Part 4

A Story of Peasant Life in Norway. From the Norwegian of Bjoernstjerne Bjoernson. With Frontispiece in colours. Crown 8vo, 192 pp., cloth extra, 1_s._ 6_d._

"This pretty story has a freshness and natural eloquence about it such as are seldom met with in our home made tales. It seems to carry us back to some of the love stories of the Bible."--_Aberdeen Free Press._

THE SHILLING SERIES OF BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.

Square 16mo, neatly bound in cloth extra. Each book contains 128 pages and a coloured Illustration.

"The whole of the set will be found admirably adapted for the use of the young. The books, well printed and elegantly bound in cloth, are a marvel of cheapness."--_Journal of Education._

"They are unusually good, and are calculated to produce sound, wholesome, moral effects."--_Glasgow Herald._

OLIVE MOUNT. By ANNIE S. FENN.

A bright and sparkling story about a family of boys and girls left, through the death of both parents, to the charge of their eldest brother. For a time the children fairly run riot in the pleasant country-side at Olive Mount; till the wholesome discipline of sorrow and the gentle influence of Miss Orpen their governess, lead them to find enjoyment in doing what is right.

A LITTLE ADVENTURER. By GREGSON GOW.

Tells how little Tommy Treffit started off to search for his father in Australia. How he hid himself on board a vessel bound for Madeira, and how, after many adventures, he at last found his father, not in Australia, but safe at home.

TOM WATKINS' MISTAKE. By EMMA LESLIE.

Tom Watkins, having given way to the temptation to commit acts of petty pilfering in the carpenter's shop where he is apprenticed, ultimately suffers the consequences of his wrong-doing, and not only learns that honesty is the best policy, but comes to see the sinfulness of his conduct.

TWO LITTLE BROTHERS. By HARRIET M. CAPES.

This is a pleasant account of some of the incidents which befel two little brothers, whose home was in a seaside village. It tells of their adventures on the shore and of the wonderful sights they saw during a trip to London, and how a kind father taught them to practise at all times self-control and courtesy.

THREE LITTLE ONES: Their Haps and Mishaps. By CORA LANGTON.

A simple tale of home life. Children are sure to love and admire bright Mabel, affectionate Eddie, and sad little Lucy, while the story of Mabel's sin and Lucy's sorrow will teach them truthfulness and obedience.

THE NEW BOY AT MERRITON. By JULIA GODDARD.

"A story of English school life. It is an attempt to teach a somewhat higher code of honour than that which prevails among the general run of schoolboys, and the lesson makes a very good story."--_School Board Chronicle._

THE BLIND BOY OF DRESDEN.

"This is a family story of great pathos. It does not obtrusively dictate its lesson, but it quietly introduces, and leaves it within the heart."--_Aberdeen Journal._

JON OF ICELAND: A True Story.

"'Jon of Iceland' is a sturdy, well-educated young Icelander, who becomes a successful teacher. It gives children a clear idea of the chief physical features of the island, and of the simple and manly character of its inhabitants."--_School Guardian._

STORIES FROM SHAKESPEARE.

"The stories are told in such a way that young people having read them will desire to study the works of Shakespeare in their original form."--_The Schoolmistress._

EVERY MAN IN HIS PLACE. The Story of a City Boy and a Forest Boy.

"This is the history of the son of a wealthy Hamburg merchant, who wished to follow in the steps of Robinson Crusoe. He was put to the test, and became convinced in the end that it is better to live the life of a wealthy merchant in a great city than to endure hardship by choice."--_School Board Chronicle._

FIRESIDE FAIRIES and FLOWER FANCIES: STORIES FOR GIRLS.

"Nine stories are included, all for girls, encouraging them to try and do their duty. Young servants would find this book very interesting."--_The Schoolmistress._

TO THE SEA IN SHIPS: STORIES OF SUFFERING AND SAVING AT SEA.

"_To the Sea in Ships_ records several noted disasters at sea, such as the foundering of the _London_ and the wreck of the _Atlantic_. It also contains narratives of successful rescues. This is a capital book for boys."--_School Guardian._

JACK'S VICTORY: AND OTHER STORIES ABOUT DOGS.

"Every boy, and some girls, take great delight in reading about dogs. Well, Jack was a dog; a famous and wonderful one, too. He became leader of a team in Greenland, and some rare exploits he took part in. Besides 'Jack's Victory' there are ten other stories about dogs in this volume."--_The Schoolmistress._

THE STORY OF A KING, TOLD BY ONE OF HIS SOLDIERS.

"This book recounts the boyhood and reign of Charles XII. of Sweden. The wars in which he was engaged and the extraordinary victories he won are well described, and equally so are the misfortunes which latterly came on him and his kingdom through his uncontrollable wilfulness."--_Aberdeen Journal._

LITTLE DANIEL: A Story of a Flood on the Rhine.

