Makers of England Series
By EVA MARCH TAPPAN, Ph.D.
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Dr. Tappan’s historical works have already become classics for the young, and well do they deserve it, with their entertaining descriptions, perfect English, and historical value. Such books are the best that can be placed in the hands of children; and the fact that while being instructive there is never a dull line is the highest commendation that can be offered. |
In the Days of Alfred the Great
Cloth Fully illustrated Price $1.00
In the Days of William the Conqueror
Cloth Illustrated by J. W. Kennedy Price $1.00
In the Days of Queen Elizabeth
Cloth Illustrated from famous paintings Price $1.00
In the Days of Queen Victoria
Cloth Illustrated from paintings and photographs Price $1.00
Miss Tappan reads her authorities intelligently and selects her material wisely, always having her young audience well in mind. She has a clear idea of the requirements for interesting and stimulating young readers, and arousing in them a desire for further research. The entire series are admirably adapted to this end, and are warmly recommended to the attention of parents, teachers, and librarians.—“Era,” Philadelphia, Pa. |
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A Boy of a Thousand Years AgoBy Harriet T. Comstock. Large 12mo Profusely illustrated with full-page drawings and chapter headings by George Varian $1.00 It will at once be understood that the “boy” of the story is Alfred the Great in his youth, but it cannot be understood how delightful a story this is until it is seen and read. The splendid pictures of George Varian make this book superior among juveniles. |
“Not a boy lives who will not enjoy this book thoroughly. There is a good deal of first-class historical information woven into the story, but the best part of it is the splendid impression of times and manners it gives in old England a thousand years ago.”—Louisville Courier-Journal.
“Mrs. Comstock writes very appreciatively of Little Alfred, who was afterward the Great, and from mighty meagre materials creates a story that hangs together well. The illustrations for this volume are especially beautiful.”—Boston Home Journal.
The Story of Joan of Arc FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
By Kate E. Carpenter Illustrated by Amy Brooks, also from paintings, and with map Large 12mo Cloth $1.00 The favorite story of Joan of Arc is here treated in a uniquely attractive way. “Aunt Kate” tells the story of Joan of Arc to Master Harold, aged 11, and to Misses Bessie and Marjorie, aged 10 and 8, respectively, to their intense delight. They look up places on the map, and have a fine time while hearing the thrilling story, told in such simple language that they can readily understand it all. Parents and teachers will also be greatly interested in this book from an educational point of view. |
“The tale is well told and the children will delight in it.”—Chicago Post.
“Told so simply and clearly that young readers cannot fail to be entertained and instructed.”—Congregationalist, Boston.
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CHILDREN OF OTHER LANDS SERIES
When I Was a Boy in Japan
By Sakae Shioya Illustrated from photographs
12mo Cloth $.75
The author was born fifty miles from Tokio, and at the age of twelve began the study of English at a Methodist school. Later he studied Natural Science in the First Imperial College at Tokio, after which he taught English and Mathematics. He came to America in 1901, received the degree of Master of Arts at the University of Chicago, and took a two years’ post-graduate course at Yale before returning to Japan. No one could be better qualified to introduce the Japanese to those in America, and he has done it in a way that will delight both children and parents. |
When I Was a Girl in Italy
By Marietta Ambrosi 12 mo Cloth Illustrated $.75
The author, Marietta Ambrosi, was born in Tyrol, having an American-born mother of Italian descent, and a Veronese father. Her entire girlhood was spent in Brescia and other cities of Northern Italy, and in early womanhood she came with her family to America. Her story gives a most graphic account of the industries, social customs, dress, pleasures, and religious observances of the Italian common people.
When I Was a Boy in China
By Yan Phou Lee 12mo Cloth Illustrated
from photographs $.75
New York Independent says: “Yan Phou Lee was one of the young men sent to this country to be educated here, and finally matriculated at Yale, where he graduated with honor. ‘When I was a Boy in China’ embodies his recollections of his native country. It is certainly attractive, with more room for nature to operate and play in freely than is generally attributed to Chinese life.”
