John Burroughs_.
Houghton, Mifflin Co. Though this may seem rather hard reading
to some, it is delightful literature, and full of good lessons
in observation for children. Other books by the same author are
equally entertaining. An excellent book to read to children.
INDIAN DAYS OF THE LONG AGO, by _E. S. Curtis_.
World Book Co.
THE MAGIC FOREST, by _Stewart Edward White_.
Macmillan Co.
THE WORLD OF THE GREAT FOREST, by _Paul Du Chaillu_.
Harper and Bros. An interesting account of animal life, not
without some literary merit. Other books by the same author will
delight the adventurous.
SHARP EYES, and
MY STUDIO NEIGHBORS
are two beautiful books, illustrated by the author, William
Hamilton Gibson. Harper and Bros. They are as interesting and as
charmingly written as any of the multitudinous nature books.
_Volume V_
THE BOYS' KING ARTHUR, edited by _Sidney Lanier_.
Illustrated by Alfred Kappes. Charles Scribner's Sons.
THE VISION OF SIR LAUNFAL, by _James Russell Lowell_.
One of the finest poems in the language. Best read in connection
with the stories of King Arthur. Houghton, Mifflin Co.
THE BOYS' FROISSART.
The chronicles retold in simple English by Sidney Lanier.
Scribners.
TRAVELS OF MARCO POLO, abridged by _Thomas W. Knox_.
The touch of fiction does not injure these old tales.
LITTLE SMOKE, by _William Osborn_.
An exciting story of Sioux life.
TEN BIG INDIANS, by _Mary Hazelton Wade_.
W. A. Wilde & Co. An interesting introduction to Indian history.
HANS BRINKER; OR THE SILVER SKATES, by _Mary Mapes Dodge_.
A delightful story of child life in Holland. A valuable picture
of manners and customs.
THE HOOSIER SCHOOL BOY, by _Edward Eggleston_.
Charles Scribner's Sons. An interesting story of pioneer times.
THE PETERKIN PAPERS, by _Lucretia Peabody Hale_.
Houghton, Mifflin Co. One of the few good humorous stories for
children.
TOBY TYLER, OR TEN WEEKS WITH A CIRCUS, and
MR. STUBBS'S BROTHER
are two wholesome stories full of humor and pathos. Harper and
Bros.
THE STORY OF A NUeRNBERG STOVE, by _Louise De la Ramee (Ouida)_.
Educational Publishing Company.
BETTY LEICESTER
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