Don Gordon's Shooting Box 1 25

Rod and Gun 1 25

The Young Wild Fowlers 1 25

FOREST AND STREAM SERIES. By Harry Castlemon. 3 vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed in colors. In box $3 75

Joe Wayring at Home; or, Story of a Fly Rod 1 25

Snagged and Sunk; or, The Adventures of a Canvas Canoe 1 25

Steel Horse; or, The Rambles of a Bicycle 1 25

WAR SERIES. By Harry Castlemon. 3 vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed in colors. In box $3 75

True to his Colors 1 25

Rodney, the Partisan 1 25

OUR FELLOWS; or, Skirmishes with the Swamp Dragoons. By Harry Castlemon. 16mo. Fully illustrated Cloth, extra, printed in colors. In box 1 25

Marcy, the Blockade Runner 1 25



Alger's Renowned Books.

BY

Horatio Alger, Jr.



Horatio Alger, Jr., has attained distinction as one of the most popular writers of books for boys, and the following list comprises all of his best books.

*** Any volume sold separately.

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RAGGED DICK SERIES. By Horatio Alger, Jr. 6 vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed in colors. In box $7 50

Ragged Dick; or, Street Life in New York 1 25

Fame and Fortune; or, The Progress of Richard Hunter 1 25

Mark, the Match Boy; or, Richard Hunter's Ward 1 25

Rough and Ready; or, Life among the New York Newsboys 1 25

Ben, the Luggage Boy; or, Among the Wharves 1 25

Rufus and Rose; or, the Fortunes of Rough and Ready 1 25

TATTERED TOM SERIES. (FIRST SERIES.) By Horatio Alger, Jr. 4 vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated Cloth, extra, printed in colors. In box 5 00

Tattered Tom; or, The Story of a Street Arab 1 25

Paul, the Peddler; or, The Adventures of a Young Street Merchant 1 25

Phil, the Fiddler; or, The Young Street Musician 1 25

Slow and Sure; or, From the Sidewalk to the Shop 1 25

TATTERED TOM SERIES. (SECOND SERIES.) 4 vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed in colors. In box $5 00

Julius; or the Street Boy Out West 1 25

The Young Outlaw; or, Adrift in the World 1 25

Sam's Chance and How He Improved It 1 25

The Telegraph Boy 1 25

LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES. (FIRST SERIES.) By Horatio Alger, Jr. 4 vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated Cloth, extra, printed in colors. In box $5 00

Luck and Pluck; or John Oakley's Inheritance 1 25

Sink or Swim; or, Harry Raymond's Resolve 1 25

Strong and Steady; or, Paddle Your Own Canoe. 1 25

Strive and Succeed; or, The Progress of Walter Conrad 1 25

LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES. (Second Series.) By Horatio Alger, Jr. 3 vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed in colors. In box $5 00

Try and Trust; or, The Story of a Bound Boy 1 25

Bound to Rise; or Harry Walton's Motto 1 25

Risen from the Ranks; or, Harry Walton's Success 1 25

Herbert Carter's Legacy; or, The Inventor's Son. 1 25

CAMPAIGN SERIES. By Horatio Alger, Jr. 3 vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed in colors. In box $3 75

Frank's Campaign; or, The Farm and the Camp 1 25

Paul Prescott's Charge 1 25

Charlie Codman's Cruise 1 25

BRAVE AND BOLD SERIES. By Horatio Alger, Jr. 4 vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed in colors. In box $5 00

Brave and Bold; or, The Story of a Factory Boy 1 25

Jack's Ward; or, The Boy Guardian 1 25

Shifting for Himself; or, Gilbert Greyson's Fortunes 1 25

Wait and Hope; or, Ben Bradford's Motto 1 25

PACIFIC SERIES. By Horatio Alger, Jr. 4 vols. 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed in colors. In box $5 00

The Young Adventurer; or, Tom's Trip Across the Plains 1 25

The Young Miner; or, Tom Nelson in California 1 25

The Young Explorer; or, Among the Sierras 1 25

Ben's Nugget; or, A Boy's Search for Fortune. A Story of the Pacific Coast 1 25

ATLANTIC SERIES. By Horatio Alger, Jr. 4 vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed in colors. In box $5 00