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ELBRIDGE S. BROOKS’S
Books for Young Americans
The True Story of Christopher Columbus, called the Admiral. Revised edition. New cover $1.50
“With its thorough historical research and its novelty of treatment, it is the Columbus book of its time.”—The Interior, Chicago.
The True Story of George Washington, called the Father of His Country. 4to, cloth $1.50
“Although many excellent biographies of our first President have been prepared for the young, we think that Mr. Brooks has presented the best, and has sustained well if not added to his reputation gained by his previous efforts in historical fields for young readers.”—S. S. Library Bulletin.
The True Story of Abraham Lincoln, the American. Fully illustrated, 4to, cloth $1.50
“His life reads like a romance, the best romance that ever was printed, and Mr. Brooks has done an admirable work.... The story of Lincoln was never more ably told.”—Evening Post, Chicago.
The True Story of U. S. Grant, the American soldier. Fully illustrated, 4to, cloth $1.50
“Carefully written in that style which makes Mr. Brooks so popular a writer with his young readers.”—The Pilgrim Teacher.
The True Story of Benjamin Franklin, the American statesman. Profusely illustrated, 4to $1.50
The only popular life of the great Franklin written from a human standpoint for the boys and girls of America.
These seven books are now in wide and acceptable use in American homes, schools, and libraries. They are real stories, true stories, that interest young readers in and out of school, and imperceptibly pave the way for their becoming students of America’s story and readers of the bulkier books of American history and biography.
“An entertaining and instructive series.”—Christian Endeavor World.
The True Story of Lafayette, the friend of America. One vol., illustrated, 4to $1.50
This volume, the seventh in the series of “Children’s Lives of Great Men,” will appeal to all young Americans, and older ones as well, to whom the name of Lafayette is ever dear. It is an absorbing, simply told, and stirring story of a remarkable character in American history, and is the “whole story” from the boyhood of the great Frenchman to the close of his long, dramatic, and romantic career.
ELBRIDGE S. BROOKS’S BOOKS
The True Story of the United States of America. Profusely illustrated, 4to, cloth $1.50
This is in every sense a companion volume to the series of “Children’s Lives of Great Men.” It tells the true story of the beginnings, rise, and development of the republic of the United States, without the dreary array of dates or the dull succession of events that so often make up history for the young. Its object is to tell the story of the people of America,—to awaken an interest in motives as well as persons, in principle rather than in battles, in the patriotism and manliness that make a people rather than in the simply personal qualities that make the leader or the individual. The book is very largely used for supplementary reading in schools, and is accepted as the most popular “story” of the United States yet told for young people.
The Story of Our War with Spain. Told for young Americans. Profusely illustrated, one vol., 8vo $1.50
An authentic, complete, up-to-date, and reliable account of the war for Cuban liberation in 1898, prepared after a careful study of the best and latest data. It is at once comprehensive, graphic, and entertaining, and well sustains the reputation earned by this author’s long list of interesting, instructive, and successful books for young Americans.
In Buff and Blue: A Story of the American Revolution. Illustrated by Merrill, one vol., 8vo $1.50
This stirring story of the Revolution details the adventures of one of Washington’s famous life-guards, who is a college mate of Alexander Hamilton, and fights with him from Trenton to Yorktown. It deals with school and camp in the “days that tried men’s souls” here in America, and introduces such famous characters as Washington, Hamilton, Lafayette, Arnold, André, and Wayne. A splendid book for boys and girls.
The Story of the American Indian. Profusely illustrated, 4to, cloth $1.50
The first and only complete and consecutive story of the red men of America. It is sympathetic but not sentimental, practical but not one-sided, picturesque but not romantic. A book for all Americans to read.
The Story of the American Sailor. Illustrated, 4to, cloth $1.50
The only story of the American blue-jacket, whaler, fisherman, merchantman, and foremast-hand, cabin boy, captain, commodore, and admiral. A grand book for all lovers of heroism on the sea,—especially American heroism.
