The Hill of Venus
_12mo, cloth decorative, with four illustrations in color, net $1.35;
postpaid $1.50_
This is a vivid and powerful romance of the thirteenth century in the
times of the great Ghibelline wars, and deals with the fortunes of
Francesco Villani, a monk, who has been coerced by his dying father to
bind himself to the Church through a mistaken sense of duty, but who
loves Ilaria, one of the famous beauties of the Court at Avellino. The
excitement, splendor and stir of those days of activity in Rome are
told with a vividness and daring, which give a singular fascination to
the story.
_The Press has commented as follows on the author's previous books_:
"The author displays many of the talents that made Scott
famous."--_The Index._
"The book is breathless reading, as much for the adventures,
the pageants, the midnight excursions of the minor characters,
as for the love story of the prince and Donna
Lucrezia."--_Boston Transcript._
"Mr. Gallizier daringly and vividly paints in glowing word and
phrases, in sparkling dialogue and colorful narrative, the
splendor, glamor and stir in those days of excitement,
intrigue, tragedy, suspicion and intellectual activity in
Rome."--_Philadelphia Press._
"A splendid bit of old Roman mosaic, or a gorgeous piece of
tapestry. Otto is a striking and pathetic figure. Description
of the city, the gorgeous ceremonials of the court and the
revels are a series of wonderful pictures."--_Cincinnati
Enquirer._
"The martial spirit of these stirring times, weird beliefs in
magic and religion are most admirably presented by the author,
who knows his subject thoroughly. It belongs to the class of
Bulwer-Lytton's romances; carefully studied, well wrought, and
full of exciting incident."--_Cleveland Enquirer._
"Romance at its best."--_Boston Herald._
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THE WHAT-SHALL-I-DO GIRL
Or, The Career of Joy Kent
_By Isabel Woodman Waitt_
_12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated by Jessie Gillespie. Net $1.25;
postpaid $1.40_
When Joy Kent finds herself alone in the world, thrown on her own
resources, after the death of her father, she looks about her, as do
so many young girls, fresh from the public schools, wondering how she
can support herself and earn a place in the great business world about
her. Still wondering, she sends a letter to a number of girls she had
known in school days, asking that each one tell her just how she had
equipped herself for a salary-earning career, and once equipped, how
she had found it possible to start on that career. In reply come
letters from the milliner, the stenographer, the librarian, the
salesgirl, the newspaper woman, the teacher, the nurse, and from girls
who had adopted all sorts of vocations as a means of livelihood. Real
friendly girl letters they are, too, not of the type that preach, but
of the kind which give sound and helpful advice in a bright and
interesting manner. Of course there is a splendid young man who also
gives advice. Any "What-shall-I-do" young girl can read of the careers
suggested for Joy Kent with profit and pleasure, and, perhaps, with
surprise!
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THE HARBOR MASTER
_By Theodore Goodridge Roberts_
Author of "Comrades of the Trails," "Rayton: A Backwoods Mystery,"
etc.
_12mo, cloth decorative, with a frontispiece in full color by John
Goss. Net $1.25; postpaid $1.40_
The scene of the story is Newfoundland. The story deals with the love
of Black Dennis Nolan, a young giant and self-appointed skipper of the
little fishing hamlet of Chance Along, for Flora Lockhart, a beautiful
professional singer, who is rescued by Dennis from a wreck on the
treacherous coast of Newfoundland, when on her way from England to the
United States. The story is a strong one all through, with a mystery
that grips, plenty of excitement and action, and the author presents
life in the open in all its strength and vigor. Mr. Roberts is one of
the younger writers whom the critics have been watching with interest.
In "The Harbor Master" he has surely arrived.
_Of Mr. Roberts' previous books the critics have written as follows_:
"The action is always swift and romantic and the love is of the
kind that thrills the reader. The characters are admirably
drawn and the reader follows with deep interest the adventures
of the two young people."--_Baltimore Sun._
"Mr. Roberts' pen has lost none of its cunning, while his style
is easier and breezier than ever."--_Buffalo Express._
"It is a romance of clean, warm-hearted devotion to friends and
duty. The characters are admirable each in his own or her own
way, and the author has made each fit the case in excellent
fashion."--_Salt Lake City Tribune._
"In this book Mr. Roberts has well maintained his reputation
for the vivid coloring of his descriptive pictures, which are
full of stirring action, and in which love and fighting hold
chief place."--_Boston Times._
"Its ease of style, its rapidity, its interest from page to
page, are admirable; and it shows that inimitable power--the
story-teller's gift of verisimilitude. Its sureness and
clearness are excellent, and its portraiture clear and
pleasing."--_The Reader._
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AT THE SIGN OF THE TOWN PUMP
The Further Adventures of Peggy of Spinster Farm
_By Helen M. Winslow_
_12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated, net $1.25; postpaid $ 1.40_
Miss Winslow calls us again away from the strenuous and noisy
confusion of modern cities to the charm and contentment of life "under
the greenwood tree." Peggy's adventures had only just begun in the
first book. In this new record of life at Spinster Farm and "Elysium,"
"At the Sign of the Town Pump," there is plenty of romantic adventure
of the kind that proves truth to be stranger sometimes than fiction.
