by G. A. Henty
NEW CHILDREN'S PICTURE-BOOKS
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Grimm's Fairy Tales
In this beautiful series of picture-books the best of these fairy talesare given. The text is printed on good paper in a large and clear type,and the many illustrations in colour and in black-and-white are by MissHELEN STRATTON.
HALF-CROWN SERIES
_Picture-boards, 131/2 inches by 10 inches_
*Grimm's Fairy Tales*
This handsome volume contains a large selection of the most popularstories by the brothers Grimm. The cover and no fewer than thirty pagesare in full colour. Also in cloth, 3s. 6d.
ONE SHILLING SERIES
_Picture-boards, 131/2 inches by 10 inches_
*Hansel and Grettel* | *Cherryblossom* *Roland and Maybird*
Besides the title story each volume contains several of the most popularof _Grimm's Fairy Tales_.
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Historical Picture-Books
This novel series comprises those stories in English History that willinterest and amuse little children. The tales are told in such a manner asto attract children, dates and anything that might even in the slightestway suggest the lesson-book being carefully avoided.
ONE SHILLING SERIES
_Picture-boards. Quarto, 10{~VULGAR FRACTION ONE EIGHTH~} inches by 73/4 inches_
*My Book of True Stories*
This book contains over thirty full-page drawings and a large number ofsmaller illustrations by Mr. T. H. Robinson. The cover and about twentypages are in colour. Also in cloth, gilt edges, 2_s._
SIXPENNY SERIES
_Picture-boards. Quarto, 10{~VULGAR FRACTION ONE EIGHTH~} inches by 73/4 inches_
*True Stories of Olden Days* *True Stories of Great Deeds* *My Book of Noble Deeds*
Each book contains seven or eight pages in colour and many black-and-whiteillustrations. The text is printed in bold type.
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Scripture Picture-Books
This excellent series includes several books of New Testament storiessimply told. The illustrations are by eminent artists, and the text,which, besides incidents in the life of Christ, includes most of theParables, has been specially written by Mrs. L. Haskell, one of the mostpopular authors of stories for little folk.
ONE SHILLING SERIES
_Picture boards. Quarto, 10{~VULGAR FRACTION ONE EIGHTH~} inches by 73/4 inches._
*Stories from the Life of Christ*
This interesting volume contains over thirty full-page drawings, and alarge number of smaller illustrations. The cover and no fewer than twentypages are in colour. Also in cloth, gilt edges, 2_s._
SIXPENNY SERIES
_Picture boards. Quarto, 10{~VULGAR FRACTION ONE EIGHTH~} inches by 73/4 inches_
*Glad Tidings* | *Gentle Jesus* *The Good Shepherd*
Each book contains an average of six full-page illustrations, manyvignettes, and eight pages in colour. The text is printed in bold type.
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Animal Picture-Books
This is certainly the best series of Animal Picture-books published at theprice. The pictures, which are all drawn by eminent artists, will form anendless source of pleasure to little folks. The text is written in verysimple language.
ONE SHILLING SERIES
_Picture-boards. Quarto, 10{~VULGAR FRACTION ONE EIGHTH~} inches by 73/4 inches_
*A Picture-Book of Animals* | *Faithful Friends*
These bright and attractive volumes contain over thirty full-pagedrawings, and a number of smaller illustrations. The cover and abouttwenty pages are in colour. Also in cloth, gilt edges, 2_s._
SIXPENNY SERIES
_Picture-boards. Quarto, 10{~VULGAR FRACTION ONE EIGHTH~} inches by 73/4 inches_
*Talks about Animals* | *Bow-wow Picture-Book* *Animals of All Lands* | *Cats and Kits* *My Book of Animals* | *Friends at the Farm*
Each contains seven or eight pages in colour and many black-and-whiteillustrations. The covers, also in colour, are very attractive.
TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE
The following typographical errors were corrected:
page 54, "been" changed to "been on" page 54, "mast." changed to "mast?" page 60, "clergyman" changed to "clergyman." page 96, "operation." changed to "operation?" page 97, "may" changed to "many" page 251, "coxwain" changed to "coxswain" page 252, "as well" changed to "a swell" page 319, "kine" changed to "kind" page 341, "Colpoy's" changed to "Colpoys'" advertisements, page 12, "success" changed to "success."
In addition, many missing or wrong quote marks have been standardized.
Inconsistent use of hyphens and capitalization of military ranks has beenretained as in the original.
One illustration, which was between pages 32 and 33 in the originaledition, has been moved to page 65, as indicated in the list ofillustrations.