"In 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' we gain another charming child to add to our gallery of juvenile heroes and heroines; one who teaches a great lesson with such truth and sweetness that we part with him with real regret when the episode is over."--Louisa M. Alcott. * * * * * LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY. By FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT. Beautifully illustrated by R. B. Birch. One volume, square 8vo, handsomely bound. $2.00. In "Little Lord Fauntleroy" the author of "That Lass o' Lowrie's" has given us a book which is absolutely certain to become one of the few real classics in the literature for children. She has presented a picture of child-life such as we have never had before; she has not only taken a subject quite new but she has written with such exquisite delicacy and sweetness the story of the little American boy's career that even were the situations old the story would be a notable one. "Little Lord Fauntleroy," though a book for children, is certainly not a "juvenile" in the common use of the word, paradoxical as the statement may seem. The hero is a manly little fellow, a child, but with all the elements of a man. Mrs. Burnett has made Lord Fauntleroy a thoughtful boy, and she is right in believing that the stories children like best are those best worth thinking about when they are being read. A NEW EDITION OF AN OLD FAVORITE. * * * * * HANS BRINKER; or, The Silver Skates. A STORY OF LIFE IN HOLLAND By MARY MAPES DODGE. One volume, 12mo, with sixty beautiful illustrations. $1.50. The cordial appreciation with which "Hans Brinker" was first received has increased from year to year, until the original plates have become badly worn from constant use. The publishers have therefore reissued at half its original price their beautiful Holiday Edition, of which on its first appearance the Nation said: "We some time ago expressed our opinion that Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge's delightful children's story called 'Hans Brinker; or, The Silver Skates' deserved an entirely new dress, with illustrations made in Holland instead of America. The publishers have just issued an edition in accordance with this suggestion. The pictures are admirable, and the whole volume, in appearance and contents, need not fear comparison with any juvenile publication of the year or of many years." AMONG THE LAW-MAKERS. By EDMUND ALTON. With many illustrations of the Government Buildings, Halls of Congress, etc., etc. One volume, square 8vo. $2.50. The author of this book was for four years connected with the legislative branch of our Government, in the capacity of a Senatorial page. His record of the memorable scenes and events which came under his observation is enlivened by anecdotes of public men, humorous and exciting episodes at the national capitol, and a great variety of stirring incidents. THE MAKING OF NEW ENGLAND. 1580--1643. By SAMUEL ADAMS DRAKE.