Page images
PDF
EPUB
[merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][ocr errors][merged small][merged small][ocr errors][ocr errors][merged small][ocr errors][merged small][ocr errors][ocr errors][merged small][ocr errors][ocr errors][ocr errors][merged small][merged small][ocr errors][ocr errors][merged small][ocr errors][ocr errors][ocr errors][ocr errors][ocr errors][ocr errors][merged small][merged small][merged small]

The Favourite Picture Book;

A Gallery of Delights, designed for the Amusement and Instruction of the Young. With several Hundred Illustrations by Eminent Artists. Royal 4to., price 3s. 6d., bound in an Elegant Cover; 7s. 6d. coloured or mounted on cloth; 10s. 6d. mounted and coloured.

A Peep at the Pixies;

Or, Legends of the West. By Mrs. BRAY. Illustrated by H. K.
BROWNE (Phiz), 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

Ocean and her Rulers;

A Narrative of the Nations who have from the earliest ages held dominion over the Sea. By ALFRED ELWES. With Frontispiece. Foolscap 8vo., 5s. cloth.

The Day of a Baby Boy;

A Story for a Young Child. By E. BERGER. With Illustrations by JOHN ABSOLON. Price 2s. 6d. cloth, plain; 3o. 6d. coloured, gilt edges. Cat and Dog;

Or, Memoirs of Puss and the Captain. A Story founded on fact. By the Author of "The Doll and her Friends." Illustrated by H. WEIR. 2nd Edition. Price 2s. 6d. cloth, plain; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges. 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.

Scripture Histories for Little Children.

With Sixteen Illus

By the author of "Mamma's Bible Stories," etc.
trations, by JOHN GILBERT. 3s. plain; 4s. 6d. coloured.

The History of an Adopted Child.

By GERALDINE E. JEWSBURY, with an Illustration by JOHN ABSOLON.
Foolscap 8vo., price 4s. 6d. cloth.

The Family Bible Newly Opened;

With Uncle Goodwin's account of it. By JEFFERYS TAYLOR, author of "A Glance at the Globe," "The Young Islanders," etc. Frontispiece by JOHN GILBERT. Fcap. 8vo., 4s. 6d. cloth.

Kate and Rosalind;

Or, Early Experiences. With an Illustration by J. GILBERT. Fcap. 8vo., price 4s. 6d. cloth.

Hidden Treasures;

Or, the Heir of Hohenberg. Edited by F. HARDMAN, Author of "The Student of Salamanca," etc., with Four Illustrations. Fcap. 8vo., 3s. 6d. cloth.

Good in Everything;

Or, The Early History of Gilbert Harland. By MRS. BARWELL,
Author of "Little Lessons for Little Learners," etc. Illustrated by
JOHN GILBERT. Royal 16mo., cl. 3s. 6d. plain; 4s. 6d., cold., gilt edges.

WORKS BY MRS R. LEE.

Anecdotes of the Habits and Instincts of Animals. By Mrs. R. LEE (formerly Mrs. Bowdich), with Illustrations by H. WEIR. Second Edition. Feap. 8vo., 5s. cloth.

Anecdotes of the Habits and Instincts of Birds, REPTILES, and FISHES. Illustrated by H. WEIR. Fcap. 8vo., 5s. cl.

Twelve Stories of the Sayings and Doings of ANIMALS. With Four Illustrations by J. W. ARCHER. 2nd Edition, small 4to., cloth 2s. 6d. plain; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

Adventures in Australia;

Or, the Wanderings of Captain Spencer in the Bush and the Wilds;
containing accurate descriptions of the Habits of the Natives, and the
Natural Productions and Features of the Country. Second Edition.
With Illustrations by J. S. PROUT. Fcap. 8vo., 5. cloth.

Familiar Natural History.

With Forty-two Illustrations from Drawings by HARRISON WEIR, and Descriptions by Mrs. LEE. Small 4to., cloth 3s. 6d. plain; 6s. coloured, gilt edges.

The African Wanderers;

Or, the Adventures of Carlos and Antonio; with Descriptions of the Manners and Customs of the Western Tribes, and the Natural Productions of the Country. 3rd Edit. With Engravings. Fcap. 8vo., 5s. cl. "For fascinating adventure, and rapid succession of incident, the volume is equal to any relation of travel we ever read. It exhibits marked ability as well as extensive knowledge, and deserves perusal from all ages." Britannia.

"In strongly recommending this admirable work to the attention of young readers, we feel that we are rendering a real service to the cause of African civilization."-Patriot.

WORKS BY W. H. G. KINGSTON.

Manco, the Peruvian Chief;

Or, the Adventures of an Englishman in the Country of the Incas.
With Illustrations by CARL SCHMOLZE. Fcap. 8vo., 5s. cloth.

Mark Seaworth;

A Tale of the Indian Ocean. Illustrated by J. ABSOLON. Fcap. 8vo. 5s. cl. Peter the Whaler;

His early Life and Adventures in the Arctic Regions. Second Edition.
With Illustrations. Fcap. 8vo., 5s. cloth.

The Doll and Her Friends;

Or, Memoirs of the Lady Seraphina. By the Author of "Cat and Dog," etc. With Illustrations by H. K. BROWNE (Phiz). 2nd Edition, small 4to., cloth, 2s. 6d. plain; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges. Stories of Julian and his Playfellows.

Written by HIS MAMMA. With Illustrations by JOHN ABSOLON.
Small 4to., 2s. 6d., plain; 3s. 6d., coloured, gilt edges.

Tales from Catland;

Written for Little Kittens by an OLD TABBY. With Four Illustrations by H. WEIR. Second Edit. Small 4to., 2s. 6d. plain; 3s. 6d. coloured. The Wonders of Home, in Eleven Stories.

By GRANDFATHER GREY. Second Edition. With Illustrations.
Royal 16mo., price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured.

CONTENTS.-1. The Story of a Cup of Tea.-2. A Lump of Coal.-3.
Some Hot Water.-4. A Piece of Sugar.-5. The Milk Jug.-6. A
Pin.-7. Jenny's Sash.-8. Harry's Jacket.-9. A Tumbler.-10. A
Knife.-11. This Book.

"The idea is excellent, and its execution equally commendable. The subjects are well selected, and are very happily told in a light yet sensible manner."-Weekly News. Tales of School Life.

By AGNES LOUDON, Author of "Tales for Young People." With Four beautiful Illustrations by JOHN ABSOLON. Second Edition. Royal 16mo., price 3s. 6d. plain; 4s. 6d. coloured.

"These reminiscences of school days will be recognised as truthful pictures of every-day The style is colloquial and pleasant, and therefore well suited to those for whose perusal it is intended."-Athenæum.

Occurrence.

Rhymes of Royalty.

The History of England in Verse, from the Norman Conquest to the reign of QUEEN VICTORIA; with an Appendix, comprising a summary of the leading events in each reign. Fcap. 8vo., with an Elegant Frontispiece. Price 2s. 6d. cloth.

« PreviousContinue »