Of established reputation, which may be safely placed into the hands of Children, blending Amusement with Instruction. DARTON'S HOLIDAY LIBRARY. A SERIES OF SHILLING VOLUMES FOR THE YOUNG, BY APPROVED AUTHORS. No. 1. MARY LEESON, by MARY HOWITT. Illustrated by JOHN ABSOLON. No. 2. TAKE CARE OF No. 1, or Good to Me includes Good to Thee, by S.E. GOODRICH, Esq., (the Original Peter Parley). Illustrated by GILBERT. No. 3. HOW TO SPEND A WEEK HAPPILY, by Mrs. BURBURY. With Illustrations. No. 4. POEMS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, by "ADELAIDE," one of the amiable Authoresses of "Original Poems." With Illustrations. No. 5. THE YOUNG LORD, by CAMILLA TOULMIN; and VICTORINE DUROCHER, by Mrs. SHERWOOD. With Illustrations. No. 6. PAULINE, a Tale from the German. With Illustrations. No. 7. HOUSEHOLD STORIES. With Illustrations. Nos. 8 & 9. IN-DOOR AND OUT-DOOR SPORTS. No. 10. STORIES OF ENTERPRISE AND ADVENTURE; or AN EXCITEMENT TO READING. Illustrated with Wood Engravings from Designs by ABSOLON. No. 11. THE BOOK OF RIDDLES, ETC. Critical Remarks. "The Volumes of DARTON'S HOLIDAY LIBRARY which have reached us, comprise a most interesting Series of Books for Young People, written by some of our most Popular Authors, and all having a tendency towards the formation of correct principles and habits in the minds of the Young. They blend amusement with instruction in the most delightful manner. We cordially recommend them as by far the best books of their class." Back Page Image |