A new edition of an old favorite.

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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.

With many illustrations and maps.  One volume, 12mo. $1.50.

In his preface the author says:  “To enhance the interest of this story, emphasis has been given to everything that went to make up the home-life of the pioneer settlers, or that relates to their various avocations.”  In all history no better examples of manliness, energy, and conscientiousness could be found, to be read about and studied by a child whose character is just forming.  The story is told in such a vivid way that it is as interesting and absorbing as a romance.

THE OLD-FASHIONED FAIRY BOOK.

By Mrs. Burton Harrison.

With many quaint illustrations by miss Rosina Emmet.

One volume, square 16mo. $1.00.