Part 2 — D. LOTHROP & COMPANY'S CHOICE NEW BOOKS. 1885-86.

D. Lothrop & Co. present a remarkably attractive list of new publications possessing genuine value from every point of view, as will be evident from the following notes. The literature offered, which includes history, biography, general literature, romance, poetry, and various scientific works, presents a sufficiently wide range to meet the needs of all classes of readers.

A Family Flight Around Home, and a Family Flight Through Mexico are the two latest volumes of the Family Flight Series, by Edward Everett and Susan Hale, and deal largely with the picturesque side of history, as well as of life and scenery in the countries treated. Illustrated, extra cloth, $2.50.

Art for Young Folks. Contains a description of an art school for children in New York; biographies and portraits of twenty-four of the leading American artists, with engravings of paintings, studios, etc., etc. Quarto, boards, $2.00; cloth gilt, $3.00.

Boys and Girls' Annual, 1885. Contains original stories expressly prepared by the best of living authors who are favorites with the young folks. Extra cloth, gilt, $3.00.

Our Little Men and Women. Contains a miscellany more charming than ever. Dainty short stories with seventy-five full-page attractive illustrations, and countless smaller ones. It is especially suited for use in homes and schools, having a variety of articles on plant-life, natural history, and like subjects, written most attractively to please the little ones. Among serial articles of permanent value are "Kings and Queens at Home," "Stories of Favorite Authors," "Nests and Nest Builders," and Margaret Sidney's "Polly." Quarto, illuminated cover, $1.50: cloth, $1.00.

We Young Folks. All young people will be attracted by this book with its stories of hunting and fishing, of life in the "good old times," of famous men and women, etc. Lithograph covers, $1.50.

The Pansy, 1885, is distinguished among annuals, as formerly, by articles which commend it especially to Christian homes. It abounds in delightful stories, interesting descriptions of famous men and places, and the brightest of pictures. Lithograph covers, $1.25; cloth, $1.75; cloth, gilt, $2.00.

Some Boys and Girls. Edited by Pansy. These are stories of good times—the delightful experiences of genuine merry-hearted boys and girls in this and other lands, with much that is entertaining in biography and history. Lithograph covers, $1.25.

Storyland. A land which all little people will delight to visit. Its stories are illustrated by beautiful pictures and appear in handsome type. Lithograph covers, $1.25.

Chautauqua Young Folks' Annual, 1885. This annual has been styled "a young folks' cyclopædia." The present volume exceeds in richness all of its predecessors, new editions of each of which have been made to meet the demand for them. Lithograph cover, $1.00; cloth, $1.50.

Young Folks' Cyclopædia of Stories of Famous Authors. Favorite stories by such authors as Mary Hartwell Catherwood, Ella Farman, C. R. Talbot, Julia A. Eastman, Mrs. Hallowell, and others. Elegant cloth binding, $3.00.

Wide Awake Volume T. Contains beside other notable features Charles Egbert Craddock's brilliant Tennessee story "Down the Ravine," a stirring historical serial, "In Leisler's Time," by Elbridge S. Brooks, and Mrs. Champney's "Bubbling Teapot," with stories, poems and papers by Mrs. A. T. D. Whitney, Edwin Arnold, Margaret Sidney, Susan Coolidge, Edward Abbott, Rose Terry Cooke, etc. A frontispiece in eighteen colors, "A Merry Christmas to you," is reproduced by L. Prang & Co. in their choicest style, from drawings by L. H. Lungren. Quarto, 400 pages, boards, $1.75; cloth, gilt, $2.25.

The Golden West, as seen by the Ridgway Club, by Margaret Sidney. The fascinating record of a journey embodying material collected in personal travels by the author, and admirably adapted not only to the instruction of the young, but of older readers. It presents authentic information as to the people, natural scenery and customs of our newer States and Territories. Lithograph cover, $1.75; cloth, $2.25.

Wide Awake S. (Popular edition). Contains tales, biography, history, and poetry, with an intermingling of lighter matter, profusely illustrated, and especially adapted to the taste of intelligent and inquiring young folks. Handsome lithograph cover, $1.50.

Little Folks' Art Book. Such artists as Bodfish, Sweeney, Barnes, and Francis, have furnished outline drawings calculated to entice the little ones into attempts at copying, and thus lead them to a taste for art.

Babyland, 1885, is, as usual, "radiant with pictures of bonny baby life, and its rhymes and jingles ring with sweet glee and laughter." Quarto, lithograph cover, 75 cents; cloth, $1.00.

The Procession of the Zodiac. Here are twelve ideal figures and landscapes representative of the Zodiac signs, drawn by Jessie McDermott, and effectively printed in brown. A pretty legend or story, by Margaret Johnson, accompanies each picture. Quarto, lithograph cover, 75 cents, cloth, tinted edges, $1.00.

