hout, they are never obtruded."--_English
Churchman_.

MRS. R. LEE'S LAST WORK.

Sir Thomas;

Or, the Adventures of a Cornish Baronet in Western Africa. By
MRS. R. LEE, Author of "The African Wanderers," etc. With
Illustrations by J. GILBERT. Fcap. 8vo; _3s. 6d._ cloth; _4s.
6d._ coloured.

"The intimate knowledge of African customs possessed by MRS.
LEE, enables her to convey ample information in a most
pleasing form."--_Britannia_.

ALFRED CROWQUILL.

Tales of Magic and Meaning.

Written and Illustrated by ALFRED CROWQUILL, Author of "Funny
Leaves for the Younger Branches," "The Careless Chicken,"
"Picture Fables," etc. Small 4to.; price _3s. 6d._ cloth; _4s.
6d._ coloured.

"Cleverly written, abounding in frolic and pathos, and
inculcates so pure a moral, that we must pronounce him a very
fortunate little fellow, who catches these "Tales of Magic,"
as a windfall from "The Christmas Tree."--_Athenaeum_.

M. AND E. KIRBY.

The Talking Bird;

Or, the Little Girl who knew what was going to happen. By MARY
and ELIZABETH KIRBY, Authors of "The Discontented Children,"
etc. With Illustrations by H.K. BROWNE (PHIZ). Small 4to;
price _2s. 6d._ cloth; _3s. 6d._ coloured, gilt edges.

"With great good sense, and valuable moral teaching, much fun
and amusement if wisely intermixed."--_Britannia_.

The Discontented Children;

And How they were Cured. By M. and E. KIRBY. With
Illustrations by H.K. BROWNE (PHIZ.). Small 4to.; price _2s.
6d._ cloth; _3s. 6d._ coloured, gilt edges.

"We know no better method of banishing 'discontent' from
school-room and nursery, than by introducing this wise and
clever story to their inmates."--_Art Journal_.

PETER PARLEY.

Faggots for the Fire Side;

Or, Tales of Fact and Fancy. By PETER PARLEY. With Twelve
Tinted Illustrations. Foolscap 8vo.; _4s. 6d._, cloth; _5s._
gilt edges.

CONTENTS.--The Boy Captive; or Jumping Rabbit's Story--The
White Owl--Tom Titmouse--The Wolf and Fox--Bob
Link--Autobiography of a Sparrow--The Children of the Sun: A
Tale of the Incas--The Soldier and Musician--The Rich Man and
His Son--The Avalanche--Flint and Steel--Songs of the Seasons,
etc.

"A new book by Peter Parley is a pleasant greeting for all
boys and girls, wherever the English language is spoken and
read. He has