COSY CORNER SERIES.
It is the intention of the publishers that this series shall contain only the very highest and purest literature,--stories that shall not only appeal to the children themselves, but be appreciated by all those who feel with them in their joys and sorrows,--stories that shall be most particularly adapted for reading aloud in the family circle.
The numerous illustrations in each book are by well-known artists, and each volume has a separate attractive cover design.
Each, 1 vol., 16mo, cloth $0.50
_By ANNIE FELLOWS JOHNSTON_
The Little Colonel.
The scene of this story is laid in Kentucky. Its heroine is a smallgirl, who is known as the Little Colonel, on account of her fanciedresemblance to an old-school Southern gentleman, whose fine estate andold family are famous in the region. This old Colonel proves to be thegrandfather of the child.
The Giant Scissors.
This is the story of Joyce and of her adventures in France,--thewonderful house with the gate of The Giant Scissors, Jules, her littleplaymate, Sister Denisa, the cruel Brossard, and her dear Aunt Kate.Joyce is a great friend of the Little Colonel, and in later volumesshares with her the delightful experiences of the "House Party" and the"Holidays."
Two Little Knights of Kentucky, WHO WERE THE LITTLE COLONEL'S NEIGHBORS.
In this volume the Little Colonel returns to us like an old friend, butwith added grace and charm. She is not, however, the central figure ofthe story, that place being taken by the "two little knights."
Cicely and Other Stories for Girls.
The readers of Mrs. Johnston's charming juveniles will be glad to learnof the issue of this volume for young people, written in the author'ssympathetic and entertaining manner.
Aunt 'Liza's Hero and Other Stories.
A collection of six bright little stories, which will appeal to all boysand most girls.
Big Brother.
A story of two boys. The devotion and care of Steven, himself a smallboy, for his baby brother, is the theme of the simple tale, the pathosand beauty of which has appealed to so many thousands.
Ole Mammy's Torment.
"Ole Mammy's Torment" has been fitly called "a classic of Southernlife." It relates the haps and mishaps of a small negro lad, and tellshow he was led by love and kindness to a knowledge of the right.
The Story of Dago.
In this story Mrs. Johnston relates the story of Dago, a pet monkey,owned jointly by two brothers. Dago tells his own story, and the accountof his haps and mishaps is both interesting and amusing.
_By EDITH ROBINSON_
A Little Puritan's First Christmas.
A story of Colonial times in Boston, telling how Christmas was inventedby Betty Sewall, a typical child of the Puritans, aided by her brotherSam.
A Little Daughter of Liberty.
The author's motive for this story is well indicated by a quotation fromher introduction, as follows:
"One ride is memorable in the early history of the American Revolution,the well-known ride of Paul Revere. Equally deserving of commendation isanother ride,--untold in verse or story, its records preserved only infamily papers or shadowy legend, the ride of Anthony Severn was no lesshistoric in its action or memorable in its consequences."
A Loyal Little Maid.
A delightful and interesting story of Revolutionary days, in which thechild heroine, Betsey Schuyler, renders important services to GeorgeWashington.
A Little Puritan Rebel.
Like Miss Robinson's successful story of "A Loyal Little Maid," this isanother historical tale of a real girl, during the time when the gallantSir Harry Vane was governor of Massachusetts.
A Little Puritan Pioneer.
The scene of this story is laid in the Puritan settlement atCharlestown. The little girl heroine adds another to the list offavorites so well known to the young people.
A Little Puritan Bound Girl.
A story of Boston in Puritan days, which is of great interest toyouthful readers.
_By OUIDA (Louise de la Ramee)_
=A Dog of Flanders=: A CHRISTMAS STORY.
Too well and favorably known to require description.
The Nuernberg Stove.
This beautiful story has never before been published at a popular price.
A Provence Rose.
A story perfect in sweetness and in grace.
Findelkind.
A charming story about a little Swiss herdsman.
_By MISS MULOCK_
The Little Lame Prince.
A delightful story of a little boy who has many adventures by means ofthe magic gifts of his fairy godmother.
Adventures of a Brownie.
The story of a household elf who torments the cook and gardener, but isa constant joy and delight to the children who love and trust him.
His Little Mother.
Miss Mulock's short stories for children are a constant source ofdelight to them, and "His Little Mother," in this new and attractivedress, will be welcomed by hosts of youthful readers.
Little Sunshine's Holiday.
An attractive story of a summer outing. "Little Sunshine" is another ofthose beautiful child-characters for which Miss Mulock is so justlyfamous.
_By JULIANA HORATIA EWING_
Jackanapes.
A new edition, with new illustrations, of this exquisite and touchingstory, dear alike to young and old.
Story of a Short Life.
This beautiful and pathetic story will never grow old. It is a part ofthe world's literature, and will never die.
A Great Emergency.
How a family of children prepared for a great emergency, and how theyacted when the emergency came.
The Trinity Flower.