No Questions Asked. In this volume we have a characteristic comedy by Charles R. Talbot ("More than they bargained for"), with two sparkling stories for children in the style of Howell's "The Elevator."

Baby Barefoot. By Mary Harris McQueen. The life and adventures of a wonderful and lovable baby (as all babies are), including its journey to Florida. Quarto, boards, 75 cents.

In No-Man's Land, by Elbridge S. Brooks. With seventy-five pen and ink character drawings by Hassam. A book of wonder stories worthy of comparison with "Alice in Wonderland," and calculated to fascinate all young people. Quarto, boards, 75 cents.

My Cat Pickwick. By Mrs. F. A. Humphrey. The tale of a wonderful cat, and other delightful stories for young readers. Quarto, illustrated, boards, 75 cents.

Five Little Chickens, and other quaint songs for little ones. Collected and arranged by Aunt Carrie. Illustrated, quarto, boards, 75 cents.

Little Folks. How children in other lands amuse themselves. Illustrated, quarto, boards, 75 cents.

Where was the Baby? A question and how it was answered. Illustrated, quarto, boards, 50 cents.

Queen Victoria at Home. By Mrs. Frances A. Humphrey. A delightful biography of the "good queen," adapted for young folk's reading, with portraits of the English royal family, and views of the English royal palaces. Quarto, boards, 35 cents.

Seashore Chats and Beach Stories. By Mrs. Fannie A. Dean. Companion volume to "Little Talks about Plants," affords much valuable and interesting information relating to aquatic matters, with instructions as to the construction and care of an aquarium. Quarto, boards, 35 cents.

In the King's Garden, and Other Poems, by James Berry Bensel, one of the most pleasing and creditable of recent poetical volumes, introduces to the public a young New England poet, whose stray verses, appearing from time to time, have attracted, unwonted attention by their delicacy of imagery, poetic insight, and purity of sentiment. Sold only by subscription. Price $1.00.

D. LOTHROP & CO.'S holiday volumes now ready include Heroines Of the Poets, a superb folio volume, the text of which consists of twelve poems by the most famous poets, from Chaucer to Browning. The heroines of these poems are presented in full page drawings specially prepared by Lungren, each drawing printed by hand on india paper, and no two in the same tint or color. The engravings are masterpieces of photogravure, and the various delightful features of the volume unite to produce a most artistic effect. Handsome cloth binding, gilt top, rough edges with exquisite inset in color, and lettering in gold, $12.00. Leather binding, $15.00. The same book, popular edition, octavo size, illustrations printed from the finest wood engravings, 8vo, cloth, gilt edges, $3.00. Alligator, $3.00, silk plush, $6.00.

Wonderful Christmases Of Old. Edition de Luxe, presents the story as told by Hezekiah Butterworth, of ten of the famous events which have occurred on Christmas day, from the time of the catacombs in Rome to that of the "Mayflower." Each story is illustrated by dramatic pictures drawn by F. H. Lungren, and printed on india paper in tints, no two colors alike, as in "Heroines of the Poets." Large quarto, bound in the same style as the "Heroines of the Poets," $8.00, leather binding, $10.00. The same book, popular edition, small quarto with illustrations printed from the finest wood engravings, bound in a unique antique fashion, gilt edges $2.00; satin, $4.00.

The Stabat Mater. With historical and critical notes by Franklin Johnson, contains, with photogravure illustrations from the old masters, the famous Latin hymns Stabat Mater Specioso, and Stabat Mater Doloroso, with English translations. 8vo. cloth, gilt edges, $3.00, morocco, $6.00.

The Old Arm Chair. This old heart song, long enshrined in popular favor, in the beautiful setting here given, will commend itself anew to popular favor. The illustrations are admirable, especially the frontispiece, by Miss L. B. Humphrey. Small quarto, style of "Old Oaken Bucket," handsomely bound in cloth, $1.50; alligator, $1.50; silk plush, $5.00.

Artists' Gallery Series. Six volumes. First, Millais, second Alma Tadema, third Rosa Bonheur, fourth Bouguereau, fifth Fortuny, sixth Munkacsy. Each of these volumes is a miniature gallery devoted to a single modern artist, containing nine superb fac-simile photogravures of the artist's most famous representative paintings, with portraits and biography. Printed on finest plate paper in three tones. Exquisite binding, new style, full gilt, per volume, $1.50, satin, $2.00.

Helps by the Way. Compiled by S. W. W. and M. S. H. with an introduction by Rev. Phillips Brooks, D.D., contains triple quotations for each day in the year. Elegant cloth, 16mo, $1.00, gilt edges, $1.25.

