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THE IMP AND THE ANGEL

=By Josephine Dodge Daskam, author of "Sister's
Vocation," "Smith College Stories," etc. Profusely
illustrated. $1.25 net.=

In her portrayal of the "Imp," the seven-year-old hero of this series of
seven stories, Miss Daskam has added a most captivating character to the
gallery of child fiction.

A SON OF SATSUMA

=Or, with Perry in Japan. By Kirk Munroe. 12mo,
$1.00 net=

A vigorous story for boys dealing with one of the most romantic episodes
in the history of our country. From the beginning Japan has been a land
of mystery. It was Commodore Perry who solved the mystery of the ages,
and in this thrilling story, the spirit as well as the history of this
great achievement, is ably set forth.

HANS BRINKER

=Or, The Silver Skates. By Mary Mapes Dodge. With
100 illustrations by Allen B. Doggett. 12mo,
$1.50=

In order to give a still wider circulation to Mrs. Dodge's celebrated
American classic for young readers, the publishers have reduced the
price of the New Amsterdam edition from $2.50 to $1.50, retaining all of
Mr. Doggett's illustrations. No handsomer or more appropriate gift book
for boy or girl can be found than this story of life in Holland, the
vitality and popularity of which seem to increase year by year.

THE STORY OF MANHATTAN

=By Charles Hemstreet, author of "Nooks and
Corners of Old New York." Illustrated. 12mo, $1.00
net=

Mr. Hemstreet becomes in this charming young people's work the annalist
as well as the antiquary of the city of his affection. He recounts its
picturesque history with a most sympathetic pen. No New York boy or girl
can gain elsewhere so readily and pleasantly the familiarity with the
city they should know most about.

FIRST ACROSS THE CONTINENT

=By Noah Brooks. Fully illustrated. $1.50 net.=

The absorbing story of the famous Lewis and Clark exploration of the
vast northwestern territory acquired under the Louisiana purchase is
here compiled with a special view of interesting young readers. The
journey up the Missouri, over the Rockies, and down the Columbia to the
Pacific, together with descriptions of the Indian tribes of the region
makes fascinating material.

LEM--A NEW ENGLAND BOY

=His Adventures and Mishaps. By Noah Brooks.
Illustrated by H. C. Edward