PASSERS-BY
_By_ ANTHONY PARTRIDGE
Author of
"The Kingdom of Earth," "The Distributors," etc. Illustrated. Cloth, $1.50
Has the merit of engaging the reader's attention at once and holding itto the end.--_New York Sun_.
It is exciting, is plausibly and cleverly written, and is not devoid ofa love motive.--_Chicago Examiner_.
It can be heartily recommended to those who enjoy a novel with a goodplot, entertaining characters, and one which is carefullywritten.--_Chicago Tribune_.
One of the most fascinating mystery stories of recent years, a tale thatcatches the attention at the beginning and tightens the grip of its holdwith the turn of its pages.--_Boston Globe_.
A mysterious story in which nearly all the personages are as muchpuzzled as the reader and a detective encounters a unique surprise.Originality is the most striking characteristic of the personages.--_NewYork Times_.
The first chapter compels the absorbed interest of the readerand lays the groundwork for a thrilling tale in which mysteryfollows upon mystery through a series of dramatic situations andsurprises.--_Philadelphia Press_.
LITTLE, BROWN, & CO., PUBLISHERS
34 BEACON STREET, BOSTON
_By the Author of "Aunt Jane of Kentucky"_
THE LAND OF LONG AGO
_By_ ELIZA CALVERT HALL
Illustrated by G. Patrick Nelson and Beulah Strong 12mo. Cloth. $1.50
The book is an inspiration.--_Boston Globe._
Without qualification one of the worthiest publications of theyear.--_Pittsburg Post._
Aunt Jane has become a real personage in American literature.--_HartfordCourant._
The sweetness and sincerity of Aunt Jane's recollections have the sameunfailing charm found in "Cranford."--_Philadelphia Press._
To a greater degree than her previous work it touches the heart by itswholesome, quaint human appeal.--_Boston Transcript._
The stories are prose idyls; the illuminations of a lovely spirit shine upon them, and their literary quality is as rare asbeautiful.--_Baltimore Sun._
MARGARET E. SANGSTER says: "It is not often that an author competeswith herself, but Eliza Calvert Hall has done so successfully, for hersecond volume centred about Aunt Jane is more fascinating than herfirst."
LITTLE, BROWN, & CO., PUBLISHERS
34 BEACON STREET, BOSTON
"_A howling success_"
AN AMERICAN BABY ABROAD
_By_ MRS. CHARLES N. CREWDSON
Illustrations by R. F. Outcault and Modest Stein 12mo. Cloth. $1.50
When the American baby's mother hurries off from London to Egypt, whereher husband is ill with fever, the baby, in company with its colorednurse and a friend of its mother's, follows more leisurely. The triostop at Oberammergau to see the Passion Play, in Rome to witness aspecial mass conducted by Pope Leo,--in a word, do more or lesssightseeing, until they finally reach Cairo, where much more excitingevents befall them. The description of the places they visit is enhancedby a pleasant vein of humor, and an attractive love episode sustains theinterest. It is an extremely entertaining story, light and vivacious,with brisk dialogue and diverting situations--just the book for summerreading.
A series of characteristic pictures, by the well-known artist, Mr. R. F.Outcault, and Modest Stein gives additional charm to the volume.
LITTLE, BROWN, & CO., PUBLISHERS
34 BEACON STREET, BOSTON
TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE:
Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise,every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words andintent.