| Marcy, the Blockade Runner | 1 25 |
ALGER'S
RENOWNED BOOKS.
BY
HORATIO
ALGER, Jr.
Horatio Alger, Jr., has attained distinction as one of the most popular writers of books for boys, and the following list comprises all of his best books.
*** Any volume sold separately.
RAGGED DICK SERIES. By Horatio Alger,
Jr. 6 vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra,
printed in colors. In box $7 50
| Ragged Dick; or, Street Life in New York | 1 25 |
| Fame and Fortune; or, The Progress of Richard Hunter | |
| Mark, the Match Boy; or, Richard Hunter's Ward | 1 25 |
| Rough and Ready; or, Life among the New York Newsboys | 1 25 |
| Ben, the Luggage Boy; or, Among the Wharves | 1 25 |
| Rufus and Rose; or the Fortunes of Rough and Ready | 1 25 |
TATTERED TOM SERIES. (First Series.)
By Horatio Alger, Jr. 4 vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated
Cloth, extra, printed in colors. In box 5 00
| Tattered Tom; or, The Story of a Street Arab | 1 25 |
| Paul, the Peddler; or, The Adventures of a Young | |
| Street Merchant | 1 25 |
| Phil, the Fiddler; or, The Young Street Musician | 1 25 |
| Slow and Sure; or, From the Sidewalk to the Shop | 1 25 |
TATTERED TOM SERIES. (Second Series.)
4 vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed
in colors. In box $5 00
| Julius; or the Street Boy Out West | 1 25 |
| The Young Outlaw; or, Adrift in the World | 1 25 |
| Sam's Chance and How He Improved It | 1 25 |
| The Telegraph Boy | 1 25 |
LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES. (First Series.)
By Horatio Alger, Jr. 4 vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated
Cloth, extra, printed in colors. In box $5 00
| Luck and Pluck; or John Oakley's Inheritance | 1 25 |
| Sink or Swim; or, Harry Raymond's Resolve | 1 25 |
| Strong and Steady; or, Paddle Your Own Canoe. | 1 25 |
| Strive and Succeed; or, The Progress of Walter Conrad | 1 25 |
LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES. (Second
Series.) By Horatio Alger, Jr. 3 vols., 12mo.
Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed in colors. In
box $5 00
| Try and Trust; or, The Story of a Bound Boy | 1 25 |
| Bound to Rise; or Harry Walton's Motto | 1 25 |
| Risen from the Ranks; or, Harry Walton's Success | 1 25 |
| Herbert Carter's Legacy; or, The Inventor's Son. | 1 25 |
CAMPAIGN SERIES. By Horatio Alger, Jr. 3
vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed
in colors. In box $3 75
| Frank's Campaign; or, The Farm and the Camp | 1 25 |
| Paul Prescott's Charge | 1 25 |
| Charlie Codman's Cruise | 1 25 |
BRAVE AND BOLD SERIES. By Horatio
Alger, Jr. 4 vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth,
extra, printed in colors. In box $5 00
| Brave and Bold; or, The Story of a Factory Boy | 1 25 |
| Jack's Ward; or, The Boy Guardian | 1 25 |
| Shifting for Himself; or, Gilbert Greyson's Fortunes | 1 25 |
| Wait and Hope; or, Ben Bradford's Motto | 1 25 |
PACIFIC SERIES. By Horatio Alger, Jr. 4
vols. 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed
in colors. In box $5 00
| The Young Adventurer; or, Tom's Trip Across the Plains | 1 25 |
| The Young Miner; or, Tom Nelson in California | 1 25 |
| The Young Explorer; or, Among the Sierras | 1 25 |
| Ben's Nugget; or, A Boy's Search for Fortune. A | |
| Story of the Pacific Coast | 1 25 |
ATLANTIC SERIES. By Horatio Alger, Jr. 4
vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed
in colors. In box $5 00
| The Young Circus Rider; or, The Mystery of Robert Rudd | 1 25 |
| Do and Dare; or, A Brave Boy's Fight for Fortune | 1 25 |
| Hector's Inheritance; or, Boys of Smith Institute | 1 25 |
| Helping Himself; or, Grant Thornton's Ambition | 1 25 |
WAY TO SUCCESS SERIES. By Horatio
Alger, Jr. 4 vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth,
extra, printed in colors. In box $5 00
| Bob Burton | 1 25 |
| The Store Boy | 1 25 |
| Luke Walton | 1 25 |
| Struggling Upward | 1 25 |
Five Hundred Dollars Legacy. By Horatio
Alger, Jr. 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra,
printed in colors 1 25
A
New Series
of Books.
Indian Life
and
Character
Founded on
Historical
Facts.
By Edward T. Ellis.
