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LITTLE PEOPLE:

_And Their Homes in Meadows, Woods and Waters_.

BY STELLA LOUISE HOOK.

=Beautifully Illustrated by Dan Beard and Harry Beard.=

_One volume, square 8vo, $1.50._

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"_A beautifully illustrated volume for young people, in which the
habits, humors, and eccentricities of insects are delightfully
described. The secrets and charms of insect-land are laid open by her
vivacious pen, and the astonishing insects are described in a manner
that makes them personal acquaintances._"
--CAMBRIDGE TRIBUNE.

"These stories of real fairies are charmingly written and beautifully
illustrated."
--_Boston Post._

"The author traces the life of the different insects that are familiar
to all. A fascinating narrative."
--_Christian Inquirer._

"A splendid holiday book."
--_Christian at Work._

"The narrative is not only instructive but is made pleasant reading."
--_Boston Journal._

"The author has a true eye, a quick imagination, and a fascinating
pen."
--_The Independent._

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CHILDREN'S STORIES IN ENGLISH LITERATURE

_TALIESIN TO SHAKESPEARE._

BY HENRIETTA CHRISTIAN WRIGHT.

_One Volume, 12mo, $1.25_

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Miss Wright's aim in this new volume has been to bring to the attention
of young readers a summary, set forth in simple, attractive language, of
the lives and works of the great men of English Literature. Especial
stress is laid upon popular literature, the old British and Saxon Songs,
the romantic episodes of King Arthur's reign in its relation to
learning, Robin Hood, etc. The book is written in a charmingly winning
style, and is both entertaining and valuable as a first book of English
literature.

CONTENTS.--OLD BRITISH SONGS; OLD SAXON SONGS; CAEDMON; THE
VENERABLE BEDE; KING ALFRED; THE ROMANCE OF KING ARTHUR; ROBIN
HOOD; THE HERO OF THE PEOPLE; LANGLANDE AND GOWER; SIR JOHN
MANDEVILLE; GEOFFREY CHAUCER; WICKLIFFE; CAXTON; THE FAERY QUEEN;
SIR PHILIP SIDNEY; THE RISE OF THE DRAMA.

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_BY THE SAME AUTHOR._

CHILDREN'S STORIES

OF THE GREAT SCI