When Youth and Pleasure meet
To chase the glowing Hours with flying feet.
BYRON.
BOND, A.R.
The Scientific American Boy.
Munn. 2.00
In the course of this camping story directions are given for making
tents and other appurtenances of camp-life, bridges, windmills,
ice-boats, sledges, et cetera. There are many illustrations.
TAYLOR, C.M., JR.
Why My Photographs Are Bad.
Jacobs. 1.00
Most of this very practical volume is devoted to the mistakes so
familiar to those of us who have attempted photography. The short
chapters are accompanied by pictures illustrating the failures
described. Examples of twelve successful photographs and information
with each about the plate and time of exposure will give encouragement
to the beginner.
WHITE, MARY. (p. 142)
How to Make Baskets.
Doubleday. 1.00
A fully illustrated little book which contains clear directions for
weaving many sorts of baskets, mats, bags, and other small articles.
The use of dyes is taught, and information given about raffia, rattan,
and other necessary materials. There is a chapter on caning chairs,
and one by Neltje Blanchan on What the Basket Means to the Indian.