(Trade Mark) By ANNIE FELLOWS JOHNSTON Each 1 vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated, per vol., $1.50 THE LITTLE COLONEL STORIES (Trade Mark) Being three "Little Colonel" stories in the Cosy Corner Series, "The Little Colonel," "Two Little Knights of Kentucky," and "The Giant Scissors," put into a single volume. THE LITTLE COLONEL'S HOUSE PARTY (Trade Mark) THE LITTLE COLONEL'S HOLIDAYS (Trade Mark) THE LITTLE COLONEL'S HERO (Trade Mark) THE LITTLE COLONEL AT BOARDING SCHOOL (Trade Mark) THE LITTLE COLONEL IN ARIZONA (Trade Mark) THE LITTLE COLONEL'S CHRISTMAS VACATION (Trade Mark) THE LITTLE COLONEL, MAID OF HONOUR (Trade Mark) THE LITTLE COLONEL'S KNIGHT COMES RIDING (Trade Mark) MARY WARE: THE LITTLE COLONEL'S CHUM (Trade Mark) These ten volumes, boxed as a ten-volume set, $15.00 THE LITTLE COLONEL (Trade Mark) TWO LITTLE KNIGHTS OF KENTUCKY THE GIANT SCISSORS BIG BROTHER Special Holiday EditionsEach one volume, cloth decorative, small quarto, $1.25 New plates, handsomely illustrated with eight full-page drawings in color, and many marginal sketches. IN THE DESERT OF WAITING: The Legend Of Camelback Mountain.THE THREE WEAVERS: A Fairy Tale for Fathers and Mothers as Well as for Their Daughters. KEEPING TRYST THE LEGEND OF THE BLEEDING HEART THE RESCUE OF PRINCESS WINSOME: A Fairy Play for Old and Young. THE JESTER'S SWORD
There has been a constant demand for publication in separate form of these six stories, which were originally included in six of the "Little Colonel" books. JOEL: A BOY OF GALILEE: By Annie Fellows Johnston. Illustrated by L. J. Bridgman.New illustrated edition, uniform with the Little Colonel Books, 1 vol., large 12mo, cloth decorative, $1.50 A story of the time of Christ, which is one of the author's best-known books. THE LITTLE COLONEL GOOD TIMES BOOK
Cover design and decorations by Amy Carol Rand. The publishers have had many inquiries from readers of the Little Colonel books as to where they could obtain a "Good Times Book" such as Betty kept. Mrs. Johnston, who has for years kept such a book herself, has gone enthusiastically into the matter of the material and format for a similar book for her young readers. Every girl will want to possess a "Good Times Book." ASA HOLMES: Or, At the Cross-Roads. A sketch of Country Life and Country Humor. By Annie Fellows Johnston.With a frontispiece by Ernest Fosbery.
"'Asa Holmes; or, At the Cross-Roads' is the most delightful, most sympathetic and wholesome book that has been published in a long while."—Boston Times. THE RIVAL CAMPERS: Or, The Adventures of Henry Burns. By Ruel Perley Smith.
A story of a party of typical American lads, courageous, alert, and athletic, who spend a summer camping on an island off the Maine coast. THE RIVAL CAMPERS AFLOAT: Or, The Prize Yacht Viking. By Ruel Perley Smith.
This book is a continuation of the adventures of "The Rival Campers" on their prize yacht Viking. THE RIVAL CAMPERS ASHORE By Ruel Perley Smith.
"As interesting ashore as when afloat."—The Interior. JACK HARVEY'S ADVENTURES: Or, The Rival Campers Among The Oyster Pirates. By Ruel Perley Smith. Illustrated, $1.50"Just the type of book which is most popular with lads who are in their early teens."—The Philadelphia Item. PRISONERS OF FORTUNE: A Tale of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. By Ruel Perley Smith.
"There is an atmosphere of old New England in the book, the humor of the born raconteur about the hero, who tells his story with the gravity of a preacher, but with a solemn humor that is irresistible."—Courier-Journal. FAMOUS CAVALRY LEADERS. By Charles H. L. Johnston.
Biographical sketches, with interesting anecdotes and reminiscences of the heroes of history who were leaders of cavalry. "More of such books should be written, books that acquaint young readers with historical personages in a pleasant informal way."—N. Y. Sun. FAMOUS INDIAN CHIEFS. By Charles H. L. Johnston.
