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Page 4 - Trimmer's History of the Robins. Written for the Instruction of Children on their treatment of Animals. With 24 Illustrations by HARRISON WEIR.
Page 22 - The combination of quiet humour and sound sense has made this one of the pleasantest little books of the season.
Page 30 - The Modern British Plutarch; Or, Lives of Men distinguished in the recent History of our Country for their Talents, Virtues and Achievements. By WC TAYLOR, LL.D. Author of "A Manual of Ancient and Modern History,
Page 23 - 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.
Page 25 - Glimpses of Nature, AND OBJECTS OF INTEREST DESCRIBED DURING A VISIT TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT. By Mrs. LOUDON. Fortyone Illustrations. History of the Robins (The).
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Page 28 - Little Lessons for Little Learners, in Words of One Syllable. By Mrs. BARWELL.
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