Mary Ware in Texas
BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
THE LITTLE COLONEL BOOKS
(Trade Mark)
_By ANNIE FELLOWS JOHNSTON_
_Each 1 vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated, per vol._ $1.50
THE LITTLE COLONEL STORIES (Trade Mark)
Being three "Little Colonel" stories in the Cosy Corner Series, "TheLittle Colonel," "Two Little Knights of Kentucky," and "The GreatScissors," put into a single volume.
THE LITTLE COLONEL'S HOUSE PARTY (Trade Mark)
THE LITTLE COLONEL'S HOLIDAYS (Trade Mark)
THE LITTLE COLONEL'S HERO (Trade Mark)
THE LITTLE COLONEL AT BOARDING-SCHOOL (Trade Mark)
THE LITTLE COLONEL IN ARIZONA (Trade Mark)
THE LITTLE COLONEL'S CHRISTMAS VACATION (Trade Mark)
THE LITTLE COLONEL, MAID OF HONOR (Trade Mark)
THE LITTLE COLONEL'S KNIGHT COMES RIDING (Trade Mark)
MARY WARE: THE LITTLE COLONEL'S CHUM (Trade Mark)
MARY WARE IN TEXAS
_These eleven volumes, boxed as an eleven-volume set_ $16.50
THE LITTLE COLONEL (Trade Mark)
TWO LITTLE KNIGHTS OF KENTUCKY
THE GIANT SCISSORS
BIG BROTHER
Special Holiday Editions
Each one volume, cloth decorative, small quarto, $1.25
New plates, handsomely illustrated with eight full-page drawings incolor, and many marginal sketches.
IN THE DESERT OF WAITING: THE LEGEND OF CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN.
THE THREE WEAVERS: A FAIRY TALE FOR FATHERS AND MOTHERS AS WELL AS FORTHEIR DAUGHTERS.
KEEPING TRYST
THE LEGEND OF THE BLEEDING HEART
THE RESCUE OF PRINCESS WINSOME: A FAIRY PLAY FOR OLD AND YOUNG.
THE JESTER'S SWORD
Each one volume, tall 16mo, cloth decorative $0.50 Paper boards .35
There has been a constant demand for publication in separate form ofthese six stories which were originally included in six of the "LittleColonel" books.
JOEL: A BOY OF GALILEE: BY ANNIE FELLOWS JOHNSTON. Illustrated by L. J.Bridgman.
New illustrated edition, uniform with the Little Colonel Books, 1 vol., large 12mo, cloth decorative $1.50
A story of the time of Christ, which is one of the author's best-knownbooks.
THE LITTLE COLONEL GOOD TIMES BOOK
Uniform in size with the Little Colonel Series $1.50 Bound in white kid (morocco) and gold 3.00
Cover design and decorations by Peter Verberg.
Published in response to many inquiries from readers of the LittleColonel books as to where they could obtain a "Good Times Book" such asBetty kept.
THE LITTLE COLONEL DOLL BOOK
Large quarto, boards $1.50
A series of "Little Colonel" dolls,--not only the Little Colonelherself, but Betty and Kitty and Mary Ware, yes, and Rob, Phil, and manyanother of the well-loved characters,--even Mom' Beck herself. There aremany of them and each has several changes of costume, so that the happygroup can be appropriately clad for the rehearsal of any scene orincident in the series.
The large, cumbersome sheets of most of the so-called doll "books" havebeen discarded, and instead each character, each costume, occupies asheet by itself, the dolls and costumes being cut out only as they arewanted.
ASA HOLMES: OR, AT THE CROSS-ROADS. A sketch of Country Life and CountryHumor. By ANNIE FELLOWS JOHNSTON.
With a frontispiece by Ernest Fosbery.
Large 16mo, cloth, gilt top $1.00
"'Asa Holmes; or, At the Cross-Roads' is the most delightful, mostsympathetic and wholesome book that has been published in a longwhile."--_Boston Times._
THE RIVAL CAMPERS; OR, THE ADVENTURES OF HENRY BURNS. By RUEL PERLEYSMITH.
Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
A story of a party of typical American lads, courageous, alert, andathletic, who spend a summer camping on an island off the Maine coast.