There is humor, too, in even greater quantities than in the preceding
book, sparkling humor that places the author well up in the list of
our New England humorists. "At the Sign of the Town Pump" will be
welcomed not only by those who enjoyed making the acquaintance of
Spinster Farm, but by thousands of new readers who appreciate a clever
story and a fascinating heroine.
_On "Peggy at Spinster Farm" the Press opinions are as follows_:
"Very alluring are the pictures she draws of the old-fashioned
house, the splendid old trees, the pleasant walks, the gorgeous
sunsets, and--or it would not be Helen Winslow--the
cats."--_The Boston Transcript._
"'Peggy at Spinster Farm' is a rewarding volume, original and
personal in its point of view, redolent of unfeigned love for
the country and the sane, satisfying pleasures of country
life."--_Milwaukee Free Press._
"It is an alluring, wholesome tale."--_Schenectady Star._
"Is a story remarkably interesting, and no book will be found
more entertaining than this one, especially for those who enjoy
light-hearted character sketches, and startling and unexpected
happenings."--_Northampton Gazette._
"An exceptionally well-written book."--_Milwaukee Evening
Wisconsin._
"The Spinster and Peggy have a quiet sense of humor of their
own and they convey their experiences with a quaint enjoyment
that holds us irresistibly."--_The Argonaut._
"This is a thoroughly enjoyable story. Mary Wilkins at her best
was never more interesting, and she has never produced a book
more normal and as wholesome as this."--_Journal of Education._
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Selections from L. C. Page and Company's List of Fiction
WORKS OF ROBERT NEILSON STEPHENS
_Each one vol., library 12mo, cloth decorative_ $1.50
THE FLIGHT OF GEORGIANA
A ROMANCE OF THE DAYS OF THE YOUNG PRETENDER. Illustrated by H.
C. Edwards.
"A love-story in the highest degree, a dashing story, and a
remarkably well finished piece of work."--_Chicago
Record-Herald._
THE BRIGHT FACE OF DANGER
Being an account of some adventures of Henri de Launay, son of
the Sieur de la Tournoire. Illustrated by H. C. Edwards.
"Mr. Stephens has fairly outdone himself. We thank him
heartily. The story is nothing if not spirited and
entertaining, rational and convincing."--_Boston Transcript._
THE MYSTERY OF MURRAY DAVENPORT
(40th thousand.)
"This is easily the best thing that Mr. Stephens has yet done.
Those familiar with his other novels can best judge the measure
of this praise, which is generous."--_Buffalo News._
CAPTAIN RAVENSHAW
OR, THE MAID OF CHEAPSIDE. (52d thousand.) A romance of
Elizabethan London. Illustrations by Howard Pyle and other
artists.
Not since the absorbing adventures of D'Artagnan have we had
anything so good in the blended vein of romance and comedy.
THE CONTINENTAL DRAGOON
A ROMANCE OF PHILIPSE MANOR HOUSE IN 1778. (53d thousand.)
Illustrated by H. C. Edwards.
A stirring romance of the Revolution, with its scenes laid on
neutral territory.
PHILIP WINWOOD
(70th thousand.) A Sketch of the Domestic History of an
American Captain in the War of Independence, embracing events
that occurred between and during the years 1763 and 1785 in New
York and London. Illustrated by E. W. D. Hamilton.
AN ENEMY TO THE KING
(70th thousand.) Illustrated by H. De M. Young.
An historical romance of the sixteenth century, describing the
adventures of a young French nobleman at the court of Henry
III., and on the field with Henry IV.
THE ROAD TO PARIS
A STORY OF ADVENTURE. (35th thousand.) Illustrated by H. C.
Edwards.
An historical romance of the eighteenth century, being an
account of the life of an American gentleman adventurer.
A GENTLEMAN PLAYER
HIS ADVENTURES ON A SECRET MISSION FOR QUEEN ELIZABETH. (48th
thousand.) Illustrated by Frank T. Merrill.
The story of a young gentleman who joins Shakespeare's company
of players, and becomes a protege of the great poet.
CLEMENTINA'S HIGHWAYMAN
Illustrated by A. Everhart.
The story is laid in the mid-Georgian period. It is a dashing,
sparkling, vivacious comedy.
TALES FROM BOHEMIA
Illustrated by Wallace Goldsmith.
These bright and clever tales deal with people of the theatre
and odd characters in other walks of life which fringe on
Bohemia.
A SOLDIER OF VALLEY FORGE
By ROBERT NEILSON STEPHENS AND THEODORE GOODRIDGE ROBERTS.
With frontispiece by Frank T. Merrill.
"The plot shows invention and is developed with originality,
and there is incident in abundance."--_Brooklyn Times._
THE SWORD OF BUSSY
By ROBERT NEILSON STEPHENS AND HERMAN NICKERSON.
With frontispiece by Edmund H. Garrett.
_Net, $1.25; postpaid, $1.40_
"The plot is lively, dashing and fascinating, the very kind of
a story that one does not want to stop reading until it is
finished."--_Boston Herald._
Transcriber's Note:
Archaic and inconsistent spelling and punctuation retained.