Such lives as are sketched in this book are a constant inspiration, both to young and old. They teach Garfield's oft-repeated maxim, that "the genius of success is still the genius of labor." They teach patriotism, a deeper love for and devotion to America. They teach that life, with some definite and noble purpose, is worth living. BOYS' BOOK OF FAMOUS RULERS. By LYDIA HOYT FARMER. Lives of Agamemnon, Julius Cæsar, Charlemagne, Frederick the Great, Richard Coeur de Lion, Robert Bruce, Napoleon, and other heroes of historic fame. Fully illustrated with portraits and numerous engravings. 12mo. $1.50. "A capital book for youth. Each subject has a portrait and illustrations of eventful scenes."--_Boston Globe._ GIRLS' BOOK OF FAMOUS QUEENS. By LYDIA HOYT FARMER. A companion book to "Boys' Book of Famous Rulers." Lives of Cleopatra, Queen Elizabeth, Catharine de Medici, Josephine, Victoria, Eugénie, etc. 12mo, cloth. 85 illustrations. $1.50. "Such a book for young people is worth a score of 'blood and thunder' fictions; it is worthy a place in the library of every boy and girl."--_Washington Post._ LIFE OF LAFAYETTE, the Knight of Liberty. By LYDIA HOYT FARMER. A glowing narrative of the life of this renowned general, with 58 illustrations. 12mo. $1.50. As a large portion of the material presented in this volume has been gathered from French works never before translated and which are now out of print, and also from original files of newspapers, and various manuscripts written by members of the La Fayette family, a more complete life of General La Fayette is here offered than has before appeared, either in this country or in Europe. THOMAS Y. CROWELL & CO., 13 Astor Place, NEW YORK. * * * * * Transcriber Note: Minor typographical errors and inconsistencies have been corrected without comment.