ATTRACTIVE AND INSTRUCTIVE AMUSEMENT
FOR THE YOUNG.

HOME PASTIME;

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Or, THE CHILD'S OWN TOY MAKER. With practical instructions. By E. LANDELLS. Price 5s. complete, with the Cards and Descriptive Letterpress.

By this novel and ingenious "Pastime," beautiful Models can be made by Children from the Cards, by attending to the Plain and Simple Instructions in the Book.

CONTENTS: 1. Wheelbarrow.-2. Cab.-3. Omnibus.— 4. Nursery Yacht.-5. French Bedstead.-6. Perambulator.-7. Railway Engine.-8. Railway Tender.-9. Railway Carriage.-10. Prince Albert's Model Cottage.-11. Windmill.-12. Sledge.

"As a delightful exercise of ingenuity, and a most sensible mode of passing a winter's evening, we commend the Child's own Toy Maker."—İllustrated News.

"Should be in every house blessed with the presence of children.”—The Field.

HISTORICAL ACTING CHARADES;

Or, AMUSEMENTS FOR WINTER EVENINGS. By the Author of "Cat and Dog," &c. New Edition. Fcap 8vo, price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. gilt edges.

"A rare book for Christmas parties, & of practical value.”—Illustrated News.

THE STORY OF JACK AND THE GIANTS;

With Thirty-five Illustrations by RICHARD DOYLE. Beautifully printed. New and Cheaper Edition. Fcap 4to, price 2s. 6d. in fancy bds. ; 4s. 6d. coloured, extra cloth, gilt edges. "In Doyle's drawings we have wonderful conceptions, which will secure the book a place amongst the treasures of collectors, as well as excite the imaginations of children."-Illustrated Times.

W. H. G. KINGSTON.

SALT WATER;

Or, NEIL D'ARCY'S SEA LIFE AND ADVENTURES (a Book
for Boys). By W. H. G. KINGSTON, Esq., Author of
"Blue Jackets," "Peter the Whaler," &c.
With Eight
Illustrations. Fcap 8vo, price 5s. cloth; 5s. 6d. gilt edges.

"A capital book for boys."-Athenæum.

"With the exception of Captain Marryat, we know of no English author who will compare with Mr. Kingston as a writer of books of nautical adventure."-Illustrated News,

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HISTORY OF INDIA FOR THE YOUNG.

OUR EASTERN EMPIRE:

Or, STORIES FROM THE HISTORY OF BRITISH INDIA. By the
Author of "The Martyr Land," "Might not Right," &c.
With Four Illustrations. Royal 16mo, cloth 3s. 6d. ;
4s. 6d. coloured.

"These stories are charming, and convey a general view of the progress of our Empire in the east. The tales are told with admirable clearness."Athenæum.

THE MARTYR LAND;

By the Author of "Our Frontispiece by J. GILBERT.

Or, TALES OF THE VAUDOIS.
Eastern Empire," &c.

Royal 16mo, price 3s. 6d. cloth.

"While practical lessons run throughout, they are never obtruded; the whole tone is refined without affectation, religious and cheerful."-English Churchman.

GRANNY'S WONDERFUL CHAIR;

Small 4to,

AND ITS TALES OF FAIRY TIMES. BY FRANCES BROWNE.
With Illustrations by KENNY MEADOWS.
3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"One of the happiest blendings of marvel and moral we have ever seen.” -Literary Gazette.

JULIA MAITLAND;

Or, PRIDE GOES BEFORE A FALL. By M. and E. KIRBY, Authors of "The Talking Bird," &c. Illustrated by JOHN ABSOLON. Price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges. "It is nearly such a story as Miss Edgeworth might have written on the same theme."-The Press.

PICTURES FROM THE PYRENEES;

Or, AGNES' AND KATE'S TRAVELS. BY CAROLINE BELL.
With numerous Illustrations. Small 4to, price 3s. 6d.

cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"With admirable simplicity of manner it notices the towns, the scenery, the people, and the natural phenomena of this grand mountain region.” The Press.

THE EARLY DAWN;

Or, STORIES TO THINK ABOUT. By a COUNTRY CLERGYMAN. Illustrated by H. WEIR, &c. Small 4to, price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"The matter is both wholesome and instructive, and must fascinate as well as benefit the young."-Literarium.

ANGELO ;

Or, THE PINE FOREST AMONG THE ALPS. By GERALDINE
E. JEWSBURY, Author of "The Adopted Child," &c. With
Illustrations by JOHN ABSOLON. Small 4to, price 2s. 6d.
cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"As pretty a child's story as one might look for on a winter's day."Examiner.

SIR THOMAS;

MRS. R. LEE'S LAST WORK.

Or, THE ADVENTURES OF A CORNISH BARONET IN WESTERN
AFRICA. By MRS. R. LEE, Author of "The African
Wanderers," "Playing at Settlers," &c. With Illustrations
by J. GILBERT. Fcap 8vo, cloth, price 3s. 6d..

