The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-08
Aoung Folks and Younger.

In the way &c books for young peon,o ot ~.
oloer growth, Messrs G. P. Putnan,s Sons
new York, offer some that are spre r. n,e,se .ra
W Instruct while entertaining. "The Boys and
uifis fhny'" being parts of Pliny's 'Natura!
history" edited for boys and girls, with an in
PRODUCTION by John S. White. LII. D., is a book
OF this kind that may be read with profit. It is
produced IN excellent shape, fully illustrated on
the best of paper, and substantially bound.
Price, 49,
Inc Travels of Marco Polo" for boys and
sifis issued by the same house. with explana-
TORY notes and comments by Thomas W. Knox,
Is book Of the same character and will educate
without effort on the part of the reader. 1t is
very noeraiy illustrated, and in every respect
hne volume. 1t affords an excellent chance for
young persons to learn of the first great trav-
eier, and what he discovered in various parts of
the world Price, &c.
II. .. Brooks has prepared a wholesome book
Tor boys in his Historic Boys Their Endeavors,
Their Achievements and Their Lives" 1t is
issued by the same house. and is embellished
with line illustrations. In an easy but elegant
style, it recounts the striking features in the
early life of such 'boys" as Marcus, of Rome,
1.-THE boy magistrate;" Brian, of Munster, ''the
boy chieftain;' Olaf, of Norway, 'the boy
viking" William. of Normandy, "the boy
knight" Baldwin, of Jerusalem, 'the boy cru
sader;" Harry Of Monmouth, 'the boy general"
lxtir of Tezcuco, ''the boy cacieue," and others
of the same degree of fame to the number of
dozen. The price of the book is S. 25, and it is
we'll worth it.
For young people of the next grade in years
Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, have pub
lished "Chdren's Stories in American History"
relating to events in the very early history of
this country, involving John and Sebastian
Cabot Columbus, Ponce de Leon, fernando
Cortez, Jacques Cartier, Sir Walter Raleigh,
La Sale and others.
The j. B. Lippincott Co., Philadelphia, has
prepared a book for these same young people,
paraphrased from the French by "Uncle Law
renee" entitled, "Young Folks Queries" and
written in the shape of story. In the course
of it the author manages to explain many simple
things about US that young folks and many older
ones do not understand, such as the making of
pins, needles, matches candles. the production
of petroleum. and other things of even greater
moment, just such as young people are apt to
ask about. Price. So.
Youth in their middle age, and even those of
older growth, will be attracted, entertained and
instructed by book, issued from the publish
ing house of Cassell & Co., New York, entitled,
Sunny Spain; It's People and Places. with
Glimpses of Its History" by Olive Patch. 1t
possesses all the bloom and fragrace of the
theme, with numerous illustrations.
The autocrats Of the home circle, the real little
folks, will be delighted with Cassell SEQ. smaga-
zine. Little Folks" bound in illuminated covers,
and ''Bo-Peep," by the same house.
"Songs and Rhymes for the Little Ones"
compiled by Mary j. Morrison, and published by
G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, is an admira-
BILE collection for the entertainment of the young
by mothers, or fathers. or nurses considerate
enough to read to them; will the reader go
without enjoyment while reading. The collection
is made from the best current writers, and the
book is beautifully prepared. Price. So so.
All the above books are on sale by The Bowen
Merrill Company.