In this book Mr. Johnston gives interesting sketches of the Indian braves who have figured with prominence in the history of our own land, including Powhatan, the Indian CÆsar; Massasoit, the friend of the Puritans; Pontiac, the red Napoleon; Tecumseh, the famous war chief of the Shawnees; Sitting Bull, the famous war chief of the Sioux; Geronimo, the renowned Apache Chief, etc., etc. BILLY'S PRINCESS. By Helen Eggleston Haskell.
Billy Lewis was a small boy of energy and ambition, so when he was left alone and unprotected, he simply started out to take care of himself. TENANTS OF THE TREES. By Clarence Hawkes.
"A book which will appeal to all who care for the hearty, healthy, outdoor life of the country. The illustrations are particularly attractive."—Boston Herald. BEAUTIFUL JOE'S PARADISE: Or, The Island of Brotherly Love. A sequel to "Beautiful Joe." By Marshall Saunders, author of "Beautiful Joe."
"This book revives the spirit of 'Beautiful Joe' capitally. It is fairly riotous with fun, and is about as unusual as anything in the animal book line that has seen the light."—Philadelphia Item. 'TILDA JANE. By Marshall Saunders.
"I cannot think of any better book for children than this. I commend it unreservedly."—Cyrus Townsend Brady. 'TILDA JANE'S ORPHANS. A sequel to 'Tilda Jane. By Marshall Saunders.
'Tilda Jane is the same original, delightful girl, and as fond of her animal pets as ever. THE STORY OF THE GRAVELEYS. By Marshall Saunders, author of "Beautiful Joe's Paradise," "'Tilda Jane," etc.Library 12mo, cloth decorative. Illustrated by E. B. Barry, $1.50 Here we have the haps and mishaps, the trials and triumphs, of a delightful New England family, of whose devotion and sturdiness it will do the reader good to hear. BORN TO THE BLUE. By Florence Kimball Russel.
The atmosphere of army life on the plains breathes on every page of this delightful tale. The boy is the son of a captain of U. S. cavalry stationed at a frontier post in the days when our regulars earned the gratitude of a nation. IN WEST POINT GRAYBy Florence Kimball Russel.
"Singularly enough one of the best books of the year for boys is written by a woman and deals with life at West Point. The presentment of life in the famous military academy whence so many heroes have graduated is realistic and enjoyable."—New York Sun. FROM CHEVRONS TO SHOULDER STRAPSBy Florence Kimball Russel.
West Point again forms the background of a new volume in this popular series, and relates the experience of Jack Stirling during his junior and senior years. THE SANDMAN: HIS FARM STORIESBy William J. Hopkins. With fifty illustrations by Ada Clendenin Williamson.
"An amusing, original book, written for the benefit of very small children. It should be one of the most popular of the year's books for reading to small children."—Buffalo Express. THE SANDMAN: MORE FARM STORIESBy William J. Hopkins.
Mr. Hopkins's first essay at bedtime stories met with such approval that this second book of "Sandman" tales was issued for scores of eager children. Life on the farm, and out-of-doors, is portrayed in his inimitable manner. THE SANDMAN: HIS SHIP STORIESBy William J. Hopkins, author of "The Sandman: His Farm Stories," etc.
"Children call for these stories over and over again."—Chicago Evening Post. THE SANDMAN, HIS SEA STORIESBy William J. Hopkins.
Each year adds to the popularity of this unique series of stories to be read to the little ones at bed time and at other times. THE DOCTOR'S LITTLE GIRLBy Marion Ames Taggart, author of "Pussy-Cat Town," etc.
A thoroughly enjoyable tale of a little girl and her comrade father, written in a delightful vein of sympathetic comprehension of the child's point of view. SWEET NANCYThe Further Adventures of the Doctor's Little Girl. By Marion Ames Taggart.
In the new book, the author tells how Nancy becomes in fact "the doctor's assistant," and continues to shed happiness around her. THE CHRISTMAS-MAKERS' CLUBBy Edith A. Sawyer.
A delightful story for girls, full of the real spirit of Christmas. It abounds in merrymaking and the right kind of fun. CARLOTAA Story of the San Gabriel Mission. By Frances Margaret Fox.
