scenes in the Palace of Deceits, the Forest of Temptation, etc.

War and Peace.A Tale of the Retreat from Cabul in 1842. With Eight Plates. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 3s.

This sketch of one of the saddest passages in our history has been chiefly drawn from "Lady Sale's Journal."

A Wreath of Indian Stories.Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 3s.

Ten tales of native life in India; and ten short stories, illustrative of the Commandments. These stories describe, in Oriental style, the every-day scenes and customs of native life.

Battling with the World; or, The Roby Family. Illustrated. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 2s. 6d.

This tale forms a sequel to "The Giant-Killer; or, The Battle which All must Fight," by the same Author.

Flora; or, Self-Deception. Illustrated. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 2s. 6d.

The good seed springing up among stones and thorns, with too little root to bear "fruit with patience," or to withstand the force of temptation. A tale for the young.

The Haunted Room.A Tale. Post 8vo, cloth extra. 2s. 6d.

An interesting tale, intended to warn against nervous and superstitious fears and weakness, and show remedy of Christian courage and presence of mind.

The Mine; or, Darkness and Light. Illustrated. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. 2s. 6d.

A tale for the young of a somewhat allegorical character, in which it is shown that Faith and Religion are sure guides through the most difficult paths in life. The incidents of the story are absorbing without being of a sensational character.

Miracles of Heavenly Love in Daily Life.With Eight Engravings. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 2s. 6d.

Twelve tales (some of the same characters in them all) illustrative of many of our Lord's miracles; showing that miracles of God's love, which should not be overlooked or undervalued, often occur in the common events of life.

The Blacksmith of Boniface Lane.Post 8vo, cloth extra. 2s. 6d.

A tale having an historical basis. Its hero is John Badby, the Lollard blacksmith, who perished at the stake. The incidents and characters are portrayed with all the freshness and picturesqueness common to A. L. O. E.'s works.

Beyond the Black Waters.A Tale. Post 8vo, cl. ex. 2s. 6d.

A story illustrating the truth that "sorrow tracketh wrong," and that there can be no peace of conscience till sin has been confessed both to God and man, and forgiveness obtained. The scene is laid chiefly in British Burmah.

Harold's Bride.Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 2s. 6d.

An interesting story, written in the author's characteristic style, and affording instructive glimpses of the hardships and dangers of missionary life in the rural districts of India.

Pride and His Prisoners.Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 2s. 6d.

A tale for the young, partly allegorical, to show the fatal effects of pride on character and happiness.

Rambles of a Rat.Illustrated. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 2s. 6d.

A rat telling his own story, with many facts of the natural history and habits of rats.

The Robbers' Cave.A Story of Italy. Illustrated. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. 2s. 6d.

A tale for the young. The adventures of an English youth among Italian brigands. With tinted illustrations.

The Triumph over Midian.With Frontispiece and Vignette. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 2s. 6d.

A tale for the young, illustrative of the Scripture history of Gideon.

Fairy Know-a-Bit; or, A Nut-shell of Knowledge. With upwards of 40 Engravings. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 2s.

Fairy Frisket; or, Peeps at Insect Life. With upwards of 50 Engravings. Post 8vo, cl. ex. 2s.

Fairy teachers (a sequel to "Fairy Know-a-Bit"), and lessons from insect life and natural history.

The Holiday Chaplet of Stories.With Eight Engravings. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 2s.

Thirty-eight short stories for the young.

My Neighbour's Shoes; or, Feeling for Others. Illustrated. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 1s.

A fairy tale, enforcing the duty and happiness of kindness and sympathy towards all around us.

Old Friends with New Faces.Illustrated. Post 8vo, cl. ex. 1s.

A tale for children, in which some old favourite stories—Bluebeard, the Fisherman and the Genii, etc.—are introduced in an allegorical form, with incidents that illustrate them.

Parliament in the Playroom; or, Law and Order made Amusing. With Illustrations. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 2s.

The Sunday Chaplet of Stories.With Eight Engravings. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 2s.

The thirty-two stories in this volume are suitable for Sunday reading. Christian principles are taught in them without heaviness or dulness. It is a good book for the home circle, or for the Sunday school.

The Golden Fleece; or, Who Wins the Prize?New Edition.Foolscap 8vo, cloth extra. 1s. 6d.

The Story of a Needle.Illustrated. Foolscap 8vo, cloth extra. Price 1s. 6d.

A tale for the young, interwoven with a description of the manufacture, uses, and adventures of a needle.

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