SUCCESSORS TO NEWBERY AND HARRIS. 11 BY MRS BRAY. A PEEP AT THE PIXIES; By MRS. BRAY, Author of Or, LEGENDS OF THE WEST. HABLOT K. BROWNE (Phiz). Super-royal 16mo, price "A peep at the actual Pixies of Devonshire, faithfully described by Mrs. Bray, is a treat. Her knowledge of the locality, her affection for her subject, her exquisite feeling for nature, and her real delight in fairy lore, have given a freshness to the little volume we did not expect. The notes at the end contain matter of interest for all who feel a desire to know the origin of such tales and legends.”—Art Journal. A BOOK FOR EVERY CHILD. THE FAVOURITE PICTURE-BOOK; A Gallery of Delights, designed for the Amusement and Instruction of the Young. With several hundred Illustrations from Drawings by J. ABSOLON, H. K. BROWNE (Phiz), J. GILBERT, T. LANDSEER, J. LEECH, J. S. PROUT, H. WEIR, &c. Royal 4to, price 3s. 6d. bound in an elegant cover; 7s. 6d. coloured, or mounted on cloth. OCEAN AND HER RULERS; A Narrative of the Nations who have from the Earliest "The volume is replete with valuable and interesting information; and we cordially recommend it as a useful auxiliary in the school-room, and entertaining companion in the library."-Morning Post. THE DAY OF A BABY-BOY; A Story for a Little Child. By E. BERGER, with Illustrations by JOHN ABSOLON. Second Edition. Super-royal 16mo, price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges. "A sweet little book for the nursery."-Christian Times. 12 GRIFFITH AND FARRAN, BY THE AUTHOR OF "THE DOLL AND HER FRIENDS." CAT AND DOG; Or, MEMOIRS OF PUSS AND THE CAPTAIN. A Story founded on Fact. Illustrated by HARRISON WEIR. Fifth Edition. Super-royal 16mo, 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges. "The author of this amusing little tale is evidently a keen observer of nature. The illustrations are well executed; and the moral which points the tale is conveyed in the most attractive form."-Britannia. THE DOLL AND HER FRIENDS; Small Or, MEMOIRS OF THE LADY SERAPHINA, Third Edition. "Evidently written by one who has brought great powers to bear upon a small matter."-Morning Herald. "We quit the 'Lady Seraphina' well assured she will find many friends and admirers."-Illustrated News. SCRIPTURE HISTORIES FOR LITTLE CHILDREN. By the Author of "Mamma's Bible Stories," "Fanny and CONTENTS: The History of Joseph. * History of our Saviour. Sold separately: 6d. each, plain; 1s. coloured. MISS JEWSBURY. CLARISSA DONNELLY; Or, THE HISTORY OF AN ADOPTED CHILD. By MISS "With wonderful power, only to be matched by as admirable a simplicity, Miss Jewsbury has narrated the history of a child. For nobility of purpose, for simple, nervous writing, and for artistic construction, it is one of the most valuable works of the day."-Lady's Companion. SUCCESSORS TO NEWBERY AND HARRIS. 13 WORKS BY MRS. R. LEE. ANECDOTES OF THE HABITS AND INSTINCTS OF BIRDS, FISHES, AND REPTILES. With Six Illustrations by HARRISON WEIR. Fcap 8vo, 5s. cloth; 5s. 6d. gilt edges. ANECDOTES OF THE HABITS AND INSTINCTS OF ANIMALS. Second Edition. With Six Illustrations by HARRISON WEIR. Fcap 8vo, 5s. cloth; 5s. 6d. gilt edges. "Amusing, instructive, and ably written."-Literary Gazette. "Mrs. Lee's authorities-to name only one, Professor Owen-are, for the most part, first-rate."-Athenæum. TWELVE STORIES OF THE SAYINGS AND DOINGS OF ANIMALS. With Illustrations by J. W. ARCHER. Super-royal 16mo, 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges. "It is just such books as this that educate the imagination of children, and enlist their sympathies for the brute creation."-Nonconformist. FAMILIAR NATURAL HISTORY. With Forty-two Illustrations from Original Drawings by HARRISON WEIR. Super-royal 16mo, 3s. 6d. cloth, plain; 6s. coloured, gilt edges. ADVENTURES IN AUSTRALIA; Or, THE WANDERINGS OF CAPTAIN SPENCER IN THE BUSH "The work cannot fail to achieve an extensive popularity."