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Favourite Stories by A. L. O. E.

Exiles in Babylon; or, Children of Light. With 34 Engravings. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 5s.

A lively tale, in which are skilfully introduced lectures on the history of Daniel.

Hebrew Heroes. A Tale founded on Jewish History. With 28 Engravings. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 5s.

A story founded on that stirring period of Jewish history, the wars of Judas Maccabæus. The tale is beautifully and truthfully told, and presents a faithful picture of the period and the people.

Pictures of St. Peter in an English Home. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 5s.

“A. L. O. E. invokes the aid of entertaining dialogue, and probably may have more readers than all the other writers on St. Peter put together.... The book is brilliantly written.”—PRESBYTERIAN MESSENGER.

Rescued from Egypt. With 28 Engravings. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 5s.

A interesting tale, toned and improved by illustrations from the history of Moses and the people of Israel.

The Shepherd of Bethlehem. With 40 Engravings. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 5s.

A charming tale, including cottage lectures on the history of David, which the incidents of the story illustrate.

Claudia. A Tale. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 3s. 6d.

A tale for the young. Difference between intellectual and spiritual life. Pride of intellect and self-confidence humbled, and true happiness gained at last along with true humility.

Idols in the Heart. With Eight Engravings. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 3s. 6d.

A tale for the young. The story of a young wife and stepmother. Idols in the family—pride, pleasure, self-will, and too blind affection—discovered and dethroned.

The Lady of Provence; or, Humbled and Healed. A Tale of the First French Revolution. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. 3s. 6d.

A pious English girl made a blessing to her French mistress in the terrible scenes of the Revolution; illustrative of the Scripture story of Naaman, the Syrian general.

On the Way; or, Places Passed by Pilgrims. With 12 Illustrations. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 3s. 6d.

A tale for the young, illustrative of a variety of incidents in Bunyan’s Pilgrim.

The Spanish Cavalier. With 8 Engravings. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 3s. 6d.

A tale illustrative of modern life in Spain, and incidentally of the events of the Revolution of 1868, particularly as they relate to the recent awakening of Protestant religious feeling.

The Young Pilgrim. A Tale Illustrating the “Pilgrim’s Progress.” With 27 Engravings. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 3s. 6d.

A Child’s Companion to the “Pilgrim’s Progress.” It is intended to bring the ideas of that wonderful allegory within the comprehension of the young mind.

Precepts in Practice; or, Stories Illustrating the Proverbs. With upwards of 40 Engravings. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 2s.

In an attractive and entertaining way the author, in each story, makes the events of everyday life illustrate some truth taught by the wise King Solomon.

The Crown of Success; or, Four Heads to Furnish. With Eight Engravings. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 3s.

An allegorical tale for the young. The four cottages of Head taken and furnished by Dame Desley’s four children, with the help of their friend, Mr. Learning. This book is of unusual interest to children, and very instructive. Suited for ages from ten to twelve years.

Cyril Ashley. A Tale. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. 3s.

An English tale for young persons, illustrative of some of the practical lessons to be learned from the Scripture story of Jonah the prophet.

The Giant Killer; or, The Battle which All must Fight. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. 3s.

A tale for the young, illustrating “the battle which all must fight” against the Giants Sloth, Selfishness, Untruth, Hate, and Pride.

House Beautiful; or, The Bible Museum. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 3s.

“A gallery of Scripture portraits.” Short chapters on the most remarkable scenes and incidents of Scripture history. With pictorial illustrations.

The Silver Casket; or, The World and its Wiles. Illustrated. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. 3s.

A tale for the young; partly an allegory; with scenes in the Palace of Deceits, the Forest of Temptation, etc.

War and Peace. A Tale of the Retreat from Cabul in 1842. With Eight Plates. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 3s.

This sketch of one of the saddest passages in our history has been chiefly drawn from “Lady Sale’s Journal.”

A Wreath of Indian Stories. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 3s.

Ten tales of native life in India; and ten short stories, illustrative of the Commandments. These stories describe, in Oriental style, the everyday scenes and customs of native life.

Battling with the World; or, The Roby Family. Illustrated. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 2s. 6d.

This tale forms a sequel to “The Giant-Killer; or, The Battle which All must Fight,” by the same Author.

Flora; or, Self-Deception. Illustrated. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 2s. 6d.

The good seed springing up among stones and thorns, with too little root to bear “fruit with patience,” or to withstand the force of temptation. A tale for the young.

The Haunted Room. A Tale. Post 8vo, cloth extra. 2s. 6d.