The Young Circus Rider; or, The Mystery of Robert Rudd 1 25

Do and Dare; or, A Brave Boy's Fight for Fortune 1 25

Hector's Inheritance; or, Boys of Smith Institute 1 25

Helping Himself; or, Grant Thornton's Ambition 1 25

WAY TO SUCCESS SERIES. By Horatio Alger, Jr. 4 vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed in colors. In box $5 00

Bob Burton 1 25

The Store Boy 1 25

Luke Walton 1 25

Struggling Upward 1 25

Five Hundred Dollars Legacy. By Horatio Alger, Jr. 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed in colors 1 25

A New Series of Books.

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Indian Life and Character Founded on Historical Facts.



By Edward T. Ellis.

*** Any volume sold separately.

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BOY PIONEER SERIES. By Edward S. Ellis. 3 vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed in colors. In box $3 75

Ned in the Block House; or, Life on the Frontier 1 25

Ned in the Woods. A Tale of the Early Days in the West 1 25

Ned on the River 1 25

DEERFOOT SERIES. By Edward S. Ellis. In box containing the following. 3 vols., 12mo. Illustrated $3 75

Hunters of the Ozark 1 25

Camp in the Mountains 1 25

The Last War Trail 1 25

LOG CABIN SERIES. By Edward S. Ellis. 3 vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed in colors. In box $3 75

Lost Trail $1 25

Camp-Fire and Wigwam 1 25

Footprints in the Forest 1 25

WYOMING SERIES. By Edward S. Ellis. 3 vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed in colors. In box $3 75

Wyoming 1 25

Storm Mountain 1 25

Cabin in the Clearing 1 25

Through Forest and Fire. By Edward S. Ellis. 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed in colors 1 25

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By C.A. Stephens.

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Rare books for boys—bright, breezy, wholesome and instructive; full of adventure and incident, and information upon natural history. They blend instruction with amusement—contain much useful and valuable information upon the habits of animals, and plenty of adventure, fun and jollity.

CAMPING OUT SERIES. By C.A. Stephens. 6 vols., 12mo. Fully illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed in colors. In box $7 50

Camping Out. As recorded by "Kit" 1 25

Left on Labrador; or The Cruise of the Schooner Yacht "Curfew." As recorded by "Wash" 1 25

Off to the Geysers; or, The Young Yachters in Iceland As recorded by "Wade" 1 25

Lynx Hunting. From Notes by the author of "Camping Out" 1 25

Fox Hunting. As recorded by "Raed" 1 25

On the Amazon; or, The Cruise of the "Rambler." As recorded by "Wash" 1 25

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By J.T. Trowbridge.

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These stories will rank among the best of Mr. Trowbridge's books for the young—and he has written some of the best of our juvenile literature.

JACK HAZARD SERIES. By J.T. Trowbridge. 6 vols., 12mo. Fully Illustrated. Cloth, extra, printed in colors. In box $7 50

Jack Hazard and His Fortunes $1 25

A Chance for Himself; or, Jack Hazard and his Treasure 1 25

=Doing His Best== ==1 25==

Fast Friends 1 25

The Young Surveyor; or, Jack on the Prairies 1 25

Lawrence's Adventures Among the Ice Cutters Glass Makers, Coal Miners, Iron Men and Ship Builders 1 25

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—GOOD BOOKS—

Suitable for Girls between the Ages of 12 and 15.

Ways and Means. A Story for girls. By Margaret Vandegrift. With four illustrations. 12mo. Cloth, extra 1 50

The Queen's Body-Guard. A Story for Girls. By Margaret Vandegrift. With four illustrations. 12mo. Cloth, extra 1 50

Rose Raymond's Wards. A Story for Girls. By Margaret Vandegrift. Illustrated with four engravings on wood. 12mo. Cloth, extra 1 50

Doris and Theodora. A Story for Girls. By Margaret Vandegrift. Illustrated with four engravings on wood. 12mo. Cloth, extra 1 50

Dr. Gilbert's Daughters. A Story for Girls. By Margaret Harriet Mathews. Illustrated with four engravings on wood. 12mo. Cloth, extra 1 50