*** Any volume sold separately.
BOY PIONEER SERIES. By Edward S. Ellis.
3 vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed
in colors. In box $3 75
| Ned in the Block House; or, Life on the Frontier | 1 25 |
| Ned in the Woods. A Tale of the Early Days in the West | 1 25 |
| Ned on the River | 1 25 |
DEERFOOT SERIES. By Edward S. Ellis. In
box containing the following. 3 vols., 12mo. Illustrated $3 75
| Hunters of the Ozark | 1 25 |
| Camp in the Mountains | 1 25 |
| The Last War Trail | 1 25 |
LOG CABIN SERIES. By Edward S. Ellis.
3 vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed
in colors. In box $3 75
| Lost Trail | $1 25 |
| Camp-Fire and Wigwam | 1 25 |
| Footprints in the Forest | 1 25 |
WYOMING SERIES. By Edward S. Ellis. 3
vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed
in colors. In box $3 75
| Wyoming | 1 25 |
| Storm Mountain | 1 25 |
| Cabin in the Clearing | 1 25 |
| Through Forest and Fire.By Edward S. Ellis. | |
| 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed in colors | 1 25 |
By C.A. Stephens.
Rare books for boys—bright, breezy, wholesome and instructive; full of adventure and incident, and information upon natural history. They blend instruction with amusement—contain much useful and valuable information upon the habits of animals, and plenty of adventure, fun and jollity.
CAMPING OUT SERIES. By C.A. Stephens.
6 vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed
in colors. In box $7 50
| Camping Out. As recorded by "Kit" | 1 25 |
| Left on Labrador; or The Cruise of the Schooner | |
| Yacht "Curfew." As recorded by "Wash" | 1 25 |
| Off to the Geysers; or, The Young Yachters in Iceland | |
| As recorded by "Wade" | 1 25 |
| Lynx Hunting. From Notes by the author of "Camping Out" | 1 25 |
| Fox Hunting.As recorded by "Raed" | 1 25 |
| On the Amazon; or, The Cruise of the "Rambler." | |
| As recorded by "Wash" | 1 25 |
By J.T. Trowbridge.
These stories will rank among the best of Mr. Trowbridge's books for the young—and he has written some of the best of our juvenile literature.
| JACK HAZARD SERIES. By J.T. Trowbridge. 6 vols., 12mo. Fully Illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed in colors. In box | $7 50 |
| Jack Hazard and His Fortunes | 1 25 |
| A Chance for Himself; or, Jack Hazard and his Treasure | 1 25 |
| Doing His Best | 1 25 |
| Fast Friends | 1 25 |
| The Young Surveyor; or, Jack on the Prairies | 1 25 |
| Lawrence's Adventures Among the Ice Cutters
Glass Makers, Coal Miners, Iron Men and Ship Builders | 1 25 |
—GOOD BOOKS—
Suitable for Girls between the Ages of 12 and 15.
Ways and Means. A Story for girls. By Margaret
Vandegrift. With four illustrations. 12mo.
Cloth, extra 1 50
The Queen's Body-Guard. A Story for Girls. By
Margaret Vandegrift. With four illustrations. 12mo.
Cloth, extra 1 50
Rose Raymond's Wards. A Story for Girls. By
Margaret Vandegrift. Illustrated with four engravings
on wood. 12mo. Cloth, extra 1 50
Doris and Theodora. A Story for Girls. By Margaret
Vandegrift. Illustrated with four engravings on
wood. 12mo. Cloth, extra 1 50
Dr. Gilbert's Daughters. A Story for Girls. By
Margaret Harriet Mathews. Illustrated with four engravings
on wood. 12mo. Cloth, extra 1 50
Esther's Fortune. A Romance for Girls. By Lucy
C. Lillie. Illustrated. 12mo. Cloth, extra, brown
and gold 1 50
Helen Glenn; or, My Mother's Enemy. A Story for
Girls. By Lucy C. Lillie. Illustrated with eight illustrations
12mo. Cloth, extra 1 50
The Squire's Daughter. By Lucy C. Lillie. 12mo.
Illustrated. Cloth, extra 1 50
For Honor's Sake. By Lucy C. Lillie. 12mo.
Illustrated. Cloth, extra 1 50
Marion Berkley. A Story for Girls. By Lizzie B.
Comins (Laura Caxton). 12mo. Illustrated. Cloth,
extra, brown and gold 1 25
Hartwell Farm. A Story for Girls. By Lizzie B.
Comins (Laura Caxton). 12mo. Illustrated. Cloth,
extra, brown and gold 1 25
THE HANDSOMEST AND CHEAPEST GIFT BOOKS.
The "Bells" Series.
