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Great Novels, Amazingly Cheap!
Bronte. Jane Eyre. By Charlotte Bronte, 12mo, cloth, 3Oc. (6c)
Charles. The Schonberg-Cotta Family. Small quarto. Paper 15c. (7c); cloth, 30c. (10c)
Cooper. The Last of the Mohicans. By J. Fenimore Cooper. 12mo, cloth, 35c. (10c)
Cummins. The Lamplighter. A Novel, by Maria S. Cummins. New Edition. Cloth, 50c. (20c)
De Stael. Corinne. A Novel. By Madam De Stael, 12mo, cloth, 30c. (9c)
Ebers. Uarda, A Romance of Ancient Egypt. By George Ebers, 12mo, cloth, 3Oc. (7c)
Eliot, George: Silas Marner. Small Pica type, small quarto, paper 10c. (4c); cloth, 25c. (7c)
– Romola. 12mo, cloth, 35c. (7c)
Goldsmith. Vicar of Wakefield: By Oliver Goldsmith. Ideal Edition. Cloth, 30c. (11c)
Haggard. King Solomon’s Mines. By H. Rider Haggard. Paper 5c., cloth, 20c. (4c)
Hughes. Tom Brown at Rugby. By Thomas Hughes. Paper, 10c. cloth, 25c. (7c)
Johnson. Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia. By Samuel Johnson. Ideal Edition, cloth, 25c. (7c)
Kingsley. Hypatia: A Novel. By Charles Kingsley. 12mo, cloth, 40c. (15c)
Reade. A Good Fight. By Chas. Reade, 12mo, cloth, 30c. (6c)
St. Pierre. Paul and Virginia. By Bernadin St Pierre. Ideal Ed., cl., 30c. (12c)
Stevenson. The Merry Men and Other Tales. By R. L. Stevenson. 12mo, cloth, 30c. (8c)
– Prince Otto; A Romance. By R. L. Stevenson. Paper, 5c.; cloth, 20c. (4c)
Stretton. Bede’s Charity: A Novel, by Hesba Stretton. 12mo, cloth, 30c. (10c)
“I cannot find language to express my surprise and delight at the quality of your books, and then the prices are really nominal compared with the prices I have been paying for similar books. I shall order from you as fast as my means will allow, until I fill my library.” – Annie Kelly, New Switzerland, Ga.
“Your prices are very tempting, and all the books that I have heretofore gotten of you more than fulfilled my expectations.” – Lewis M. Ayer, Anderson, S. C.
The Gospel Story
Pittenger. The Interwoven Gospels. The four histories of Jesus Christ blended into a complete and continuous narrative in the words of the Gospels. According to the American Revised Version of 1881. Compiled by Rev. William Pittenger. 12mo, cloth, with maps, 90c. (30c)
In this ingenious work the four biographies of Christ are given in the language of the Gospels, but so arranged and blended as to form one continuous narrative. When known, the period and place at which the events described occurred are noted. Where the Evangelists have given more than one account, the fullest one, or the one which best harmonized with the preceding subject, has been taken and the peculiarities of the others interwoven therewith.
“The work is well done, and will be welcome aid to many in the study of the New Testament.” —The Examiner, N. Y. City.
“Mr. Pittenger has done his work skillfully and the book cannot but prove helpful to the Bible student.” —Witness, Montreal.
“It is a useful and important work for Sunday-Schools and Bible classes engaged in the study of the Word.” —Western Christian Advocate, Cincinnati.
“The Interwoven Gospels is an exceedingly helpful and convenient arrangement, based on a good plan, and well wrought.” – Rev. Richard G. Greene, East Orange, N. J.
“The work supplies an arrangement that most readers feel the need of, for obvious reasons, and is very useful as an introduction to study of the New Testament.” —The Globe, Boston.
“The advantage of such a book, both to a young reader and to a teacher of New Testament history, in bringing the gospel narratives into their proper relations, and in giving a clear mental view of the times and seasons to which events belong, must be apparent,” —The Interior, Chicago, Ill.
“The author has made the Gospels (in the language of the Gospels) an easy and finished biography of Jesus Christ, and offers a book to the Bible student second to none other on the life and works of Christ. It is worthy of room in every family and Sunday-School library.” —Express, Easton, Pa.
“If put into the hand of a child as his first introduction to the study of the New Testament, it will be read as an ordinary connected history; and when the Gospels in their common form are afterward read, the relation of their different parts will be at once understood, and many otherwise perplexing questions may never even arise.” —The Church Year, Jacksonville.
“This is not a Harmony, in the general sense of the term. Though in the general line of helps in the study of the Evangelical Narrative, it is something more practical, more living, and shows ‘the mark of the tool’ less than any Harmony we are acquainted with. This, we believe, can be read, and may be used intelligently in the study of The Word. It should find its way into the libraries of our pastors and Sunday-School teachers.” —The Guardian, Philadelphia.
“The task, which the title indicates, is not as easy as might be at first sight supposed. The passages referring to a particular incident have not to be merely pitched into a common pile, but built into a symmetrical structure; and some of the faults which the compiler has to avoid are the impairing of the authority of the Gospel narrative by the addition of many words; the sense of incompleteness caused by omissions, and the disadvantages of references too many and references too few. The plan which Mr. Pittenger has adopted appears to obviate many of these difficulties.” —Globe, Toronto.