-Art Journal. "This volume should find a place in every school library, and it will, we are sure, be a very welcome and useful prize."-Educational Times. THE AFRICAN WANDERERS; Or, THE ADVENTURES OF CARLOS AND ANTONIO; embracing interesting Descriptions of the Manners and Customs of the Western Tribes, and the Natural Productions of the Country. Third Edition. With Eight Engravings. Fcap 8vo, 5s. cloth; 5s. 6d. gilt edges. "For fascinating adventure and rapid succession of incident, the volume is equal to any relation of travel we ever read. It exhibits marked ability as well as extensive knowledge, and deserves perusal from all ages."Britannia. "In strongly recommending this admirable work to the attention of young readers, we feel that we are rendering a real service to the cause of African civilization."-Patriot. 14 GRIFFITH AND FARRAN, HARRY HAWKINS'S H-BOOK; SHOWING HOW HE LEARNED TO ASPIRATE HIS H's. Frontispiece by H. WEIR. Super-royal 16mo, price 6d. "No family or schoolroom within, or indeed beyond, the sound of Bow bells, should be without this merry manual."-Art Journal. THE FAMILY BIBLE NEWLY OPENED; WITH UNCLE GOODWIN'S ACCOUNT OF IT. By JEFFERYS TAYLOR, Author of "A Glance at the Globe," &c. Frontispiece by J. GILBERT. Fcap 8vo, 3s. 6d. cloth. "A very good account of the Sacred Writings, adapted to the taste, feelings, and intelligence of young people."-Educational Times. "Parents will also find it a great aid in the religious teaching of their families."-Edinburgh Witness. KATE AND ROSALIND; Or, EARLY EXPERIENCES. By the Author of "Quicksands on Foreign Shores," &c. Fcap 8vo, 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. gilt edges. "A book of unusual merit. The story is exceedingly well told, and the characters are drawn with a freedom and boldness seldom met with.”— Church of England Quarterly. "We have not room to exemplify the skill with which Puseyism is tracked and detected. The Irish scenes are of an excellence that has not been surpassed since the best days of Miss Edgeworth."-Fraser's Magazine. GOOD IN EVERYTHING; Or, THE EARLY HISTORY OF GILBERT HARLAND. By MRS. "The moral of this exquisite little tale will do more good than a thousand set tasks abounding with dry and uninteresting truisms."-Bell's Messenger. SUCCESSORS TO NEWBERY AND HARRIS. 15 WORKS BY W. H. G. KINGSTON. BLUE JACKETS; Or, CHIPS OF THE OLD BLOCK. A Narrative of the Gallant "A more acceptable testimonial than this to the valour and enterprise of the British Navy has not issued from the press for many years."-The Critic. MANCO, THE PERUVIAN CHIEF. With Illustrations by CARL SCHMOLZE. Fcap 8vo, 5s. "A capital book; the story being one of much interest, and presenting a good account of the history and institutions, the customs and manners of the country."-Literary Gazette. MARK SEAWORTH; A Tale of the Indian Ocean. By the Author of "Peter the cond Edition. Fcap 8vo, 5s. cloth; 5s. 6d. gilt edges. Se "No more interesting, nor more safe book, can be put into the hands of youth; and to boys especially Mark Seaworth' will be a treasure of delight."-Art Journal. PETER THE WHALER; His Early Life and Adventures in the Arctic Regions. Second Edition. With Illustrations by E. DUNCAN. Fcap 8vo, 5s. cloth; 5s. 6d. gilt edges. "A better present for a boy of an active turn of mind could not be found. The tone of the book is manly, healthful, and vigorous."-Weekly News. "In short, a book which the old may, but which the young must, read when they have once begun it."-Athenæum. A WORD TO THE WISE; Or, HINTS ON THE CURRENT IMPROPRIETY OF EXPRESSION "All who wish to mind their p's and q's should consult this little volume." -Gentleman's Magazine. "May be advantageously consulted by even the well-educated."Athenæum. |