An interesting tale, intended to warn against nervous and superstitious fears and weakness, and show remedy of Christian courage and presence of mind.

The Mine; or, Darkness and Light. Illustrated. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. 2s. 6d.

A tale for the young of a somewhat allegorical character, in which it is shown that Faith and Religion are sure guides through the most difficult paths in life. The incidents of the story are absorbing without being of a sensational character.

Miracles of Heavenly Love in Daily Life. With Eight Engravings. Post 8vo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 2s. 6d.

Twelve tales (some of the same characters in them all) illustrative of many of our Lord’s miracles; showing that miracles of God’s love, which should not be overlooked or undervalued, often occur in the common events of life.

A. L. O. E.’s Books for the Young.

Edith and her Ayah, and Other Stories. With numerous Engravings. Cloth extra. Price 1s.

Fifteen short stories for the young.

A Friend in Need, and Other Stories. With Seven Engravings. Cloth extra. Price 1s.

Eight short tales for young readers.

Good for Evil, and Other Stories. With 14 Engravings. Cloth extra. Price 1s.

Nine short tales for young readers.

The Hymn my Mother Taught Me, and Other Stories. With 24 Engravings. Cloth extra. 1s.

Fourteen short tales for young readers.

The Olive Branch, and Other Stories. With 16 Illustrations. Cloth extra. Price 1s.

Seventeen short stories for young readers.

Try Again, and Other Stories. With numerous Engravings. Cloth extra. Price 1s.

Sixteen short tales for young readers.

Upwards and Downwards, and Other Stories. With 16 Illustrations. Cloth extra. Price 1s.

Seven short tales for young readers.

Wings and Stings. With Six Engravings. Cloth Extra. 1s.

A. L. O. E. is perhaps unequalled as a writer of allegories for children. In this volume the bees are made to afford lessons in many virtues that children should acquire. It is suitable for either boys or girls.

Stories of the Wars of the Jews. From the Babylonish Captivity to the Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus. With Coloured Frontispiece and 44 Illustrations. Cloth extra. Price 1s. 6d.

The A. L. O. E. Series.

Cloth extra. Price 6d. each.

Every Cloud has a Silver Lining.

The Backward Swing.

The Tiny Red Night-cap.

The Message of Hope.

Only a Little.

The Brother’s Return.

The Victory.

The Truant Kitten.

Each volume of this series contains five or six pretty stories by A. L. O. E., conveying some good moral lesson.

Books by A. L. O. E.

In 1s. Packets.

Packet 1.—The Little Sower, and Other Stories.

1. The Little Sower.—2. Thorns and Flowers.—3. The White Robe.—4. Trusted and Trusty.

Packet 2.—The Best Friend, and Other Stories.

1. The Best Friend.—2. The Soldier’s Child.—3. The Little Light.—4. Are all Saved?

Packet 15.—Stories Illustrating the Proverbs.

1. Courage and Candour.—2. A Friend in Need. &c.

Packet 18.—Stories by A. L. O. E.

1. Upwards and Downwards.—2. A Friend in Need.—3. The Great Plague.—4. Good for Evil. &c.

Packet 39.—Stories by A. L. O. E. Packet A.

1. Good-bye.—2. Don’t be Too Sure.—3. Quite in Earnest. &c.

Packet 40.—Stories by A. L. O. E. Packet B.

1. Bearing Burdens.—2. Grasping the Apple.—3. The Diamond Locket. &c.

Library of Historical Tales.

The City and the Castle. A Story of the Reformation in Switzerland. By ANNIE LUCAS, Author of “Leonie,” etc. Crown 8vo, cloth extra. Price 4s.

A tale of a noble family and one in humble life becoming connected by circumstances, the relation of which faithfully portrays the state and character of society at the time of the Reformation (in Switzerland).

Leonie; or, Light out of Darkness: and Within Iron Walls, a Tale of the Siege of Paris. Twin-Stories of the Franco-German War. By ANNIE LUCAS. Crown 8vo, cloth extra. Price 4s.

Two tales, the first connected with the second. One, of country life in France during the war; the other, life within the besieged capital. These stories abound in interesting and graphic sketches of French life and character, and incidentally contain a faithful description of the leading events of the Franco-German War.

Wenzel’s Inheritance; or, Faithful unto Death. A Tale of Bohemia in the Fifteenth Century. By ANNIE LUCAS. Crown 8vo, cloth extra. Price 4s.

Presents a vivid picture of the religious and social condition of Bohemia in the fifteenth century. The story is one of suffering and martyrdom borne for faith’s sake.

