D. LOTHROP & CO. present a remarkably attractive list of new
publications possessing genuine value from every point of view, as will
be evident from the following notes. The literature offered, which
includes history, biography, general literature, romance, poetry, and
various scientific works, presents a sufficiently wide range to meet
the needs of all classes of readers.
=A Family Flight Around Home, and a Family Flight Through Mexico= are
the two latest volumes of the Family Flight Series, by Edward Everett
and Susan Hale, and deal largely with the picturesque side of history,
as well as of life and scenery in the countries treated. Illustrated,
extra cloth, $2.50.
=Art for Young Folks.= Contains a description of an art school for
children in New York; biographies and portraits of twenty-four of the
leading American artists, with engravings of paintings, studios, etc.,
etc. Quarto, boards, $2.00; cloth gilt, $3.00.
=Boys and Girls' Annual, 1885.= Contains original stories expressly
prepared by the best of living authors who are favorites with the young
folks. Extra cloth, gilt, $3.00.
=Our Little Men and Women.= Contains a miscellany more charming than
ever. Dainty short stories with seventy-five full-page attractive
illustrations, and countless smaller ones. It is especially suited for
use in homes and schools, having a variety of articles on plant-life,
natural history, and like subjects, written most attractively to please
the little ones. Among serial articles of permanent value are "Kings
and Queens at Home," "Stories of Favorite Authors," "Nests and Nest
Builders," and Margaret Sidney's "Polly." Quarto, illuminated cover,
$1.50: cloth, $1.00.
=We Young Folks.= All young people will be attracted by this book with
its stories of hunting and fishing, of life in the "good old times," of
famous men and women, etc. Lithograph covers, $1.50.
=The Pansy, 1885=, is distinguished among annuals, as formerly, by
articles which commend it especially to Christian homes. It abounds in
delightful stories, interesting descriptions of famous men and places,
and the brightest of pictures. Lithograph covers, $1.25; cloth, $1.75;
cloth, gilt, $2.00.
=Some Boys and Girls.= Edited by Pansy. These are stories of good
times--the delightful experiences of genuine merry-hearted boys and
girls in this and other lands, with much that is entertaining in
biography and history. Lithograph covers, $1.25.
=Storyland.= A land which all little people will delight to visit. Its
stories are illustrated by beautiful pictures and appear in handsome
type. Lithograph covers, $1.25.
=Chautauqua Young Folks' Annual, 1885.= This annual has been styled "a
young folks' cyclopædia." The present volume exceeds in richness all of
its predecessors, new editions of each of which have been made to meet
the demand for them. Lithograph cover, $1.00; cloth, $1.50.
=Young Folks' Cyclopædia of Stories of Famous Authors.= Favorite
stories by such authors as Mary Hartwell Catherwood, Ella Farman, C.
R. Talbot, Julia A. Eastman, Mrs. Hallowell, and others. Elegant cloth
binding, $3.00.
=Wide Awake Volume T.= Contains beside other notable features Charles
Egbert Craddock's brilliant Tennessee story "Down the Ravine," a
stirring historical serial, "In Leisler's Time," by Elbridge S.
Brooks, and Mrs. Champney's "Bubbling Teapot," with stories, poems and
papers by Mrs. A. T. D. Whitney, Edwin Arnold, Margaret Sidney, Susan
Coolidge, Edward Abbott, Rose Terry Cooke, etc. A frontispiece in
eighteen colors, "A Merry Christmas to you," is reproduced by L. Prang
& Co. in their choicest style, from drawings by L. H. Lungren. Quarto,
400 pages, boards, $1.75; cloth, gilt, $2.25.
=The Golden West=, as seen by the Ridgway Club, by Margaret Sidney.
The fascinating record of a journey embodying material collected in
personal travels by the author, and admirably adapted not only to the
instruction of the young, but of older readers. It presents authentic
information as to the people, natural scenery and customs of our newer
States and Territories. Lithograph cover, $1.75; cloth, $2.25.
=Wide Awake S.= (Popular edition). Contains tales, biography, history,
and poetry, with an intermingling of lighter matter, profusely
illustrated, and especially adapted to the taste of intelligent and
inquiring young folks. Handsome lithograph cover, $1.50.
=Little Folks' Art Book.= Such artists as Bodfish, Sweeney, Barnes,
and Francis, have furnished outline drawings calculated to entice the
little ones into attempts at copying, and thus lead them to a taste for
art.
=Babyland, 1885=, is, as usual, "radiant with pictures of bonny baby
life, and its rhymes and jingles ring with sweet glee and laughter."
Quarto, lithograph cover, 75 cents; cloth, $1.00.
=The Procession of the Zodiac.= Here are twelve ideal figures and
landscapes representative of the Zodiac signs, drawn by Jessie
McDermott, and effectively printed in brown. A pretty legend or story,
by Margaret Johnson, accompanies each picture. Quarto, lithograph
cover, 75 cents, cloth, tinted edges, $1.00.
