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BY MRS. HENRY WOOD.

Or, Running away to Sea, by Mrs. H. WOOD, author of "The Channings," etc. Frontispiece by F. GILBERT. Second edition. Fcap. 8vo., price 2s. 6d., cloth, 3s. gilt edges.

There is a fascination about Mrs. Wood's writings, from which neither old nor young can escape."-Bell's Messenger.

WORKS BY MRS. DAVENPORT.

The Holidays Abroad;

Or, Right at Last. By EMMA DAVENPORT. With Frontispiece by G. HAY. Fcap. 8vo., price 2s. 6d. cloth extra; 3s. gilt edges. "Its tone is healthy and natural."-Churchman.

The Happy Holidays;

Or, Brothers and Sisters at Home, by EMMA DAVENPORT. Frontispiece by F. GILBERT. Fcap. 8vo., price 2s. 6d. cloth, 3s. gilt edges.

Our Birth Days;

And how to improve them, by Mrs. E. DAVENPORT, Frontispiece by D. H. FRISTON. Fcap. 8vo,, price 2s. 6d. cloth, 3s. gilt edges. "Most admirably suited as a gift to young girls."-British Mother's Magazine.

Fickle Flora,

And her Sea Side Friends. By EMMA DAVENFORT. With Illustrations by J. Absolon. Price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges

Live Toys;

Or, Anecdotes of our Four-legged and other Pets. By EMMA DAVENPORT. With Illustrations by HARRISON WEIR. Second Edition. Super Royal 16mo. price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges. "One of the best kind of books for youthful reading.”—Guardian.

DEDICATED BY PERMISSION TO ROSSINI.

Little by Little.

A series of Graduated Lessons in the Art of Reading Music. Second
Edition. Oblong 8vo., price 3s. 6d. cloth.

"One of the best productions of the kind which have yet appeared.”—Charles Steggall, Mus. D.. Cantab.

Memorable Battles in English History.

Where Fought, why Fought, and their Results.
Commanders.

With Lives of the

By W. H. DAVENPORT ADAMS. Frontispiece by

ROBERT DUDLEY. Post 8vo. price 6s. extra cloth.

"Of the care and honesty of the author's labours, the book gives abundant proof."Athenæum.

The Loves of Tom Tucker and Little Bo-Peep.

Written and Illustrated by TOM HOOD. Quarto, price 2s. 6d. coloured plates.

"Full of fun and of good innocent humour. The Illustrations are excellent."-The Critic.

WORKS BY M. BETHAM EDWARDS.

The Primrose Pilgrimage.

A Woodland Story, by M. BETHAM EDWARDS, illustrations by T. R.
MACQUOID. Price 2s. 6d. cloth, 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"One of the best books of children's verse that has appeared since the early days cf
Mary Howitt."--Nonconformist.
"The Poems are full of interest, and the Illustrations charming."--Art Journal.

Scenes and Stories of the Rhine.

By M. BETHAM EDWARDS. With Illustrations by F. W. KEYL.
Price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"Full of amusing incidents, good stories, and sprightly pictures."-The Dial.

Holidays Among the Mountains;

Or, Scenes and Stories of Wales. By M. BETHAM EDWARDS. Illustrated by F. J. SKILL. Price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

Nursery Fun;

Or, the Little Folks' Picture Book. The Illustrations by C. H.
BENNETT. Quarto, price 2s. 6d. coloured plates.

"Will be greeted with shouts of laughter in any nursery."-The Critic.

Play-Room Stories;

With Illus

Or, How to make Peace. By GEORGIANA M. CRAIK. trations by C. GREEN. Price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges. "This Book will come with 'peace' upon its wings into many a crowded playroom." -Art Journal.

The Faithful Hound.

A Story in Verse, founded on fact. By LADY THOMAS. With Illustrations by H. WEIR. Imperial 16mo, price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

Jack Frost and Betty Snow;

With other Tales for Wintry Nights and Rainy Days. Illustrated by H. Weir. Second Edition. 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges. "The dedication of these pretty tales, prove by whom they are written; they are indelibly stamped with that natural and graceful method of amusing while instructing, which only persons of genius possess."-Art Journal.

BOOKS FOR BOYS.

With Illustrations, Fcap. 8vo. price 5s. each cloth.

Luke Ashleigh;

Or, School Life in Holland. By ALFRED ELWES.

"The author's best book, by a writer whose popularity with boys is great."-Athenæum.

Guy Rivers;

Or, a Boy's Struggles in the Great World. By A. ELWES.

Ralph Seabrooke;

Or, The Adventures of a Young Artist in Piedmont and Tuscany.
By A. ELWES.

Frank and Andrea;

Or Forest Life in the Island of Sardinia. By A. ELWES.

Paul Blake;

Or, the Story of a Boy's Perils in the Islands of Corsica and Monte
Christo. By A. ELWES.

Ocean and her Rulers;

A Narrative of the Nations who have held dominion over the Sea; and comprising a brief History of Navigation. By ALFRED ELWES. Lost in Ceylon;

The Story of a Boy and Girl's Adventures in the Woods and Wilds of the Lion King of Kandy. By WILLIAM Dalton.

The White Elephant;

Or the Hunters of Ava. By WILLIAM DALTON.