ELBRIDGE S. BROOKS’S BOOKS
The Story of the American Soldier. Illustrated, 4to, cloth $1.50
A stirring and graphic record of the American fighting man,—the soldier who has secured peace through war,—from the days of mound-builders and red Indians to those of Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, and Miles.
The Story of New York. (Story of the States Series.) Illustrated, 8vo, cloth $1.50
This initial volume of the “Story of the States Series,” of which Mr. Brooks is editor, is a story of the beginnings and development of the Empire State, told in a delightful and attractive manner.
“More like a charming fireside legend, told by a grandfather to eager children, than the dry and pompous chronicles commonly labelled history.”—Critic, New York.
Storied Holidays: A Cycle of Red-Letter Days. Illustrated by Howard Pyle, 12mo, cloth $1.50
A unique and charming collection of historical stories about the world’s holidays, told by the author of “Historic Boys” and “Historic Girls” Splendidly illustrated by Howard Pyle.
“A book for buying and keeping that the children, as they grow up, and the parents, too, may dip into and read.”—Sunday School Times.
The Boy Life of Napoleon, afterwards Emperor of the French. Translated and adapted for American children from the French of Madame Eugénie Foa. Illustrated by Vesper L. George, and by numerous photographs. One vol., square 8vo $1.25
“The style of the book is simple and graceful, and it has the merit of historical accuracy, also of dramatic action. For those who wish their boys and girls to study the life of the great Emperor of France, we know of no better book than this.”—Literary World, Boston.
In Leisler’s Times: A Story of Knickerbocker New York, told for boys and girls. Illustrated by W. T. Smedley, 12mo, cloth $1.50
A stirring, dramatic, and vivid historical tale, based on the remarkable record of Jacob Leisler, earliest of American patriots,—the first people’s governor of New York.
“A good boy’s book; manly, patriotic, and readable.”—The Independent.
In No Man’s Land: A Wonder Story. Illustrated by Childe Hassam, 12mo, cloth $1.00
An “Alice in Wonderland” story about an American “Alice” whose name was Ruthie, and who went to No Man’s Land in a street-car. Full of fun and fancy. The children’s favorite wonder story.
“Sparkles all over with glee.... There is not a dull line in it.”—The Dial.
W. O. STODDARD’S BOOKS
12mo Cloth Price per volume, $1.25
DAN MONROE: A Story of Bunker Hill Illustrated by W. F. Kennedy
In this volume the hero is one whose name is found in several trustworthy records as the drummer boy of the Lexington militia, his closest friend, Nat Harrington, being the fifer. The Concord fight, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and the arrival of Washington are introduced as parts of a carefully preserved historical outline.
LONG BRIDGE BOYS Illustrated by I. B. Hazelton
It tells the story of an actual attempt made by the Confederates of Virginia, just prior to the outbreak of the Civil War, to seize the city of Washington by force of arms, and make prisoners of President Lincoln and other high government officials.
AHEAD OF THE ARMY Illustrated by C. Chase Emerson
This is a lively narrative of the experiences of an American boy who arrives in Mexico as the war with the United States is beginning.
THE ERRAND BOY OF ANDREW JACKSON: A War Story of 1812 Illustrated by Will Crawford
This tale is of the War of 1812, and describes the events of the only land campaign of 1812-1814 in which the Americans were entirely successful.
JACK MORGAN: A Boy of 1818 Illustrated by Will Crawford
It is the adventures of a boy of the frontier during the great fight that Harrison made on land, and Perry on the lakes for the security of the border.
THE NOANK’S LOG: A Privateer of the Revolution Illustrated by Will Crawford
The further adventures of the plucky Guert Ten Eyck, as he fought King George on land and sea.
THE DESPATCH BOAT OF THE WHISTLE: A Story of Santiago Illustrated by Frank T. Merrill
A breezy story of a newspaper despatch boat, in the war with Spain.
GUERT TEN EYCK Illustrated by Frank T. Merrill
A hero story of real American girls and boys, in the American Revolution.
