“A spirited and attractive narrative.”—­Literary Churchman.

“A capital story for boys.”—­Guardian.

“This is one of the most fascinating historical tales we have ever read.”—­British Weekly.

“Throughout incident succeeds incident, and the interest never flags until the end is reached.”—­Public Opinion.

“A very good story....  Of sterling value.”—­Spectator.

THE TRIVIAL ROUND; or, Chapters of Village Life.  With Illustrations.  Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.

“A book that will interest and refresh dwellers in cities with this glimpse of a life in many respects different from their own.”—­Academy.

“These scenes from village life will be a source of pleasure to very many readers.  The story is ably worked out and pleasantly told.”—­John Bull.

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By Rev. J. REID HOWATT.

THE CHILDREN’S PEW.  Extra crown 8vo. 6s.

THE CHILDREN’S PULPIT.  A Year’s Sermons and Parables for the Young.  Extra crown 8vo. 6s.

“The subjects are well selected; the style is always simple and forcible; and the lessons which the preacher desires to impress upon the mind are such as every youthful reader may appreciate.  The sermons have another merit—­that of brevity.”—­Scotsman.

“Simple, suggestive, and singularly happy in illustration and treatment.”—­Word and Work. ^

THE CHILDREN’S ANGEL.  A Volume of Sermons to Children.  Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d.

“Fifty-three brief addresses to children.  Direct, as such things should be; clear, as they must always be; and interesting, as, if any good is to be done, they are bound to be—­they contain a collection of truths which children ought to be taught, and the teacher is always bright and clear, which is saying a great deal.”—­Church Bells.

“These sermonettes are eminently practical, while their homely style and freedom from cant are delightful.”—­Christian Commonwealth.

By Lady KENNETT-BARRINGTON.

BIBLE HISTORY FOR CHILDREN.  With a Short History of Christianity after the Days of the Apostles.  With Illustrations.  Small crown 8vo. 1s. 6d.

“This book is eminently adapted for children’s capabilities, and has the great advantage of keeping as nearly as possible to Bible language.  It is an excellent little book.”—­Christian Commonwealth.

“A little work that will commend itself to all who have to do with the religious training of the young.”—­Church Bells.

“The work is well and carefully done, the main current of the Bible story being rendered with point and brevity in the very spirit of the Scriptures.”—­School Board Chronicle.

By WILLIAM CHARLES METCALFE.

STEADY YOUR HELM; or, Stowed Away.  With Six Illustrations.  Extra crown 8vo. 5s.

ABOVEBOARD.  A Tale of Adventure on the Sea.  With Six Illustrations.  Extra crown 8vo. 5s.