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Three Shillings and Sixpence plain, in cloth elegant, or with gilt edges, price 4s., with Illustrations by eminent Artists. Almeria's Castle, or MY EARLY LIFE IN INDIA AND ENGLAND. By LADY LUSHINGTON.

"The Authoress has a very graphic pen, and brings before our eyes, with singular vividness, the localities and modes of life she aims to describe."London Review.

Clement's Trial and Victory, or SOWING AND REAPING. By the Author of "Little Lisette," &c.

Isabel's Difficulties, or LIGHT ON THE DAILY PATH. By M. R. CAREY. Joachim's Spectacles: A LEGEND OF FLORENTHAL. By M. & C. LEE. Kingston's (W.H.G.) Fred Markham in Russia, or, THE BOY TRAVELLERS IN THE LAND OF THE CZAR.

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Manco the Peruvian Chief. Third Edition.
Mark Seaworth; a Tale of the Indian Ocean.

Peter the Whaler; HIS EARLY LIFE AND ADVENTURES
IN THE ARCTIC REGIONS. Sixth Edition.

Salt Water, or NEIL D'ARCY'S SEA LIFE AND ADVENTURES. "There is about all Mr. Kingston's tales a spirit of hopefulness, honesty, and cheery good principle, which makes them most wholesome, as well as most interesting reading."-Era.

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

Kit Bam, the British Sinbad, or THE YARNS OF AN OLD MARINER. By MARY COWDEN CLARKE. Fcap. 8vo.

Lee (Mrs.) Anecdotes of the Habits and Instincts of Animals. Fourth Edition. Fcap. 8vo.

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Anecdotes of the Habits and Instincts of Birds, Reptiles, and Fishes. Second Edition.

"Mrs. Lee's authorities-to name only one, Professor Owen-are for the most part first-rate.-Athenæum.

Adventures in Australia, or THE WANDERINGS OF CAPTAIN SPENCER IN THE BUSH AND THE WILDS. Third Edition. The African Wanderers, or THE WANDERINGS OF CARLOS AND ANTONIO; embracing interesting Descriptions of the Manners and Customs of the Western Tribes, and the Natural Productions of the Country. Fifth Edition. Fcap. 8vo.

My School Days in Paris.

By MARGARET S. JEUNE. With Illustrations. Small Post 8vo.

"We can record our very high appreciation of this narrative. Girls will read it with interest, and heads of girls' schools study it with profit."Literary Churchman.

Meadow Lea, or THE GIPSY CHILDREN. Fcap. Svo.

Millicent and Her Cousins. By the Hon. AUGUSTA BETHELL. Author of "Helen in Switzerland," etc. Second Edition.

"A capital book for girls. Bright, sparkling, and full of life, yet never transgressing limits of good taste and probability."-The Guardian. North Pole (The); AND HOW CHARLIE WILSON DISCOVERED IT. By the Author of "Realms of the Ice King," &c.

Our Old Uncle's Home; AND WHAT THE BOYS DID THERE. By Mother CAREY. With Illustrations by WALTER CRANE.

"The story will tend to make both old and young more tolerant of each other's peculiarities."-Athenæum.

Rosamond Fane, or THE PRISONERS OF ST. JAMES. BY MARY and CATHERINE LEE. Authors of "Lucy's Campaign," The Oak

Staircase." Second Edition.

"The eventful story of Charles the First's children, very well told."Athenæum.

The Triumphs of Steam, or STORIES FROM THE LIVES OF Watt,
ARKWRIGHT, AND STEPHENSON. Fifth Edition.

The Whispers of a Shell, or STORIES OF THE SEA.
FREELING BRODERIP.

Wild Roses, or SIMPLE STORIES OF COUNTRY LIFE.
FREELING BRODERIP.

By FRANCES

By FRANCES

Young Governess (The). By the Author of "Gerty and May."

Three Shillings and Sixpence each.