THE RIVAL CAMPERS AFLOAT; OR, THE PRIZE YACHT VIKING. By RUEL PERLEYSMITH.
Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
This book is a continuation of the adventures of "The Rival Campers" ontheir prize yacht _Viking_.
THE RIVAL CAMPERS ASHORE By RUEL PERLEY SMITH.
Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
"As interesting ashore as when afloat."--_The Interior._
THE RIVAL CAMPERS AMONG THE OYSTER PIRATES; OR, JACK HARVEY'SADVENTURES.
By RUEL PERLEY SMITH. Illustrated $1.50
"Just the type of book which is most popular with lads who are in theirearly teens."--_The Philadelphia Item._
PRISONERS OF FORTUNE: A Tale of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. By RUELPERLEY SMITH.
Cloth decorative, with a colored frontispiece $1.50
"There is an atmosphere of old New England in the book, the humor of theborn raconteur about the hero, who tells his story with the gravity of apreacher, but with a solemn humor that is irresistible."--_Courier-Journal._
FAMOUS CAVALRY LEADERS. By CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON.
Large 12mo, With 24 illustrations $1.50
Biographical sketches, with interesting anecdotes and reminiscences ofthe heroes of history who were leaders of cavalry.
"More of such books should be written, books that acquaint young readerswith historical personages in a pleasant informal way."--_N. Y. Sun._
FAMOUS INDIAN CHIEFS. By CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON.
Large 12mo, illustrated $1.50
In this book Mr. Johnston gives interesting sketches of the Indianbraves who have figured with prominence in the history of our own land,including Powhatan, the Indian Caesar; Massasoit, the friend of thePuritans; Pontiac, the red Napoleon; Tecumseh, the famous war chief ofthe Shawnees; Sitting Bull, the famous war chief of the Sioux; Geronimo,the renowned Apache Chief, etc., etc.
FAMOUS SCOUTS. By CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON.
Large 12mo, illustrated $1.50
Mr. Johnston gives us historical facts and biographical sketches andinteresting anecdotes of those heroes of early pioneer days who madenames for themselves among the hardy adventurers who thronged theborder. There are tales of Gen. Israel Putnam; the celebrated DanielBoone; Kit Carson, the noted scout; Lewis and Clarke, the hardyexplorers; the world-renowned Buffalo Bill, and of many other famousscouts, trappers and pioneers.
BEAUTIFUL JOE'S PARADISE: OR, THE ISLAND OF BROTHERLY LOVE. A sequel to"Beautiful Joe." By MARSHALL SAUNDERS, author of "Beautiful Joe."
One vol., library 12mo, cloth, illustrated $1.50
"This book revives the spirit of 'Beautiful Joe' capitally. It is fairlyriotous with fun, and is about as unusual as anything in the animal bookline that has seen the light."--_Philadelphia Item._
'TILDA JANE. By MARSHALL SAUNDERS.
One vol., 12mo, fully illustrated, cloth decorative, $1.50
"I cannot think of any better book for children than this. I commend itunreservedly."--_Cyrus Townsend Brady._
'TILDA JANE'S ORPHANS. A sequel to "'Tilda Jane." By MARSHALL SAUNDERS.
One vol., 12mo, fully illustrated, cloth decorative, $1.50
'Tilda Jane is the same original, delightful girl, and as fond of heranimal pets as ever.
THE STORY OF THE GRAVELEYS. By MARSHALL SAUNDERS, author of "BeautifulJoe's Paradise," "'Tilda Jane," etc.
Library 12mo, cloth decorative. Illustrated by E. B. Barry $1.50
Here we have the haps and mishaps, the trials and triumphs, of adelightful New England family, of whose devotion and sturdiness it willdo the reader good to hear.
BORN TO THE BLUE. By FLORENCE KIMBALL RUSSEL.
12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.25
/> The atmosphere of army life on the plains breathes on every page of thisdelightful tale. The boy is the son of a captain of U. S. cavalrystationed at a frontier post in the days when our regulars earned thegratitude of a nation.
IN WEST POINT GRAY By FLORENCE KIMBALL RUSSEL.