"A simple and touching story of a flood on the Rhine, told as well as George Eliot so graphically wrote of _The Mill on the Floss_."--_Governess._

PRINCE ALEXIS: A Tale of Old Russia.

This is a legend wrought into a story, rendering a fiction of Life in Russia, something more than a hundred years ago; a state of things which, as the author says, "is now impossible, and will soon become incredible."

SASHA THE SERF: And other Stories of Russian Life.

The stories in the volume comprise:--The Life of Sasha, a poor boy who saved the life of his lord, and finally rose to wealth and gained his freedom,--Incidents of remarkable personal bravery in the Russian army, &c. &c.

TRUE STORIES OF FOREIGN HISTORY. A Series of Interesting Tales.

The book contains stories--How Quentin Matsys the Antwerp smith became a great painter,--The rise and fall of Jean Ango the fisherman of Dieppe,--The heroism of Casabianca the little French midshipman, &c. &c.

THE SIXPENNY SERIES FOR CHILDREN.

Neatly bound in cloth extra. Each book contains 64 pages and a Coloured Illustration.

NEW VOLUMES.

WILD MARSH MARIGOLDS. By DARLEY DALE.

FANNY'S KING. By DARLEY DALE.

KITTY'S COUSIN. By HANNAH B. MACKENZIE.

CLEARED AT LAST. By JULIA GODDARD.

LITTLE DOLLY FORBES. By ANNIE S. FENN.

A YEAR WITH NELLIE. By ANNIE S. FENN.

* * * * *

THE LITTLE BROWN BIRD: a Story of Industry.

THE MAID OF DOMREMY: and other Tales.

LITTLE ERIC: a Story of Honesty.

UNCLE BEN THE WHALER: and other Stories.

THE PALACE OF LUXURY: and other Stories.

THE CHARCOAL-BURNER: or, Kindness Repaid.

WILLY BLACK: a Story of Doing Right.

THE HORSE AND HIS WAYS: Stories of Man and his best Friend.

THE SHOEMAKER'S PRESENT: a Legendary Story.

LIGHTS TO WALK BY: Stories for the Young.

THE LITTLE MERCHANT: and other Stories.

NICHOLINA: a Story about an Iceberg.

"The whole of the set will be found admirably adapted for the use of the young."--_Schoolmaster._

"A very praiseworthy series of Prize Books. Most of the stories are designed to enforce some important moral lesson, such as honesty, industry, kindness, helpfulness, &c."--_School Guardian._

A SERIES OF FOURPENNY REWARD BOOKS.

_Each 64 Pages, 18mo, Illustrated, in Picture Boards._

NEW VOLUMES.

HOLIDAYS AT SUNNYCROFT. By ANNIE S. SWAN.

WORTHY OF TRUST. By H. B. MACKENZIE.

MAUDIE AND BERTIE. By GREGSON GOW.

PHIL FOSTER. By J. LOCKHART.

* * * * *

BRAVE AND TRUE. By GREGSON GOW.

POOR TOM OLLIVER. By JULIA GODDARD.

THE CHILDREN AND THE WATER-LILY. By JULIA GODDARD.

JOHNNIE TUPPER'S TEMPTATION. By GREGSON GOW.

FRITZ'S EXPERIMENT. By LETITIA M'CLINTOCK.

CLIMBING THE HILL. By ANNIE S. SWAN.

A YEAR AT COVERLEY. By ANNIE S. SWAN.

LUCY'S CHRISTMAS-BOX; or, How Georgie found his Cousin.

* * These little books have been specially written with the aim of * inculcating some sound moral, such as obedience to parents, love for brothers and sisters, kindness to animals, perseverance and diligence leading to success, &c. &c.

"Any one who wishes to send a dainty packet of story-books to a household blessed with little children will find in these exactly what he wants. They are issued with the prettiest of all the coloured covers we have yet seen."--_Christian Leader._

"We have seldom seen any series of children's stories of so high-class a character placed so prettily within the reach of even the humblest purchaser."--_Newcastle Journal._

VERE FOSTER'S WATER-COLOR DRAWING-BOOKS.

_The Times_ says:--"We can strongly recommend the series to young students."

PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS.

FIRST STAGE. Teaching the use of ONE COLOR. Ten Facsimiles of Original Studies in Sepia by J. CALLOW, and numerous Illustrations in pencil. With full Instructions in easy language. 4to, cloth elegant, 2_s._ 6_d._

"Sound little books, teaching the elements of 'washing' with much clearness by means of plain directions and well-executed plates."--_Academy._

PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS.