In this little volume are collected three of Mrs. Ewing's best shortstories for the young people.
Madam Liberality.
From her cradle up Madam Liberality found her chief delight in giving.
_By FRANCES MARGARET FOX_
The Little Giant's Neighbours.
A charming nature story of a "little giant" whose neighbours were thecreatures of the field and garden.
Farmer Brown and the Birds.
A little story which teaches children that the birds are man's bestfriends.
Betty of Old Mackinaw.
A charming story of child-life, appealing especially to the littlereaders who like stories of "real people."
Mother Nature's Little Ones.
Curious little sketches describing the early lifetime, or "childhood,"of the little creatures out-of-doors.
_By WILL ALLEN DROMGOOLE_
The Farrier's Dog and His Fellow.
This story, written by the gifted young Southern woman, will appeal toall that is best in the natures of the many admirers of her graceful andpiquant style.
The Fortunes of the Fellow.
Those who read and enjoyed the pathos and charm of "The Farrier's Dogand His Fellow" will welcome the further account of the "Adventures ofBaydaw and the Fellow" at the home of the kindly smith among the GreenHills of Tennessee.
_By FRANCES HODGES WHITE_
Helena's Wonderworld.
A delightful tale of the adventures of a little girl in the mysteriousregions beneath the sea.
Aunt Nabby's Children.
This pretty little story, touched with the simple humor of country life,tells of two children, who, adopted by Aunt Nabby, have also won theirway into the affections of the village squire.
_By CHARLES LEE SLEIGHT_
The Prince of the Pin Elves.
A fascinating story of the underground adventures of a sturdy, reliantAmerican boy among the elves and gnomes.
The Water People.
A companion volume and in a way a sequel to "The Prince of the PinElves," relating the adventures of "Harry" among the "water people."While it has the same characters as the previous book, the story iscomplete in itse
lf.
_By OTHER AUTHORS_
=The Flight of Rosy Dawn.= By PAULINE BRADFORD MACKIE.
The Christmas of little Wong Jan, or "Rosy Dawn," a young Celestial ofSan Francisco, is the theme of this pleasant little story.
=Susanne.= By FRANCES J. DELANO.
This little story will recall in sweetness and appealing charm the workof Kate Douglas Wiggin and Laura E. Richards.
=Millicent in Dreamland.= By EDNA S. BRAINERD.
The quaintness and fantastic character of Millicent's adventures inDreamland have much of the fascination of "Alice in Wonderland," and allsmall readers of "Alice" will enjoy making Millicent's acquaintance.
=Jerry's Reward.= By EVELYN SNEAD BARNETT.
This is an interesting and wholesome little story of the change thatcame over the thoughtless imps on Jefferson Square when they learned toknow the stout-hearted Jerry and his faithful Peggy.
=A Bad Penny.= By JOHN T. WHEELWRIGHT.
No boy should omit reading this vivid story of the New England of 1812.
=Gatty and I.= By FRANCES E. CROMPTON.
The small hero and heroine of this little story are twins, "strictlybrought up." It is a sweet and wholesome little story.
=Prince Yellowtop.= By KATE WHITING PATCH.
A pretty little fairy tale.
=The Little Christmas Shoe.= By JANE P. SCOTT-WOODRUFF.
A touching story of Yule-tide.
=The Little Professor.= By IDA HORTON CASH.
A quaint tale of a quaint little girl.
=The Seventh Daughter.= By GRACE WICKHAM CURRAN.
One of the best stories for little girls that has been published for along time.
=The Making of Zimri Bunker=: A TALE OF NANTUCKET. By W. J. LONG, Ph. D.
This is a charming story of Nantucket folk by a young clergyman who isalready well known through his contributions to the _Youth's Companion_,_St. Nicholas_, and other well-known magazines. The story deals with asturdy American fisher lad, during the war of 1812.
=The King of the Golden River=: A LEGEND OF STIRIA. By JOHN RUSKIN.
Written fifty years or more ago, and not originally intended forpublication, this little fairy tale soon became known and made a placefor itself.
=Little Peterkin Vandike.= By CHARLES STUART PRATT.
The author's dedication furnishes a key to this charming story:
"I dedicate this book, made for the amusement (and perchanceinstruction) of the boys who may read it, to the memory of one boy, whowould have enjoyed as much as Peterkin the plays of the Poetry Party,but who has now marched out of the ranks of boyhood."
=Rab and His Friends.= By Dr. JOHN BROWN.
Doctor Brown's little masterpiece is too well known to need description.The dog Rab is loved by all.
=The Adventures of Beatrice and Jessie.= By RICHARD MANSFIELD.
The story of two little girls who were suddenly transplanted into the"realms of unreality," where they met with many curious and amusingadventures.
=A Child's Garden of Verses.= By R. L. STEVENSON.
Mr. Stevenson's little volume is too well known to need description. Itwill be heartily welcomed in this new and attractive edition.
=Little King Davie.= By NELLIE HELLIS.
