The following have been prepared especially for the young, and embracing as they do biographical sketches, items of historical interest, and descriptive accounts of various countries, can not fail to interest, entertain, and profit. Each book contains about 160 pages, and is bound in paper at 25c, and in cloth at 60c.
Fiji and Samoa An interesting description of the Fijian and Samoan Islands, their geographical position, their government and religion, their social and physical peculiarities, and the wonderful productions of these islands. Price, in paper covers, 25c; cloth, 60c.
Savonarola The life of this great preacher of Florence, also a sketch of his environments and times.
Jack the Conqueror or Overcoming Difficulties And other stories. This volume presents some of the real difficulties encountered by boys and girls, and points out the best way to meet and make them aids to higher attainments.
Conga Islands and Other Groups These islands, together with their people, customs, and products, are sufficiently varied to make an account of them intensely interesting, and this the author has done in a profitable manner.
Letters from the Holy Land The reading of this book will make more interesting the study and reading of the Word of God. Contains a large number of illustrated chapter headings, and full-page cuts.
Among the Northern Icebergs Is a book that will fascinate the young and add very materially to their stock of knowledge.
Left with a Trust Is a profitable and interesting story of the struggles of a family to help "mother" and each other during the absence of the father.
Two Cannibal Archipelagoes Their natural curiosities, the manner and customs of their people, and the efforts to civilize and Christianize them, are all told in a lively and entertaining style.
John of Wychiffe As readers of the English Bible we owe a debt of gratitude to this man, who had so much to do with placing the Scriptures in the hands of the people. This book is a description of himself and times.
Native Life in India The author of this book spent eighteen years in India, and has written a most interesting description of the social and religious characteristics of the Hindus. Fully illustrated with cuts made from native sketches.
Martin Luther A most readable story of the life of the great reformer, at home, at the University, as a monk, as a priest, at Rome, at the Diet of Worms, and closing scenes of his career. Illustrated.
Life on the Kongo The information herein given respecting this new-old empire of the Kongo has the merit of being the personal observation of the author and other well-known parties who have traversed the country which is so graphically described.
Buried Cities Recovered Explorations in Bible lands. Illustrated with new maps and numerous original engravings. By a member of American Geographical Society, and late U. S. Consul to Palestine.
It is quite impossible to give an intelligent synopsis of this book without giving the work itself. One great feature is a map of the Holy Land, specially prepared by the author for this volume, from notes taken by himself while traveling. It is the only absolutely correct map of Eastern Palestine published. The book is written amid the vivid scenes where the events described occurred, hence is fresh, readable, profitable. It contains over 600 octavo pages, 200 illustrations, and is bound in Fine English cloth, black and gold stamp, sprinkled edges, $3.50. Fine English cloth, black and gold stamp, gilt edges, $4.00. Turkey Morocco, gilt side stamp and edges, $6.00.
Before He Is Twenty Five perplexing phases of the boy question considered. Treated by the following well-known writers: Robert J. Burdette, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Edward W. Bok, Mrs. Burton Harrison, Mrs. Lyman Abbott. Contains 100 pages; price, 50c.
Dainty Booklets by Rev. J. R. Miller
The Rev. J. R. Miller, better known as author of "Week Day Religion," "Silent Times," "Home Making," etc., has given the young the choicest of instruction in the following elegantly bound booklets: Blessings of Cheerfulness - 35c; Young Men; Faults and Ideals - 35c; Girls; Faults and Ideals - 35c. Three to one address, 90c.
Successward A young man's book for young men. By Edward W. Bok, Mr. Bok thus describes the aim of this his first book: It has no other purpose save to show that success—and the truest and best success—is possible to any young man of honorable motives. Cloth, with gold side and back title, $1.00.
Sabbath Readings Bound in four volumes. These readings are designed for the household, every member of which will find much to instruct and entertain. They contain 1,549 pages, and 282 short stories and poetical selections. Each volume is complete in itself and fully indexed, attractively and strongly bound in different shades of cloth. Reduced price is only 40c per volume, or $1.60 per set, post-paid.
Palestine for the Young By Rev. Andrew Bonar. The author describes from personal observation, and in alphabetical order, such subjects as, The Land at Large, Its Mountains and Hills, Rocks and Caves, Plains and Valleys, Rivers and Lakes, the Location of the Different Tribes, Vegetable Productions According to Seasons, etc. The Bible is filled with references to these places, and a thorough understanding of their position, peculiarities, etc., will add to the interest and profit of the Bible narrative. Cloth, $1.00.
Young Man's Counselor The duties and dangers of young men. Twenty-fourth edition. This volume is filled with the best and kindliest of instruction. Sketches from real life are introduced to illustrate the principles set forth. Such questions as, Youthful Day-Dreams Dissolved, the Corner-Stone of a Successful Life, Energy an Element of Distinction, Economy and Tact, etc., are treated, and they are well treated. 255 pages. Cloth, 85c, reduced to 60c.
Young Lady's Counselor or Outlines and Illustrations of the Sphere, the Duties, and Dangers of Young Women. A companion volume to "Young Men's Counselor." 85c, reduced to 60c.
The Gospel Reader A new book for the young. The principles of the Gospel are here set forth in a clear, interesting manner. The practical lessons to be drawn therefrom are pointed out, while all unnecessary and tedious details are avoided. The text is beautifully illustrated with 22 half-tone engravings, and is printed on good paper. 192 pages. Cloth, with portrait of our Saviour in gold, 75c Board, with cloth back - - - 50c
Christ Our Saviour This book has been on the market less than two years, but its sale has nearly reached the 200,000 mark. It portrays, in large, clear type, the life of Christ from his birth to his ascension, and is finely illustrated with engravings made especially for it. The simplicity with which the "old, old story" is told, and the aptness of the illustrations, combine to make it a very profitable volume, and one that will be carefully read. 160 large octavo pages. Presentation edition, two colors, vellum cloth, embossed in jet, green and gold, beveled edges, gilt top, $1.25. Fine English cloth, embellished aluminum title, 75c. Board covers with cloth back, 50c.
Fireside Sketches of Scenery and Travel This work furnishes interesting and instructive reading for the fireside. It is not a careless compilation of miscellaneous matter, but the subjects have been selected and treated by careful and able writers. It contains nearly 200 large quarto pages, finely illustrated. Blue cloth, ink stamped, $1.00. Red cloth, embossed in jet and gold, $1.25.
Life of Napoleon Bonaparte The most profusely illustrated history of Napoleon, as well as the most authentic, in the English language. New edition, thoroughly revised, with additions by S. R. Townshend Mayer. 520 pages. Bound in fine cloth, gold title, $2.50.
Week Day Religion This excellent volume deals with the thought found in its brief title, and it is hard to find a more practical treatise upon this intensely practical theme. It is worthy of a place in every Christian library. Handsome cloth binding, $1.00.
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