Esther's Fortune. A Romance for Girls. By Lucy C. Lillie. Illustrated. 12mo. Cloth, extra, brown and gold 1 50

Helen Glenn; or, My Mother's Enemy. A Story for Girls. By Lucy C. Lillie. Illustrated with eight illustrations 12mo. Cloth, extra 1 50

The Squire's Daughter. By Lucy C. Lillie. 12mo. Illustrated. Cloth, extra 1 50

For Honor's Sake. By Lucy C. Lillie. 12mo. Illustrated. Cloth, extra 1 50

Marion Berkley. A Story for Girls. By Lizzie B. Comins (Laura Caxton). 12mo. Illustrated. Cloth, extra, brown and gold 1 25

Hartwell Farm. A Story for Girls. By Lizzie B. Comins (Laura Caxton). 12mo. Illustrated. Cloth, extra, brown and gold 1 25

THE HANDSOMEST AND CHEAPEST GIFT BOOKS.

The "Bells" Series.

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The "BELLS" Series has been undertaken by the publishers with a view to issue original illustrated poems of a high character, at a price within the reach of all classes.

Small 4to. Cloth, gilt edges $1 50 Ivory surface 1 50 Embossed calf, gilt edges 1 50

GEMS FROM TENNYSON.

By ALFRED TENNYSON. Elegantly illustrated by Hammatt Billings.

BEAUTIES OF TENNYSON.

By ALFRED TENNYSON. Elegantly illustrated with twenty engravings, from original drawings by Frederic B. Schell. Beautifully printed on the finest plate paper.

FROM GREENLAND'S ICY MOUNTAINS.

By BISHOP HEBER. Elegantly illustrated with twenty-two engravings, from original drawings by Frederic B. Schell. Beautifully printed on the finest plate paper.

LADY CLARE.

By ALFRED TENNYSON. Elegantly illustrated with twenty-two engravings, from original drawings by Alfred Fredericks, F.S. Church, Harry Fenn, F.B. Schell, E.P. Garret and Granville Perkins. Beautifully printed on the finest plate paper.

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS.

By CLEMENT C. MOORE. Never before has this popular poem—a favorite with both the old and the young—been presented in such a beautiful dress. It is elegantly illustrated with twenty-two engravings, from original drawings by F.B. Schell, W.T. Smedley, A. Fredericks and H.R. Poore.

BINGEN ON THE RHINE.

By CAROLINE E. NORTON. Elegantly illustrated with twenty-two engravings, from original drawings by W.T. Smedley, F.B. Schell, A. Fredericks, Granville Perkins and E.P. Garrett.

THE BELLS.

By EDGAR ALLAN POE. Elegantly illustrated with twenty-two engravings, from original drawings by F.O.C. Darley, A. Fredericks, Granville Perkins and others.

THE DESERTED VILLAGE.

By OLIVER GOLDSMITH. Elegantly illustrated with thirty-five engravings, from drawings by Hammatt Billings.

THE COTTER'S SATURDAY NIGHT.

By ROBERT BURNS. Elegantly illustrated with fifty engravings, from drawings by Chapman.



Standard Histories.

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History of England, from the Accession of James the Second. By Thomas Babington Macaulay. Standard edition. With a steel portrait of the author. Printed from new electrotype plates from the last English edition. Being by far the most correct edition in the American market. 5 vols., 12mo. Cloth, extra, per set $5 00

Sheep, marbled edges, per set 7 50

Half Russia (imitation), marbled edges 7 50

Half calf, gilt 10 00

History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. By Edward Gibbon. With notes by Rev. H.H. Milman. Standard edition. To which is added a complete Index of the work. A new edition from entirely new stereotype plates. With portrait on steel. 5 vols., 12mo. Cloth, extra, per set 5 00

Sheep, marbled edges, per set 7 50

Half Russia (imitation), marbled edges, 7 50

Half calf, gilt, per set 10 00

History of England, from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Abdication of James the Second, 1688. By David Hume. Standard edition. With the author's last corrections and improvements to which is prefixed a short account of his life, written by himself. With a portrait on steel. A new edition from entirely new stereotype plates. 5 vols., 12mo. Cloth, extra, per set 5 00

Sheep, marbled edges, per set 7 50

Half Russia (imitation), marbled edges 7 50

Half calf, gilt 10 00



Miscellaneous.