The story of a little crossing-sweeper, that will make many boysthankful they are not in the same position. Davie's accident, hospitalexperiences, conversion, and subsequent life, are of thrilling interest.
=The Sleeping Beauty.= A MODERN VERSION. By MARTHA B. DUNN.
This charming story of a little fishermaid of Maine, intellectually"asleep" until she meets the "Fairy Prince," reminds us of "Ouida" ather best.
=The Young Archer.= By CHARLES E. BRIMBLECOM.
A strong and wholesome story of a boy who accompanied Columbus on hisvoyage to the New World. His loyalty and services through vicissitudesand dangers endeared him to the great discoverer, and the account of hisexploits will be interesting to all boys.
=The Fairy of the Rhone.= By A. COMYNS CARR.
Here is a fairy story indeed, one of old-fashioned pure delight. It ismost gracefully told, and accompanied by charming illustrations.
=A Small Small Child.= By E. LIVINGSTON PRESCOTT.
"A Small Small Child" is a moving little tale of sweet influence, morepowerful than threats or punishments, upon a rowdy of the barracks.
=Peggy's Trial.= By MARY KNIGHT POTTER.
Peggy is an impulsive little woman of ten, whose rebellion from amistaken notion of loyalty, and her subsequent reconciliation to thedreaded "new mother," are most interestingly told.
=For His Country.= By MARSHALL SAUNDERS, author of "Beautiful Joe," etc.
A sweet and graceful story of a little boy who loved his country;written with that charm which has endeared Miss Saunders to hosts ofreaders.
=La Belle Nivernaise.= THE STORY OF AN OLD BOAT AND HER CREW. ByALPHONSE DAUDET.
All who have read it will be glad to welcome an old favorite, and newreaders will be happy to have it brought to their friendly attention.
=Wee Dorothy.= By LAURA UPDEGRAFF.
A story of two orphan children, the tender devotion of the eldest, aboy, for his sister being its theme and setting. With a bit of sadnessat the beginning, the story is otherwise bright and sunny, andaltogether wholesome in every way.
BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
=The Little Colonel Stories.= By ANNIE FELLOWS JOHNSTON.
Being three "Little Colonel" stories in the Cosy Corner Series, "TheLittle Colonel," "Two Little Knights of Kentucky," and "The GiantScissors," put into a single volume, owing to the popular demand for auniform series of the stories dealing with one of the most popular ofjuvenile heroines.
1 vol., large 12mo, cloth decorative, fully illustrated $1.50
=The Little Colonel's House Party.= By ANNIE FELLOWS JOHNSTON.Illustrated by Louis Meynell.
One vol., library 12mo, cloth, decorative cover $1.50
=The Little Colonel's Holidays.= By ANNIE FELLOWS JOHNSTON. Illustratedby L. J. Bridgman.
One vol., large 12mo, cloth, decorative cover $1.50
=The Little Colonel's Hero.= By ANNIE FELLOWS JOHNSTON. Illustrated byE. B. Barry.
One vol., large 12mo, cloth decorative,
$1.20 _net_ (postage extra)
=The Little Colonel at Boarding School.= By ANNIE FELLOWS JOHNSTON.Illustrated by E. B. Barry.
1 vol., large 12mo, cloth $1.20 _net_ (postage extra)
Since the time of "Little Women," no juvenile heroine has been betterbeloved of her child readers than Mrs. Johnston's "Little Colonel." Eachsucceeding book has been more popular than its predecessor, and nowthousands of little readers wait patiently each year for the appearanceof "the new Little Colonel Book."
THE LITTLE COUSIN SERIES
The most delightful and interesting accounts possible of child-life inother lands, filled with quaint sayings doings, and adventures.
Each 1 vol., 12mo, decorative cover, cloth, with six full-pageillustrations in color by L. J. Bridgman.
Price per volume $0.50 _net_, postpaid $0.56
"Juveniles will get a whole world of pleasure and instruction out of Mary Hazelton Wade's Little Cousin Series. . . . Pleasing narratives give pictures of the little folk in the faraway lands in their duties and pleasures, showing their odd ways of playing, studying, their queer homes, clothes, and playthings. . . . The style of the stories is all that can be desired for entertainment, the author describing things in a very real and delightful fashion."--_Detroit News-Tribune._
_By MARY HAZELTON WADE_
=Our Little Swiss Cousin.= =Our Little Norwegian Cousin.= =Our Little Italian Cousin.= =Our Little Siamese Cousin.= =Our Little Cuban Cousin.= =Our Little Hawaiian Cousin.= =Our Little Eskimo Cousin.= =Our Little Philippine Cousin.= =Our Little Porto Rican Cousin.= =Our Little African Cousin.= =Our Little Japanese Cousin.= =Our Little Brown Cou
sin.= =Our Little Indian Cousin.= =Our Little Russian Cousin.=
_By ISAAC HEADLAND TAYLOR_
=Our Little Chinese Cousin.=
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