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The Young Voyageurs; or, Adventures in the Fur Countries of the Far North. Plates by Harvey. Second Edition, cloth, 7s.; with coloured plates, 9s.

The Forest Exiles; or, Perils of a Peruvian Family amid the Wilds of the Amazon. With Twelve Plates. Third Edition, 7s. cloth; with coloured plates, 9s.

"As a writer of books for boys, commend us above all men living to Captain Mayne Reid! Wherever his new book goes this new year, there will be abundant delight for hours of reading, and plenty to talk of by the evening fire. Toils and adventures, dangers, darings and sufferings are narrated in the most vivid manner—thoroughly fascinating the mind of the reader, and retaining it in fixed and eager attention till a crisis of some kind is reached. Take our word for it, boy friends, if you become Captain Mayne Reid's 'boy readers' on our recommendation, you will thank us for it with all your hearts, and praise the book more enthusiastically than we have done."—Nonconformist.

MR. H. MAYHEW'S BOOKS OF SCIENCE FOR BOYS.

The Wonders of Science; or, Young Humphry Davy (the Cornish Apothecary's Boy, who taught himself Natural Philosophy, and eventually became President of the Royal Society). The Life of a Wonderful Boy, written for Boys. By Henry Mayhew, Author of "The Peasant-Boy Philosopher," &c. With Illustrations by John Gilbert. Second Edition. Fcp., 6s. cloth.

"A better hero for a boy's book Mr. Mayhew could not have found, and no writer would have treated the story more successfully than he has done. We have long been in want of a 'young people's author,' and we seem to have the right man in the right place in the person of Mr. Mayhew."—Athenæum.

The Story of the Peasant-Boy Philosopher; or, "A Child gathering Pebbles on the Sea-shore." Founded on the Life of Ferguson the Shepherd-boy Astronomer, and showing how a Poor Lad made himself acquainted with the Principles of Natural Science. By Henry Mayhew, Author of "London Labour and the London Poor." With Eight Illustrations by John Gilbert, and numerous Drawings printed in the text. Third Edition, 6s. cloth.

"Told with the grace and feeling of Goldsmith, and by one who has that knowledge of science which Goldsmith lacked. It is as if Brewster and poor 'Goldy' had combined to produce this instructive and beautifully-told tale."—Era.

MR. J. G. EDGAR'S BOOKS FOR BOYS.

The Boyhood of Great Men as an Example to Youth. By J. G. Edgar. With Cuts by B. Foster. Fourth Edition, 3s. 6d. cloth; with gilt edges, 4s.

Footprints of Famous Men; or, Biography for Boys. By J. G. Edgar. Cuts by Foster. Fourth Edition, 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. gilt edges.

Boy Princes. By John G. Edgar. With Illustrations by George Thomas. Fcp. 8vo, 5s. cloth.

History for Boys; or, Annals of the Nations of Modern Europe. By J. G. Edgar. Fcp. 8vo, with Illustrations by George Thomas. 6s. cloth gilt.

The Boy's Own Book: A complete Encyclopædia of all the Diversions—Athletic, Scientific, and Recreative—of Boyhood and Youth. With several hundred Woodcuts. New Edition, greatly enlarged and improved. Handsomely bound, 8s. 6d.

The Little Boy's Own Book, an Abridgment of "The Boy's own Book" for Little Boys. 3s. 6d. neatly bound.

Grimm's Household Stories. All the most Popular Fairy Tales and Legends of Germany, collected by the Brothers Grimm. Newly Translated, and Illustrated with Two Hundred and Forty Engravings by Edward H. Wehnert. Complete in One Volume, crown 8vo, 7s. 6d. cloth.

The Rival Kings; or, Overbearing. By the Author of "Mia and Charlie," &c. With Illustrations by Williams. Fcp., 4s. 6d. cloth.

Mia and Charlie; or, a Week's Holiday at Rydale Rectory. With Eight Engravings by B. Foster. Fcp., 4s. 6d. cloth.

Sidney Grey: A Tale of School Life. By the Author of "Mia and Charlie." With Engravings, fcp., 6s. cloth.

The Heroes of Asgard and the Giants of Jotunheim; or, Christmas Week with the Old Storytellers. By the Author of "Mia and Charlie." With Illustrations by C. Doyle. Fcp. cloth, 5s.

Southey's Life of Nelson. Finely-illustrated Edition, with Engravings from Drawings by Duncan, B. Foster, and others, partly printed in the text, and part in tints on separate pages. Small 8vo, 6s. neatly bound, and morocco, 10s. 6d.

Memorable Women; the Story of their Lives. By Mrs. Newton Crosland. Illustrated by B. Foster. Fcp. 8vo, 6s.

