Butler and Tanner, The Selwood Printing Works, Frome, and London.* * * * * * * *BOOKS BYCHRISTINA GOWANS WHYTENina's CareerUncle Hilary's NiecesThe Five MacleodsILLUSTRATED IN COLOUR BYJAMES DURDEN.Crown 8vo. Cloth. Price 6/- each."We have been so badly in need for writers for girls who shall be in sympathy with the modern standard of intelligence, that we are grateful for the advent of Miss Whyte, who has not inaptly been described as the new Miss Alcott."--Outlook."The characters are such as one may see and meet almost any day, and the writer has the happy knack of making them live in her pages."--Morning Post.LONDONHODDER & STOUGHTON, 20, WARWICK SQUARE, E.C.HENRY FROWDE, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS.BOOKS FOR GIRLS.By BESSIE MARCHANTA Girl of the NorthlandIllustrated in Colour, by N. TENISON. Crown 8vo, cloth, olivine edges. 5s.The scene of this story is the Stikine country of Western America, and the contrast between the small mining town at a time of boom, and the same town when the boom is over, is very vivid. Mr. Scarth, an inhabitant of this town, learns of the whereabouts of what is alleged to be a valuable gold find. He starts to make his fortune, and in his absence his family have great difficulty in making ends meet. One day an empty canoe is brought down the river, which is quickly recognized as the one in which Mr. Scarth went away; and in it is a packet of what appears to be gold, but which an Alaskan miner pronounces to be "false hope." Finally word is brought by an Indian runner that Mr. Scarth is in dire straits in the ice and snow; and it is only after many exciting adventures that one of his daughters manages to rescue him.By MARJORY ROYCEThe Unwilling SchoolgirlIllustrated in Colour by JAMES DURDEN. Large crown 8vo, cloth, olivine edges. 5s.Ethne St. Ives passes the first dozen years of her life in luxury at the house of a maiden aunt; but on the death of the latter she is sent to school, very much against her will. At school, she rebels against authority, and is in danger of being universally disliked for her airs and affectations. She makes up her mind that she will not learn anything; that she will not make friends with anybody. At length, however, she learns to appreciate the joys of friendship and the value of corporate spirit, and develops into a very lovable character."We enjoyed every word of it."--Nation."A capital story for girls."--Manchester Guardian.By J. M. WHITFELDGladys and JackAn Australian Story for Girls. Coloured Illustrations by N. TENISON. Large Crown 8vo, cloth, olivine edges. 5s.Gladys and Jack are sister and brother, and, up to the point when the story opens, they have been the best of friends. Then, however, Gladys puts on a superior air, and adopts a severely proper attitude towards Jack. She goes to spend a holiday up-country, and here, too, her icily-regular line of conduct seems bound to bring her into conflict with her free-and-easy-going cousins. After some trying experiences, Gladys finds herself in a position which enables her, for the time being, to forget her own troubles, and exert all her strength on behalf of the rest. She comes worthily through the ordeal and earns the affection of her cousins, and Jack rejoices in the recovery of a lost sister.By J. M. WHITFELDTom who was RachelA Story of Australian Life. Illustrated in Colour by N. TENISON. Large crown 8vo, cloth, olivine edges, 5s. also cloth, 3s. 6d.In "Tom who was Rachel" the author has described a large family of children living on an up-country station; and the story presents a faithful picture of the everyday life of the bush. Rachel (otherwise Miss Thompson, abbreviated to "Miss Tom," afterwards to "Tom ") is the children's step-sister; and it is her influence for good over the wilder elements in their nature that provides the real motive of a story for which all English boys and girls will feel grateful.The ColtersAn Australian Story for Girls. Illustrated in Colour by GEORGE SOPER. Large crown 8vo, cloth, olivine edges. 5s.This book deals with a merry family of Australian boys and girls. The author seizes upon the everyday occurrences of domestic life, turning them to good account; and she draws a charming picture of a family, united in heart, while differing very much in habit and temperament.By WINIFRED LETTSThe Quest of the Blue RoseIllustrated in Colour by JAMES BURDEN. Crown 8vo, cloth, olivine edges. 5s.After the death of her mother, Sylvia Sherwood has to make her own way in the world as a telegraph clerk. The world she finds herself in is a girls' hostel in a big northern city. For a while she can only see the uncongenial side of her surroundings. In the end, however, Sylvia, contented at last with her hard-working, hum-drum life, finds herself the successful writer of a book of children's poems.Bridget of All WorkIllustrated in Colour by JAMES BURDEN. Crown 8vo, cloth, olivine edges. 