The "BELLS" Series has been undertaken by the publishers with a view to issue original illustrated poems of a high character, at a price within the reach of all classes.
| Small 4to. Cloth, gilt edges | $1 50 |
| Ivory surface | 1 50 |
| Embossed calf, gilt edges | 1 50 |
GEMS FROM TENNYSON.
By Alfred Tennyson. Elegantly illustrated by Hammatt Billings.
BEAUTIES OF TENNYSON.
By Alfred Tennyson. Elegantly illustrated with twenty engravings, from original drawings by Frederic B. Schell. Beautifully printed on the finest plate paper.
FROM GREENLAND'S ICY MOUNTAINS.
By Bishop Heber. Elegantly illustrated with twenty-two engravings, from original drawings by Frederic B. Schell. Beautifully printed on the finest plate paper.
LADY CLARE.
By Alfred Tennyson. Elegantly illustrated with twenty-two engravings, from original drawings by Alfred Fredericks, F.S. Church, Harry Fenn, F.B. Schell, E.P. Garret and Granville Perkins. Beautifully printed on the finest plate paper.
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
By Clement C. Moore. Never before has this popular poem—a favorite with both the old and the young—been presented in such a beautiful dress. It is elegantly illustrated with twenty-two engravings, from original drawings by F.B. Schell, W.T. Smedley, A. Fredericks and H.R. Poore.
BINGEN ON THE RHINE.
By Caroline E. Norton. Elegantly illustrated with twenty-two engravings, from original drawings by W.T. Smedley, F.B. Schell, A. Fredericks, Granville Perkins and E.P. Garrett.
THE BELLS.
By Edgar Allan Poe. Elegantly illustrated with twenty-two engravings, from original drawings by F.O.C. Darley, A. Fredericks, Granville Perkins and others.
THE DESERTED VILLAGE.
By Oliver Goldsmith. Elegantly illustrated with thirty-five engravings, from drawings by Hammatt Billings.
THE COTTER'S SATURDAY NIGHT.
By Robert Burns. Elegantly illustrated with fifty engravings, from drawings by Chapman.
Standard Histories.
History of England, from the Accession of
James the Second. By Thomas Babington
Macaulay. Standard edition. With a steel portrait
of the author. Printed from new electrotype plates
from the last English edition. Being by far the most
correct edition in the American market. 5 vols.,
12mo. Cloth, extra, per set $5 00
Sheep, marbled edges, per set 7 50
Half Russia (imitation), marbled edges 7 50
Half calf, gilt 10 00
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman
Empire. By Edward Gibbon. With notes by Rev.
H.H. Milman. Standard edition. To which is
added a complete Index of the work. A new edition
from entirely new stereotype plates. With portrait on
steel. 5 vols., 12mo. Cloth, extra, per set 5 00
Sheep, marbled edges, per set 7 50
Half Russia (imitation), marbled edges 7 50
Half calf, gilt, per set 10 00
History of England, from the Invasion of
Julius Cæsar to the Abdication of James
the Second, 1688. By David Hume. Standard
edition. With the author's last corrections and improvements
to which is prefixed a short account of his
life, written by himself. With a portrait on steel. A
new edition from entirely new stereotype plates. 5
vols., 12mo. Cloth, extra, per set 5 00
Sheep, marbled edges, per set 7 50
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Half calf, gilt 10 00
Miscellaneous.
A Dictionary of the Bible. Comprising its Antiquities
Biography, Geography, Natural History and
Literature. Edited by William Smith, LL.D. Revised
and adapted to the present use of Sunday-school
Teachers and Bible Students by Revs. F.N. and
M.A. Peloubet. With eight Colored maps and 440
engravings on wood. 8vo. Cloth, extra $2 00
Sheep, marbled edges 3 00
Half morocco, gilt top 3 50
History of the Civil War in America. By the
Comte de Paris. Translated with the approval of the
author. With maps faithfully engraved from the originals
and printed in three colors. 8vo.
Cloth, extra, per vol. 3 50
Red cloth, extra, Roxburgh style, uncut edges, per vol. 3 50
Sheep, library style, per vol. 4 50
Half Turkey morocco, per vol. 6 00
Volumes I, II, III and IV now ready, put up in a neat
box, or any volume sold separately.
The Battle of Gettysburg. By the Comte de Paris.
With maps. 8vo. Cloth, extra 1 50
Comprehensive Biographical Dictionary. Embracing
accounts of the most eminent persons of all
ages, nations and professions. By E.A. Thomas.
Crown 8vo.
Cloth, extra, gilt top 2 50
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Half morocco, gilt top 3 50
Half Russia, gilt top 4 50
The Amateur Photographer. A manual of photographic
manipulations intended especially for beginners
and amateurs, with suggestions as to the choice of
apparatus and of processes. By Ellerslie Wallace,
Jr., M.D. New edition, with two new chapters on
paper negatives and microscopic photography. 12mo.
