The Washington herald., 1915-12-11
Christmas Books for Young
Folks, BY Harper & Bros.

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7 explanations are given Of the many
thihgs which she can make for utility
or adornment. The plan Is then car
ried throughout the home, including
arts and crafts. simple carpentering
metal work. leather work, tapestry
bead work. enameling. jewelry max
ing' oiock printing. needle and fancy
work, Christmas presents. and Easter
ana other gifts. The book also deals
with outdoor possibilities. entertain
Ing. physical culture, and some novel
amusements.
VERRILL, ALPHEUs HYATT.
Hnrper's Book for Young NatuFalists
Illustrated. Taxidermy, trapping, catch.
Ing. and mounting insects, dredging al
the seashore-all are explained. Direc'
tions are given for the making OF a
museum TO hold the various collections
devoted TO birds and bird nests; insects
tish; reptiles: rocks. minerals and fossils
Indian relics and botanical collections.
Harper's Aircraft Beok. Illustrated
The object OF this book Is twofold: to
explain In simple. lucid manner the
principles and mechanism involved In hu-
man flight. and to tell the boys how to
design and construct model aeroplanes
sliders. and man-carrylng machines. The
keynote of the book Is practicability,
and the authors purpose has been to
furnish a book on aircraft not only ac-
curate. but more comprehensive than
anything yet written.
Harper's Wireless Book. illustrated.
The author has endeavored to explain the
principles. operations and construction OF
yirelaSQ a m q sgian in tho Sif,nnleRt and
clearest way. The original illustrations
by the author will be found simple and
helpful.
HaPper's Gasoline Engine Book. IL
Illustrated. A simple and practical guide
for all those who own, use. or operate
gas and gasoline motors. While intended
for boys. IT will prove of eaual value TO
older readers.
Harper's Book for Young Gardeners.
Illustrated, This book has been prepared
to show how much profit and pleasure
may be obtained from simple gardens,
and how to plan. arrange. and care for
them properly. Kitchen gardens. school.
experimental and ornamental gardening,
are all explained. and the author shows
what can be accomplished at small
outlay in a city back yard or vacant
lot With modern methods. intensive cul-
INdtou. anu "a pHa'S
a small plot can be made TO yield pro-
nit.
CARRUTH. HAYDEN.
Tracks End. illustrated. This Is
Judson Pitchers own story. He Is a re-
sourceful boy who Is left In charge OF
hotel and bank In n remote Dakota vii
lage. deserted by its inhabitants. Snow
bound and besieSed by robbers. he brave
ly defends his trust. and comes safely out
of dangers from Indians and wolves and
a gang of bank-robbers.
GREY. ZANE.
The Young Forester. illustrated. vi.
2e4 pages. In this stirring adventure
story OF the Southwestern wilderness an
Eastern boy. Ken Wards love for trees
and outdoor life gain him a chance to
join a forest-ranger in the West. But
his arrival in Arizona brings him into
instant conflict with timber thieves. ard
the feud which arises brings war into
the depths Of the forest
The Young Pitcher. Illustrated. Here
is the second book Of Ken Wards ca
reer. When Ken goes TO the university
he finds hip,self in q strange world. He
Is only n freshman. When he was rang
ing the forests OF Arizona he had had
adventures unknown to freshmen. but his
don't count. He Is snubbed
and bullied. but comes out on top.
The Young Lion-Huater. illustrated
Ken Ward has ia this book many unique
experiences among wild beasts in the
West. The story Is backed with interest
and with the spirit OF legitimate hunting
which discouraEes wanton slaughter. II
gives young readers many glimpses OF
new country.
Camping ON Western Trails. Illus
,rated. The same two boys spend a sum-
mer In the Rocky Mountains with a
guide. They shoot mountain-lions and
wolves. secure photographs OF mountain
'hcep and bears. pan gold in canyon
streams. and are nearly suffocated in Il
forest fire. From the higher attitudes
hey descend to n ranch and take part
IN cowboy life.
LOUIS. Illustrator.
Sold together or separately. The sue
ess of fine edition. with many special
ull-page illustrations. OF Robinson
was great that there has been
constant demand for other books of the
anne kind. Louis Rhcad. then next took
Ip Swiss Family Robinson Tom
irown's School-days." Then he made
he pictures for Robin Hood in the
Ictuai scenes of the stories. Following
hat he took US all on a tour in Quill
'crs Travels" Then he did Hans Chris
ian Andersen's stories. And this year it
5 Stevenson's Treasure Island" These
even books arc very beautifully printed /
nd each has many full-page illustrations |
rhe bindings arc uniform.
Gulliver's Travels. Each generation |
Il young readers is absorbed in its turn |
n the strange adventures told by the |
.reat Dean Swift. Of immortal GuIliVer !
4 his travels TO the countries Of the !
vgmy Lilliputians. the gigantic Brob- |
ingnaGians. the Ilouyhnhnms
Tom Browns SrkooI-days. This story |
" Thomas Hughes pictures a life that |
$ full OF interest to young American |
eaders-a different life of school and |
port than theirs. but very attractive. !
,ouis Rhead lived at the school when |
making the pictures.
Hans Anderson's Fairy Tales. over
70 Illustrations and decorations give new
interest to the familiar stories of THE |
Igly Duckling.' THE Snow Queen"
The Fir Tree" ."rhe Ice Maiden" The
little Match CARL THE Tin Soldier"
The Empcrors Clothes" and the other
lles of the beloved Danish writer whose
'orld is SO full of enchantment and gen
e wonder.
Swiss Family ROblnsOn. This is one
the most, carefully prepared editions
YER published. The story OF the life of
lese people rescued from their ship, told
y David Wyss 10 ono nf payar fa ;Iipy !