"It is a pleasure to recommend this little story as an entertaining contribution to juvenile literature."—The New York Sun. THE SEVEN CHRISTMAS CANDLESBy Frances Margaret Fox.
Miss Fox's new book deals with the fortunes of the delightful Mulvaney children. PUSSY-CAT TOWNBy Marion Ames Taggart.
"Anything more interesting than the doings of the cats in this story, their humor, their wisdom, their patriotism, would be hard to imagine."—Chicago Post. THE ROSES OF SAINT ELIZABETHBy Jane Scott Woodruff.
This is a charming little story of a child whose father was caretaker of the great castle of the Wartburg, where Saint Elizabeth once had her home. GABRIEL AND THE HOUR BOOKBy Evaleen Stein.
Gabriel was a loving, patient, little French lad, who assisted the monks in the long ago days, when all the books were written and illuminated by hand, in the monasteries. THE ENCHANTED AUTOMOBILETranslated from the French by Mary J. Safford
"An up-to-date French fairy-tale which fairly radiates the spirit of the hour,—unceasing diligence."—Chicago Record-Herald. O-HEART-SANThe Story of a Japanese Girl. By Helen Eggleston Haskell.
"The story comes straight from the heart of Japan. The shadow of Fujiyama lies across it and from every page breathes the fragrance of tea leaves, cherry blossoms and chrysanthemums."—The Chicago Inter-Ocean. THE YOUNG SECTION-HAND: Or, The Adventures of Allan West. By Burton E. Stevenson.
Mr. Stevenson's hero is a manly lad of sixteen, who is given a chance as a section-hand on a big Western railroad, and whose experiences are as real as they are thrilling. THE YOUNG TRAIN DISPATCHER. By Burton E. Stevenson.
"A better book for boys has never left an American press."—Springfield Union. THE YOUNG TRAIN MASTER. By Burton E. Stevenson.
"Nothing better in the way of a book of adventure for boys in which the actualities of life are set forth in a practical way could be devised or written."—Boston Herald. CAPTAIN JACK LORIMER. By Winn Standish.
Jack is a fine example of the all-around American high-school boy. JACK LORIMER'S CHAMPIONS: Or, Sports on Land and Lake. By Winn Standish.
"It is exactly the sort of book to give a boy interested in athletics, for it shows him what it means to always 'play fair.'"—Chicago Tribune. JACK LORIMER'S HOLIDAYS: Or, Millvale High in Camp. By Winn Standish.
Full of just the kind of fun, sports and adventure to excite the healthy minded youngster to emulation. JACK LORIMER'S SUBSTITUTE: Or, The Acting Captain of the Team. By Winn Standish.
On the sporting side, this book takes up football, wrestling, tobogganing, but it is more of a school story perhaps than any of its predecessors. CAPTAIN JINKS: The Autobiography of a Shetland Pony. By Frances Hodges White.
The story of Captain Jinks and his faithful dog friend Billy, their quaint conversations and their exciting adventures, will be eagerly read by thousands of boys and girls. The story is beautifully written and will take its place alongside of "Black Beauty" and "Beautiful Joe." THE RED FEATHERS. By Theodore Roberts.
"The Red Feathers" tells of the remarkable adventures of an Indian boy who lived in the Stone Age, many years ago, when the world was young. FLYING PLOVER. By Theodore Roberts.
Squat-By-The-Fire is a very old and wise Indian who lives alone with her grandson, "Flying Plover," to whom she tells the stories each evening. THE WRECK OF THE OCEAN QUEEN. By James Otis, author of "Larry Hudson's Ambition," etc.
"A stirring story of wreck and mutiny, which boys will find especially absorbing. The many young admirers of James Otis will not let this book escape them, for it fully equals its many predecessors in excitement and sustained interest."—Chicago Evening Post. LITTLE WHITE INDIANS. By Fannie E. Ostrander.
"A bright, interesting story which will appeal strongly to the 'make-believe' instinct in children, and will give them a healthy, active interest in 'the simple life.'" MARCHING WITH MORGAN. How Donald Lovell Became a Soldier of the Revolution. By John L. Veasy.
This is a splendid boy's story of the expedition of Montgomery and Arnold against Quebec. |