5s.The scene of the greater part of this story is laid in Lancashire, and the author has chosen her heroine from among those who know what it is to feel the pinch of want and strive loyally to combat it. There is a charm about Bridget Joy, moving about her kitchen, keeping a light heart under the most depressing surroundings. Girl though she is, it is her arm that encircles and protects those who should in other circumstances have been her guardians, and her brave heart that enables the word Home to retain its sweetness for those who are dependent on her.By E. L. HAVERFIELDThe Ogilvies' AdventuresIllustrated in Colour by JAMES DURDEN. Large crown 8vo, cloth, olivine edges, 3s. 6d.Hester Ogilvie and her elder, but less energetic, sister, daughters of a Canadian who is unable to support the whole of his family, are invited to spend a few years with their English uncle, Sir Hubert Campion. Hester is unable to please her uncle in any way. At length she runs away to London to make her own living, but is taken back, and through a great service she does her uncle, he agrees to help her to carry out her original plans. Finally, he arranges that the Canadian and English branches of the family shall live together."A most delightful story, which is admirably suited to the average school-girl of to-day."--Lady's Pictorial.Audrey's AwakeningIllustrated in Colour by JAMES DURDEN. Crown 8vo, cloth, olivine edges. 3s. 6d.; picture boards, cloth back, 2s. 6d.Audrey is a girl without ambitions, unsympathetic, and with a reputation for exclusiveness. Therefore, when Paul Forbes becomes her stepbrother, and brings his free and easy notions into the Davidson's old home, there begins to be trouble. Audrey takes a dislike to Paul at the outset; and the young people have to get through deep waters and some exciting times before things come right. Audrey's awakening is thorough, if painful.By MRS. HERBERT STRANGThe Girl CrusoesA Story of Three Girls in the South Seas. With Colour Illustrations by N. TENISON. 3s. 6d.; decorated picture boards, cloth back, 2s. 6d.In these days of women travellers and explorers there are countless instances of women displaying a courage and endurance in all respects equal to that of the other sex. Recognizing this, Mrs. Herbert Strang has written a story of adventure in which three English girls of the present day are the central figures, and in which the girl reader will find as much excitement and amusement as any boy's book could furnish."For sheer excitement the book is equal to any boys' volume."--Black and White.*** END OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOKTHE STORY BOOK GIRLS***
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BOOKS BYCHRISTINA GOWANS WHYTE
Nina's CareerUncle Hilary's NiecesThe Five Macleods
ILLUSTRATED IN COLOUR BYJAMES DURDEN.
Crown 8vo. Cloth. Price 6/- each.
"We have been so badly in need for writers for girls who shall be in sympathy with the modern standard of intelligence, that we are grateful for the advent of Miss Whyte, who has not inaptly been described as the new Miss Alcott."--Outlook.
"The characters are such as one may see and meet almost any day, and the writer has the happy knack of making them live in her pages."--Morning Post.
LONDONHODDER & STOUGHTON, 20, WARWICK SQUARE, E.C.HENRY FROWDE, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS.
BOOKS FOR GIRLS.
By BESSIE MARCHANT
A Girl of the Northland
Illustrated in Colour, by N. TENISON. Crown 8vo, cloth, olivine edges. 5s.
The scene of this story is the Stikine country of Western America, and the contrast between the small mining town at a time of boom, and the same town when the boom is over, is very vivid. Mr. Scarth, an inhabitant of this town, learns of the whereabouts of what is alleged to be a valuable gold find. He starts to make his fortune, and in his absence his family have great difficulty in making ends meet. One day an empty canoe is brought down the river, which is quickly recognized as the one in which Mr. Scarth went away; and in it is a packet of what appears to be gold, but which an Alaskan miner pronounces to be "false hope." Finally word is brought by an Indian runner that Mr. Scarth is in dire straits in the ice and snow; and it is only after many exciting adventures that one of his daughters manages to rescue him.
By MARJORY ROYCE
The Unwilling Schoolgirl
Illustrated in Colour by JAMES DURDEN. Large crown 8vo, cloth, olivine edges. 5s.
Ethne St. Ives passes the first dozen years of her life in luxury at the house of a maiden aunt; but on the death of the latter she is sent to school, very much against her will. At school, she rebels against authority, and is in danger of being universally disliked for her airs and affectations. She makes up her mind that she will not learn anything; that she will not make friends with anybody. At length, however, she learns to appreciate the joys of friendship and the value of corporate spirit, and develops into a very lovable character.
"We enjoyed every word of it."--Nation.
"A capital story for girls."--Manchester Guardian.