SECOND STAGE. Teaching the use of SEVEN COLORS. Twenty Facsimiles of Original Drawings by J. CALLOW, and many Illustrations in pencil. With full Instructions in easy language. 4to, cloth elegant, 4_s._

"The rules are so clear and simple that they cannot fail to be understood even by those who have no previous knowledge of drawing. The letterpress of the book is as good as the illustrations are beautiful."--_Birmingham Gazette._

SIMPLE LESSONS IN FLOWER PAINTING.

Eight Facsimiles of Original Water-Color Drawings, and numerous Outline Drawings of Flowers, after various artists. With Instructions for Drawing and Painting. 4to, cloth elegant, 3_s._

"Everything necessary for acquiring the art of flower painting is here: the _facsimiles_ of water-color drawings are very beautiful."--_Graphic._

"Such excellent books, so carefully written and studied, cannot fail to have great advantage in the creation and fostering of a taste for art."--_Scotsman._

SIMPLE LESSONS IN LANDSCAPE PAINTING.

Eight Facsimiles of Original Water-Color Drawings, and Thirty Vignettes, after various artists. With full Instructions by an experienced Master. 4to, cloth elegant, 3_s._

"As a work of art in the book line we have seldom seen its equal; and it could not fail to be a delightful present, affording a great amount of pleasurable amusement and instruction, to young people."--_St. James's Gazette._

SIMPLE LESSONS IN MARINE PAINTING.

Twelve Facsimiles of Original Water-Color Sketches. By EDWARD DUNCAN. With numerous Illustrations in pencil, and Practical Lessons by an experienced Master. 4to, cloth elegant, 3_s._

"The book must prove of great value to students. Nothing could be prettier or more charming than the marine sketches here presented."--_Graphic._

STUDIES OF TREES,

In Pencil and in Water-Colors. By J. NEEDHAM. A Series of Eighteen Examples in Colours, and Thirty-three Drawings in pencil. With descriptions of the Trees, and full Instructions for Drawing and Painting. First Series, cloth elegant, 5_s._; Second Series, cloth elegant, 5_s._

"Charmingly printed and illustrated by chromo-lithography--in which the art of drawing foliage is very pithily but neatly set forth. The letterpress descriptions are remarkably well written."--_Pictorial World._

"We commend them most heartily to all persons of taste who may be wanting to cultivate the great accomplishment of Water-color Drawing, or who want a gift-book for a lad or girl taking up the study."--_Schoolmaster._

ADVANCED STUDIES IN FLOWER PAINTING.

By ADA HANBURY. A Series of Twelve beautifully finished Examples in Colors, and numerous Outlines in pencil. With full Instructions for Painting, and a description of each plant by BLANCHE HANBURY. 4to, cloth elegant, 7_s._ 6_d._

"Apart from its educational value in art training this is a lovely book: we have seen nothing to equal the coloured plates."--_Sheffield Independent._

"The handsomest and most instructive volume of the series yet produced."--_Daily Chronicle._

"Coloured sketches of flowers which it is literally no exaggeration to term exquisite."--_Knowledge._

ILLUMINATING.

Nine examples in Colors and Gold of ancient Illuminating of the best periods, with numerous Illustrations in Outline, Historical Notes and full descriptions and instructions by Rev. W. J. LOFTIE, B.A., F.S.A. In Four Parts 4to, 1_s._ each; or one volume, cloth elegant, 6_s._

EASY STUDIES IN WATER-COLOR PAINTING.

By R. P. LEITCH and J. CALLOW. A Series of Nine Pictures executed in Neutral Tints. With full Instructions for drawing each subject, and for sketching from Nature. 4to, cloth elegant, 6_s._

SKETCHES IN WATER-COLORS.

By T. M. RICHARDSON, R. P. LEITCH, J. A. HOUSTON, T. L. ROWBOTHAM, E. DUNCAN, and J. NEEDHAM. A Series of Nine Pictures executed in Colors. With full Instructions for drawing each subject, by an experienced Teacher. 4to, cl. eleg., 6_s._

"To those who wish to become proficient in the art of water-color painting no better instructor could be recommended than these two series."--_Newcastle Chronicle._

BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS

_Classified according to Price._

ELEGANTLY BOUND IN EXTRA CLOTH.

Books at 7s. 6d.

The Universe; or The Infinitely Great and Infinitely Little. By F. A. POUCHET, M.D. Advanced Studies in Flower Painting.

Books at 6s.

The Lion of the North. By G. A. HENTY. Through the Fray. By G. A. HENTY. In Freedom's Cause. By G. A. HENTY. With Clive in India. By G. A. HENTY. True to the Old Flag. By G. A. HENTY. Under Drake's Flag. By G. A. HENTY. Two Thousand Years Ago. By Prof. A. J. CHURCH. Brownsmith's Boy. By G. M. FENN. Bunyip Land. By G. MANVILLE FENN. The Golden Magnet. By G. M. FENN. In the King's Name. By G. M. FENN. Robinson Crusoe. Over 100 Illustrations by GORDON BROWNE. Lessons in the Art of Illuminating. Easy Studies in Water-Colors. Sketches in Water-Colors.

