"The tales are more than merely interesting; they are entrancing, stirring the blood with thrilling force and bringing new zest to the never-ending interest in the dramas of the sea."--_The Pittsburgh Post._ =FAMOUS FRONTIERSMEN AND HEROES OF THE BORDER= "The accounts are not only authentic, but distinctly readable, making a book of wide appeal to all who love the history of actual adventure."--_Cleveland Leader._ =FAMOUS DISCOVERERS AND EXPLORERS OF AMERICA= "The book is an epitome of some of the wildest and bravest adventures of which the world has known and of discoveries which have changed the face of the old world as well as of the new."--_Brooklyn Daily Eagle._ HILDEGARDE-MARGARET SERIES By LAURA E. RICHARDS Eleven Volumes The Hildegarde-Margaret Series, beginning with "Queen Hildegarde" and ending with "The Merryweathers," make one of the best and most popular series of books for girls ever written. _Each large 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated, per volume_ $1.35 _The eleven volumes boxed as a set_ $14.85 LIST OF TITLES =QUEEN HILDEGARDE= =HILDEGARDE'S HOLIDAY= =HILDEGARDE'S HOME= =HILDEGARDE'S NEIGHBORS= =HILDEGARDE'S HARVEST= =THREE MARGARETS= =MARGARET MONTFORT= =PEGGY= =RITA= =FERNLEY HOUSE= =THE MERRYWEATHERS= THE CAPTAIN JANUARY SERIES By LAURA E. RICHARDS _Each one volume, 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated, per volume_ 60 cents =CAPTAIN JANUARY= A charming idyl of New England coast life, whose success has been very remarkable. SAME. _Illustrated Holiday Edition_ $1.35 =MELODY:= THE STORY OF A CHILD. =MARIE= A companion to "Melody" and "Captain January." =ROSIN THE BEAU= A sequel to "Melody" and "Marie." =SNOW-WHITE;= OR, THE HOUSE IN THE WOOD. =JIM OF HELLAS;= OR, IN DURANCE VILE, and a companion story, BETHESDA POOL. =NARCISSA= And a companion story, IN VERONA, being two delightful short stories of New England life. ="SOME SAY"= And a companion story, NEIGHBORS IN CYRUS. =NAUTILUS= "'Nautilus' is by far the best product of the author's powers, and is certain to achieve the wide success it so richly merits." =ISLA HERON= This interesting story is written in the author's usual charming manner. =THE LITTLE MASTER= "A well told, interesting tale of a high character."--_California Gateway Gazette._ DELIGHTFUL BOOKS FOR LITTLE FOLKS By LAURA E. RICHARDS =THREE MINUTE STORIES= Cloth decorative, 12mo, with eight plates in full color and many text illustrations $1.35 "Little ones will understand and delight in the stories and poems."--_Indianapolis News._ =FIVE MINUTE STORIES= Cloth decorative, square 12mo, illustrated $1.35 A charming collection of short stories and clever poems for children. =MORE FIVE MINUTE STORIES= Cloth decorative, square 12mo, illustrated $1.35