Books—Interesting and Valuable.
By Editor
AFTER a dry spell which threatened to be disastrous to farming and other interests, California is having an abundance of rain. And, as Mr. Lincoln used to say, "that reminds us of a story." A couple of children had planned for a day of pleasure in the woods, but the day proved to be cloudy and wet. In no pleasant frame of mind they indulged in many complaints at the absence of the sunshine. But they had a considerate grandfather, who asked them why they did not make their own sunshine. This was a strange idea to the boys, but grandfather undertook to instruct them, and they afterward acknowledged that they had enjoyed an exceedingly pleasant day. The clouds and rain had not been able to interfere with their enjoyment. Anybody can make sunshine if they have a suitable disposition and the necessary means. We can recommend something for this purpose. It might be named a "sunshine machine," for it has visited many, many houses, and has carried sunshine wherever it went. It is called "Sunshine at Home." It is a large "picture book for children of all ages," and not a picture book alone, for every page has interesting and instructive reading. It has 112 pages, large as large maps, and is one of the cheapest books published for $1.50. It is having a very rapid sale. It may be had at this office. HISTORY OF THE WALDENSES.
ALMOST unequaled for interest and useful information is the History of the Waldenses, by Dr. J. A. Wylie. In Eld. Haskell's articles on the Waldenses, recently published in the SIGNS, mention was made of this book and quotations given from it. Those who love the truth of the gospel, and have partaken of its spirit, will never tire of reading the history of the trials and persecutions of this faithful people. They furnish an illustrated commentary on the eleventh chapter of Paul's letter to the Hebrews. This book is got up in good style, with map and numerous cuts; 212 pages. It has usually sold for $1.25, but is now offered at our office for 90 cents. It is good reading for old and young. We can supply all orders, and expect that it will be ordered largely. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST YEAR BOOK FOR 1884.
OUR Year Book for 1884 is even more valuable than that for 1883. It contains everything of general interest to our people concerning the denomination; 80 pages; heavy cover, on which is given a "Map of the International Date Line," commonly called the "Day Line." Price 25 cents. Every one should have it. MANUAL OF HYGIENE AND TEMPERANCE.
THIS practical Manual has been revised and enlarged. The twenty-fifth thousand is in the market, which shows the favor with which it has been received. The present edition is still more valuable than its predecessors. The first part is devoted to temperance; not dry remarks on this standing subject, but valuable facts with practical suggestions, useful in every family. With this book, and Good Health, the best health monthly that is published, the household is prepared for almost every emergency, and the cost is trifling compared to the great benefit to be derived. Price of Manual, alone, 244 pages, 75 cts. Good Health, $1.00 a year. Both together, to new subscribers, $1.25.