" The illustrations, though as a rule
somewhat highly colored, are very attractive. There are many titles in
the series, but only the most important are included in this list.
Besides descriptions of beautiful lakes and great mountains, this
volume includes tales of the struggle for Swiss freedom, accounts of
mountain-climbing, sports, and chamois-hunting. There are twelve
colored plates, among which are a number of fine snow scenes.
SCHWATKA, FREDERICK.
The Children of the Cold.
Educational. 1.25
Frederick Schwatka says: To describe these Arctic babies is the main
object of this book--to tell the boys and girls what kind of toys (p. 98)
and pleasures and picnics and all sorts of fun may be had where you
would hardly think any could be had at all; also, some of the
discomforts of living in this most uncomfortable country.
TAYLOR, BAYARD.
Boys of Other Countries.
Putnam. 1.25
Experiences in the lives of five boys, whose respective homes were
Sweden, Egypt, Iceland, Germany, and Russia.
The purpose of the author, of course, was to give a glimpse of the
habits and customs of these countries.
MYTHOLOGY, FOLK-LORE, LEGENDS, AND FAIRY TALES
It would be hard to estimate the amount of gentleness and mercy
that has made its way among us through these slight channels.
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