In the great city of the great Empire of Japan, which the Japanese themselves call wonderful, the Young Americans find new cause for wonder at the strange customs and curious sights. Under the guidance of "Oto Nambo," their staunch friend, they assist at a fire, dine at Tokio restaurants, are entertained by Amateur performers, visit all the points of interest, and meet with many adventures; but the most interesting part of the book to American boys will be the visits to and descriptions of the different trades, many of which are illustrated, and all of which are described, from the "seller of folded fans" to the maker of "broiled bean curd." Fully equal in interest and uniform with * * * * * YOUNG AMERICANS IN JAPAN; OR, The Adventures of the Jewett Family and their Friend Oto Nambo. By EDWARD GREEY, With one hundred and seventy full-page and letter-press illustrations. Royal Octavo, 7 x 9-1/2 inches. Handsomely illuminated cover, $1.75; Cloth, black and gold, $2.50. A new edition of which is now ready. Mr. Edward Greey was a member of the famous expedition which in 1854 caused "the land of the Rising Sun" to be opened to Eastern civilization. He afterward returned to Japan, "living among its estimable people, studied their language and literature, and what they termed 'learned their hearts.'" He is thus qualified to be a trustworthy guide to this, the youngest and oldest of nations. His pen-pictures of Japanese scenery and customs are graphic, and by the introduction of spicy conversation are made dramatic. Markets and bazaars, shake shops, and Buddhist temples, jin-riki-shas and jugglers, are all brought before the eye. Sold by all booksellers and newsdealers, and sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt of price. LEE AND SHEPARD, Publishers, Boston. LEE AND SHEPARD'S HANDBOOKS. * * * * * PRONOUNCING HANDBOOK Of three thousand words often mispronounced, and of words as to which a choice of pronunciation is allowed. By RICHARD SOULE and LOOMIS J. CAMPBELL. Price 50 cents. * * * * * HANDBOOK OF ENGLISH SYNONYMS. With an Appendix showing the correct use of prepositions, also a collection of foreign phrases. By LOOMIS J. CAMPBELL. Cloth. Price 50 cents. * * * * * HANDBOOK OF CONVERSATION. Its Faults and its Graces. Compiled by ANDREW P. PEABODY, D.D., LL.D. Comprising: 1. Dr. Peabody's Lecture. 2. Mr. Trench's Lecture. 3. Mr. Parry Gwynn's "A Word to the Wise; or, Hints on the Current Improprieties of Writing and Speaking." 4. Mistakes and Improprieties in Speaking and and Writing corrected. Cloth. Price 50 cents. * * * * * TAXIDERMY WITHOUT A TEACHER.