Children -- Books and reading; Children's literature -- Bibliography
The animals of the East Indian forest talk together and tell the secrets
of the jungle.
SLOWCOACH, THE. By E. V. Lucas.
The “Slowcoach” is a caravan (a house on wheels), which was delivered to
an English family, consisting of the mother and four children, much to
their surprise. They utilize the gift, however, and have with it a very
enjoyable tour. The story contains much good humor. 11 to 13.
STORIES FROM THE CHRONICLES OF THE CID. By Mary W. Plummer.
A connected narrative, strong and interesting.
SWEET WILLIAM. By Marguerite Bouvet.
The romantic story of a little Prince of Normandy, who was falsely
imprisoned during the days of chivalry.
SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON, THE. By Johann Rudolph Wyss.
The adventures of a family shipwrecked on a desert island.
TREASURE SEEKERS, THE. By E. Nesbit (Mrs. Bland).
The adventures of a family of imaginative children.
UNCLE REMUS AND HIS FRIENDS. By Joel Chandler Harris.
Old plantation songs and stories.
UNCLE REMUS: HIS SONGS AND HIS SAYINGS. By Joel Chandler Harris.
Tales of Brer Fox, Brer Rabbit. Includes the “Tar Baby.” 8 to 12.
WOULDBEGOODS, THE. By Mrs. H. Bland (E. Nesbit).
A charming and amusing story of a family of children who are always
unintentionally getting into trouble.
_For Boys and Girls Ten to Eighteen_
ABRAHAM LINCOLN. By Noah Brooks.
Deals particularly with Lincoln’s early life. 12 to 14.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN. By John G. Nicolay.
A short history, condensed from the larger work by Nicolay and Hay.
Clear, concise, and dignified. 16 to 18.
ALHAMBRA, THE. By Washington Irving.
Legends and traditions that have been woven around the ruins of the
beautiful Moorish palace. 15 to 18.
AROUND THE WORLD IN THE YACHT “SUNBEAM.” By Lady Anna Brassey.
An excellent description of a voyage round the world taken by Lord and
Lady Brassey in their famous yacht. 14 to 17.
BEN-HUR. By Lew Wallace.
A classic story of the time of Christ. 16 to 18.
BOYS AND GIRLS FROM DICKENS. Edited by Broughton Scott.
Twenty of the most famous children from the works of Dickens told in the
novelist’s own words. 11 to 13.
BOYS OF ’76. By Charles Carleton Coffin.
An interesting account of the battles of the Revolution. 12 to 14.
BUILDING THE NATION. By Charles Carleton Coffin.
Events in the history of the United States, from the Revolution to the
Civil War. 12 to 14.
CASTLE BLAIR. By Flora Louise Shaw.
The adventures of five children sent from India to live with an uncle in
Ireland. 12 to 14.
CENTURY BOOK FOR YOUNG AMERICANS, THE. By Elbridge S. Brooks.
A party of boys and girls visit Washington and learn of the workings of
the various departments of the Government. 10 to 13.
CENTURY BOOK OF FAMOUS AMERICANS, THE. By Elbridge S. Brooks.
A party of boys and girls travel from Boston to the Potomac and the Ohio
and visit the homes of famous Americans. 10 to 13.
CHAPLET OF PEARLS, THE. By Charlotte M. Yonge.
Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.
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