The Boat and the Caravan: A Family Tour in Egypt and Syria. With Engravings on Steel from Original Drawings. Fourth Edition. Fcp. 8vo, cloth, 7s.; morocco, 10s. 6d.

Emma de Lissau; or, Memoirs of a Converted Jewess. With Illustrations by Gilbert. New Edition, 7s. cloth; 10s. 6d. morocco.

The Young Student. By Madame Guizot. With Engravings. Fcp., 3s. 6d. cloth.

The Story of Reynard the Fox. A New Version by Daniel Vedder. Illustrated with Fifteen large Plates by Gustave Canton, of Munich and Dusseldorf. Post 4to, 6s. boards; 17s. 6d. morocco.

Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, complete. Reprinted from the Original Edition, with Illustrations by Stothard. Crown 8vo, cloth, 7s. 6d.

Robinson Crusoe, with numerous Woodcuts by George Cruikshank and others. Fcp. 8vo, 3s. 6d. cloth.

The Whaleman's Adventures in the Southern Ocean. By the Rev. Henry T. Cheever. Edited by the Rev. W. Scoresby, D.D. Fcp. 8vo, 3s. 6d.

Parlour Magic. New Edition, revised and enlarged, with the addition of several Tricks from the Performances of Messrs. Houdin, Robin, &c. 4s. 6d. cloth.

The Young Islanders; a Tale of the Seaward-House Boys. By Jefferys Taylor. Tinted plates, fcp., 6s. cloth.

Boy's Treasury of Sports, Pastimes, and Recreations. With 400 Illustrations by S. Williams. Fcp., 6s. cloth.

Child's First Lesson Book. Many Cuts, square cloth, 3s. 6d.; coloured Plates, 6s.

Family Poetry. By the Editor of the "Sacred Harp." Silk, 2s. 6d.

The Playmate. A Pleasant Companion for Spare Hours; with numerous Illustrations, complete in 1 vol. Cloth gilt, 5s.

Bingley's Tales about Birds; illustrative of their Nature, Habits, and Instinct. Plates, 3s. cloth.

Bingley's Tales about Travellers; their Perils, Adventures, and Discoveries. Plates, 3s. cloth.

Bingley's Tales of Shipwreck, and other Disasters at Sea. Plates, 3s. cloth.

Bingley's Stories; illustrative of the Instinct of Animals, their Characters and Habits. Plates, 3s. cloth.

Bingley's Stories about Dogs; illustrative of their Instinct, Sagacity, and Fidelity, with Plates by Thomas Landseer. 3s. cloth.

Bingley's Stories about Horses; illustrative of their Intelligence, Sagacity, and Docility. Plates, 3s. cloth.

Bingley's Bible Quadrupeds; the Natural History of the Animals mentioned in Scripture. Plates, 3s. cloth.

Original Poems for My Children; by Thomas Miller. Profusely Illustrated, 2s. 6d. cloth.

George Cruikshank's Fairy Library. Edited and Illustrated by George Cruikshank. 1. Hop o' my Thumb, 1s. 2. Jack and the Bean Stalk, 1s. 3. Cinderella, or the Glass Slipper, 1s.

Harry's Ladder to Learning. Picture Books for Children. Price 6d. each, plain; 1s. coloured:—

Harry's Horn Book.
Harry's Picture Book.
Harry's Country Walks.
Harry's Nursery Songs.
Harry's Simple Stories.
Harry's Nursery Tales.

Or the Six bound in one volume, 3s. 6d. cloth; or with coloured plates, 6s.

Harry's Book of Poetry: Short Poems for the Nursery. By Eliza Grove. With numerous Illustrations by H. Weir, B. Foster, and others. Square, cloth, 3s. 6d.; or with coloured plates, 6s.

Little Mary's Books for Children. Price 6d. each, profusely Illustrated:—

Primer; Spelling Book; Reading Book; History of England; Scripture Lessons; First Book of Poetry; Second Book of Poetry; Babes in the Wood; Picture Riddles; Little Mary and her Doll.

Little Mary's Treasury, being Eight of the above bound in one volume, cloth, 5s.

Little Mary's Lesson Book; containing "Primer," "Spelling," and "Reading," in One Volume. Cloth, gilt, 2s. 6d.

Comical Story Books, with Coloured Plates. 1s. each.

1. The Weasels of Holmwood.
2. The Wonderful Hare Hunt.
3. Story of Reynard the Fox.

4. Lady Chaffinch's Ball.
5. Alderman Gobble.
6. A Comical Fight.

HOME BOOKS.

Home Lesson Books.

The Home Primer, nearly 200 Cuts, cloth, 1s.

The Home Natural History, Cuts, cloth, 1s.

The Home Grammar, Cuts, cloth, 1s.

Each may be had with Coloured Plates, 2s, 6d.

Home Story Books.