Faggots for the Fire Side;
Or, Tales of Fact and Fancy. By PETER PARLEY. With Twelve
Tinted Illustrations. Foolscap 8vo.; _4s. 6d._, cloth; _5s._
gilt edges.
CONTENTS.--The Boy Captive; or Jumping Rabbit's Story--The
White Owl--Tom Titmouse--The Wolf and Fox--Bob
Link--Autobiography of a Sparrow--The Children of the Sun: A
Tale of the Incas--The Soldier and Musician--The Rich Man and
His Son--The Avalanche--Flint and Steel--Songs of the Seasons,
etc.
"A new book by Peter Parley is a pleasant greeting for all
boys and girls, wherever the English language is spoken and
read. He has a happy method of conveying information, while
seeming to address himself to the imagination."--_The Critic_.
Words by the Way Side;
Or, the Children and the Flowers. By EMILY AYTON. With
Illustrations by H. ANELAY. Small 4to.; price _3s. 6d._ cloth;
_4s. 6d._ colored gilt edges.
"Seldom have we opened a book designed for young people, which
has afforded us greater satisfaction--it has our most cordial
commendation."--_British Mother's Magazine_.
"The simple and quiet manner in which the beauties of nature
are gradually unfolded is so fascinating, and the manner in
which everything is associated with the Creator is so natural
and charming, that we strongly recommend the book."--_Bell's
Messenger_.
Caw, Caw;
Or, the Chronicles of the Crows: a tale of Spring Time.
Illustrated by J.B. QUARTO; price _2s._ plain; _2s. 6d._
coloured.
The Remarkable History of the House that Jack Built.
Splendidly Illustrated and magnificently Illuminated by THE
SON OF A GENIUS. Price _2s. in fancy cover_.
"Magnificent in suggestion, and most comical in
expression!"--_Athenæum_.