Books for Children.
Another Brownie Book. By Palmer Cox, Author of “The Brownies,” &c. With many quaint pictures by the Author. Medium 4to., cloth gilt, 6s.
The first Brownie book was issued three years ago. The new book is like the first in size and style of binding, but a new cover design, printed in colors, has been made for it, and the contents are entirely new. It contains 150 large pages, describing in verse more adventures of the amusing Brownies.
Alexis and His Flowers. By Beatrix F. Cresswell. With drawings from flowers by Henrietta Cresswell. Crown 8vo., cloth gilt, bevelled boards, gilt edges, 3s. 6d.
This volume aims at teaching children a love and knowledge of flowers and their lore, and will be found a very charming gift-book.
Wild Nature Won by Kindness. By Mrs. Brightwen, Vice-President of the Selborne Society. With Illustrations by the Author, and F. Carruthers Gould. Second Edition. Small crown 8vo., cloth, 3s. 6d.
“Mrs. Brightwen chats in the most delightful fashion.... Those who care for a loving observation of winged life, will find much to please and amuse them.”—Graphic.
Santa Claus on a Lark, and Other Christmas Stories. By Washington Gladden. Illustrated. Foolscap 4to., cloth, 6s.
Daddy Jake, the Runaway; and Short Stories told after Dark. By “Uncle Remus” (Joel Chandler Harris). Many Illustrations. Medium 4to., cloth, gilt edges, 6s. (Uniform with “The Brownies.”)
When Mother was Little. By S. P. Yorke. Thirteen Full-page Illustrations by Henry J. Ford. Small square 8vo., cloth, 3s. 6d.
The Butterfly: Its Nature, Development, and Attributes. By John Stuttard. Dedicated to Sir John Lubbock, Bart. Illustrated. Fcap. 8vo., limp cloth, 1s.
Æsop’s Fables for Little Readers: Told by Mrs. Arthur Brookfield. Twenty-five Illustrations by Henry J. Ford. Small 4to., cloth, 3s. 6d.
“In their present shape, the fables should be very popular among the inmates of the nursery, more particularly as they are illustrated with nearly thirty clever drawings by Henry Ford, which are beautifully printed in monochrome.”—Scottish Leader.
The Brownies: Their Book. By Palmer Cox. Reprinted from St. Nicholas, with many new Poems and Pictures. Third and Cheaper Edition. Medium 4to., cloth, gilt edges, 6s.
New Fairy Tales from Brentano. Told in English by Kate Freiligrath Kroeker, and Pictured by F. Carruthers Gould. Eight Full-page Coloured Illustrations. Square 8vo., illustrated, paper boards, cloth back, 5s.; cloth, gilt edges, 6s.
“A really charming collection of stories.”—Pall Mall Gazette.
Fairy Tales from Brentano. Told in English by Kate Freiligrath Kroeker. Illustrated by F. Carruthers Gould. Popular Edition. Sq. imp. 16mo., 3s. 6d.
“An admirable translator in Madame Kroeker, and an inimitable illustrator in Mr. Carruthers Gould.”—Truth.
In the Time of Roses: A Tale of Two Summers. Told and Illustrated by Florence and Edith Scannell, Author and Artist of “Sylvia’s Daughters.” Thirty-two Full-page and other Illustrations. Sq. imp. 16mo., cloth, 5s.
“A very charming story.”—Scotsman.
“A delightful story.”—Punch.
Prince Peerless: A Fairy-Folk Story-Book. By the Hon. Margaret Collier (Madame Galletti di Cadilhac), Author of “Our Home by the Adriatic.” Illustrated by the Hon. John Collier. Sq. imp. 16mo., cloth, 5s.
“Delightful in style and fancy.”—Scotsman.
“A volume of charming stories.”—Saturday Review.
The Bird’s Nest, and other Sermons for Children of all Ages. By the Rev. Samuel Cox, D.D., Author of “Expositions,” &c. Cheap and Popular Edition. Imp. 16mo., cloth, 3s. 6d.
“These beautiful discourses were addressed to children of all ages, and must have found an echo in the hearts of many youthful listeners.”—St. James’s Gazette.
Arminius Vambéry: His Life and Adventures. Written by Himself. With Introductory Chapter dedicated to the Boys of England. Portrait and Seventeen Illustrations. Crown 8vo., 5s.
“We welcome it as one of the best books of travel that our boys could have possibly placed in their hands.”—Schoolmaster.
Boys’ Own Stories. By Ascott R. Hope, Author of “Stories of Young Adventurers,” “Stories out of School Time,” &c. Eight Illustrations. Crown 8vo., cloth, 5s.
“This is a really admirable selection of genuine narrative and history, treated with discretion and skill by the author. Mr. Hope has not gathered his stores from the highway, but has explored far afield in less-beaten tracts, as may be seen in his ‘Adventures of a Ship-boy’ and ‘A Smith among Savages.’”—Saturday Review.
The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe. Newly Edited after the Original Editions. Nineteen Illustrations. Large crown 8vo., cloth extra, 5s.
Two Little Confederates. By Thomas Nelson Page. With eight full-page illustrations by E. W. Kemble and A. C. Redwood. Square 8vo., cloth, 6s.
“A charming story.”—American Traveller.
THE CAMEO SERIES.
Half-bound, paper boards, price 3s. 6d. each. Fine Edition, bound in parchment, printed on Japan paper, numbered and signed, 30 copies only printed, 25 being for sale; terms on application from Booksellers or the Publisher.
1. The Lady from the Sea. By Henrik Ibsen. Translated by Eleanor Marx-Aveling.
“A powerful study.”—Notes and Queries.
2. A London Plane-Tree, and Other Poems. By Amy Levy.
“True and tender poetry.”—Saturday Review.
3. Wordsworth’s Grave, and Other Poems. By William Watson.
“True, choicely-worded, well-turned quatrains, which succeed each other like the strong unbroken waves of a full tide.”—Mr. Cosmo Monkhouse in The Academy.
4. Iphigenia in Delphi, With some Translations from the Greek, by Richard Garnett, LL.D. Illustrated.
“A very charming volume.... Dr. Garnett has achieved a very interesting and scholarly piece of work.”—Manchester Guardian.
5. Mireio: A Provencal Poem. By Frederic Mistral. Translated by H. W. Preston. Frontispiece by Joseph Pennell.
6. Lyrics. Selected from the Works of A. Mary F. Robinson (Mdme. Jas. Darmesteter). Frontispiece.
[Nearly Ready.
7. Poems of Robert Surtees. Introduction by Edward Peacock.
[In Preparation.
A few copies of the Edition de Luxe of the earlier Volumes in the Series may still
be had. Prices on application.
THE PSEUDONYM LIBRARY.
Under this title will be published a collection of entirely New Novels and Romances, neatly printed and tastefully bound. They will be specially suited by their brightness and originality for holiday reading.
24mo., cloth, price 1s. 6d. each.
1. Mademoiselle Ixe. By Lanoe Falconer.
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2. The Story of Eleanor Lambert. By Magdalen Brooke.
[Nearly Ready.
3. The Mystery of the Campagna; and, a Shadow on a Wave. By Von Degen.
[In Preparation.
OTHER VOLUMES ARE IN ACTIVE PREPARATION.
London: T. FISHER UNWIN, Paternoster Square, E.C.