Bits About America John Strathesk Author - new book

WORKS BY THE SAME AUTHOR. Thirteenth Edition, crown Svo, cloth, 2s. 6d. cloth extra, with Six Original Illustrations, 3s. Qd., BITS FROM BLINKBONNY OK, BELL O THE MANSE. ale of Scottisfj Utllage Htfe betfoent 1841 anU 1851. Opinions of the Britisli, Indian, American, and Colonial Press. Very picturesque these Bits are, sketched by a hand true to nature, which knows manse life, and kirk life, and but-and-ben life. One of the most vigorous pieces of character study and delineation that we have seen since the appearance of Dr.Macleod s quotStarling.quot Amine of Scottish quot idiom and proverb we have seen nothing like it since Mansie quot Wauch. Not haggis, shortbread, scones, cock-a-leekie, nor singed sheephead, are more intensely Scotch than is this simple but undeniably fascinating story. Fifth Edition, crown Svo, cloth, 2s. Qd. cloth extra, with Six Original Illustrations, 3s. 6d., MORE BITS FROM BLINKBONNY. ale of cottisj Uillagc Htfe bctfown 1831 antr 1841. Opinions of the Press. Stories of Scottish characters and customs of fifty years back. . . . Pawkily told. May be deservedly classed with such books as Dean Bamsay s quotReminiscencesquot or George Macdonald s quotAlec Forbes.quot Every chapter enjoyable the scenes of the quotWee Italian Laddie, quot quotAdam Rankine s dying hours, quot and quotJamie Murray s Wedding, quot may be instanced as particularly fine. Square Svo, cloth, Is. Cheap Edition, paper, He., or 8s. 4d per 100, LITTLE BLUEBIRD, THE GIRL MISSIONARY. Opinions of the Press. A sweet story which humanizes and Christianizes. We cordially recommend quotBluebirdquot as a most pleasant and agreeable story. Sure to prove a fascinating book for the young. EDINBURGH OLIPHANT, ANDERSON, FERRIER. WORKS BY THE SAME AUTHOR. Square Svo, cloth, Is., MISS GRAHAM S PROTEGS. Opinions of the Press. A clever piece of Scottish character-sketching. Capital bits of Scotch stud its pages. A record of earnest, wise, loving Christian effort. Full of tender and touching pictures. LITTLE BLUEBIRD and PROTEGS, bound together, cloth, Is. ampgtd. Small crown Svo, cloth extra, Illustrated, Is. M. paper, Qd., ELDER LOGAN S STORY ABOUT THE KIRKS. 2300k for tlje Houng. Opinions of the Press. Does any loyal United Presbyterian wish his sons and daughters, or young friends, to understand and appreciate the history of his quot religious denomination let him place in their hands Elder Logan s Story about the Kirks.quot Juniors have been fascinated, and seniors have had their knowledge refreshed. Second Thousand, c.ctra croiun Sco, elegantly hound cloth, jilt, 5s., THE COME AND GO FAMILY TEXT BOOK. Containing a Come f antJ Cwct for SEfotrg Say in the gear also, Spaces for 23irth.s, fHarriagcs, an Deaths. Opinions of the Press. A genuine novelty, a remarkably handsome small quarto, with a dainty coloured border on each page. Composed of Scripture passages, each day having a couple, in the iirst of which the word quot Comequot has a leading function, while in the second the word quotGoquot is no less prominent. A real teaching power is secured by the quaint arrange ment. The compilation has been executed quotwith brains, quot and also with spiritual insight. These two little words are set in the most pathetic and grandest passages in Holy Writ. The book may become a well -prized register of kindred and friends. No one can examine the book without admiring it, and being amazed at the richportions of Scripture which have been brought together under the principle employed. EDINBURGH OLIPHANT, ANDERSON, FERRIER. BITS ABOUT AMERICA. STATUE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN AT PHILADELPHIA. BITS ABOUT AMERICA BY JOHN AUTHOR OF quotBITS FROM BLINKBONNY, quot quotELDER LOGAN S STORY, quotTHE COME AND GO TEXT BOOK, quot ETC. quotA chiel s amang ye takin notes, An faith he ll prent them.quot Burns...