Berries and Blossoms: a Verse Book for Young People. By T. WESTWOOD, Author of "The Quest of the Sangerall." Second Edition. Imperial 16mo, price 3s. 6d.

Bible Illustrations, or A DESCRIPTION OF MANNERS AND CUSTOMS PECULIAR TO THE EAST. By the Rev. B. H. DRAPER. Fourth Edition. Revised by Dr. KITTO.

British History Briefly Told (The), AND A DESCRIPTION OF THE ANCIENT CUSTOMS, SPORTS, AND PASTIMES OF THE ENGLISH.

Clara Hope, or THE BLADE AND THE EAR. By Miss MILNER. Frontispiece by BIRKET FOSTER.

Dissections for Young Children. In a Neat Box. Price 3s. 6d. each. 1. JOSEPH AND MOSES. 3. MOTHER HUBBARD. 4. COCK ROBIN.

2. OUR SAVIOUR.

Four Seasons (The); A Short Account of the Structure of Plants, being Four Lectures written for the Working Men's Institute, Paris. With Illustrations. Imperial 16mo.

"Distinguished by extreme clearness and teems with information of a useful and popular character."—Guardian.

Family Bible Newly Opened (The); WITH UNCLE GOODWIN'S ACCOUNT OF IT. By JEFFREYS TAYLOR. Fcap. 8vo.

"A very good account of the Sacred Writings, adapted to the tastes, feelings, and intelligence of young people."-Educational Times.

Glimpses of Nature, AND OBJECTS OF INTEREST DESCRIBED DURING

A VISIT TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT. By Mrs. LOUDON.
one Illustrations.

Forty

History of the Robins (The). By Mrs. TRIMMER. In Words of One Syllable. Edited by the Rev. CHARLES SWETE, M.A. Super-royal 16mo.

Historical Acting Charades, or AMUSEMENTS FOR WINTER EVENINGS. By the Author of "Cat and Dog," etc. New Edition. Fcap. 8vo. “A rare book for Christmas parties, and of practical value.”—Illustrated News.

How to be Happy, or FAIRY GIFTS.

Infant Amusements, or How TO MAKE A NURSERY HAPPY. With Practical Hints on the Moral and Physical Training of Children. By W. H. G. KINGSTON. Post 8vo.

"We urge parents most strongly to obtain this book forthwith; we know of no book that can compare with it in practical value. EACH CHAPTER IS WORTH THE PRICE OF THE BOOK."-Our Own Fireside.

Lizzie's Secret. A STORY FOR LITTLE CHILDREN. Written and Illustrated by ADELAIDE A. MAGUIRE.

"Told in a bewitchingly simple and straightforward manner.”—Art Journal.

Letters from Sarawak, ADDRESSED TO A CHILD, embracing an Account of the Manners, Customs, and Religion of the Inhabitants of Borneo. By Mrs. M'DOUGALL.

Man's Boot (The), AND OTHER STORIES IN WORDS OF ONE SYLLABLE. Illustrations by HARRISON WEIR.

The Mine, or SUBTERRANEAN WONDERS. An Account of the Operations of the Miner and the Products of his Labours.

Might not Right, or STORIES OF THE DISCOVERY AND CONQUEST OF AMERICA.

Modern Sphinx (The). A COLLECTION OF ENIGMAS, CHARADES, ACROSTICS, ANAGRAMS, VERBAL PUZZLES, CONUNDRUMS, &c. Our Eastern Empire, or STORIES FROM THE HISTORY OF BRITISH INDIA. Second Edition.

Sunbeam: a Fairy Tale. By Mrs. PIETZKER.

Three Shillings and Sixpence plain; Five Shillings coloured.

Bear King (The): a Narrative confided to the Marines by JAMES GREENWOOD. With Illustrations by ERNEST GRISET. Small 4to. "More than amusing."-Saturday Review.

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Ably supported by Griset's drawings."-Athenæum.

