  "Did you have a good time on your trip with Harlan and his father?" asked Lieutenant Barretas of Vasco. "To be sure I did," was the answer. "I am not likely ever to forget the sights I have seen in this journey through our country." "I hope you thanked your American friends for the pleasure you have enjoyed." "I did, father." "Our people are much indebted to the Americans for the prosperity into which we have come. I have some more good news to tell you now." "What is it?" asked Vasco, his face aglow with eager anticipation. "To-morrow a public school is to be opened, and I have decided that you shall attend." This conversation occurred on Sunday, the day after Vasco's arrival home. The lieutenant was making his usual Sunday visit with his family, though he had come a little late on account of army affairs that had called him to the Blue House—the President's mansion. It was there that he had learned about the school. Vasco received the information with a doubtful smile. A few weeks before he would have been sad to hear such a suggestion. But his acquaintance with Harlan, and especially the close companionship of the past week, had wrought certain changes in his spirit, and a dawning ambition had begun to arise within him. He had come to see that there was a world different from that in which he had lived,—that his friend Harlan was of that world,—and That was the question Vasco asked himself as he stood before his father. To his credit be it said that his answer was the right one. "I am glad of the chance," at last he told his father. "You may be sure that I shall try to make the best of it." Let it be said here that this opportunity to go to school was a result of the formation of the new republic of Panama. One of the provisions of its constitution is: "Primary instruction shall be compulsory, and, when public, shall be free. There shall also be schools of arts and trades." Monday morning Vasco and his sister Inez together started for school. To them, thus far, the institution was but a name, vague May we not well leave our little Panama cousin right here, as he stands on the threshold of a new life, under the folds of a new flag, with a new ambition and an earnest purpose spurring him on to attain to a higher and better life than he has ever known?
THE LITTLE COLONEL BOOKS (Trade Mark) THE LITTLE COLONEL STORIES 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 THE LITTLE COLONEL'S HOLIDAYS THE LITTLE COLONEL'S HERO THE LITTLE COLONEL AT BOARDING SCHOOL THE LITTLE COLONEL IN ARIZONA THE LITTLE COLONEL'S CHRISTMAS VACATION THE LITTLE COLONEL, MAID OF HONOUR THE LITTLE COLONEL'S KNIGHT COMES RIDING MARY WARE: THE LITTLE COLONEL'S CHUM These ten volumes, boxed as a ten-volume set $15.00 THE LITTLE COLONEL TWO LITTLE KNIGHTS OF KENTUCKY THE GIANT SCISSORS BIG BROTHER Special Holiday Editions 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.
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. Large 16mo, cloth, gilt top $1.00 "'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. Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50 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. Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50 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. Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50 "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. Cloth decorative, with a colored frontispiece $1.50 "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. Large 12mo. With 24 illustrations $1.50 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. Large 12mo, illustrated $1.50 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. Cloth decorative, illustrated by Helen McCormick Kennedy $1.25 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. Cloth decorative, illustrated in colors $1.50 "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." One vol., library 12mo, cloth, illustrated $1.50 "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. One vol., 12mo, fully illustrated, cloth decorative, $1.50 "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. One vol., 12mo, fully illustrated, cloth decorative, $1.50 '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. 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.25 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 GRAY By Florence Kimball Russel. 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50 "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 STRAPS By Florence Kimball Russel. 12mo, cloth, illustrated, decorative $1.50 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 STORIES By William J. Hopkins. With fifty illustrations by Ada Clendenin Williamson. Large 12mo, decorative cover $1.50 "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 STORIES By William J. Hopkins. Large 12mo, decorative cover, fully illustrated $1.50 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 STORIES By William J. Hopkins, author of "The Sandman: His Farm Stories," etc. Large 12mo, decorative cover, fully illustrated $1.50 "Children call for these stories over and over again."—Chicago Evening Post. THE SANDMAN, HIS SEA STORIES By William J. Hopkins. Large 12mo, decorative cover, fully illustrated $1.50 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 GIRL By Marion Ames Taggart, author of "Pussy-Cat Town," etc. One vol., library 12mo, illustrated $1.50 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 NANCY The Further Adventures of the Doctor's Little Girl. By Marion Ames Taggart. One vol., library, 12mo, illustrated $1.50 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' CLUB By Edith A. Sawyer. 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50 A delightful story for girls, full of the real spirit of Christmas. It abounds in merrymaking and the right kind of fun. CARLOTA A Story of the San Gabriel Mission. By Frances Margaret Fox. Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated and decorated in colors by Ethelind Ridgway $1.00 "It is a pleasure to recommend this little story as an entertaining contribution to juvenile literature."—The New York Sun. THE SEVEN CHRISTMAS CANDLES By Frances Margaret Fox. Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated and decorated in colors by Ethelind Ridgway $1.00 Miss Fox's new book deals with the fortunes of the delightful Mulvaney children. PUSSY-CAT TOWN By Marion Ames Taggart. Small quarto, cloth decorative, illustrated and decorated in colors $1.00 "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 ELIZABETH By Jane Scott Woodruff. Small quarto, cloth decorative, illustrated and decorated in colors by Adelaide Everhart $1.00 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 BOOK By Evaleen Stein. Small quarto, cloth decorative, illustrated and decorated in colors by Adelaide Everhart $1.00 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 AUTOMOBILE Translated from the French by Mary J. Safford. Small quarto, cloth decorative, illustrated and decorated in colors by Edna M. Sawyer $1.00 "An up-to-date French fairy-tale which fairly radiates the spirit of the hour,—unceasing diligence."