They also tell of the use of the
hornbook and the sun-dial, describe the making of soap and candles,
and so forth.
WRIGHT, H.C.
Children's Stories in American History.
Scribner. 1.25
Although we learn about our country from prehistoric days to the time
of Washington, most of the book is devoted to the early exploration
and settlement of North and South America. The second chapter contains
an account of the Mound-builders.
GEOGRAPHY, TRAVEL, AND DESCRIPTION
I cannot cease from praising these Japanese. They are truly the
delight of my heart.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER.
AYRTON, M.C.
Child-Life in Japan.
Heath. .20
Mrs. Ayrton took a keen interest in the Japanese people and never
wearied of studying them and their beautiful country.... (p. 77)
After her return to England, in 1879, she wrote this book.
WILLIAM ELLIOT GRIFFIS.
Our young people will enjoy hearing of the amusements and festivals of
these far-away boys and girls. The volume contains, in addition, child
stories, and an article entitled The Games and Sports of Japanese
Children, by W.E. Griffis.
MYTHOLOGY, FOLK-LORE, LEGENDS, AND FAIRY TALES
Where the bee sucks, there suck I:
In a cowslip's bell I lie;
There I couch when owls do cry.
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