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NEWBERY & HARRIS, CORNER OF ST. PAULS CHURCHYARD.

ANGELO;

MISS JEWSBURY.

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.

THE MARTYR LAND;

OR, TALES OF THE VAUDOIS. By the Author of "Sunlight through the Mist," &c. Frontispiece by J. GILBERT. Royal 16mo, price 3s. 6d. cloth.

SIR THOMAS;

MRS. R. LEE.

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, 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

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 Tables," &c. Small 4to, price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

M. AND E. KIRBY.

THE TALKING BIRD;

or, THE LITTLE GIRL WHO KNEW WHAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN. By MARY and ELIZABETH KIRBY, Authors of "The Discontented Children," &c. With Illustrations by H. K. BROWNE (Phiz). Small 4to, price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

PETER PARLEY'S NEW WORK.

FAGGOTS FOR THE FIRESIDE;

or, FACT AND FANCY. BY PETER PARLEY. With Twelve Tinted Illustrations. Fcap. 8vo, 4s. 6d. cloth; 5s. gilt edges.

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

THE DISCONTENTED CHILDREN;

AND HOW THEY WERE CURED. BY MARY and ELIZABETH
KIRBY, Authors of "Stories from the Classics," &c. With
Illustrations by HABLOT K. BROWNE (Phiz). Small 4to,
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.

WORDS BY THE WAYSIDE;

or, THE CHILDREN AND THE FLOWERS. By EMILY AYTON. With Illustrations by H. ANELAY. Small 4to, price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"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 every thing 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,"
"Adven-
tures 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

66

cover.

Magnificent in suggestion, and most comical in expression."-Athe

næum.

LETTERS FROM SARAWAK,

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

"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 JOHN GILBERT, printed on Linen. Price 1s.

SCENES FROM THE LIFE OF OUR SAVIOUR.

With Illustrations by J. GILBERT, printed on Linen. Price ls.

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. 4to, coloured Plates,
2s. 6d.

BEAUTIFUL LIBRARY EDITION.

THE VICAR OF WAKEFIELD:

A Tale. By OLIVER GOLDSMITH. Printed by Whittingham.
With Eight Illustrations from Drawings by JOHN ABSOLON.
Square fcap 8vo, price 5s. cloth; 6s. cloth elegant, gilt
edges; 10s. 6d. antique morocco.

"We believe that it was old Mr. Newbery, the predecessor, in St. Paul's Churchyard, of Messrs. Grant and Griffith, who first published this story. Mr. Absolon's graphic sketches add greatly to the interest of the volume. Altogether, it is as pretty an edition of the Vicar' as we have seen. Mrs. Primrose herself would consider it well-dressed.'"-Art Journal.

"A delightful edition of one of the most delightful of works. The fine old type and thick paper make this volume attractive to any lover of books." -Edinburgh Guardian.

ELEGANT GIFT FOR A LADY.

TREES, PLANTS, AND FLOWERS;

THEIR BEAUTIES, USES, AND INFLUENCES: embracing a general and popular Account of the Vegetable World. By MRS. R. LEE (formerly Mrs. Bowdich), Author of "The African Wanderers," &c. With beautiful coloured Illustrations, from Drawings by J. ANDREWS. 8vo, elegantly bound in cloth, gilt edges, price 15s.

"As full of interest as of beauty, and one of the most charming gift-books of the season."-Art Journal.

"At once useful as a botanical work, and exquisite as the ornament of a boudoir table."-Britannia.

BY MRS. BRAY.

A PEEP AT THE PIXIES;

or, LEGENDS OF THE WEST. By MRS. BRAY, Author of "The Borders of the Tamar and the Tavy," "Life of Stothard," "Trelawny," &c. &c. With Illustrations by HABLOT K. BROWNE (Phiz). Super-royal 16mo, price 3s. 6d. cloth 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"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 Ages held dominion over the Sea; comprising a brief History of Navigation, from the remotest Periods to the Present Time. By ALFRED ELWES. With Frontispiece by ScOTT. Foolscap 8vo, 5s. cloth.

"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. Super-royal 16mo, price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"A sweet little book for the nursery."-Christian Times.

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. Super-royal 16mo, 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges. Third Edition.

"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.

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