=No Questions Asked.= In this volume we have a characteristic comedy by
Charles R. Talbot ("More than they bargained for"), with two sparkling
stories for children in the style of Howell's "The Elevator."
=Baby Barefoot.= By Mary Harris McQueen. The life and adventures of a
wonderful and lovable baby (as all babies are), including its journey
to Florida. Quarto, boards, 75 cents.
=In No-Man's Land=, by Elbridge S. Brooks. With seventy-five pen and
ink character drawings by Hassam. A book of wonder stories worthy of
comparison with "Alice in Wonderland," and calculated to fascinate all
young people. Quarto, boards, 75 cents.
=My Cat Pickwick.= By Mrs. F. A. Humphrey. The tale of a wonderful cat,
and other delightful stories for young readers. Quarto, illustrated,
boards, 75 cents.
=Five Little Chickens=, and other quaint songs for little ones.
Collected and arranged by Aunt Carrie. Illustrated, quarto, boards, 75
cents.
=Little Folks.= How children in other lands amuse themselves.
Illustrated, quarto, boards, 75 cents.
=Where was the Baby?= A question and how it was answered. Illustrated,
quarto, boards, 50 cents.
=Queen Victoria at Home.= By Mrs. Frances A. Humphrey. A delightful
biography of the "good queen," adapted for young folk's reading, with
portraits of the English royal family, and views of the English royal
palaces. Quarto, boards, 35 cents.
=Seashore Chats and Beach Stories.= By Mrs. Fannie A. Dean. Companion
volume to "Little Talks about Plants," affords much valuable and
interesting information relating to aquatic matters, with instructions
as to the construction and care of an aquarium. Quarto, boards, 35
cents.
=In the King's Garden, and Other Poems=, by James Berry Bensel, one of
the most pleasing and creditable of recent poetical volumes, introduces
to the public a young New England poet, whose stray verses, appearing
from time to time, have attracted, unwonted attention by their delicacy
of imagery, poetic insight, and purity of sentiment. Sold only by
subscription. Price $1.00.
D. LOTHROP & CO.'S holiday volumes now ready include =Heroines Of
the Poets=, a superb folio volume, the text of which consists of
twelve poems by the most famous poets, from Chaucer to Browning. The
heroines of these poems are presented in full page drawings specially
prepared by Lungren, each drawing printed by hand on india paper, and
no two in the same tint or color. The engravings are masterpieces of
photogravure, and the various delightful features of the volume unite
to produce a most artistic effect. Handsome cloth binding, gilt top,
rough edges with exquisite inset in color, and lettering in gold,
$12.00. Leather binding, $15.00. The same book, popular edition, octavo
size, illustrations printed from the finest wood engravings, 8vo,
cloth, gilt edges, $3.00. Alligator, $3.00, silk plush, $6.00.
=Wonderful Christmases Of Old.= Edition de Luxe, presents the story as
told by Hezekiah Butterworth, of ten of the famous events which have
occurred on Christmas day, from the time of the catacombs in Rome to
that of the "Mayflower." Each story is illustrated by dramatic pictures
drawn by F. H. Lungren, and printed on india paper in tints, no two
colors alike, as in "Heroines of the Poets." Large quarto, bound in
the same style as the "Heroines of the Poets," $8.00, leather binding,
$10.00. The same book, popular edition, small quarto with illustrations
printed from the finest wood engravings, bound in a unique antique
fashion, gilt edges $2.00; satin, $4.00.
=The Stabat Mater.= With historical and critical notes by Franklin
Johnson, contains, with photogravure illustrations from the old
masters, the famous Latin hymns Stabat Mater Specioso, and Stabat Mater
Doloroso, with English translations. 8vo. cloth, gilt edges, $3.00,
morocco, $6.00.
=The Old Arm Chair.= This old heart song, long enshrined in popular
favor, in the beautiful setting here given, will commend itself anew
to popular favor. The illustrations are admirable, especially the
frontispiece, by Miss L. B. Humphrey. Small quarto, style of "Old Oaken
Bucket," handsomely bound in cloth, $1.50; alligator, $1.50; silk
plush, $5.00.
=Artists' Gallery Series.= Six volumes. First, _Millais_, second _Alma
Tadema_, third _Rosa Bonheur_, fourth _Bouguereau_, fifth _Fortuny_,
sixth _Munkacsy_. Each of these volumes is a miniature gallery
devoted to a single modern artist, containing nine superb fac-simile
photogravures of the artist's most famous representative paintings,
with portraits and biography. Printed on finest plate paper in three
tones. Exquisite binding, new style, full gilt, per volume, $1.50,
satin, $2.00.
=Helps by the Way.= Compiled by S. W. W. and M. S. H. with an
introduction by Rev. Phillips Brooks, D.D., contains triple quotations
for each day in the year. Elegant cloth, 16mo, $1.00, gilt edges, $1.25.
