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Blackie & Son's Books for Young People, Catalogue - 1886
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"A book of special excellence, which ought to be in the hands of
all boys. It is as readable as it is instructive, and as elevating
as it is readable."--_Educational News._
THE WINGS OF COURAGE,
AND THE CLOUD-SPINNER. Translated from the French of GEORGE SAND, by
Mrs. CORKRAN. With 2 coloured Illustrations. Crown 8vo; cloth extra,
2_s._
These stories are among the most attractive of the many tales which
the great French novelist wrote for her grandchildren. They are full
of fancy, of vivid description, and of a keen appreciation of the
best way to arouse the interest of juvenile readers. The romantic
manner in which they are told lends to them the kind of enchantment
which thoughtful children deeply appreciate.
"Mrs. Corkran has earned our gratitude by translating into readable
English these two charming little stories."--_Athenæum._
"The finest of all these books beyond question is the 'Wings of
Courage,' which ranks with the writings of Erckmann-Chatrian for
finish, beauty, and naturalness. The whole story is
delightful."--_Dundee Advertiser._
NAUGHTY MISS BUNNY:
Her Tricks and Troubles. A Story for Little Children. By CLARA
MULHOLLAND. With 3 Illustrations in colours. Crown 8vo, cloth extra,
2_s._
This is a book which will amuse quite little folks, as a story of the
wayward tricks of a spoiled child, and the scrapes into which they
lead her. The story consists of small incidents such as please small
listeners, who will be interested not only in Miss Bunny's
naughtiness, but in her reformation.
"This naughty child is positively delightful. Papas should not omit
'Naughty Miss Bunny' from their list of juvenile
presents."--_Land and Water._
BOX OF STORIES.
Packed for Young Folk by _Horace Happyman_. A Series of interesting
Tales for the Young. With 2 Illustrations printed in colours. Crown
8vo, 192 pp., cloth extra, 1_s._ 6_d._
WARNER'S CHASE:
Or the Gentle Heart. By ANNIE S. SWAN. With 3 Illustrations printed in
colours. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 2_s._
"Warner's Chase" is a domestic story, in which we see the failure of
an essentially self-seeking and self-assertive nature to secure
happiness to itself, or bestow it upon others, and the triumph of
gentleness, love, and unselfish service, in the person of a feeble
girl, over the coldness and indifference of a heart contracted and
hardened by a life-long pursuit of gain.
"Is a good book for boys and girls. There is nothing sentimental
and no sickly goodyism in it, but a tone of quiet and true religion
that keeps its own place."--_Perth Advertiser._
"In Milly Warren, the heroine, who softens the hard heart of her
rich uncle, and thus unwittingly restores the family fortunes, we
have a fine ideal of real womanly goodness."--_Schoolmaster._
INTO THE HAVEN.
By ANNIE S. SWAN. With 2 Illustrations printed in colours. Crown 8vo,
192 pp., cloth extra, 1_s._ 6_d._
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