24 Blackie & Son's New Publications.

 

MAGNA CHARTA STORIES:

Or Struggles for Freedom in the Olden Time, Edited by
ArtTuur Ginman, aM. With 12 full-page Illustrations.
Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 2s.

These stories of heroic deed in the cause of national liberty, from Mara-
thon and Thermopyle to the times of King Alfred and the Magna Charta,
are designed to stimulate a love of history, and add to the inspiration of

freedom, which should be the heritage of every English-speaking boy and
girl, :

LONDON, PAST AND PRESENT.

Being Notices Historical and Descriptive of Ancient and Modern
London. With Illustrations. cap 8vo, cloth extra, 2s. 6d.

“* A compilation from which a variety of interesting information may be gathered
with regard to the past history and present condition of the metropolis.” —Athenewin.

THE NEWSPAPER READER.

Selections from leading Journals of the Nineteenth Century on
Events of the Day. By H. F. Bussey and T. W. Rep.
With engraved Frontispiece. F’cap 8vo, cloth éxtra, 2s. 6d.

The “idea of the book is admirable, and its execution is excellent. It may be
read not merely by young people, but by old ones, and they will find profit to them-
selves in its perusal.”—Scotsman.

THE BRITISH BIOGRAPHICAL READER:

Brief Biographies of prominent British Heroes, Statesmen, Dra-
matists, Poets, Scientific Men, &c. Illustrated by numerous
Portraits. Foolscap 8vo, cloth extra, 2s. 6d.

“A number of excellent portraits add to the attractiveness of the work, which
may be pronounced one of the most interesting of the Series.” —.A berdeen Journal.

MYTHS AND LEGENDS
OF ANCIENT GREECE AND ROME.
A Hand-book of Greek and Roman Mythology, by E. M. Berens.

Illustrated from Antique Sculptures in a highly interesting
and instructive manner. Cloth elegant, 3s. 6d.

“Written in a spirit of reverent sympathy, and of well-sustained interest, while its
absolute purity should secure it a place in every family.”—Schoolmaster,