BEAUTIFUL JUVENILE BOOKS.

Che Shatow of the Grogs:
Che Distant Wills.

“These are among the most suitable presents for the ap
proaching festival, which Christian parents or friends can
select for their children. The only allegories which we
thiuk entitled to be compared with them are the ‘Pilgrim’s
Progress,’ and those of Archdeacon Wilberforce. While the
mixture of an erroneous theology checks our admiration of
the, in some respects, unrivalled work of Bunyan, there is no
drawback of that kind from those of Wilberforce or Adams.
The allegories immediately before us are brought into a small
compass, and will be easily understood by all but very young
children. The printing and general getting up of the books
is worthy of the books themselves; and the illustrations
which have been added to the American edition are in the
best style of American art. We cheerfully give to these
books the very highest commendation.” [True Catholic.

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“Not long ago, as we lay on a sick bed,

the ‘ Shadow of the Cross’ was read to us; and we thought,

at the time, that there could be nothing more beautiful or

more affecting. This impression has never since been ef

faced ; and we, regard these allegories as worthy of a place

in every family, and every Sunday-School Library.” * * *
[ Young Churchman’s Miscellany.

“ Written in simple, earnest language, free from affectation,
or attempt at fine writing ; they also possess much narrative
interest, and no small degree of descriptive power. Such
qualities render it an eligible work to put into the hands of
children. The wood engravings are unusually well executed,
from the elegant designs of Chapman; they are charming
specimens of the art. The paper, print and binding, are all
of good quality ; and show that good taste and good judg-
meat have presided over the mechanical as well as the intel
lectual department.” (2) _Literary World,