Helena’s Household. A Tale of Rome in the First Century. With Frontispiece. Crown 8vo, cloth extra. Price 4s.

Illustrates the mode in which the very persecutions of the primitive ages of the Church were made instrumental, through the Spirit of God, to the promulgation of the faith.

The Spanish Brothers. A Tale of the Sixteenth Century. By the Author of “The Dark Year of Dundee.” Crown 8vo, cloth extra. Price 4s.

A tale of Spanish life, presenting a true and vivid picture of the cruel and stormy time during the period of the Inquisition.

The Czar. A Tale of the Time of the First Napoleon. By the Author of “The Spanish Brothers,” etc. Crown 8vo, cloth extra. Price 4s.

An interesting tale of the great Franco-Russian war in 1812–13; the characters partly French, partly Russian.

Arthur Erskine’s Story. A Tale of the Days of Knox. By the Author of “The Spanish Brothers,” etc. Crown 8vo, cloth extra. Price 4s.

The object of the writer of this tale is to portray the life of the people in the days of Knox. The stormy passions of the time are vividly described, and the story of Scotland’s Reformation is effectively re-told.

Under the Southern Cross. A Tale of the New World. By the Author of “The Spanish Brothers,” etc. Crown 8vo, cloth extra. Price 4s.

A thrilling and fascinating story, most exciting in incident, and most instructive in its accurate reproduction of the manners and customs in Peru during the later years of the sixteenth century.

Pendower. A Story of Cornwall in the Reign of Henry the Eighth. By M. FILLEUL. Crown 8vo, cloth extra. Price 4s.

A tale illustrating in fiction that stirring period of English history previous to the Reformation.

Prize Temperance Tales.

ONE HUNDRED POUND PRIZE TALE.

Frank Oldfield; or, Lost and Found. By the Rev. T. P. WILSON, M.A. With Five Engravings. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 3s. 6d.

An interesting prize temperance tale; the scene partly in Lancashire, partly in Australia.

ONE HUNDRED POUND PRIZE TALE.

Sought and Saved. By M. A. PAULL, Author of “Tim’s Troubles; or, Tried and True.” With Six Engravings. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 3s. 6d.

A prize temperance tale for the young. With illustrative engravings.

ONE HUNDRED POUND PRIZE TALE.

Through Storm to Sunshine. By WILLIAM J. LACEY, Author of “A Life’s Motto,” “The Captain’s Plot,” etc. With Illustrations. Post 8vo, cloth extra. 3s. 6d.

This interesting tale was selected by the Band of Hope Union last year, from among thirty-seven others, as worthy of the £100 prize. It now forms a beautiful volume, with six good illustrations.

FIFTY POUND PRIZE TALE.

Tim’s Troubles; or, Tried and True. By M. A. PAULL. With Five Engravings. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 3s. 6d.

A prize temperance tale for young persons, the hero an Irish boy, who owes everything in after life to having joined a Band of Hope in boyhood.

FIFTY POUND PRIZE TALE.

Lionel Franklin’s Victory. By E. VAN SOMMER. With Six Engravings. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 3s. 6d.

An interesting prize temperance tale for the young, with illustrative engravings.

SEVENTY POUND PRIZE TALE.

The Naresborough Victory. A Story in Five Parts. By the Rev. T. KEYWORTH, Author of “Dick the Newsboy,” “Green and Grey,” etc., etc. With Illustrations. Post 8vo, cloth extra. 2s. 6d.

“In construction the story is good, in style it is excellent, and it is certain to be a general favourite.”—MANCHESTER EXAMINER.

“Attractive in its incidents and forcible in its lessons.”—LIVERPOOL ALBION.

SPECIAL PRIZE TALE.

Owen’s Hobby; or, Strength in Weakness. A Tale. By ELMER BURLEIGH. Illustrated. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 2s. 6d.

Replete with touching, often saddening and frequently amusing incidents.

SPECIAL PRIZE TALE.

Every-Day Doings. By HELLENA RICHARDSON. With Six Illustrations. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 2s. 6d.

A prize temperance tale, “written for an earnest purpose,” and consisting almost entirely of facts.

By Uphill Paths; or, Waiting and Winning. A Story of Work to be Done. By E. VAN SOMMER, Author of “Lionel Franklin’s Victory.” Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 2s. 6d.

True to His Colours; or, The Life that Wears Best. By the Rev. T. P. WILSON, M.A., Vicar of Pavenham, Author of “Frank Oldfield,” etc. With Six Engravings. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 3s. 6d.