The War Tiger;

Or, The Adventures and Wonderful Fortunes of the Young Sea-Chief and his Lad Chow. By W. DALTON.

"A tale of lively adventure vigorously told, and embodying much curious information." Ilustrated News.

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.

Historical Tales of Lancastrian Times.

By the Rev. H. P. DUNSTER, M.A.

"Conveys a good deal of information about the manners and customs of England and France in the 15th Century."-Gentlemen's Magazine.

The Fairy Tales of Science.

By J. C. BROUGH. With 16 Illustrations by C. H. BENNETT.
Edition, Revised throughout.

New

"Science, perhaps, was never made more attractive and easy of entrance into the youthful mind."-The Builder.

"Altogether the volume is one of the most original, as well as one of the most useful, books of the season."-Gentleman's Magazine.

WORKS BY THOMAS HOOD'S DAUGHTER.

Wild Roses;

Or, Simple Stories of Country Life. By FRANCIS FREELING BRODERIP.
Illustrated by ANELAY. Post 8vo, 3s. 6d. cloth 4s. gilt edges.

"Written with the grace and truthfulness which the daughter of Tom Hood knows so well how to impart."-Art Journal.

Mamma's Morning Gossips;

Or, Little Bits for Little Birds. Containing Easy Lessons in Words of One Syllable, and Stories to read. With Fifty Illustrations by TOM HOOD. Foolscap Quarto, 8s., cloth, 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

Merry Songs for Little Voices;

The words by Mrs. BRODERIP; set to music by THOMAS MURBY, with 40 illustrations by Tom HOOD. Fcap. 4to., price 5s. cloth.

Crosspatch, the Cricket, and the Counterpane;

A Patchwork of Story and Song. Illustrated by TOM HOOD. Super royal 16mo. price 3s. 6d. cl., 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges. "Hans Andersen has a formidable rival in this gentle lady."—Art Journal.

My Grandmother's Budget

of Stories and Verses. Illustrated by Tom HOOD. Price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"Some of the most charming little inventions that ever adorned the department of literature."-Illustrated Times.

Tiny Tadpole;

And other Tales. With Illustrations by Toм HOOD. Price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"A remarkable book, by the brother and sister of a family in which genius and fun are inherited."-Saturday Review.

Funny Fables for Little Folks.

Illustrated by TOM HOOD. Price 2s. 6d. cl.; 3s. 6d. col., gilt edges.

BY CAPTAIN MARRYAT'S DAUGHTER.

With Illustrations by various Artists. Super-royal 16mo, price 2s. 6d. each cloth elegant, 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

The Children's Pic Nic,

And what Came of it.

What became of Tommy;

By EMILIA MARRYAT NORRIS.

A Week by Themselves;

By EMILIA MARRYAT NORRIS.

"Our younger readers will be charmed with a story of some youthful Crusoes, written by the daughter of Captain Marryat."--Guardian.

Harry at School;

By EMILIA MARRYAT.

Long Evenings;

Or, Stories for My Little Friends. Second Edition.

LANDELL'S INSTRUCTIVE AND AMUSING WORKS.

The Boy's own Toy Maker.

A Practical Illustrated Guide to the useful employment of Leisure Hours. By E. LANDELLS. With Two Hundred Cuts. Seventh Edition. Royal 16mo, price 2s. 6d., cloth.

"A new and valuable form of endless amusement."-Nonconformist.

"We recommend it to all who have children to be instructed and amused."-Economist.

The Girl's Own Toy Maker,

And Book of Recreation. By E. and A. LANDELLS. Fourth Edition.
With 200 Illustrations. Royal 16mo. price 2s. 6d. cloth.

"A perfect magazine of information."-Illustrated News of the World.

Home Pastime;

Or, The Child's Own Toy Maker. With practical instructions. By E. LANDELLS. New and Cheaper Edition, price 3s. 6d. complete, with the Cards, and Descriptive Letterpress.

By this novel and ingenious "Pastime," Twelve beautiful Models can be made by Children from the Cards.

"As a delightful exercise of ingenuity, and a most sensible mode of passing a winter's evening, we commend the Child's own Toy Maker."-Illustrated News.

"Should be in every house blessed with the presence of children."-The Field.

The Illustrated Paper Model Maker;

Containing Twelve Pictorial Subjects, with Descriptive Letter-press and Diagrams for the construction of the Models. By E. LANDells. Price 2s. in a neat Envelope.

"A most excellent mode of educating both eye and hand in the knowledge of form.”— English Churchman.

Fairy Land;

THE LATE THOMAS HOOD.

Or, Recreation for the Rising Generation, in Prose and Verse. By
THOMAS and JANE HOOD. Illustrated by T. HOOD, Jun. Second
Edition. Super-royal 16mo; price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured
gilt edges.

"These tales are charming. Before it goes into the Nursery, we recommend all grown up people should study Fairy Land.'"-Blackwood.

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The Headlong Career and Woful Ending of Preco

CIOUS PIGGY. Written for his Children, by the late THOMAS HOOD.
With a Preface by his Daughter; and Illustrated by his Son. Fourth
Edition. Post 4to, fancy boards, price 2s. 6d., coloured.

"The Illustrations are intensely humourous."-The Critic.

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