A Tale of the Rye-House Plot. By C. J. STANILAND. With 6 full-page Pictures by C. O. MURRAY and C. J. STANILAND, R.I. Crown 8vo, cloth elegant, 3_s._ 6_d._ A romantic tale of the later days of the reign of Charles II. The main theme of the story is the conspiracy for the assassination of the king and the Duke of York, which was to be effected on the return of the brothers from Newmarket to London. The hero of the story, Lawrence Lee, a young farmer, accidentally learns the truth, and thereupon starts on horseback for Newmarket to warn the king. After a series of adventures, the young man succeeds in his loyal enterprise, and duly receives his reward for his conspicuous share in the frustration of the "Rye-House Plot." "The writer has made a careful study of the times, and tells her tale with some vivacity."--_Spectator._ "Here the Rye-House Plot serves as the ground work for a romantic love episode, whose true characters are life like beings, not dry sticks as in many historical tales."--_Graphic._ "The character of the heroine, Ruth, is singularly pretty and attractive: we thank the author for so charming a creation."--_Bristol Mercury._ THE PEDLAR AND HIS DOG. By MARY C. ROWSELL. With 2 Illustrations by GEORGE CRUIKSHANK, in black and tint. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 1_s._ 6_d._ A story of English life in the time of Good Queen Bess. Accompanying John Pennycuick and his dog Shock in their wanderings, we get a pleasant view of rural England, quiet and peaceful then, as it is now, and of London with its quaint old streets and houses. Juvenile readers who admire the historical and legendary, when introduced into a narrative that is light and sparkling, are sure to appreciate this book. BY ELIZABETH J. LYSAGHT. BROTHER AND SISTER: Or the Trials of the Moore Family. By ELIZABETH J. LYSAGHT. With 6 full-page Illustrations. Cr. 8vo, cloth extra, 3_s._ 6_d._ An interesting story for young people, showing by the narrative of the vicissitudes and struggles of a family which has "come down in the world," and of the brave endeavours of its two younger members, how the pressure of adversity is mitigated by domestic affection, mutual confidence, and hopeful honest effort. "A pretty story, and well told. The plot is cleverly constructed, and the moral is excellent."--_Athenæum._ "A charming story, admirably adapted for young people."--_Society._ BY MRS. EMMA RAYMOND PITMAN. "Mrs. Pitman's works are all to be prized for their ennobling character--pure, elevating, interesting, and intellectual."--_Christian Union._ GARNERED SHEAVES. A Tale for Boys. By Mrs. E. R. PITMAN. With 4 full-page Illustrations in black and tint. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3_s._ 6_d._ This is a tale showing by incidents from life the wide difference between the honourable, upright youth, and one who is clever and cunning, but dishonest.