THE PARTNERS Illustrated by Albert Scott Cox
A capital story of a bright, go-ahead country girl and two boys who helped her keep store.
CHUCK PURDY: A New York Boy Illustrated
A delightful story of boy life in New York City.
GID GRANGER: A Country Boy Illustrated
A capital story of American life.
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George Gary Eggleston’s Juveniles
The Bale Marked Circle X
A Blockade Running Adventure
Illustrated by C. Chase Emerson. 12mo, red cloth, illustrated
cover, $1.50.
Another of Mr. Eggleston’s stirring books for youth. In it are told the adventures of three boy soldiers in the Confederate Service who are sent in a sloop on a secret voyage from Charleston to the Bahamas, conveying a strange bale of cotton which holds important documents. The boys pass through startling adventures: they run the blockade, suffer shipwreck, and finally reach their destination after the pluckiest kind of effort.
Camp Venture
Story of the Virginia Mountains
Illustrated by W. A. McCullough. 12mo, dark red cloth,
illustrated cover, $1.50.
The Louisville Courier Journal says: “George Gary Eggleston has written a decidedly good tale of pluck and adventure in ‘Camp Venture.’ It will be of interest to young and old who enjoy an exciting story, but there is also a great deal of instruction and information in the book.”
The Last of the Flatboats
A Story of the Mississippi
Illustrated by Charlotte Harding. 12mo, green cloth, illustrated
cover, $1.50.
The Brooklyn Eagle says: “Mr. George Gary Eggleston, the veteran editor and author, has scored a double success in his new book, ‘The Last of the Flatboats,’ which has just been published. Written primarily as a story for young readers, it contains many things that are of interest to older people. Altogether, it is a mighty good story, and well worth reading.”
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YOUNG DEFENDER SERIES
By ELBRIDGE S. BROOKS
IN DEFENCE OF THE FLAG A Boy’s Adventures in Spain and Cuba in the War of 1898 Illustrated by W. F. Stecher 12mo Cloth $1.25 A story of action and adventure such as all healthy boys like, telling of a plucky young American who defended his country’s flag against mobs in Spain and foemen in Cuba, and had many thrilling experiences. |
“Suffice it to say that he will be a lucky boy, with many a thrill before him, who finds this book in his Christmas stocking. Don is a hero after every boy’s heart.”—Boston Herald.
WITH LAWTON AND ROBERTS
A Boy’s Adventures in the Philippines and the Transvaal
Illustrated by C. Chase Emerson 12mo Cloth $1.25
The stirring adventures of a manly American boy who follows Lawton in his last campaigns, and by a singular train of circumstances has “moving accidents by flood and field,” in two wars, with American soldiers, Filipino insurrectos, Malay pirates, English troopers, and Boer burghers.
“Mr. Brooks presents vivid pictures of both wars, so widely separated. His pages are full of the swift-moving incidents which boys love. Dull indeed must be the young reader whose interest flags.”—Boston Journal.
UNDER THE ALLIED FLAGS A Boy’s Adventures in China During the Boxer Revolt Illustrated by W. F. Stecher 12mo Cloth $1.25 The stirring story of an American boy’s adventures in Tien Tsin and Pekin, in the ranks of the International troops and as one of the defenders of the beleaguered legations. Up-to-date, absorbing, and full of healthy excitement. Characters who are in the stories “With Lawton and Roberts” and “In Defence of the Flag” reappear in this story. |
“Men and women, boys and girls, of all the mingled nationalities that made this war in China so picturesque, appear in the story and give it vigor, variety, and unflagging interest.”—Cleveland World.
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Footnotes:
[A] Crosby Hall was taken down in 1908, but is soon to be re-erected in Chelsea, near the site of the home of Sir Thomas More.
[B] This has just recently been restored and presented to Harvard College. The old house will in the future serve as a rendezvous for visiting Americans.
Transcriber’s Note:
Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters’ errors; otherwise, every effort has been made to remain true to the author’s words and intent.