=The Children of Westminster Abbey.= By Rose G. Kingsley, daughter
of Canon Kingsley. Reading Union Library. Profusely illustrated from
photographs and old prints, 16mo, cloth, $1.00. A graphic descriptive
narrative of all that relates to the old Abbey, with stories of
secret statecraft, gorgeous pageants of weddings, christenings and
coronations, and a fine description of the old Abbey itself.
=Boys' Heroes.= By Edward Everett Hale. Reading Union Library, 16mo,
illustrated, cloth, $1.00. Twelve chapters containing the story told in
Dr Hale's characteristic style, of a dozen characters famed in history
as worthy to bear the title of heroes, and the story of whose deeds and
lives possesses a special interest for boys.
=The Temperance Teachings of Science.= By Prof. A. B. Palmer, M.D.
LL.D. A book for home and school use, presenting the strongest
arguments in favor of temperance from the standpoint of the highest
scientific authority, with an introduction by Mrs. Mary A. Livermore.
16mo, cloth, $.60.
=But Half a Heart.= Seventh volume of the famous V. I. F. Series. By
Marie Oliver. 12mo, $1.25. A new volume by a charming writer whose
vigor and originality are winning for her a high place as a writer of
choice romance.
=Wonder Stories of Science.= Popular studies in elementary science, by
various authors, very fully illustrated. 16mo, cloth, $1.50.
=Health.= The physical life of men and women. Their structure and
functions. How to supply their wants, direct their powers, avoid their
afflictions, and sustain their lives. By Franklin D. Clum, M. D. A
practical presentation of the most important facts relating to the
welfare of men and women. New edition, 12mo, cloth, $1.50.
=Pine Cones.= By Willis Boyd Allen. 12mo, cloth, illustrated, $1.00. A
story of adventure for girls and boys by an author who possesses the
secret of success as a writer for the young.
=What's Mine's Mine.= By Geo. MacDonald, author of "Annals of a
Quiet Neighborhood." 12mo, cloth, illustrated, $1.50. Published from
the original manuscript in advance of its appearance in England. A
fascinating fairy tale.
=Echoes of Many Voices.= A collection of short sayings from various
sources, compiled by Elizabeth A. Thurston. Spare Minute Series. 12mo,
extra cloth, $1.00. As a compendium of wit and wisdom, sense and
sentiment, in their most terse and attractive expressions, this volume
is unrivalled.
=Tom Tits and Other Bits.= With other verses, by Amelia M.
Starkweather. Quarto, extra cloth, finely illustrated, $1.00. Pleasant
stories and sketches in verse, with illustrative pictures of unusual
merit.
=Life of General U. S. Grant= by E. E. Brown. 12mo. $1.50. Containing a
sketch of his political services, with portrait and illustrations. Has
been long in preparation and is the careful and successful work of a
popular writer.
=Up Hill and Down Dale.= By Laura D. Nichols. One of the valuable
and fascinating natural history volumes, or "nature-books," similar
to "Overhead" and "Underfoot," which have proven so popular in home
circles and reading unions. 12mo, cloth, $1.75. Boards, $1.25.
=How Success is Won.= (Little Biographies. Third Series.) By Sarah K.
Bolton. This is the best of the recent books of this popular class of
biography; all its "successful men" are Americans, and with two or
three exceptions they are living and in the full tide of business and
power. In each case, the facts have been furnished to the author by the
subject of the biography, or by family friends; and Mrs. Bolton has
chosen from this authentic material those incidents which most fully
illustrate the successive steps and the ruling principles, by which
success has been gained. A portrait accompanies each biography. Price
$1.00.
=Many Colored Threads.= Selections from the writings of Goethe,
edited by Carrie Adelaide Cook. Those familiar with the writings of
the great German author, and those who know little of them, will be
alike interested in this collection of "best thoughts." Eloquence,
pathos, romance, philosophy--a wide range of sentiment and feeling,
characteristic of the life of Goethe--are revealed in these selections.
The book is a worthy companion to the six preceding volumes of the
widely-circulated "Spare Minute Series"--"Thoughts that Breathe," Dean
Stanley; "Cheerful Words," George MacDonald; "The Might of Right,"
Gladstone; "True Manliness," Thos. Hughes; "Living Truths," Charles
Kingsley; "Right to the Point," Doctor Cuyler. Extra cloth, $1.00.
=The Gray Masque, and Other Poems.= By Mary Barker Dodge. This little
volume of "tender and beautiful poems" as the London _Literary World_
styles them, has passed to second edition, which appears in a rich
dress of cardinal, red and gilt. 12mo, $1.25.
=Treasure Thoughts.= Notable utterances of the eloquent Canon
Farrar, compiled by Rose Porter. This volume, which appears in the
popular "Spare Minute Series," is one of the most attractive of its
kind ever published. It brims over with wise words, eloquently and
epigrammatically spoken. Its appearance, at the time of Canon Farrar's
visit to this country, is most opportune. 12mo, extra cloth, $1.00.