This comprehensive series of books will present upon a symmetrical plan
the best available literature in the various fields of human learning,
selected with a view to the needs of students of all grades in
supplementing their school studies and for home reading.

It is believed that this project will fully solve the long-standing
problem as to what kind of reading shall be furnished to the young, and
what will most benefit them intellectually as well as morally.

The following volumes are now ready:

=The Story of the Birds.= By JAMES NEWTON BASKETT. 65 cts. _net._
=The Plant World.= By FRANK VINCENT. 60 cts. _net._
=The Story of Oliver Twist.= Edited by ELLA B. KIRK. 60 cts. _net._
=In Brook and Bayou.= By CLARA KERN BAYLISS. 60 cts. _net._
=Curious Homes and their Tenants.= By JAMES CARTER BEARD.
65 cts. _net._

(_Others in preparation_)

These books will be found especially desirable for school use, in
supplementing class-room studies


=D. APPLETON & COMPANY, New York, Boston, Chicago=

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