Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21
ArrPACrIyE NEW RoOKS.

The BOYS King Arthur, edited by Sid
usy Lsnier and Illustrated by Alfred
ksppes. is an exceedingly attractive book
and one Of deep and abiding interest
This is substantially Sir Thomas Malory's
history with the language modified for the
SAKE Of clearuess. There will always De
strong fascination about King Arthur for
Young and OLD, and when stripped OF all
MYTHS enough remains in that old chronicle
u iuflSe heroism into the hearts OF the
boys and iucite them 10 perseverance aud
deeds OF daring foy the sake OF country
aui the oppressed. Books Of this kind
satisfy boys love OF adventure as well
a>adime novel. aud Influences him towards
the good instead OF the had. Published
ly ChaS. Scribner's sons, New York.
500.
The child who on Christmas morning
Ends Little Buttercup's Visit to Little
S,sy-at-home," iu It's stocking, win think
surely that the fairies are not all dead but
have painted the pictures in this book so
delicate i the eoloring and so life like the
touches Of all its plates.
The Letterpress i also attractive read
ing which is more than can be said Of all
chudren's books Published by E. p. Dut-
ton & Co. rs Broadway, New York,
bound in attractive board covers, large
quartO, al Sl.25.
Poetry for Children" selected by DR..
Samuel Eliot, superintendent OF Boston
public schools, and published by Russell
Publishing Co, Geo. 4. Smith. manager.
500 This i 4 substantial volume, beau
tinllly Illustrated, OF real poetry by first
class authors and not mere rhymes and
Uneles. II i better for the children 10
read carefully made selections from Long
follow. Teuuyson. Leigh Hunt, kish White
and others Of Ike ability, then To saturate
themselves with poor nonsense in imitA-
ron OF Mother Goose.
The same company also issue two series
o. "S.x Popular Tales, 20 Cts. each, in
which Blue Beard, Hip O my Thumb.
Jack The Giant Killer" Wilmington and
h., Cat. and other equally popular tales
ar, told with more than usual complete
ness. aud made additionally attractive 10y
4 pleasing setting Of appropriate illustrs-
tons. These belong 20 part OF the i'm
proved course OF reading adopted 10 the
Boston public schools The same pub
fishers also issue very attractive child's
magazine edited by oliver Optic. at $50
per wear. Our Little Ones. which will be
: welcome guest In every home Frightened
by the little ones themselves.
Frank Lcs.ie's Christmas Box apparent
IL fresh from -. Nick, pack, contains
yroru>ion of >torie, aud pictures both Gu
tertaiuiug and instructive Leslie Co,
o.. %. 3 Park Place, New York Price
: 90.
Among the very best books published for
children are those Of r Worthington, go
Broadway Y. Y In paper. type. printed
matter and Illustrations they are IN close
proximity 20 the perfect "ChatterbON
Junior" aud sunday ChatterboX,' are
superb .ift books for children at any time
- well - AZ the holiday season. They
arr proluSely illustrated with full page en-
Cravings and several colored plates. Sl.25
e4ca Little ChatterbOX" aud My own
Pet, Book OF Birds. AZ the same price, are
equally beautiful. and designed for some
wta, Younger children than the proceeding
though the latter contains many facts
about birds with which many grown up
bows aud girls are not familiar.