12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
"Singularly enough one of the best books of the year for boys is writtenby a woman and deals with life at West Point. The presentment of life inthe famous military academy whence so many heroes have graduated isrealistic and enjoyable."--_New York Sun._
THE SANDMAN: HIS FARM STORIES By WILLIAM J. HOPKINS. With fiftyillustrations by Ada Clendenin Williamson.
Large 12mo, decorative cover $1.50
"An amusing, original book, written for the benefit of very smallchildren. It should be one of the most popular of the year's books forreading to small children."--_Buffalo Express._
THE SANDMAN: MORE FARM STORIES By WILLIAM J. HOPKINS.
Large 12mo, decorative cover, fully illustrated $1.50
Mr. Hopkins's first essay at bedtime stories met with such approval thatthis second book of "Sandman" tales was issued for scores of eagerchildren. Life on the farm, and out-of-doors, is portrayed in hisinimitable manner.
THE SANDMAN: HIS SHIP STORIES By WILLIAM J. HOPKINS, author of "TheSandman: His Farm Stories," etc.
Large 12mo, decorative cover, fully illustrated $1.50
"Children call for these stories over and over again."--_Chicago EveningPost._
THE SANDMAN: HIS SEA STORIES By WILLIAM J. HOPKINS.
Large 12mo, decorative cover, fully illustrated $1.50
Each year adds to the popularity of this unique series of stories to beread to the little ones at bed time and at other times.
A TEXAS BLUE BONNET By EMILIA ELLIOTT.
12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
This is the story of a warm-hearted, impulsive and breezy girl of theSouthwest, who has lived all her life on a big ranch. She comes to thefar East for a long visit, and her experiences "up North" are indeeddelightful reading. Blue Bonnet is sure to win the hearts of all girlreaders.
THE DOCTOR'S LITTLE GIRL By MARION AMES TAGGART, author of "Pussy-CatTown," etc.
One vol., library 12mo, illustrated $1.50
A thoroughly enjoyable tale of a little girl and her comrade father,written in a delightful vein of sympathetic comprehension of the child'spoint of view.
SWEET NANCY THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF THE DOCTOR'S LITTLE GIRL. ByMARION AMES TAGGART.
One vol., library, 12mo, illustrated $1.50
In the new book, the author tells how Nancy becomes in fact "thedoctor's assistant," and continues to shed happiness around her.
CARLOTA A STORY OF THE SAN GABRIEL MISSION. By FRANCES MARGARET FOX.
Small quarto, cloth decorative, illustrated and decorated in colors by Ethelind Ridgway $1.00
"It is a pleasure to recommend this little story as an entertainingcontribution to juvenile literature."--_The New York Sun._
THE SEVEN CHRISTMAS CANDLES By FRANCES MARGARET FOX.
Small quarto, cloth decorative, illustrated and decorated in colors by E. B. Barry $1.00
Miss Fox's new book deals with the fortunes of the delightful Mulvaneychildren.
SEVEN LITTLE WISE MEN By FRANCES MARGARET FOX.
Small quarto, cloth decorative, illustrated in colors by E. B. Barry $1.00
In this new story Miss Fox relates how seven little children, who livedin Sunny California, prepared for the great Christmas Festival.
PUSSY-CAT TOWN By MARION AMES TAGGART.
Small quarto, cloth decorative, illustrated and decorated in colors $1.00
"Anything more interesting than the doings of the cats in this story,their humor, their wisdom, their patriotism, would be hard toimagine."--_Chicago Post._
THE ROSES OF SAINT ELIZABETH By JANE SCOTT WOODRUFF.
Small quarto, cloth decorative, illustrated and decorated in colors by Adelaide Everhart $1.00
This is a charming little story of a child whose father was caretaker ofthe great castle of the Wartburg.
GABRIEL AND THE HOUR BOOK By EVALEEN STEIN.
Small quarto, cloth decorative, illustrated and decorated in colors by Adelaide Everhart $1.00
Gabriel was a loving, patient, little French lad, who assisted the monksin the long ago days, when all the books were written and illuminated byhand, in the monasteries.
A LITTLE SHEPHERD OF PROVENCE By EVALEEN STEIN.
