"A narrative of one of the noblest struggles in Christian history, and with this history Protestant youth cannot be made too early acquainted."--_London Literary Review_. "We must pronounce the authoress to be an exceedingly successful writer of books for children. While practical lessons run throughout, they are never obtruded."--_English Churchman_. MRS. R. LEE'S LAST WORK. Sir Thomas; Or, the Adventures of a Cornish Baronet in Western Africa. By MRS. R. LEE, Author of "The African Wanderers," etc. With Illustrations by J. GILBERT. Fcap. 8vo; _3s. 6d._ cloth; _4s. 6d._ coloured. "The intimate knowledge of African customs possessed by MRS. LEE, enables her to convey ample information in a most pleasing form."--_Britannia_. ALFRED CROWQUILL. Tales of Magic and Meaning. Written and Illustrated by ALFRED CROWQUILL, Author of "Funny Leaves for the Younger Branches," "The Careless Chicken," "Picture Fables," etc. Small 4to.; price _3s. 6d._ cloth; _4s. 6d._ coloured. "Cleverly written, abounding in frolic and pathos, and inculcates so pure a moral, that we must pronounce him a very fortunate little fellow, who catches these "Tales of Magic," as a windfall from "The Christmas Tree."--_Athenaeum_. M. AND E. KIRBY. The Talking Bird; Or, the Little Girl who knew what was going to happen. By MARY and ELIZABETH KIRBY, Authors of "The Discontented Children," etc. With Illustrations by H.K. BROWNE (PHIZ). Small 4to; price _2s. 6d._ cloth; _3s. 6d._ coloured, gilt edges. "With great good sense, and valuable moral teaching, much fun and amusement if wisely intermixed."--_Britannia_. The Discontented Children; And How they were Cured. By M. and E. KIRBY. With Illustrations by H.K. BROWNE (PHIZ.). Small 4to.; price _2s. 6d._ cloth; _3s. 6d._ coloured, gilt edges. "We know no better method of banishing 'discontent' from school-room and nursery, than by introducing this wise and clever story to their inmates."--_Art Journal_. PETER PARLEY. Faggots for the Fire Side; Or, Tales of Fact and Fancy. By PETER PARLEY. With Twelve Tinted Illustrations. Foolscap 8vo.; _4s. 6d._, cloth; _5s._ gilt edges. CONTENTS.--The Boy Captive; or Jumping Rabbit's Story--The White Owl--Tom Titmouse--The Wolf and Fox--Bob Link--Autobiography of a Sparrow--The Children of the Sun: A Tale of the Incas--The Soldier and Musician--The Rich Man and His Son--The Avalanche--Flint and Steel--Songs of the Seasons, etc. "A new book by Peter Parley is a pleasant greeting for all boys and girls, wherever the English language is spoken and read. He has a happy method of conveying information, while seeming to address himself to the imagination."--_The Critic_. Words by the Way Side;