5.00 for books bound in cloth or
leather, adaptable for gift and presentation purposes, to suit the tastes
of the most critical.

4. You will save considerable money by taking advantage of our SPECIAL
DISCOUNTS, which we offer to those whose purchases are large enough to
warrant us in making a reduction.

_A postal to us will place it in your hands_

HURST & CO., _Publishers_,
395, 397, 399 Broadway, New York.

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The Famous Alger Books

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

The Boy's Writer

A series of books known to all boys; books that are good and wholesome,
with enough "ginger" in them to suit the tastes of the younger generation.
The Alger books are not filled with "blood and thunder" stories of a
doubtful character, but are healthy and elevating, and parents should see
to it that their children become acquainted with the writings of this
celebrated writer of boys' books. We publish the titles named below:

Adrift in New York. Making His Way.
Andy Gordon. Only an Irish Boy.
Andy Grant's Pluck. Paul the Peddler.
Bob Burton. Phil the Fiddler.
Bound to Rise. Ralph Raymond's Heir.
Brave and Bold. Risen from the Ranks.
Cash Boy. Sam's Chance.
Chester Band. Shifting for Himself.
Do and Dare. Sink or Swim.
Driven from Home. Slow and Sure.
Erie Train Boy. Store Boy.
Facing the World. Strive and Succeed.
Hector's Inheritance. Strong and Steady.
Helping Himself. Tin Box.
Herbert Carter's Legacy. Tony, the Tramp.
In a New World. Tom the Bootblack.
Jack's Ward. Try and Trust.
Jed, the Poor House Boy. Young Acrobat.
Julius, the Street Boy. Young Outlaw.
Luke Walton. Young Salesman.

Any of these books will be mailed upon receipt of 50 cents. Do not fail to
procure one or more of these noted volumes.

A Complete Catalogue of Books will be sent upon request.

HURST & CO., Publishers, NEW YORK

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A BOOK OF THE HOUR

_The Simple Life_

By CHARLES WAGNER

Translated from the French by H.L. WILLIAMS