By J. M. WHITFELD
Gladys and Jack
An Australian Story for Girls. Coloured Illustrations by N. TENISON. Large Crown 8vo, cloth, olivine edges. 5s.
Gladys and Jack are sister and brother, and, up to the point when the story opens, they have been the best of friends. Then, however, Gladys puts on a superior air, and adopts a severely proper attitude towards Jack. She goes to spend a holiday up-country, and here, too, her icily-regular line of conduct seems bound to bring her into conflict with her free-and-easy-going cousins. After some trying experiences, Gladys finds herself in a position which enables her, for the time being, to forget her own troubles, and exert all her strength on behalf of the rest. She comes worthily through the ordeal and earns the affection of her cousins, and Jack rejoices in the recovery of a lost sister.
By J. M. WHITFELD
Tom who was Rachel
A Story of Australian Life. Illustrated in Colour by N. TENISON. Large crown 8vo, cloth, olivine edges, 5s. also cloth, 3s. 6d.
In "Tom who was Rachel" the author has described a large family of children living on an up-country station; and the story presents a faithful picture of the everyday life of the bush. Rachel (otherwise Miss Thompson, abbreviated to "Miss Tom," afterwards to "Tom ") is the children's step-sister; and it is her influence for good over the wilder elements in their nature that provides the real motive of a story for which all English boys and girls will feel grateful.
The Colters
An Australian Story for Girls. Illustrated in Colour by GEORGE SOPER. Large crown 8vo, cloth, olivine edges. 5s.
This book deals with a merry family of Australian boys and girls. The author seizes upon the everyday occurrences of domestic life, turning them to good account; and she draws a charming picture of a family, united in heart, while differing very much in habit and temperament.
By WINIFRED LETTS
The Quest of the Blue Rose
Illustrated in Colour by JAMES BURDEN. Crown 8vo, cloth, olivine edges. 5s.
After the death of her mother, Sylvia Sherwood has to make her own way in the world as a telegraph clerk. The world she finds herself in is a girls' hostel in a big northern city. For a while she can only see the uncongenial side of her surroundings. In the end, however, Sylvia, contented at last with her hard-working, hum-drum life, finds herself the successful writer of a book of children's poems.
Bridget of All Work
Illustrated in Colour by JAMES BURDEN. Crown 8vo, cloth, olivine edges. 5s.
The scene of the greater part of this story is laid in Lancashire, and the author has chosen her heroine from among those who know what it is to feel the pinch of want and strive loyally to combat it. There is a charm about Bridget Joy, moving about her kitchen, keeping a light heart under the most depressing surroundings. Girl though she is, it is her arm that encircles and protects those who should in other circumstances have been her guardians, and her brave heart that enables the word Home to retain its sweetness for those who are dependent on her.
By E. L. HAVERFIELD
The Ogilvies' Adventures
Illustrated in Colour by JAMES DURDEN. Large crown 8vo, cloth, olivine edges, 3s. 6d.
Hester Ogilvie and her elder, but less energetic, sister, daughters of a Canadian who is unable to support the whole of his family, are invited to spend a few years with their English uncle, Sir Hubert Campion. Hester is unable to please her uncle in any way. At length she runs away to London to make her own living, but is taken back, and through a great service she does her uncle, he agrees to help her to carry out her original plans. Finally, he arranges that the Canadian and English branches of the family shall live together.
"A most delightful story, which is admirably suited to the average school-girl of to-day."--Lady's Pictorial.
Audrey's Awakening
Illustrated in Colour by JAMES DURDEN. Crown 8vo, cloth, olivine edges. 3s. 6d.; picture boards, cloth back, 2s. 6d.
Audrey is a girl without ambitions, unsympathetic, and with a reputation for exclusiveness. Therefore, when Paul Forbes becomes her stepbrother, and brings his free and easy notions into the Davidson's old home, there begins to be trouble. Audrey takes a dislike to Paul at the outset; and the young people have to get through deep waters and some exciting times before things come right. Audrey's awakening is thorough, if painful.
By MRS. HERBERT STRANG
The Girl Crusoes
A Story of Three Girls in the South Seas. With Colour Illustrations by N. TENISON. 3s. 6d.; decorated picture boards, cloth back, 2s. 6d.
In these days of women travellers and explorers there are countless instances of women displaying a courage and endurance in all respects equal to that of the other sex. Recognizing this, Mrs. Herbert Strang has written a story of adventure in which three English girls of the present day are the central figures, and in which the girl reader will find as much excitement and amusement as any boy's book could furnish.
"For sheer excitement the book is equal to any boys' volume."--Black and White.
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