MISS REP FLIER'S A Book of Famous Ver^e, 



The " Book of Famous Verse," which Agnes Repplier has selected, i3 

 primarily intended for children whose enjoyment from poetry, being " far- 

 reaching and of many kinds," she wisely thinks should be obtained from the 

 noblest streams. Accordingly, she has chosen this collection from the rich 

 orchard field of English verse, with the sole purpose of giving pleasure, and 

 with an effort carefully to study the tastes, feelings, and wishes of children. 

 The collection has been made with much intelligence as well as care, and 

 Itetter will be that child into whose hands it falls. — New York Times. 



One can only praise the good feeling, good taste, and good judgment 

 jliown in the selections which have been made. The child who becomes fa- 

 miliar with these poems may be sure of acquaintance with that which is best 

 in the poetry of our English tongue. — Christian Register (Boston). 



The older children often desire a vohime which, without being too bulky, 

 may contain the best of the standard ballads and other favorite poems. 

 Miss Agnes Repplier has made a collection which will supply this need very 

 well. — The Congregationalist. 



DR. GRIFFIS'S Japan. 



In writing of the "history, folk-lore and art " of Japan, Dr. Griffis has 

 found occasion to discuss quite fully the history of both the people and the 

 Government. His opportunities for gaining a knowledge of these subjects 

 were exceptionally good, for he was upon the ground before old Japan had 

 retired from the stage, and he saw much of the struggle between the old or- 

 der of things and the new. The story of this revolution is of special interest 

 to our people, since it is due largely to the example, the influence, and the 

 teaching of America that new Japan is the first of oriental countries to try 

 the experiment of constitutional government and of western civilization. 

 . . . Most of the volume is occupied with myths that bear about the same 

 resemblance to the myths of the Greeks that Japanese art bears to the art 

 with which we are familiar. . . . The explanation of the myths admits us to 

 the world of thought and sentiment in which the people \\\&.~ Boston 

 Transcript. 



DR. GRIFFIS'S Brave Little Holland. 



This book is a marvel of investigation. It might be thought the writer 

 had spent a score of years in studying musty old folios to gain information. 

 It is packed full of facts which have a most interesting relation to the early 

 settlement of this country, and shows how much Dutch methods and ideas 

 had to do with the formation of American institutions. It must help to a 

 far higher appreciation of Hollandish influences than is commonly enter- 

 tained. While it is full of history, the story is told in a charming way. -= 

 Christian Inquirer (New York). 



His book will be read far and wide and greatly enjoyed. It is everywhere 

 bright and interesting to a remarkable degree. — Boston Herald. 



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