The above illustration, especially prepared by Harper and Brothers for George P. Lathrop's article on "Literary and Social Life in Boston," that appeared in _Harper's Monthly Magazine_ for February, is a good representation of the outward appearance of the quaint and picturesque old building standing on the corner of Washington and School Streets. Famous as the "Corner Store" is as an old landmark, it is justly more famous as the intellectual birthplace of many of the best known works in American literature, the firm of Ticknor & Fields--whose publishing foresight and enterprise have imperishably connected their names with American authors--having occupied it during one of the most brilliant chapters of American literary history. Under the energetic auspices of Cupples, Upham & Co., it has become one of the most complete retail book establishments in the country, and so popular a resort that all Boston may with a little exaggeration be said to pass through it in a day. To every stranger it is, from its present literary attractiveness, a place not to be overlooked. The literary men of Boston make it their lounging-place and chief rendezvous. To stroll into the "Old Corner" for a chat, a glimpse at the last new book and magazine, is with them a daily duty, as it is with the Bostonian generally. It is a popular shopping-place with ladies, who patronize its church department for works of devotion, prayer books, hymnals, and Bibles. The reason of the extensive patronage which the establishment receives from all classes of readers is due to its admirable department system. It has a department for medical, scientific, and agricultural works; another for maps, globes, and guide books; another for theological literature; another for books in fine bindings, illustrated works, etc; another for sporting and yachting books, and out-door literature generally; one for juvenile books; another for English books, as well as one for American miscellaneous works; and, lastly, special counters for newspapers, periodicals, and novels. It is seldom without the last "new thing" in English, French, or American literature. The firm does an extensive importing business, and pays special attention to the supplying of Town Libraries and Clubs. ======================================================================= CARRINGTON'S BATTLES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. WITH 40 MAPS. BY COL. HENRY B. CARRINGTON, U.S.A., A.M., LL.D. Cloth, $6. Sheep, $7.50. Half Calf (various styles) or Half Mor., $9 Half Russia or Full Mor., $12. A.S. Barnes & Co., Publishers, New York and Chicago. Author's address, 32 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass. THE FOLLOWING ARE EXTRACTS FROM MORE THAN 1,000 ENDORSEMENTS OF THIS VOLUME:-- To me at least, it will be an authority. A book of permanent value, not milk for babes but strong meat for men.--_Ex-Pres. T.D. Woolsey_.