Part 57

"Well worth buying for the frontispiece alone."--Times.

THE WINGS OF COURAGE,

AND THE CLOUD-SPINNER. Translated from the French of GEORGE SAND, by MRS. CORKRAN. With 2 coloured Illustrations. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 2s.

These stories are among the most attractive of the many tales which the great French novelist wrote for her grandchildren. They are full of fancy, of vivid description, and of a keen appreciation of the best way to arouse the interest of juvenile readers.

"Mrs. Corkran has earned our gratitude by translating into readable English these two charming little stories."--Athenæum.

"Ranks with the writings of Erckmann-Chatrian for finish, beauty, and naturalness. The whole story is delightful."--Dundee Advertiser.

MAGNA CHARTA STORIES:

Or Struggles for Freedom in the Olden Time. Edited by ARTHUR GILMAN, A.M. With 12 full-page Illustrations. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 2s.

These stories of heroic deed in the cause of national liberty, from Marathon and Thermopylæ to the times of King Alfred and the Magna Charta, are designed to stimulate a love of history, and add to the inspiration of freedom, which should be the heritage of every boy and girl.

"A book of special excellence, which ought to be in the hands of all boys. It is as readable as it is instructive, and as elevating as it is readable."--Educ. News.

THE PATRIOT MARTYR:

And other Narratives of Female Heroism in Peace and War. With 2 Coloured Illustrations. Cloth extra, 1s. 6d.

"It should be read with interest by every girl who loves to learn what her sex can accomplish in times of difficulty and danger."--Bristol Times.

#BY GREGSON GOW.#

NEW LIGHT THROUGH OLD WINDOWS:

A Series of Stories illustrating Fables of Æsop. By GREGSON GOW. With 3 Pictures in colours. Cloth extra, 2s.

Stories designed to bring before the young mind, in a new and entertaining form, some of the shreds of wit and wisdom which have come down to us from ancient times in the guise of fables.

"The most delightfully-written little stories one can easily find in the literature of the season. Well constructed and brightly told."--Glasgow Herald.

DOWN AND UP AGAIN:

Being some Account of the Felton Family, and the Odd People they Met. By GREGSON GOW. With 2 Illustrations in colours. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 1s. 6d.

A story of city life, in which, though the chief aim is to amuse through the recital of interesting events and the exhibition of original and humorous character, the reader may see something of the spirit in which misfortune should be met, and receive an impulse towards kindliness of deed and charity of thought.

"The story is very neatly told, with some fairly dramatic incidents, and calculated altogether to please young boys."--Scotsman.

TROUBLES AND TRIUMPHS OF LITTLE TIM.

A City Story. By GREGSON GOW. With 2 Illustrations in colours. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 1s. 6d.

"An undercurrent of sympathy with the struggles of the poor, and an ability to describe their feelings under various circumstances, eminently characteristic of Dickens, are marked features in Mr. Gow's story."--North British Mail.

THE HAPPY LAD:

A Story of Peasant Life in Norway. From the Norwegian of Björnson. With Frontispiece in colours. Cloth extra, 1s. 6d.

"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.