Limp morocco, sprinkled edges 1 00
Interest Tables. Containing accurate calculations of
interest at 1/2, 1, 2, 3, 3-1/2, 4, 4-1/2, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10
per cent. per annum, both simple and compound, on
all sums from $1.00 to $10.00, and from one day to six
years. Also some very valuable tables, calculated by
John E. Coffin. 8vo. Cloth, extra $1 00
England, Picturesque and Descriptive. A
Reminiscence of Travel. By Joel Cook, author of
"A Holiday Tour in Europe," "Brief Summer Rambles"
etc. Elegantly illustrated with 487 engravings
on wood. 4to. Cloth, extra 7 50
Half calf, gilt, marbled edges 10 00
Half Morocco, full gilt edges 10 00
Full Turkey morocco, gilt edges 15 00
The Waverley Novels. By Sir Walter Scott, Bart.
23 vols.
Household Edition. Illustrated. 12mo.
| Cloth, extra, per set | 23 00 |
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Cloth, extra, per vol. 75
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Captain Jack the Scout; or, The Indian Wars
about Old Fort Duquesne. An Historical Novel, with
copious notes. By Charles McKnight. With eight
engravings. 12mo. Cloth, extra 1 50
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Etiquette. A Complete
Manual of the Manners and Dress of American
Society. Containing forms of Letters, Invitations, Acceptances
and Regrets. By E.B. Duffey. 12mo.
Cloth, extra 1 50
The Count of Monte Cristo. By Alexandre
Dumas. Complete in one volume, with two illustrations
by George G. White. 12mo. Cloth, extra 1 25
The Iliad of Homer Rendered into English
Blank Verse. By Edward, Earl of Derby. With
a biographical sketch of Lord Derby by R. Shelton
Mackenzie, D.C.L. Popular edition. Two vols. in
one. 12mo.
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Ten Nights in a Bar Room and What I Saw
There. By T.S. Arthur. Entirely new edition from
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Cloth, extra 1 25
Jane Eyre. By Charlotte Bronté (Currer Bell). New
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Wimperis. 12mo. Cloth, extra 1 00
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Villette. By Charlotte Bronté (Currer Bell). New
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The Professor, Emma and Poems. By Charlotte
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History of Scotland. (Tales of a Grandfather.)
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Ten Thousand a Year. By Samuel C. Warren,
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new edition, carefully revised, with three illustrations
by George G. White. 12mo. Cloth, extra $1 50
The Works of Flavius Josephus. Comprising the
Antiquities of the Jews; a History of the Jewish Wars
and a Life of Flavius Josephus, written by himself.
Translated from the original Greek by William
Whiston, A.M. 8vo. Cloth, plain 2 00
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Stanley and the Congo.—Explorations and Achievements
in the Wilds of Africa of Henry M. Stanley.
Also, a full description of his perilous descent, thrilling
adventures and late labors on the Congo River. Together
with an account of the expedition to the Central
Lake Regions, by Sir Samuel W. Baker, and the journey
across Africa in 1874-75, and the discoveries made by
Lieut. V.S. Cameron. By J.F. Packard, author of
"Young Folks' History of the United States," etc., etc.
Fully illustrated. 12mo.
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Housekeepers in the Preparation of Every-day Meals,
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mostly tested by Personal Experience, with Suggestions
for Meals, List of Meats and Vegetables in
Season, etc. By Mrs. Sara T. Paul. 12mo.
Cloth, extra 1 50
The Imitation of Christ. By Thomas à Kempis.
New and best edition, from entirely new electrotype
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The Fireside Encyclopædia of Poetry
COLLECTED AND ARRANGED
By HENRY T. COATES.
27th edition, enlarged and thoroughly revised, and containing portraits of prominent American poets, with facsimiles of their handwriting.
| Imperial 8vo., cloth, extra, gilt side and edges | $5 00 |
| Half calf, gilt | 7 50 |
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The remarkable success that has attended the publication of "The Fireside Encyclopædia of Poetry"—26 editions having been printed—has induced the author to thoroughly revise it, and to make it in every way worthy of the high place it has attained. About one hundred and fifty new poems have been inserted, and the work now contains nearly fourteen hundred poems, representing four hundred and fifty authors, English and American. The work is now illustrated by finely-engraved portraits of many prominent poets, with their signatures and facsimiles of their handwriting.
The Children's Book of Poetry.
Compiled by Henry T. Coates.
With nearly 200 illustrations. The most complete collection of poetry for children ever published. 4to.
Cloth, extra, gilt edges 3 00
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