Pearls from Many Seas.--A collation of the best thoughts of 400
writers of wide repute. Selected and classified by Rev. J. B. McClure.
Illustrated with 50 full-page engravings selected especially for this
work from the great art galleries of the world. A volume of rare value
and interest to all lovers of good literature. Reading matter, 528 pages.
Evils of the Cities.--By T. De Witt Talmage, D. D. The author, in company
with the proper detectives, visited many of the most vile and wicked
places in New York City and Brooklyn, ostensibly looking for a thief,
but in reality taking notes for a series of discourses, published in
this volume, which contains a full and graphic description of what he
saw and the lessons drawn therefrom. The Doctor has also extended his
observations to the “Summer Resorts,” the “Watering Places,” the “Races,”
etc., all of which are popularized from his standpoint in this volume.
Reading matter, 397 pages.
A Yankee’s Adventures in South America.--(In the diamond country.) By
C. H. Simpson. Giving the varied experiences, adventures, dangers and
narrow escapes of a Yankee seeking his fortune in this wild country, who,
by undaunted courage, perseverance, suffering, fighting and adventures
of various sorts, is requited at last by the ownership of the largest
diamond taken out of the Kimberly mines up to that time and with the
heart and hand of the fairest daughter of a diamond king. Containing 30
full-page illustrations by H. S. De Lay. Reading matter, 234 pages.
Bible Characters.--A collection of Sermons by the most renowned divines
of their times on these subjects; a beautiful and inspiring book that
ought to find its place into every home where good and elevating
literature is sought after. Dwight Lyman Moody, Dr. Talmage, Joseph
Parker, etc.; illustrations from the famous paintings by Gustave Dore.
477 pages reading matter.
The First Mortgage.--A truthful, instructive, pleasing and poetical
presentation of Biblical Stories, History and Gospel Truth. By E.
U. Cook. Fully and handsomely illustrated from the world-renowned
artist, Gustave Dore, the whole forming an exceedingly interesting and
entertaining Poetical Bible. One of the most handsome volumes ever issued
in Chicago. 288 pages.
Helen Blair.--A novel by Nina Miller Elliott. It is a well written and
decidedly interesting story and holds the reader from the first page to
the last.
When the Heart Is Young.--By Nina Miller Elliott. Everyone who has read
“Helen Blair” will want to read “When the Heart Is Young.” It is one of
the best works of fiction brought out in recent years.
Every Woman’s Right.--An exceptionally interesting story by Nina Miller
Elliott. A story full of love and true to life, and every woman will
enjoy reading it.
Peggy Kip.--Nina Miller Elliott’s latest book. A novel that every one
will read and remember with appreciation.