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A Dictionary of the Bible. Comprising its Antiquities Biography, Geography, Natural History and Literature. Edited by William Smith, LL.D. Revised and adapted to the present use of Sunday-school Teachers and Bible Students by Revs. F.N. and M.A. Peloubet. With eight Colored maps and 440 engravings on wood. 8vo. Cloth, extra $2 00

Sheep, marbled edges 3 00

Half morocco, gilt top 3 50

History of the Civil War in America. By the Comte de Paris. Translated with the approval of the author. With maps faithfully engraved from the originals and printed in three colors. 8vo.

Cloth, extra, per vol. 3 50

Red cloth, extra, Roxburgh style, uncut edges, per vol. 3 50

Sheep, library style, per vol. 4 50

Half Turkey morocco, per vol. 6 00

Volumes I, II, III and IV now ready, put up in a neat box, or any volume sold separately.

The Battle of Gettysburg. By the Comte de Paris. With maps. 8vo. Cloth, extra 1 50

Comprehensive Biographical Dictionary. Embracing accounts of the most eminent persons of all ages, nations and professions. By E.A. Thomas. Crown 8vo.

Cloth, extra, gilt top 2 50

Sheep, marbled edges 3 00

Half morocco, gilt top 3 50

Half Russia, gilt top 4 50

The Amateur Photographer. A manual of photographic manipulations intended especially for beginners and amateurs, with suggestions as to the choice of apparatus and of processes. By Ellerslie Wallace, Jr., M.D. New edition, with two new chapters on paper negatives and microscopic photography. 12mo. Limp morocco, sprinkled edges 1 00

Interest Tables. Containing accurate calculations of interest at 1/2, 1, 2, 3, 3-1/2, 4, 4-1/2, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 per cent. per annum, both simple and compound, on all sums from $1.00 to $10.00, and from one day to six years. Also some very valuable tables, calculated by John E. Coffin. 8vo. Cloth, extra $1 00

England, Picturesque and Descriptive. A Reminiscence of Travel. By Joel Cook, author of "A Holiday Tour in Europe," "Brief Summer Rambles" etc. Elegantly illustrated with 487 engravings on wood. 4to. Cloth, extra 7 50

Half calf, gilt, marbled edges 10 00

Half Morocco, full gilt edges 10 00

Full Turkey morocco, gilt edges 15 00

The Waverley Novels. By Sir Walter Scott, Bart. 23 vols.

Household Edition. Illustrated. 12mo. Cloth, extra, per set 23 00 Half calf, gilt, per set 46 00 Half morocco, gilt top 46 00

Universe Edition. Printed on thin paper, and containing one illustration to the volume. 25 vols., 12mo.

Cloth, extra, per vol. 75

World Edition. 12 vols., thick 12mo.

(Sold in sets only.) Cloth, extra 18 00

Half im't. Russia, marbled edges 24 00

Captain Jack the Scout; or, The Indian Wars about Old Fort Duquesne. An Historical Novel, with copious notes. By Charles McKnight. With eight engravings. 12mo. Cloth, extra 1 50

Ladies' and Gentlemen's Etiquette. A Complete Manual of the Manners and Dress of American Society. Containing forms of Letters, Invitations, Acceptances and Regrets. By E.B. Duffey. 12mo.

Cloth, extra 1 50

The Count of Monte Cristo. By Alexandre Dumas. Complete in one volume, with two illustrations by George G. White. 12mo. Cloth, extra 1 25

The Iliad of Homer Rendered into English Blank Verse. By Edward, Earl of Derby. With a biographical sketch of Lord Derby by R. Shelton Mackenzie, D.C.L. Popular edition. Two vols. in one. 12mo.

Cloth, extra $1 50

Ten Nights in a Bar Room and What I Saw There. By T.S. Arthur. Entirely new edition from new electrotype plates. Illustrated. 12mo.