Buzz a Buzz, or THE BEES, from the German cf WILLIAM BUSCH. By the Author of "My Bee Book." With 135 Illustrations. Familiar Natural History. With 42 Illustrations by HARRISON WEIR.

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*Also, in Two Vols., entitled "British Animals and Birds," Foreign Animals and Birds." 2s. each, plain; 2s. 6d. coloured. Little Child's Fable Book (The). Arranged progressively in words of One, Two, and Three Syllables. Sixteen Page Illustrations by GEORGINA BOWERS. Small 4to.

Old Nurse's Book of Rhymes, Jingles, and Ditties. Illustrated by C. H. BENNETT. Ninety Engravings. Fcap. 4to.

Three Shillings plain; Four Shillings and Sixpence coloured, gilt edges.

Fun and Earnest, or RHYMES WITH REASON. By D'ARCY W. THOMPSON. Illustrated by CHARLES BENNETT. Imperial 16mo. Mamma's Morning Gossips, or LITTLE BITS FOR LITTLE BIRDS. Being Easy Lessons for One Month in Words of One Syllable, and a Story to read for each Week. With 50 Illustrations.

Price Three Shillings, or with gilt edges, Three Shillings and Sixpence.

With

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. Frontispiece. Third Edition. With an account of the ABYSSINIAN EXPEDITION. Fcap. 8vo.

Our Sailors, or ANECDOTES OF THE ENGAGEMENTS AND GALLANT DEEDS OF THE BRITISH NAVY. With Frontispiece. Third Edition. Fcap. 8vo.

"These volumes abundantly prove that both our officers and men in the Army and Navy have been found as ready as ever to dare and to do as was dared and done of yore, when led by a Ñelson or a Wellington."

Lucy's Campaign: a Story of Adventure.

CATHERINE LEE. Fcap. 8vo.

By MARY and

Pictures of Girl Life. By CATHERINE AUGUSTA HOWELL. Fcap. 8vo.

Fruits of Enterprise, EXHIBITED IN THE TRAVELS OF BELZONI IN EGYPT AND NUBIA. Fourteenth Edition. With Six Engravings by BIRKET FOSTER. Price 3s.

Two Shillings and Sixpence plain, or Three Shillings and Sixpence coloured and gilt edges, Super Royal 16mo, cloth elegant, with Illustrations by Crane, Absolon, Elwes, Phiz, Weir, Keyl, and others.

Adventures and Experiences of Biddy Dorking and of the Fat Frog. Edited by Mrs. S. C. HALL.

Alice and Beatrice. By GRANDMAMMA.

Amy's Wish, and What Came of It: a Fairy Tale.

Angelo, or THE PINE FOREST AMONG THE ALPS. BY GERALDINE E. JEWSBURY. Second Edition.

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

Cat and Dog, or MEMOIRS OF PUSS AND THE CAPTAIN. Illustrated by WEIR. Tenth Edition.

Crib and Fly: a Tale of Two Terriers.

Day of a Baby Boy (The). By E. BERGER. Third Edition.

Discontented Children (The), AND HOW THEY WERE CURED. By M. and E. KIRBY. Third Edition.

Doll and Her Friends (The), or MEMOIRS OF THE LADY SERAPHINA. By the Author of "Cat and Dog." Fifth Edition.

Early Dawn (The), or STORIES TO THINK ABOUT.

Second Edition.

Fairy Gifts, or a WALLET OF WONDERS. BY KATHERINE KNOX, Author of "Father Time's Story Book."

Faithful Hound (The): a Story in Verse, founded on Fact. By LADY THOMAS. Imperial 16mo.

Featherland, or How THE BIRDS LIVED AT GREENLAWN. By G. M. FENN.

Funny Fables for Little Folks. Second Edition.

Gerty and May. Third Edition.

"A charming book for children. Though the story is full of fun, the moral is never lost sight of."-Literary Churchman.

By the same Author.

Children of the Parsonage.

Granny's Story Box. New Edition. With 20 Engravings.
Our White Violet. Second Edition.

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