—Chicago Record-Herald. O-HEART-SAN The Story of a Japanese Girl. By Helen Eggleston Haskell. Small quarto, cloth decorative, illustrated and decorated in colors by Frank P. Fairbanks $1.00 "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. Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50 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. Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50 "A better book for boys has never left an American press."—Springfield Union. THE YOUNG TRAIN MASTER. By Burton E. Stevenson. Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50 "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. Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50 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. Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50 "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. Illustrated $1.50 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. Illustrated $1.50 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. Cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50 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. Cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50 "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. Cloth decorative. Illustrated by Charles Livingston Bull $1.00 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. Cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50 "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. Cloth decorative, illustrated $1.25 "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. Cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50 This is a splendid boy's story of the expedition of Montgomery and Arnold against Quebec. COSY CORNER SERIES It is the intention of the publishers that this series shall contain only the very highest and purest literature,—stories that shall not only appeal to the children themselves, but be appreciated by all those who feel with them in their joys and sorrows. The numerous illustrations in each book are by well-known artists, and each volume has a separate attractive cover design. Each 1 vol., 16mo, cloth $0.50 THE LITTLE COLONEL (Trade Mark.) The scene of this story is laid in Kentucky. Its heroine is a small girl, who is known as the Little Colonel, on account of her fancied resemblance to an old-school Southern gentleman, whose fine estate and old family are famous in the region. THE GIANT SCISSORS This is the story of Joyce and of her adventures in France. Joyce is a great friend of the Little Colonel, and in later volumes shares with her the delightful experiences of the "House Party" and the "Holidays." TWO LITTLE KNIGHTS OF KENTUCKY Who Were the Little Colonel's Neighbors. In this volume the Little Colonel returns to us like an old friend, but with added grace and charm. She is not, however, the central figure of the story, that place being taken by the "two little knights." MILDRED'S INHERITANCE A delightful little story of a lonely English girl who comes to America and is befriended by a sympathetic American family who are attracted by her beautiful speaking voice. By means of this one gift she is enabled to help a school-girl who has temporarily lost the use of her eyes, and thus finally her life becomes a busy, happy one.
A LITTLE PURITAN'S FIRST CHRISTMAS A story of Colonial times in Boston, telling how Christmas was invented by Betty Sewall, a typical child of the Puritans, aided by her brother Sam. A LITTLE DAUGHTER OF LIBERTY The author introduces this story as follows: "One ride is memorable in the early history of the American Revolution, the well-known ride of Paul Revere. Equally deserving of commendation is another ride,—the ride of Anthony Severn,—which was no less historic in its action or memorable in its consequences." A LOYAL LITTLE MAID A delightful and interesting story of Revolutionary days, in which the child heroine, Betsey Schuyler, renders important services to George Washington. A LITTLE PURITAN REBEL This is an historical tale of a real girl, during the time when the gallant Sir Harry Vane was governor of Massachusetts. A LITTLE PURITAN PIONEER The scene of this story is laid in the Puritan settlement at Charlestown. A LITTLE PURITAN BOUND GIRL A story of Boston in Puritan days, which is of great interest to youthful readers. A LITTLE PURITAN CAVALIER The story of a "Little Puritan Cavalier" who tried with all his boyish enthusiasm to emulate the spirit and ideals of the dead Crusaders. A PURITAN KNIGHT ERRANT The story tells of a young lad in Colonial times who endeavored to carry out the high ideals of the knights of olden days.
A DOG OF FLANDERS A Christmas Story Too well and favorably known to require description. THE NURNBERG STOVE This beautiful story has never before been published at a popular price.
THE LITTLE GIANT'S NEIGHBOURS A charming nature story of a "little giant" whose neighbors were the creatures of the field and garden. FARMER BROWN AND THE BIRDS A little story which teaches children that the birds are man's best friends. BETTY OF OLD MACKINAW A charming story of child life. BROTHER BILLY The story of Betty's brother, and some further adventures of Betty herself. MOTHER NATURE'S LITTLE ONES Curious little sketches describing the early lifetime, or "childhood," of the little creatures out-of-doors. HOW CHRISTMAS CAME TO THE MULVANEYS A bright, lifelike little story of a family of poor children with an unlimited capacity for fun and mischief. THE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Miss Fox has vividly described the happy surprises that made the occasion so memorable to the Mulvaneys, and the funny things the children did in their new environment.
THE LITTLE LAME PRINCE A delightful story of a little boy who has many adventures by means of the magic gifts of his fairy godmother. ADVENTURES OF A BROWNIE The story of a household elf who torments the cook and gardener, but is a constant joy and delight to the children who love and trust him. HIS LITTLE MOTHER Miss Mulock's short stories for children are a constant source of delight to them, and "His Little Mother," in this new and attractive dress, will be welcomed by hosts of youthful readers. LITTLE SUNSHINE'S HOLIDAY An attractive story of a summer outing. "Little Sunshine" is another of those beautiful child-characters for which Miss Mulock is so justly famous.
FOR HIS COUNTRY A sweet and graceful story of a little boy who loved his country; written with that charm which has endeared Miss Saunders to hosts of readers. NITA, THE STORY OF AN IRISH SETTER In this touching little book, Miss Saunders shows how dear to her heart are all of God's dumb creatures. ALPATOK, THE STORY OF AN ESKIMO DOG Alpatok, an Eskimo dog from the far north, was stolen from his master and left to starve in a strange city, but was befriended and cared for, until he was able to return to his owner.  |
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