Small quarto, cloth decorative, illustrated in colors by Diantha Horne Marlowe $1.00
This is the story of Little lame Jean, a goatherd of Provence, and ofthe "golden goat" who is supposed to guard a hidden treasure.
THE ENCHANTED AUTOMOBILE Translated from the French by MARY J SAFFORD.
Small quarto, cloth decorative, illustrated and decorated in colors by Edna M. Sawyer $1.00
"An up-to-date French fairy-tale which fairly radiates the spirit of thehour,--unceasing diligence."--_Chicago Record-Herald._
O-HEART-SAN THE STORY OF A JAPANESE GIRL. By HELEN EGGLESTON HASKELL.
Small quarto, cloth decorative, illustrated and decorated in colors by Frank P. Fairbanks $1.00
"The story comes straight from the heart of Japan. From every pagebreathes the fragrance of tea leaves, cherry blossoms andchrysanthemums."--_The Chicago Inter-Ocean._
THE YOUNG SECTION-HAND; OR, THE ADVENTURES OF ALLAN WEST. By BURTON E.STEVENSON.
Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
Mr. Stevenson's hero is a manly lad of sixteen, who is given a chance asa section-hand on a big Western railroad, and whose experiences are asreal as they are thrilling.
THE YOUNG TRAIN DISPATCHER. By BURTON E. STEVENSON.
Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
"A better book for boys has never left an American press."--_SpringfieldUnion._
THE YOUNG TRAIN MASTER. By BURTON E. STEVENSON.
Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
"Nothing better in the way of a book of adventure for boys in which theactualities of life are set forth in a practical way could be devised orwritten."--_Boston Herald._
CAPTAIN JACK LORIMER. By WINN STANDISH.
Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
Jack is a fine example of the all-around American high-school boy.
JACK LORIMER'S CHAMPIONS; OR, SPORTS ON LAND AND LAKE. By WINN STANDISH.
Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
"It is exactly the sort of book to give a boy interested in athletics,for it shows him what it means to always 'play fair.'"--_ChicagoTribune._
JACK LORIMER'S HOLIDAYS; OR, MILLVALE HIGH IN CAMP. By WINN STANDISH.
Illustrated $1.50
Full of just the kind of fun, sports and adventure to excite the healthyminded youngster to emulation.
JACK LORIMER'S SUBSTITUTE; OR, THE ACTING CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM. By WINNSTANDISH.
Illustrated $1.50
On the sporting side, this book takes up football, wrestling,tobogganing, but it is more of a _school_ story perhaps than any of itspredecessors.
THE RED FEATHERS. By THEODORE ROBERTS
Cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
"The Red Feathers" tells of the remarkable adventures of an Indian boywho lived in the Stone Age, many years ago, when the world was young.
FLYING PLOVER. By THEODORE ROBERTS.
/> Cloth decorative. Illustrated by Charles Livingston Bull $1.00
Squat-By-The-Fire is a very old and wise Indian who lives alone with hergrandson, "Flying Plover," to whom she tells the stories each evening.
COMRADES OF THE TRAILS. By G. E. THEODORE ROBERTS.
Cloth decorative. Illustrated by Charles Livingston Bull $1.50
The story of a fearless young English lad, Dick Ramsey, who, after thedeath of his father, crosses the seas and takes up the life of a hunterand trapper in the Canadian forests.
LITTLE WHITE INDIANS. By FANNIE E. OSTRANDER.
Cloth decorative, illustrated $1.25
"A bright, interesting story which will appeal strongly to the'make-believe' instinct in children, and will give them a healthy,active interest in 'the simple life.'"
THE BOY WHO WON By FANNIE E. OSTRANDER, author of "Little WhiteIndians."
12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated by R. Farrington Elwell $1.25
A companion volume to "Little White Indians" continuing the adventuresof the different "tribes," whose "doings" were so interestingly told inthe earlier volume.
MARCHING WITH MORGAN. HOW DONALD LOVELL BECAME A SOLDIER OF THEREVOLUTION. By JOHN V. LANE.
Cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
This is a splendid boy's story of the expedition of Montgomery andArnold against Quebec.