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Kingston's (W. H. G.) True Blue, or, THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF A BRITISH SEAMAN OF THE OLD SCHOOL.

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Will Weatherhelm, or, THE YARN OF AN OLD SAILOR
ABOUT HIS EARLY LIFE.

Neptune's Heroes, or THE SEA KINGS OF ENGLAND, FROM HAWKINS TO FRANKLIN. By W. H. DAVENPORT ADAMS.

"We trust Old England may ever have writers as ready and able to interpret to her children the noble lives of her greatest men."-Athenæum.

Little Gipsy (The). By ELIE SAUVAGE.

Translated by ANNA

BLACKWELL. Profusely illustrated by ERNEST FRÖLICH. Small 4to, price 5s.; extra cloth, gilt edges, 6s.

Merry Songs for Little Voices. The words by Mrs. BRODERIP; set to music by THOMAS MURBY. With 40 Illustrations. Fcap. 4to, price 5s.

Stories from the Old and New Testaments. By the Rev. B. H. DRAPER. With 48 Engravings. Fifth edition, price 5s.

Four Shillings and Sixpence each, Small Post Svo, cloth elegant, with Illustrations; or with gilt edges, 5s.

Alda Graham; and her Brother Phillip. By EMILIA MARRYAT NORRIS.

Book of Cats (The): a Chit-chat Chronicle of Feline Facts and Fancies. By CHARLES H. Ross.

Casimir, the Little Exile. By CAROLINE PEACHEY.

Castles, and their Heroes. By BARBARA HUTTON.

Modern British Plutarch (The), or LIVES OF MEN DISTINGUISHED IN THE RECENT HISTORY OF OUR COUNTRY FOR THEIR TALENTS, VIRTUES, AND ACHIEVEMENTS. By W. C. TAYLOR, LL.D.

Oak Staircase (The), or THE STORIES OF LORD AND LADY DESMOND A Narrative of the Times of James II. By M. & C. LEE. Authors of "Rosamond Fane," etc.

Theodora a Tale for Girls. By EMILIA MARRYAT NORRIS.

Three Shillings and Sixpence plain; or coloured plates and gilt edges, Four Shillings and Sixpence, Super Royal 16mo, cloth elegant, with Illustrations by Harrison Weir,

Phiz, Pinwell, Tom Hood, Keyl, etc.

Aunt Jenny's American Pets. By CATHERINE C. HOPLEY. Author of "Life in the South," etc. Small Post 8vo.

Blind Man's Holiday, or SHORT TALES FOR THE NURSERY. By the Author of "Mia and Charlie."

Broderip (Mrs.) Crosspatch, the Cricket, and the Counterpane : a Patchwork of Story and Song.

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My Grandmother's Budget OF STORIES AND VERSES.
Tales of the Toys.

TOLD BY THEMSELVES.

Tiny Tadpole, AND OTHER TALES.

Cousin Trix, AND HER WELCOME TALES. BY GEORGIANA CRAIK Cosmorama: THE MANNERS AND CUSTOMS OF ALL NATIONS OF THE WORLD DESCRIBED. By J. ASPIN.

Distant Homes, or THE GRAHAM FAMILY IN NEW ZEALAND. BY Mrs. I. E. AYLMER.

Early Days of English Princes. By Mrs. RUSSELL GRAY. New and enlarged edition.

Echoes of an Old Bell, AND OTHER TALES OF FAIRY LORE. By the Hon. AUGUSTA BETHELL.

Facts to Correct Fancies, or SHORT NARRATIVES OF REMARKABLE WOMEN.

Faggots for the Fireside, or TALES OF FACT AND FANCY. By PETER PARLEY.

Fairy Land, or RECREATION FOR THE RISING GENERATION, in Prose and Verse. By THOMAS and JANE HOOD. Illustrated by T. HOOD, Jun. Second edition.

"These Tales are charming. Before it goes into the Nursery, we recommend all grown-up people should study Fairy Land.'"-Blackwood. Feathers and Fancies, or STORIES FROM THE REALMS OF FANCY. By the Hon. AUGUSTA BETHELL.

Garden (The), or FREDERICK'S MONTHLY INSTRUCTION FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND FORMATION OF A FLOWER GARDEN. With Illustrations by SOWERBY. 6s. coloured.

Granny's Wonderful Chair, AND ITS TALES OF FAIRY TIMES. By FRANCES BROWNE.

Hacco the Dwarf, or THE TOWER ON THE MOUNTAIN, and other Tales. By LADY LUSHINGTON.

"Enthusiasm is not our usual fashion, but the excellence of these stories is so greatly above the average of most clever tales for the play-room, that we are tempted to reward the author with admiration."-Athenæum.

Happy Home (The), or THE CHILDREN AT THE RED HOUSE. By LADY LUSHINGTON. Second Edition.

Helen in Switzerland. By the Hon. AUGUSTA BETHELL,

Holidays among the Mountains, or SCENES AND STORIES OF WALES. By M. BETHAM EDWARDS.

Lightsome and the Little Golden Lady. Written and Illustrated by C. H. BENNETT. Twenty-four Engravings. Fcap. 4to.

"The work of a man who is sure to put some touch of a peculiar genius into whatever he does."-Pall Mall Gazette.

Nursery Times, or STORIES ABOUT THE LITTLE ONES. By an Old Nurse.

Play Room Stories, or How TO MAKE PEACE. BY GEORGIANA M. CRAIK.

Peep at the Pixies (A), or LEGENDS OF THE WEST. By Mrs. BRAY. Scenes and Stories of the Rhine. By M. BETHAM EDWARDS.

Stories of Edward, AND HIS LITTLE FRIENDS.

Tales of Magic and Meaning. Written and Illustrated by ALFRED CROWQUILL.

Visits to Beechwood Farm. By CATHARINE COWPER.

Three Shillings and Sixpence plain, in cloth elegant, or with gilt edges, price 4s., with Illustrations by eminent

Artists.

Isabel's Difficulties, or LIGHT ON THE DAILY PATH. By M. R. CAREY. Kingston's (W.H.G.) Fred Markham in Russia, or, THE BOY TRAVELLERS IN THE LAND OF THE CZAR.

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Mark Seaworth; a Tale of the Indian Ocean.

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

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.

Lee (Mrs.) Anecdotes of the Habits and Instincts of Animals.

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Fourth Edition. Fcap. Svo.

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. Fourth Edition. Fcap. 8vo.

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.

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

My School Days in Paris. By MARGARET S. JEUNE. With Illustrations. Small Post 8vo.

Meadow Lea, or THE GIPSY CHILDREN. Fcap. 8vo.

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

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

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

The Triumphs of Steam, or STORIES FROM THE LIVES OF WATT,
ARKWRIGHT, AND STEPHENSON. Fourth 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); a Tale for Girls. By the Author of Gerty and May."

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Three Shillings and Sixpence each.

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.

2. OUR SAVIOUR.

3. MOTHER HUBBARD.
4. COCK ROBIN.

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: to which is added a Selection of Moral Allegories.

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.

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.

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

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

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