A variety of subjects, knowledge of which is of vital importance to the future success of the young, have been treated by famous writers especially selected for the work, and treated in such a manner as to educate, while affording delightful entertainment.  To illustrate in the present volume for 1884, the third of the series, there are delightful lessons in Natural History, and on the care of Flowers and Plants, and instructive facts as to Food and Drink; faithful and suggestive sketches of Noted Men, showing how honorable success has been won in business, literature, science, art, and public life; chapters in History, and a score and more of fascinating stories and sketches relating to a great variety of important subjects.

If it were not for the suggestion of heaviness attached to the name, we might call these volumes table cyclopedia, which in truth they are, full of the most valuable information, but as equally full of fascination and interest for all readers.

Owners of No. 3 of this Chautauqua series will not rest satisfied until they possess Nos. 1 and 2.  No. 1 contains the famous “Stories of Liberty,” in which some of the brightest American writers recount the efforts by which freedom has been won.  In No. 2 can be found the valuable papers by Dr. D.A.  Sargent (of Harvard University) nowhere else published.  Every boy in the land should have copy, and set up his own gymnasium.  Papers on the use of the Microscope, on methods in Housekeeping, and lessons in the Useful Arts also appear in these volumes.

It will be seen that the material in these annuals is of the best, which could not fail to be the case when prepared by such writers as Arthur Gilman, Sarah K. Bolton, Dr. D.A.  Sargent, Benjamin Vaughan Abbott, Margaret J. Preston, Amanda B. Harris, Dr. Felix L. Oswald, Ernest Ingersoll, and others of equal repute.  The present volume contains seven series of articles, with numerous choice illustrations.  Published in quarto size, handsome cloth binding, and sent to any address for $1.50.

YOUNG FOLKS’ STORIES OF FOREIGN LANDS.  Edited by Pansy.  Illustrated.  Boston:  D. Lothrop & Co.  Price, $1.00.  Little folks who have never been abroad will find ample compensation for their loss if they can only turn over the pages of this beautifully illustrated book of stories of travel.  There is hardly a country but is represented either by picture or poem or story, and the contents will be a source of perpetual pleasure for young readers.

YOUNG FOLKS’ STORIES OF AMERICAN HISTORY AND HOME LIFE.  Edited by “Pansy.”  Illustrated.  Boston:  D. Lothrop & Co.  Price, $1.00.  The two writers who have done the most to make this charming book of stories what it is, are Mrs. Alden and Margaret Sidney, and what more need be said in its praise?  The title describes the scope and character of the stories, but it gives no idea of the attractive manner in which they are written or illustrated.  When a visit is made by the boys and girls to the bookstores, we advise a careful examination of the volume.