An interesting tale—the scene laid in England—illustrating the influence over others for good of one consistent Christian man and temperance advocate.

Books on Bible Subjects, etc.

The Plants of the Bible. By JOHN HUTTON BALFOUR, M.A., M.D., F.R.SS.L. & E., F.L.S., F.R.C.S.E. New and Enlarged Edition. With numerous Illustrations. Crown 8vo, cloth elegant. Price 5s.

A beautiful and enlarged new edition of a work most valuable for Scripture students and teachers. The botanical illustrations are numerous and perfect.

The Psalms Illustrated from Scripture. Being the Book of Psalms with Illustrative Scripture Passages, forming a Collection of nearly 2,000 Texts, Doctrinal, Devotional, and Descriptive. With Introduction by the Rev. HORATIUS BONAR, D.D. 32mo, cloth extra, gilt edges. 2s.

Spencer’s Pastor’s Sketches; or, Conversations with Anxious Inquirers respecting the Way of Salvation. By I. S. SPENCER, D.D., New York. Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 3s.

A Christian Home: How to Make, and how to Maintain it. By the Rev. JOHN HALL, D.D., New York. Post 8vo, cloth extra. 1s.

“The effort has been to produce a truthful and useful rather than a learned or brilliant book.”—EXTRACT FROM PREFACE.

Morning and Evening Sacrifice. By the Rev. JAMES SMITH. Red Lines. Royal 18mo, cloth. 1s.

Our Father and Comforter; or, God the Portion of His People. By the late Rev. JAMES SMITH, Cheltenham. Red Lines. Royal 18mo, cloth. Price 1s.

Welcome to Jesus. By the late Rev. JAMES SMITH, Cheltenham. Red Lines. Royal 18mo, cloth. Price 1s.

The Shorter Catechism. With Proofs, Analyses, and Illustrative Anecdotes, etc. For Teachers and Parents. By the Rev. ROBT. STEEL, D.D. Crown 8vo, cloth, red edges. Price 2s. 6d.

“Here is a book for teachers and parents—a compendium of truth put in the form of question and answer; with proofs from Scripture, analyses, and well-told anecdotes. Those who read this book will do well; those who use it will do better.”—CHRISTIAN TREASURY.

Paterson on the Shorter Catechism. 18mo, cloth. Price 1s. 6d.

This complete exposition of the “Shorter Catechism” is in itself a brief yet comprehensive System of Theology, explicit and practical in style. A most valuable help to the Bible student.

Paley’s Horæ Paulinæ. With Introduction, Notes, and Questions, by WILLIAM BINNIE, D.D. Post 8vo, cloth. Price 1s.

Clarke’s Scripture Promises, Under their Proper Heads. 32mo, cloth extra. Price 1s.

⁂ This was the favourite edition of the late General Gordon—the edition which, according to his sister, Miss Gordon, “he always used and gave away;” and of which, “before leaving England for Khartoum, he presented a copy to each member of the Cabinet.”—See “Sketch of Gordon,” by Barnes and Brown.

Clarke’s Scripture Promises, Under their Proper Heads. 18mo, cloth, gilt edges. Price 1s. 6d.

The Believer’s Triumph; or, No Condemnation in Christ and No Separation from Christ. By the late Rev. JAMES SMITH, Cheltenham. Carmine Borders round the Pages. 32mo, cloth. Price 1s.

Sacra Privata. By Rev. Bishop WILSON. Red Line Edition. 32mo, cloth. Price 1s.

Illuminated Gift-Books, etc.

Thoughts for Sunrise. Daily Morning Texts and Morning Hymns. Beautifully Illuminated. Ribbon Style. Gilt edges. 1s.

“Illuminated by L. M. W. with much taste and skill.... Quite admirably produced, and printed in colours and gold.”—MAGAZINE OF ART.

Thoughts for Sunset. A Book for Eventide. Beautifully Illuminated by L. M. W. Ribbon Style. Gilt edges. Price 1s.

“A dainty little book. The texts of Scripture are delicately illuminated by L. M. W., and the illustrative poetical selections have been judiciously gathered from a wide area.”—CHRISTIAN WORLD.

Thoughts of Heaven, our Home Above. Beautifully Illuminated. Ribbon Style. Gilt edges. 1s.

“Cannot be praised too highly for its artistic excellence.”—SCOTSMAN.

For Eventide. Beautifully Illuminated with Texts and Hymns for Eight Weeks. Edited by H. L. L. Richly gilt. Price 1s.