Books at 5s.

Gulliver's Travels. Over 100 Illustrations by GORDON BROWNE. For Name and Fame. By G. A. HENTY. The Dragon and the Raven. By G. A HENTY. St. George for England. By G. A. HENTY. By Sheer Pluck. By G. A. HENTY. Facing Death. By G. A. HENTY. The Congo Rovers. By H. COLLINGWOOD. The Pirate Island. By H. COLLINGWOOD. Patience Wins. By G. M. FENN. Menhardoc. By G. MANVILLE FENN. Nat the Naturalist. By G. M. FENN. Wigwam and War-Path. By ASCOTT R. HOPE. Stories of Old Renown. By A. R. HOPE. Studies of Trees in Pencil and Water-Colors. Two Series.

Book at 4s.

Painting for Beginners, 2nd Stage.

Books at 3s. 6d.

Search for the Talisman. By H. FRITH. Silver Mill. By Mrs. R. H. READ. The Wreck of the Nancy Bell. By J. C. HUTCHESON. Picked up at Sea. By J. C. HUTCHESON. Dr. Jolliffe's Boys. By LEWIS HOUGH. Traitor or Patriot? By M. C. ROWSELL. Brother and Sister. By Mrs. LYSAGHT. Dora. By Mrs. R. H. READ. Cheep and Chatter. By ALICE BANKS. Garnered Sheaves. By Mrs. PITMAN. Life's Daily Ministry. By Mrs. PITMAN. Florence Godfrey's Faith. By DO. My Governess Life. By Mrs. PITMAN.

Books at 3s.

Simple Lessons in Flower Painting. Simple Lessons in Marine Painting. Simple Lessons in Landscape Painting.

Books at 2s. 6d.

Gytha's Message. By EMMA LESLIE. My Mistress the Queen. By M. A. PAULL. Brothers in Arms. By F. B. HARRISON. Winnie's Secret. By KATE WOOD. Miss Fenwick's Failures. By ESME STUART. Jack o' Lanthorn. By HENRY FRITH. A Waif of the Sea. By KATE WOOD. Hetty Gray. By ROSA MULHOLLAND. The Ball of Fortune. By CHAS. PEARCE. The Family Failing. By DARLEY DALE. Famous Discoveries. Stirring Events in History. Stories of the Sea in Former Days. Adventures in Field, Flood, and Forest. Painting for Beginners, 1st Stage.

Books at 2s.

The Penang Pirate. By J. C. HUTCHESON. Little Tottie. By THOMAS ARCHER. Marie's Home. By Mrs. AUSTIN. Warner's Chase. By ANNIE S. SWAN. The Wings of Courage. By GEORGE SAND. Four Little Mischiefs. By ROSA MULHOLLAND. Mrs. Wishing-to-be. By ALICE CORKRAN. Magna Charta Stories. New Light through Old Windows. By GREGSON GOW. Our Dolly. By Mrs. R. H. READ. Fairy Fancy. By Mrs. R. H. READ. Naughty Miss Bunny. By CLARA MULHOLLAND.

Books at 1s. 6d.

A Terrible Coward. By G. M. FENN. Yarns on the Beach. By G. A. HENTY. Miss Grantley's Girls. By T. ARCHER. The Pedlar and his Dog. By MARY C. ROWSELL. Tom Finch's Monkey. By J. C. HUTCHESON. Down and Up Again. By GREGSON GOW. Little Tim. By GREGSON GOW. Madge's Mistake. By ANNIE E. ARMSTRONG. The Happy Lad. By BJOeRNSON. Into the Haven. By ANNIE S. SWAN. Box of Stories. Packed by HORACE HAPPYMAN. The Patriot Martyr: and other Narratives of Female Heroism.

Books at 1s.

A Little Adventurer. Olive Mount. Two Little Brothers. Three Little Ones: their Haps and Mishaps. Tom Watkins' Mistake. The New Boy at Merriton. The Blind Boy of Dresden and his Sister. Jon of Iceland: A True Story. Stories from Shakespeare. Every Man in His Place. Fireside Fairies and Flower Fancies. To the Sea in Ships. Little Daniel: a Story of a Flood on the Rhine. Jack's Victory: Stories about Dogs. The Story of a King: told by one of his Soldiers. Prince Alexis, or "Beauty and the Beast." Sasha the Serf: Stories of Russian Life. True Stories of Foreign History.

Also, the SIXPENNY SERIES, 18 Books, and the _Fourpenny Series_, 12 Books. See List at pages 35 and 36.

LONDON: BLACKIE & SON, 49 OLD BAILEY, E.C.; GLASGOW, EDINBURGH, AND DUBLIN.

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