Cloth, extra 1 25

Jane Eyre. By Charlotte Bronte (Currer Bell). New Library Edition. With five illustrations by E.M. Wimperis. 12mo. Cloth, extra 1 00

Shirley. By Charlotte Bronte (Currer Bell). New Library Edition. With five illustrations by E.M. Wimperis. 12mo. Cloth, extra 1 00

Villette. By Charlotte Bronte (Currer Bell). New Library Edition. With five illustrations by E.M. Wimperis. 12mo. Cloth, extra 1 00

The Professor, Emma and Poems. By Charlotte Bronte (Currer Bell). New Library Edition. With five illustrations by E.M. Wimperis. 12mo.

Cloth, extra, black and gold 1 00

The four volumes, forming the complete works of Charlotte Bronte, in a neat box.

Cloth, extra, black and gold, per set 4 00

Fancy cloth, paper label, gilt top, uncut edges 5 00

Half calf, gilt, per set 8 00

History of Scotland. (Tales of a Grandfather.) By Sir Walter Scott. 3 vols., 12mo. Cloth, plain 3 00

Half calf, gilt tops 6 00

Half morocco, gilt tops 6 00

Tales of a Grandfather. By Sir Walter Scott, Bart. 4 vols. Uniform with the Waverley Novels.

Household Edition. Illustrated. 12mo.

Cloth, extra, per vol. 1 00

Sheep, marbled edges, per vol. 1 50

Half calf, gilt, marbled edges, per vol. 3 00

Ten Thousand a Year. By Samuel C. Warren, author of "The Diary of a London Physician." A new edition, carefully revised, with three illustrations by George G. White. 12mo. Cloth, extra $1 50

The Works of Flavius Josephus. Comprising the Antiquities of the Jews; a History of the Jewish Wars and a Life of Flavius Josephus, written by himself. Translated from the original Greek by William Whiston, A.M. 8vo. Cloth, plain 2 00

Sheep, marbled edges, library style 3 00

Embossed leather, "new style" 3 50

Morocco, gilt edges 5 00

This is the largest type one volume edition published.

Stanley and the Congo.—Explorations and Achievements in the Wilds of Africa of Henry M. Stanley. Also, a full description of his perilous descent, thrilling adventures and late labors on the Congo River. Together with an account of the expedition to the Central Lake Regions, by Sir Samuel W. Baker, and the journey across Africa in 1874-75, and the discoveries made by Lieut. V.S. Cameron. By J.F. Packard, author of "Young Folks' History of the United States," etc., etc. Fully illustrated. 12mo.

Cloth, extra, black and gold 1 50

Cookery from Experience. A Practical Guide for Housekeepers in the Preparation of Every-day Meals, containing more than One Thousand Domestic Recipes, mostly tested by Personal Experience, with Suggestions for Meals, List of Meats and Vegetables in Season, etc. By Mrs. Sara T. Paul. 12mo.

Cloth, extra 1 50

The Imitation of Christ. By Thomas a Kempis. New and best edition, from entirely new electrotype plates, single column, large, clear type. 18mo.

PLAIN EDITION, ROUND CORNERS.

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THE

Fireside Encyclopaedia of Poetry

COLLECTED AND ARRANGED

By HENRY T. COATES.

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27th edition, enlarged and thoroughly revised, and containing portraits of prominent American poets, with facsimiles of their handwriting.

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Imperial 8vo., cloth, extra, gilt side and edges $5 00 Half calf, gilt 7 50 Half morocco, antique, gilt edges 7 50 Turkey morocco, antique, full gilt edges 10 00 Tree calf 12 00 Plush, padded sides, nickel lettering 14 00

The remarkable success that has attended the publication of "The Fireside Encyclopaedia of Poetry"—26 editions having been printed—has induced the author to thoroughly revise it, and to make it in every way worthy of the high place it has attained. About one hundred and fifty new poems have been inserted, and the work now contains nearly fourteen hundred poems, representing four hundred and fifty authors, English and American. The work is now illustrated by finely-engraved portraits of many prominent poets, with their signatures and facsimiles of their handwriting.

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The Children's Book of Poetry.

Compiled by HENRY T. COATES.

With nearly 200 illustrations. The most complete collection of poetry for children ever published. 4to.

Cloth, extra, gilt edges 3 00 Full Turkey morocco, gilt edges 7 50

THE END