“Make their acquaintance; for Amy will be
found delightful, Beth very lovely, Meg beautiful,
and Jo splendid!”
— The Catholic World.
LITTLE WOMEN. By Louisa M. Alcott.
In Two Parts. Price of each $1.50.
“Simply one of the most charming little books that have fallen into our hands
for many a day. There is just enough of sadness in it to make it true to life, while
it is so full of honest work and whole-souled fun, paints so lively a picture of a home
in which contentment, energy, high spirits, and real goodness make up for the lack
of money, that it will do good wherever it finds its way. Few will read it without
lasting profit.”
— Hartford Courant.
“Little Women. By Louisa M. Alcott. We regard these volumes as two
of the most fascinating that ever came into a household. Old and young read them
with the same eagerness. Lifelike in all their delineations of time, place, and
character, they are not only intensely interesting, but full of a cheerful morality,
that makes them healthy reading for both fireside and the Sunday school. We
think we love “Jo” a little better than all the rest, her genius is so happy tempered
with affection.”
— The Guiding Star.
The following verbatim copy of a letter from a “little woman” is a specimen
of many which enthusiasm for her book has dictated to the author of “Little
Women:” —
Dear Jo, or Miss Alcott, — We have all been reading “Little Women,” and
we liked it so much I could not help wanting to write to you. We think you are
perfectly splendid; I like you better every time I read it. We were all so disappointed
about your not marrying Laurie; I cried over that part, — I could not help
it. We all liked Laurie ever so much, and almost killed ourselves laughing over
the funny things you and he said.
We are six sisters and two brothers; and there were so many things in “Little
Women” that seemed so natural, especially selling the rags.
Eddie is the oldest; then there is Annie (our Meg), then Nelly (that's me),
May and Milly (our Beths), Rosie, Rollie, and dear little Carrie (the baby).
Eddie goes away to school, and when he comes home for the holidays we have
lots of fun, playing cricket, croquet, base ball, and every thing. If you ever want
to play any of those games, just come to our house, and you will find plenty children
to play with you.
If you ever come to —, I do wish you would come and see us, — we would
like it so much.
I have named my doll after you, and I hope she will try and deserve it.
I do wish you would send me a picture of you. I hope your health is better,
and you are having a nice time.
If you write to me, please direct — Ill. All the children send their love.
With ever so much love, from your affectionate friend,
Nelly.
Mailed to any address, postpaid, on receipt of the advertised
price.
ROBERTS BROTHERS, Publishers,
Boston.
