1 JED. A Boy's Adventures in the Army of '61-'65. A story of battle and prison, of peril and escape. By Warren Lee Goss, author of "The Soldier's Story of his Captivity at Andersonville and other Prisons," "The Recollections of a Private" (in the Century War Series). Fully illustrated. 12mo. Cloth. $1.50. In this story the author has aimed to furnish true pictures of scenes in the great Civil War, and not to produce sensational effects. The incidents of the book are real ones, drawn in part from the writer's personal experiences and observations as a soldier of the Union, during that war. The descriptions of the prison are especially truthful, for in them the author briefly tells what he himself saw. One of the best war stories ever written. Boys will read it with avidity. 2 THE WALKS ABROAD OF TWO YOUNG NATURALISTS. From the French of Charles Beaugrand. By David Sharp, M.B., F.L.S., F.Z.S., President of the Entomological Society of London. Fully illustrated. 8vo. $2.00. A fascinating narrative of travel and adventure, in which is introduced much valuable information on natural history subjects, and a reading of the book will tend to foster an interest in zoÖlogy. 3 FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE. By Sarah K. Bolton, author of "Poor Boys who became Famous," etc, Short biographical sketches of Galileo, Newton, LinnÆus, Cuvier, Humboldt, Audubon, Agassiz, Darwin, Buckland, and others. Illustrated with 15 portraits. 12mo. $1.50. 4 THE FRENCH REVOLUTION. Pictures of the Reign of Terror. By Lydia Hoyt Farmer, author of "Boys' Book of Famous Rulers," etc. With 35 illustrations. 12mo. $1.50. To those who have not the leisure to make an exhaustive study of this remarkable epoch in the world's history, this volume offers a rapid and clear rÉsumÉ of its most important events and thrilling scenes. 5 ROLF AND HIS FRIENDS. By J A K, author of "Birchwood," "Fitch Club," etc. Illustrated, 12mo. $1.25. A healthful, stimulating story, showing the advantage that every boy must necessarily gain from association with intelligent, progressive young people, no matter what their color or condition in life may be. The incidents are fresh and natural, the conversations bright and piquant, and the interest well sustained, while incidentally there is a valuable leaven of information. 6 CECIL'S KNIGHT. By E. B. Hollis, author of "Cecil's Cousins," etc. A story of no impossible knight, but of a very real, natural, and manly boy, who, through perseverance, good sense, and genuine courage, fought his way from poverty to success. Illustrated, 12mo. $1.25. "We recommend 'Cecil's Knight' as an excellent book to put into a boy's hand."—Beacon. 7 RED CARL. By J. J. Messmer. A story dealing with the labor question, socialism, and temperance, and one of the best, all points considered, that treats of these subjects popularly. Illustrated, 12mo. $1.25. "It would be difficult to find a healthier, more stimulating, and more suggestive story to put into the hands of the young." For sale by all booksellers. THOMAS Y. CROWELL & CO. NEW YORK. |