BRITANNIA: A Collection of the Principal Passages in Latin Authors that refer to this Island.

With

Vocabulary and Notes. By THOMAS S. CAYZER, Head Master of Queen Elizabeth's Hospital, Bristol, Author of "One Thousand Arithmetical Tests," etc. Illustrated with a Map and 33 Woodcuts. Crown 8vo. Price 3s. 6d.

This collection will be found most useful as a Latin Reading Book, and as an Illustrated Latin Reading Book it will by its novelty and the interest of the subject commend itself very largely to those engaged in tuition.

CAST ADRIFT: The Story of a Waif. By MRS. HERBERT MARTIN, Author of "The Daisy Root," etc. Eight Illustrations by MISS C. PATERSON. Small Post 8vo. Price 3s. 6d.

This is a very pathetic and interesting story, suitable for girls of from twelve to sixteen years of age.

LITTLE MAY'S FRIENDS.

Or, Country

Ten Illustrations

Pets and Pastimes. By ANNIE WHITTEM.
by HARRISON WEIR. Small Post 8vo. Price 3s. 6d.

This is a story dealing with the country life of children and their pastimes, and especially inculcates the gentle and benevolent treatment of dumb animals.

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IN TATTERS: or some vicissitudes in the Life of an English Boy. By HOPE WRaythe. With Eight Illustrations. Small Post 8vo. Price 3s. 6d.

A story of how Tim, the hero, rose from a ragged inmate of a London court to obtain the advantages of an Eton education. The story is by one who knows Eton life well-and it is full of interest for young men and boys.

TEN OF THEM; or, the Children of Danehurst. By Mrs. R. M. BRAY, Author of "Jack a Nory," "Petite," etc. With twelve Illustrations by A. H. COLLINS. Super-Royal 16mo. Price 2s. 6d.

This is the story of the doings of a family of "Ten" while at home for their holidays, which is full of lively fun and will be found amusing reading by boys and girls alike.

THOSE UNLUCKY TWINS!' By ANNETTE LYSTER. With Ten Illustrations by JOHN PROCTOR. SuperRoyal 16mo. Price 2s. 6d.

A most amusing record of the doings of two young children, "Bryan and Katie," as true to the life of English children as "Helen's Babies" was to that of the young folk of America. Old and young will read it with interest and amusement, while there is nothing in it to shock their

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THE SECRET OF WREXFORD; or Stella Desmond's Search. By ESTHER CARR, Author of "Madelon." With Eight Illustrations by Miss C. PATERSON. Super-Royal 16mo. Price 2s. 6d.

A pretty story, by the author of "Madelon," chiefly suited for young girls, but not without adventure that boys may relish.

SHORT AND SIMPLE PRAYERS, with Hymns, for the use of Children. By the Author of "Mamma's Bible Stories," "Fanny and her Mamma," "Scripture Histories for Children," etc. Sixteenth Thousand. Price 18.

"Prayer is the simplest form of speech

That infant lips can try."-MONTGOMERY.

This is a new edition of a very popular and well-known book, which has been considerably enlarged, and several additional illustrations given.

Re-issue of

PICTORIAL GEOGRAPHY, for the Instruction of Young Children. Price 1s. 6d.; mounted on rollers 3s. 6d.

Written for Seventh Thousand. With Super-Royal 16mo., cloth

TALES FROM CATLAND.
Little Kittens. By an OLD TABBY.
Illustrations by HARRISON WEIR.
elegant. Price 2s. 6d.

OUR WHITE VIOLET.

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"A combination of quiet humour and sound sense."—Lady's Newspaper. By the Author of Gerty and May," &c. Fifth Thousand. Illustrated by J.L.WALES and others. Super-Royal 16mo., cloth elegant. 2s. 6d. A pathetic and interesting story by a well-known Author, whose books are very widely read,

THE HEROIC WIFE;

or, the Adventures

of a Family on the Banks of the Amazon. By W. H. G. KINGSTON. Foolscap 8vo. Illustrated by H. W. PETHERICK. Fourth Thousand. Price 1s. 6d.

This new edition is now printed in a larger and more elegant size, while the original price of 1/6 is retained.

FRED MARKHAM IN RUSSIA;

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MARK SEAWORTH; a Tale of the Indian Ocean. By W. H. G. KINGSTON. Post 8vo. Sixth Thousand. Illustrated. Price 3s. Ed.

OUR SOLDIERS; or, Anecdotes of the Campaigns and Gallant Deeds of the British Army during the Reign of Her Majesty Queen Victoria. By W. H. G. KINGSTON. With Frontispiece. With an account of the Abyssinian Expedition. Eighth Thousand. New and Revised Edition. Fcap 8vo. Price 3s. Gilt edges, 3s. 6d.

OUR SAILORS; or, Anecdotes of the Engagements and Gallant Deeds of the British Navy. By W. H. G. KINGSTON. With Frontispiece. Eighth Thousand. New and Revised Edition. Fcap 8vo. Price 3s. Gilt edges, 3s. 6d.

SYLVIA'S NEW HOME. A Story for the Young. By Mrs. J. F. B. FIRTH. Cr. 8vo. Price 3s. 6d.

NEW SERIES of EIGHTEENPENNY BOOKS. THE THREE WISHES. By M. E. B., Author of "Brave Nelly," "Little Lisette," &c. Eight Illustrations by C. O. MURRAY.

*This is a new story by a very favourite writer, chiefly intended for girls of from 12 to 15.

BRAVE NELLY; or, Weak Hands and a Willing Heart. By M. E. B., author of "The Three Wishes," "Clement's Trial and Victory," &c. Illustrated by C. O. MURRAY. Third Thousand,

This is a new edition of a work which was well reviewed and proved very popular when first published last year.

ANGELO; or, the Pine
By GERALDINE E. JEWSBURY.
Fourth Thousand.

Forest in the Alps.
Illustrated by J. ABSOLON.

Previously published at 2/6. It is a very pretty story, based on some incidents of the early days of the celebrated painter Michael Angelo.

PLAYING AT SETTLERS; or, the Faggot House. By Mrs. R. LEE. Illustrated. Fourth Thousand. Previously published at 2/6. Mrs. Lee's books are always welcome among children, and this story of how some children organized a backwood's settlement in their father's grounds is a favourite with boys and girls alike.

FEATHERLAND; or, how the Birds lived at Greenlawn. By GEORGE MANVILLE FENN. Illustrated by

F. W. KEYL and others. Third Thousand.

Previously published at 2/6. This is a very pretty story of bird life in bird land, by an Author whose name is well-known in other fields of literature.

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Emblems of Christian Life. Illustrated by W. HARRY ROGERS, in One Hundred Original Designs, from the Writings of the Fathers, Old English Poets, &c. Printed by Whittingham, with Borders and Initials in Red. Square 8vo, price 10s. 6d. cloth elegant, gilt edges; 21s. Turkey morocco antique.

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Female Christian Names, AND THEIR TEACHINGS.

Girls.

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