APPLETON'S.

TALES FOR THE PEOPLE,

AND THEIR CHILDREN.

The greatest care has been taken in selecting the works of which the collection is composed, so that nothing either mediocre is talent, or immoral in tendency, is admitted.

The following are comprised in the series, uniform in size and style: MY UNCLE THE CLOCKMAKER. By Mary Howitt. 37 1-2 cts. THE SETTLERS IN CANADA; written for Young People. By Capt. Marryat. 2 vols., 75 cents.

DOMESTIC TALES AND ALLEGORIES. By Hannah More. 37 1-2 cents.

RURAL TALES; portraying Social Life. By Hannah More. 37 1-2 cents.

THE POPLAR GROVE; or, Little Harry and his Uncle Benjamin. By Mrs. Copley. 37 1-2 cents.

EARLY FRIENDSHIPS. By Mrs, Copley. 37 1-2 cents.

THE CROFTON BOYS. By Harriet Martineau. 37 1-2 cents. THE PEASANT AND THE PRINCE. By Harriet Martineau. 37 1-2 cents.

THE FARMER'S DAUGHTER. By Mrs. Cameron. 37 1-2 cents. MASTERMAN READY; or, the Wreck of the Pacific. Written for Young People. By Captain Marryat. Three volumes; each 37 1-2 cents.

THE LOOKING-GLASS FOR THE MIND; or, Intellectual Mirror. An elegant collection of Delightful Stories and Tales; many plates. 50 cents.

HOPE ON, HOPE EVER; or, the Boyhood of Felix Law. By Mary Howitt. 37 1-2 cents.

STRIVE AND THRIVE; a Tale. By Mary Howitt. 37 1-2 cents. SOWING AND REAPING: or, What will Come of it? By Mary Howitt. 37 1-2 cents.

WHO SHALL BE GREATEST? a Tale. By Mary Howitt. 37 1-2 cents.

WHICH IS THE WISER? or, People Abroad. By Mary Howitt. 37 1-2 cents.

LITTLE COIN, MUCH CARE; or, How Poor Peopie Live. By Mary Howitt. 37 1-2 cents.

WORK AND WAGES; or, Life in Service. By Mary Howitt 37 1-2 cents.

1-2 cents.

ALICE FRANKLIN. By Mary Howitt.
NO SENSE LIKE COMMON SENSE. By Mary Howitt. 37 1-2 cts.
THE DANGERS OF DINING OUT: To which is added the Con-
fessions of a Maniac. By Mrs. Ellis. 37 1-2 cents.

SOMERVILLE HALL: To which is added the Rising Tide. By Mrs.
Ellis. 37 1-2 cents.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS; or, Hints to those who would make Home Happy. By Mrs. Ellis. 37 1-2 cents.

MINISTER'S FAMILY; or, Hints to those who would make Home
Happy. By Mrs. Ellis. 37 1-2 cents.

THE TWIN SISTERS; a Tale By Mrs. Sandham. 37 1-2 cents.
TIRED OF HOUSEKEEPING; a Tale. By T. S. Arthur. 37 1-2 cts.
YOUNG STUDENT. By Madame Guizot. 3 vols. $1 12.
OVE AND MONEY. By Mary Howitt.

37 1-2 cents.

* Other works of equal interest will be added to the series

A LIBRARY FOR MY YOUNG COUNTRYMEN.

This Library is confided to the editorial care of one of the most suo
cessful writers of the day, and commends itself as presenting to
the readers of this country a collection of books, chiefly confined
to American subjects of historical interests

Volumes already Published, uniform in style. Price 37 1-2 cents, each

I.-ADVENTURES OF HENRY HUDSON.

By the author of "Uncle Philip's Conversations."
This little volume furnishes us, from authentic sources, the most
Important facts in this celebrated adventurer's life and in a style
that possesses more than ordinary interest.-Evening Post.

II.-ADVENTURES OF CAPT. JOHN SMITH,
The Founder of the Colony of Virginia. By the author
of "Uncle Philip's Conversations."

It will be read by youth with all the interest of a novel, and cer
tainly with much more profit.-N. Y. American.

III. DAWNINGS OF GENIUS;

Or, the Early Lives of some Eminent Persons of the last
Century. By Anne Pratt.

CONTENTS.-Sir Humphrey Davy-Rev. George Crabbe-Baron
Cuvier-Sir Joshua Reynolds-Lindley Murray-Sir James Macin
tosh-Dr. Adam Clarke.

IV.—ADVENTURES OF HERNAN CORTES,
The Conqueror of Mexico. By the author of "Uncle
Philip's Conversations."

The story is full of interest, and is told in a captivating style.
Such books add all the charms of Romance to the value of his-
tory.-Prov. Journal.

V.-ADVENTURES OF DANIEL BOONE,
The Kentucky Rifleman. By the author of "Uncle
Philip's Conversations."

It is an excellent narrative, witten in a plain, familiar style, and
sets forth the character and wild adventures of the hero of the
Kentucky wilderness in a very attractive light The boys will all

be in agony to read it."-Com. Adv.

VI.-LIFE OF OLIVER CROMWELL.

By Robert Southey, LL.D.

This is by far the ablest written Life of this extraordinary man
exhibits some striking passages of his career in a true light.
VII. PILIP RANDOLPH,

A Tale of Virginia. By Mary Gertrude.

An exceedingly interesting work relating to the Early History of
the Colony of Virginia..

VIII.-IX.-HISTORY OF THE FRENCH REVO
LUTION,

Its Causes and Consequences. By F. Maclean Rowan.
A work written in the best spirit, and adapted for universal cir
culation.

Other works of equal value will be added to the series.