“It is a little gem in its way; pleasing to the eye by its appearance, and pleasing to the heart by its contents.”—FOOTSTEPS OF TRUTH.

⁂ This Series is also kept bound in cloth extra, price 1s. 6d.; Paste grain padded, price 2s. 6d.; and in German calf, price 3s. 6d.

Glad Tidings for Pilgrims Zionward. With 12 Beautiful Illuminations and Hymns. Oblong, cloth extra, gilt edges. 1s. 6d.

This elegant little gift book contains twelve beautiful floral cards with texts of Scripture, and on each opposite page a suitable hymn.

Eastern Manners and Customs. Selected Passages from “THE LAND AND THE BOOK.” With 12 Chromo-Lithograph Illustrations. Oblong, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 1s. 6d.

The Feast of Sacrifice and the Feast of Remembrance; or, The Origin and Teaching of the Lord’s Supper. With an Introductory Preface by the LORD BISHOP OF RIPON. Cloth, red edges. Price 1s.

The Evening Hymn. By the late Rev. J. D. BURNS of Hampstead. With Carmine Borders round the Pages. Royal 18mo, cloth. 1s.

Contains a hymn and a prayer for the evenings of a month.

Within the Gates; or, Glimpses of the Heavenly Jerusalem. By the late Rev. J. D. BURNS. Carmine Borders round the Pages. Royal 18mo, cloth. Price 1s.

Keble’s Christian Year. Thoughts in Verse for the Sundays and Holy-days throughout the Year. 18mo, red lines, cloth extra. 1s.

Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household: Intended for the Family Circle or the Closet. By the late Rev. JAMES SMITH. 24mo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 1s. 6d.

A book for family worship or for private reading. It comprises a text followed by a short exposition and a verse of a hymn for every day in the year.

Birthday and Daily Text-books.

The Bible Birthday Book. A Choice Selection of Texts for every Day in the Year. By the Author of “Hymns from the Land of Luther,” etc. 32mo, cloth, gilt edges. Price 1s. 6d. Paste grain. Price 3s. 6d.

The Bible Birthday Record. A Text-book for the Young. By the Author of “Hymns from the Land of Luther,” etc. 32mo, cloth, gilt edges. Price 1s. 6d. Paste grain. Price 3s. 6d.

The Imitation of Christ Birthday Book. With Scripture Texts and Selections from Thomas à Kempis. Edited by the Author of “Hymns from the Land of Luther.” 32mo, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 1s. 6d.

The Chaplet of Flowers. A Daily Text-book. Interleaved. Cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 1s. 6d.

Daily Manna for Christian Pilgrims. A Daily Text-book. Interleaved. Cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 1s. 6d.

Daily Self-Examination. A Daily Text-book. Interleaved. Cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 1s. 6d.

Green Pastures. By the late Rev. JAMES SMITH. A Daily Text-book. Interleaved. Cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 1s. 6d.

Still Waters. By the late Rev. JAMES SMITH. A Daily Text-book. Interleaved. Cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 1s. 6d.

Words in Season for Young Disciples. A Daily Text-book. Interleaved. Cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 1s. 6d.

Daily Help in the Way of Holiness. By the Rev. JOHN DWYER. Interleaved. Cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 1s. 6d.

Help by the Way. A Daily Monitor. By A. M. F., Author of “Bible Echoes,” etc. With Introduction by the Rev. CHARLES BULLOCK, Rector of St. Nicholas, Worcester. Interleaved. Cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 1s. 6d.

The leading and distinctive feature of this volume is, that the art of questioning is brought to bear upon the daily text. The reader is thus made, by self-examination, to apply to his own conscience the scriptural truths enforced.

The Souvenir. A Daily Text-book. By H. L. L. Royal 18mo, gilt edges, cloth antique. Price 1s. 6d.

Daily Thoughts. A Text-book from the Psalms. Cloth antique, red edges. Price 1s.

Parent’s Text-book for Young Children. Cloth antique, red edges. Price 1s.

The Souvenir. A Daily Text-book. Edited by H. L. L. Cloth antique, red edges. Price 1s.

Bogatsky’s Golden Treasury. Edited and Enlarged by the late Rev. JAMES SMITH. 24mo, cloth. Price 1s. 6d. 32mo. Price 1s.

Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household. Intended for the Family Circle or the Closet. By the Rev. JAMES SMITH, Author of “The Believer’s Triumph,” “Welcome to Jesus,” etc. Large Type Edition. Post 8vo, cloth. Price 2s. 6d.

T. NELSON AND SONS, LONDON, EDINBURGH, AND NEW YORK.