"The tale gives a faithful picture of the manners and customs of the people of Fanti."-Morning Post.

ALFRED CROWQUILL.

TALES OF MAGIC AND MEANING;

Written and Illustrated by ALFRED CROWQUILL, Author of "Funny Leaves for the Younger Branches," "The Careless Chicken," "Picture Fables," &c. Small 4to, price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"Cleverly written and abounding in frolic and pathos, and inculcate so pure a moral, that we must pronounce him a very fortunate little fellow who catches these 'Tales of Magic' from a Christmas-tree."—Athenæum.

FAGGOTS FOR THE FIRESIDE;

Or, TALES OF FACT AND FANCY. BY PETER PARLEY. With
Twelve Tinted Illustrations. Fcap 8vo, 3s. 6d. cloth.

CONTENTS: The Boy Captive; or, Jumping_Rabbit's
Story-The White Owl-Tom Titmouse-The Wolf and
Fox-Bob Link-Autobiography of a Sparrow-The Chil-
dren of the Sun: a Tale of the Incas-The Soldier and
Musician-The Rich Man and his Son-The Avalanche-
Flint and Steel-Songs of the Seasons, &c.

"A new work by Peter Parley is a pleasant greeting for all boys and girls, wherever the English language is spoken or read. He has a happy method of conveying information, while seeming to address himself to the imagination."-The Critic.

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THE DISCONTENTED CHILDREN;

AND HOW THEY WERE CURED. By MARY and ELIZABETH KIRBY, Authors of "The Talking Bird," &c. Illustrated by H. K. BROWNE (Phiz). Second Edition, price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"We know no better method of banishing 'discontent' from school-room and nursery than by introducing this wise and clever story to their inmates." -Art Journal.

THE TALKING BIRD;

Or, THE LITTLE GIRL WHO KNEW WHAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN. By M. and E. KIRBY, Authors of "The Discontented Children," &c. With Illustrations by Hablot K. BROWNE (Phiz). Price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"The story is ingeniously told, and the moral clearly shown."-Athenæum.

THE MERRY WEDDING:

Dedicated without permission to the Brides of England. In
Six Plates, with verses.

3s. 6d.coloured.

Oblong 4to, price 2s. 6d. plain;

WORDS BY THE WAYSIDE;

Or, THE CHILDren and the FLOWERS. BY EMILY AYTON.
With Illustrations by H. ANELAY.

cloth; 48. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

Small 4to, price 3s. 6d.

"Seldom have we opened a book designed for young people which has afforded us greater satisfaction. It has our most cordial commendation."— British Mother's Magazine.

"The simple and quiet manner in which the beauties of nature are gradually unfolded is so fascinating, and the manner in which everything is associated with the Creator is so natural and charming, that we strongly recommend the book."-Bell's Messenger.

PLAYING AT SETTLERS;

Or, THE FAGGOT HOUSE. BY MRS. R. LEE, Author of "The African Wanderers," "Anecdotes of Animals," "Adventures in Australia,' &c. Small 4to, price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"A pleasant story, drawn from the reminiscences of the author's own child-life."-The Press.

THE REMARKABLE HISTORY OF THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT. Splendidly Illustrated and magnificently Illuminated by THE SON OF A GENIUS. Price 2s., in fancy

cover.

"Magnificent in suggestion, and most comical in expression.”— Athenæum.

LETTERS FROM SARAWAK,

Addressed to a Child. Embracing an Account of the Man-
ners, Customs, and Religion of the Inhabitants of Borneo,
with Incidents of Missionary Life among the Natives.
MRS. M'DOUGALL. Fourth Thousand, enlarged in size,
with Illustrations. 3s. 6d. cloth.

By

"All is new, interesting, and admirably told.”—Church and State Gazette.

DURABLE BOOKS FOR SUNDAY READING.

SCENES FROM THE LIVES OF JOSEPH AND MOSES.
With Illustrations by GILBERT, printed on Linen. Price 1s.

SCENES FROM THE LIFE OF OUR SAVIOUR.
With Illustrations by J. GILBERT, printed on Linen. Price 1s.

ALFRED CROWQUILL'S COMICAL BOOKS.

Uniform in size with "The Struwwelpeter."

PICTURE FABLES.

Written and Illustrated with Sixteen large coloured Plates, by ALFRED CROWQUILL. Price 2s. 6d.

THE CARELESS CHICKEN.

By the BARON KRAKEMSIDES. With Sixteen large coloured
Plates, by ALFRED CROWQUILL. 4to, 2s. 6d.

FUNNY LEAVES FOR THE YOUNGER BRANCHES.
By the BARON KRAKEMSIDES of Burstenoudelafen Castle.
Illustrated by ALFRED CROWQUILL. Coloured Plates. 2s. 6d.

GRUFFEL SWILLENDRINKEN :

Or, THE REPROOF OF THE BRUTES.
QUILL. Sixteen coloured Plates.

By ALFRED CROWPrice 2s. 6d.