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WOLFSDEN; an Authentic Account of Things there, and thereunto pertaining, as
they are, and have been. By J. B.
Are bred in sic a way as this is.”
In one volume, with illustrations by Billings. Price $1.25.
A novel of a unique character, full of the quaint simplicity of rustic New-England life.
COLOMBA; a Novel founded upon the “Vendetta.” Translated from the French of Prosper
Merimee. In one elegant 16mo. volume. Price $1.
A story of Corsica, of intense interest, graceful in style, and wholly free from the prevailing faults of
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BERENICE; an Autobiographical Novel. In one volume, 12mo. Price $1.
In this book, many phases of life and character are presented with great dramatic force. The experiences
of a high-spirited girl, an orphan among strangers; an ill-starred marriage, and a second struggle for
support; these, with the connected incidents, form an interesting history of a woman's life and a woman's
heart.
THE MAYFLOWER, and Miscellaneous Writings. By Mrs. H. Beecher Stowe. In
one volume, 12mo, with a vignette title, and a fine Portrait on steel. Price, in muslin, $1.25; gilt $2;
half calf, $2.25; full calf, $4.
“Mrs. Stowe is not less successful in her delineations of New England life than in her world-renowned
pictures of southern society. `Old Father Morris,' `Love versus Law,' and `Uncle Lot.' bring the
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—National
Era.
THE NEW AGE OF GOLD; or, the Life and Adventures of Robert Dexter
Romaine. Written by himself. In one volume, 12mo. Price, $1.25.
A beautiful story of a residence upon a tropical island, bearing no more resemblance to Robinson Crusoe
than the circumstances require. The principal feature of novelty is the introduction of a beautiful
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savage, Friday.
The style of the work is exceedingly animated, and the author's sympathy with Nature, in all her forms
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EDITH HALE; a New England Story. In one volume, 12mo. Price $1.25.
This is a novel characterized by its truthfulness of local coloring, both in scenery and in manners.
Without espousing any side, unless it be the people's, it has somewhat to do with the pastoral relation,
after the manner of “Sunny Side” and “Shady Side.” But the plan of the book is new, and the style
shows much of the fruits of reading.
MODERN PILGRIMS; showing the Improvements in Travel, and the Newest
Methods of reaching the Celestial City. By George Wood, author of “Peter Schlemihl
in America.” In two volumes, 12mo. Price $1.75.
The idea of this work was suggested to the author by the inimitable “Celestial Railroad” of Hawthorne.
But in the application of the idea to the religious societies of modern times, the author has followed a path
of his own. No description can do the work justice. It is full of trenchant satire upon life, manners, and
opinions; and at the same time it has much of pathos, which cannot but awaken sympathy.
It is proper to add, that the author takes the same stand-point with honest John Bunyan.
MARGARET PERCIVAL IN AMERICA. Being a Sequel to “Margaret Percival.”
By Rev E. E. Hale. 12mo., muslin. Price, 75 cents.
“The volume is an interesting one, as unfolding the wide contrast between the religious life of England
and the United States. It is written in a style of exquisite beauty, exhibiting on every page the marks
of generous feeling and large scholarship. We have read it with great interest, and recognize its truthful
portraits of New England life.”
—Philadelphia C. Chronicle.
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