"Here may we sit and converse hold
With those whose names in ages old
Were in the book of fame enrolled."
BROOKS, E.S.
The True Story of Christopher Columbus.
Lothrop. 1.50
Columbus ... left a record of persistence in spite of
discouragement and of triumph over all obstacles, that has been
the inspiration and guide for Americans ever since his
day.--_Preface._
The life of the great admiral is described in a simple and interesting
manner. Many pictures are given.
BROOKS, E.S. (p. 94)
The True Story of George Washington.
Lothrop. 1.50
One of the best of modern Americans, James Russell Lowell, who
was born on the same day of the month as Washington, February
twenty-second, wrote, shortly before his death, to a school-girl
whose class proposed noticing his own birthday: "Whatever else
you do on the twenty-second of February, recollect, first of all,
that on that day a really great man was born, and do not fail to
warm your hearts with the memory of his service, and to brace
your minds with the contemplation of his character. The rest of
us must wait uncovered till he be served."
This is a good text for those boys and girls who may be led to
read this true story of George Washington.--_Preface._
The book is fully illustrated.
CATHERWOOD, M. (H.).
The Heroes of the Middle West.
Ginn. .50
The French discovery and settlement of this country to the time of
Pontiac, and the coming of the English. A vivid, carefully drawn
picture of those adventurous days. Marquette, Joliet, La Salle, and
Tonty, are sketched for us.
CHAMPLIN, J.D.
The Young Folks' Cyclopædia of Persons and Places.
Holt. 3.00
A companion to The Young Folks' Cyclopædia of Common Things, which
tells, in the same simple way, of well-known persons and places. It
is, as is the former, most satisfactory. There are many illustrations.
GILMAN, ARTHUR. (p. 95)
The Colonization of America.
Lothrop. .45
This volume, like The Discovery and Exploration of America, of
which it is a continuation, is a study of the best authorities.
It is intended to present to young readers the salient points in
the story of the colonization of the United States.--_Preface._
HILL, MABEL.
Lessons for Junior Citizens.
Introduction by A.B. Hart.
Ginn. .50
By this series of talks about the make-up and workings of different
civic departments and institutions Miss Hill arouses the attention and
holds the interest of our children. The police, fire, and street
departments, are described, and among other subjects, juvenile courts,
the school system, and the village improvement association, are
pleasantly discussed.
McMURRY, C.A.
Pioneers of the Rocky Mountains and the West.
Macmillan. .40
A good account of the exploring expeditions of Coronado, Lewis and
Clark, Fremont, Powell, Parkman, and others. The book contains maps
and illustrations.
MARSHALL, H.E.
An Island Story.
Illustrated by A.S. Forrest.
Stokes. 2.50
The child is to put this volume, not at the lesson-book end of
the shelf, but with Robinson Crusoe and the like. So the preface
suggests, and rightly. It is eminently readable, a success, (p. 96)
we should say, in what looks much easier than it is, telling a
story in simple words.--_The Spectator._
A history of the Mother Country, from earliest legendary times
delightfully related. The thirty full-page illustrations in color add
to its attraction.
MARSHALL, H.E.
Stories of William Tell and His Friends.
Dutton. .50
The Swiss national hero is told of in a series of thrilling
narratives, teaching children what brave men will dare and do for
freedom. There are eight pictures in color.