Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-11-26

trations from their own hands drawn expressly
for the work a second volume of Poets Homes,
brought ont in the same manner, containing
portraits and biographies of Holmes, Bryant,
Emerson, Paul III. Hayne, John Boyle OReil-
ly, and other prominent authors; new edi-
ton of out OF Darkness into Light, n volume
which New York critic calls "a rich work OF
art;" red-line, quarto edition OF Pilgrims
Progress, on plate paper, with IL fuil-page
illustrations, splendidly bound Story Of the
Prayers of Christian Histories, by the author
of Story of the Hymns; Thoughts that Breathe,
consisting of choice extracts from the works OF
Dean Stanley, with an introduction BY fhii-
lips Brooks; new edition of Jesus. Lorer q
M Soul; gift book for young ladies' called
Christmas Pie illustrated by Miss Lathbury
Chri tines .Snow Flakes, a large and elegant
quarto volume of original poems by American
authors. with choice illustrations, richly and
uniquely bound, and DR.. Smiths America, our
National Hymn with several exquisite en-
cravings and sketch of the author.
OF the books for young people, prominent IS
Wide Arake Pleasure Books "F,'' uniform
with the five volumes which have preceded 1t,
vet with a rich and more attractive table OF
contents than either of them; Don Qu'Tote,
FIR. being a history of the further adventures
of Miltiades Peterkin Paul; Miss 4onge's
Younq Folks History of France and Rome
The DogJeyTy Bunch Royal Lo,rrles LdSf
Year at St. Olare's; and Breakfast for 1ico,
by Joanna Mathews. Others are in prepara-
ton and will be early announced.
But it is the children who have particular
reason to feel grateful to the Messrs. Lothrop,
who have provided for them list perfectly
bewildering in its variety and attractiyeness.
One of the first books to tempt the eye of little
patrons is Child Lore, beautifully bound
quarto volume with engrayings and colored
illustrations. 1t contains the "Babyland Gas,
sizes" old and new, with short rhymes and
iinges, complied and edited by Clara Doty
Bates, and is good for all times and seasons OF
the year. Once upon Time, by Miss +. h.
Brown. is a charming book of story plays,
illustrated of course, and bound in taking
style. Then there are Stories and Pictures ct
Domestic animals, and Stories and Pictures
of Wild Animdls, companion books, IN large
type, in chrome board covers; new edition OF
Lite Lucys Wonderful Globe; CHiidrea's
Funny Book, big quarto, full of pictures the
Birthday Picture Book with thirty full-page
engravings and notices for each day In the
month; and several "baby books" chief
among them Babyland for 1879. Babys o.
ject- Lesson Book, and BI5y's Portfolio.
Unusual attractions are also offered In the
little Libraries and "Series." The Vide
Apake Library, containing the eight volumes OF
the magazine, ought to be in possession OF
every family where there are children, and no
cheaper or more fitting present could be made
by parents than this. The ont Of School Series,
consisting of four volumes by popular writers,
is a special attraction. Then there are the
Merry and True series of 10 volumes; Little
Chats uith Little Folks, 6 books in box; Baby
Classic Toy Books; Facorite Q tdrto Toy Books ;
the National History Series and Hortes, and
Johnnys Discoveries, in three volumes.
The presentation book upon which the Messrs.
Lothrop are bestowing particular attention, and
which, from its peculiar character, ought to
have special attraction for every patriotic
American, is Dr. S. F. Smiths America, which
for nearly half century has served as our
national hymn. 1t is to be brought out in large
auarto form, magnificently illustrated and
bound, and containing, beside the hymn, an
illustrated sketch of the venerable author, who
is still living. 1t would be Interesting 1T we
could know the various important occasions
upon which this hymn has been sung since il
was written. During the war it exerted a Won
derful influence at home and in the field in the
way of strengthing patriotic feeling, and it has
lost none of its popularity or power since. The
volume which presents it is artistic and beauti-
full and it should be found in the household OF
every true American.
The five handsomely printed volumes which
constitute the Idle Hour Series and which have
put off their light summer clothing for tasteful
cloth covers claim the attention of all lovers
of choice literature. They have all been
warmly praised by the press, and in their
cheaper form have had large and steady sale.
Their character is not ephemeral, nor are they
simply intended as summer books" One can
enjoy the experiences of the 1',ro Girls ecao
Tried Farming by coal fire as well as in a
hammock, or the narrative of the trio who
sailed Up aad Dorm tie Merrimac when that
famous river is frozen as well as now. My
Daughter Susan and Priscilla Hunter are ac-
ceptable acquaintances at any time of year, and
there is no particular season to be set apart for
Poor Papa.
There are two other series which seem to
require special mention. The first, History and
Biography. containing five volumes, and FIT
nous americans, containing the lives of Frank
lin, Sumner, Webster and Amos Lawrence.
They are books which every boy should read,
and will be the better for reading.
Another new book, Waits and their AUTHORS,
is now in press, and nearly ready for issue. 1t
will be in the popular quarto form, illustrated.
OF new editions, prominent are Tarbox's Life
of Israel Putnam, which has been materially
reduced in price; Sunshine for Babyland
Pansy's three ever popular books, Motser's
Boys and Girls, Picture Book and Our Dar-
lings, all of them enlarged, and in choice
bindings. The Chitdren's almanac, which
created such a sensation last season. should not
be forgotten. 1t is one Of the most useful and
beautiful little volumes ever brought out by
the publishers, and is sold for hardly more than
nominal price. 1t will be remembered the
calendar reaches over FIVE years, and is as good
to-day as it was last year.