The Children of Westminster Abbey. By Rose G. Kingsley, daughter of Canon Kingsley. Reading Union Library. Profusely illustrated from photographs and old prints, 16mo, cloth, $1.00. A graphic descriptive narrative of all that relates to the old Abbey, with stories of secret statecraft, gorgeous pageants of weddings, christenings and coronations, and a fine description of the old Abbey itself.

Boys' Heroes. By Edward Everett Hale. Reading Union Library, 16mo, illustrated, cloth, $1.00. Twelve chapters containing the story told in Dr Hale's characteristic style, of a dozen characters famed in history as worthy to bear the title of heroes, and the story of whose deeds and lives possesses a special interest for boys.

The Temperance Teachings of Science. By Prof. A. B. Palmer, M.D. LL.D. A book for home and school use, presenting the strongest arguments in favor of temperance from the standpoint of the highest scientific authority, with an introduction by Mrs. Mary A. Livermore. 16mo, cloth, $.60.

But Half a Heart. Seventh volume of the famous V. I. F. Series. By Marie Oliver. 12mo, $1.25. A new volume by a charming writer whose vigor and originality are winning for her a high place as a writer of choice romance.

Wonder Stories of Science. Popular studies in elementary science, by various authors, very fully illustrated. 16mo, cloth, $1.50.

Health. The physical life of men and women. Their structure and functions. How to supply their wants, direct their powers, avoid their afflictions, and sustain their lives. By Franklin D. Clum, M. D. A practical presentation of the most important facts relating to the welfare of men and women. New edition, 12mo, cloth, $1.50.

Pine Cones. By Willis Boyd Allen. 12mo, cloth, illustrated, $1.00. A story of adventure for girls and boys by an author who possesses the secret of success as a writer for the young.

What's Mine's Mine. By Geo. MacDonald, author of "Annals of a Quiet Neighborhood." 12mo, cloth, illustrated, $1.50. Published from the original manuscript in advance of its appearance in England. A fascinating fairy tale.

Echoes of Many Voices. A collection of short sayings from various sources, compiled by Elizabeth A. Thurston. Spare Minute Series. 12mo, extra cloth, $1.00. As a compendium of wit and wisdom, sense and sentiment, in their most terse and attractive expressions, this volume is unrivalled.

Tom Tits and Other Bits. With other verses, by Amelia M. Starkweather. Quarto, extra cloth, finely illustrated, $1.00. Pleasant stories and sketches in verse, with illustrative pictures of unusual merit.

Life of General U. S. Grant by E. E. Brown. 12mo. $1.50. Containing a sketch of his political services, with portrait and illustrations. Has been long in preparation and is the careful and successful work of a popular writer.

Up Hill and Down Dale. By Laura D. Nichols. One of the valuable and fascinating natural history volumes, or "nature-books," similar to "Overhead" and "Underfoot," which have proven so popular in home circles and reading unions. 12mo, cloth, $1.75. Boards, $1.25.

How Success is Won. (Little Biographies. Third Series.) By Sarah K. Bolton. This is the best of the recent books of this popular class of biography; all its "successful men" are Americans, and with two or three exceptions they are living and in the full tide of business and power. In each case, the facts have been furnished to the author by the subject of the biography, or by family friends; and Mrs. Bolton has chosen from this authentic material those incidents which most fully illustrate the successive steps and the ruling principles, by which success has been gained. A portrait accompanies each biography. Price $1.00.

Many Colored Threads. Selections from the writings of Goethe, edited by Carrie Adelaide Cook. Those familiar with the writings of the great German author, and those who know little of them, will be alike interested in this collection of "best thoughts." Eloquence, pathos, romance, philosophy—a wide range of sentiment and feeling, characteristic of the life of Goethe—are revealed in these selections. The book is a worthy companion to the six preceding volumes of the widely-circulated "Spare Minute Series"—"Thoughts that Breathe," Dean Stanley; "Cheerful Words," George MacDonald; "The Might of Right," Gladstone; "True Manliness," Thos. Hughes; "Living Truths," Charles Kingsley; "Right to the Point," Doctor Cuyler. Extra cloth, $1.00.

The Gray Masque, and Other Poems. By Mary Barker Dodge. This little volume of "tender and beautiful poems" as the London Literary World styles them, has passed to second edition, which appears in a rich dress of cardinal, red and gilt. 12mo, $1.25.

Treasure Thoughts. Notable utterances of the eloquent Canon Farrar, compiled by Rose Porter. This volume, which appears in the popular "Spare Minute Series," is one of the most attractive of its kind ever published. It brims over with wise words, eloquently and epigrammatically spoken. Its appearance, at the time of Canon Farrar's visit to this country, is most opportune. 12mo, extra cloth, $1.00.