“You have wisely chosen the Revised Version with the American Readings incorporated in the text. The arrangement is in harmony with the best results of chronological study, and the most natural. The blending of particular accounts shows good judgment, in the selection of one as a standard, and filling up the narrative from the others. In performing this delicate task the golden mean has been quite nearly reached, of not doing too little or too much. For consecutive reading by either old or young and for general and popular use, I regard your work as the best now before the public.” – G. W. Clark, D.D.
Popular Historical Works
Green’s Larger History of the English People. 5 vols., 16mo, illustrated with about 100 fine engravings; half Morocco, $3.50 ($1.00); the same without illustrations, Elzevir Edition, cloth, $2.25 (40c); half morocco, $2.75 (60c)
“The enthusiasm and painstaking accuracy of the author, and the luminous style in which he writes, stamp the history as a classic. Every man who has Anglo-Saxon blood in his veins will be thrilled through and through by the author’s tribute to the race.” —Central Baptist, St. Louis.
“It is far the best popular history of English civilization and the progress of civil liberty and social advancement.” —Zion’s Herald, Boston.
“As yet I have no regrets over any investment in books I have made with you, and among them I can number Irving, Guizot, Green, Geikie, Dickens and Scott.” – J. W. Thompson, Winchester, Ind.
Guizot’s France and Civilization
Guizot’s History of France. Illustrated Library Edition, 427 fine engravings, 8 vols., 12mo. half Morocco, $6.00 ($1.25)
“Guizot’s History of France, has held its place as by far the best popular history of that country. Clear, vigorous, graphic, even eloquent, it is as fascinating as a romance: and it is, as well, comprehensive and thorough. The work has been one of the longed-for prizes of the general reader of history.” —Republican, Springfield, Mass.
“This is a standard work, and Mr. Alden has not only done himself credit, but has conferred a lasting benefit upon the world, by placing it within the reach of those of limited means.” —Christian Standard, Phila.
Guizot’s History of Civilization. 12mo, cloth, 50c. (15c)
“His ‘History of Civilization’ is classical, and his ‘History of France’ the best.” —Bible Banner, Philadelphia, Pa.
“The history loving portion of the American public may be congratulated on its opportunity.” —Standard, Syracuse.
Livingstone, Stanley, and Africa
Livingstone, Stanley and other celebrated travels and adventures in Africa, with numerous illustrations. 8vo. cloth, 75c. (20c)
An intensely interesting narrative of the work and adventures of the great explorers of the “Dark Continent,” with illustrations which add greatly to its value. In view of the popular concern regarding Stanley the book has a special interest at the present time. It is an excellent book for young people, particularly for boys.
By Charles Lamb
Lamb, Charles: Last Essays of Elia, cloth, gilt top, 45c. (15c); half Morocco, 65c. (25c) Complete Essays; the two vols. in one, on good paper, cloth, 60c. (20c)
“The gentleman or lady who would acquire a pure and elegant style should read Lamb aloud. This is an exercise of the highest and most beneficial character.” —The Item, Philadelphia, Pa.
“These essays should be read by everyone. They are still wonderfully fresh, and because of their merit they are destined to live as long as our language is spoken.” —The Episcopal Methodist, Baltimore, Md.
Elysian Dreams AND Sober Realities
Van Santvoord. Half-Holidays, Elysian Dreams, and Sober Realities. By Harold Van Santvoord. 12mo, cloth, gilt tops. 85c. (35c)
“Exhibits extensive reading and a pleasant fancy.” —Sun, New York.
“One of those companionable books that have almost a personality for the reader… The vivacity of its thought, the vigor of insight and charm of expression merit critical appreciation.” —Traveller, Boston.
“The writer has a genuine instinct for the now almost lost art of essay writing. His quiet humor, now and then turned by a clever stroke of wit and well-pointed epigram, and his easy colloquial style, make the reading of his breezy and interesting volume uncommonly entertaining.” —Saturday Evening Gazette, Boston.
“The essays forming the volume show in the writer wide and careful reading, and a memory stored with the fruits of literary research, with a happy facility in imparting what he has acquired. His humor is delicate and mirth-provoking, his illustration of the sentiments presented and positions taken are apposite and pointed, and the serious practical teachings scattered throughout the book are calculated to leave wholesome impressions upon the thoughtful reader.” —Freeman, Kingston, N. Y.
“The contents consists of a collection of essays having no essential relation to one another, none of them long, but all interesting and suggestive from the originality of the thought, the novelty of the treatment and the attractive style.” —Times, Troy.
“Among the brightest of the young American writers, although but a recent adventurer in the field of authorship, is Harold Van Santvoord… His most ambitious attempt, and his most successful, we sincerely hope, is now before us in the volume entitled, ‘Half-Holiday; Elysian Dreams and Sober Realities.’ While not flippant Mr. Van Santvoord is essentially a humorist, and his humor is of the American school so often analyzed by the critics. But unlike most of our native humorists he is scholarly, and even his sprightliest passages reveal evidence of wide reading.” —Argus, Albany.
“‘Half-Holidays’ is a collection of short essays on such subjects as ‘Are Parsons Great Eaters,’ ‘The Hospitality of Solitude,’ ‘Sermons in Hot Weather,’ ‘Lost Books,’ ‘Music and Madness,’ ‘The Poetry of Flowers,’ and ‘The Significance of a Single Word.’ They are after-dinner papers, bright and lively in their treatment; they make no serious demand on one’s thought, and yet are suggestive of much that is wise in the philosophy of life, and deal lightly and gracefully with the odds and ends of everyday existence. They remind one of Lamb’s ‘Essays of Elia.’” —Herald, Boston.
“One reads this collection of short and bright essays with a feeling that they were written with more than the ordinary delight of an author. They are spontaneous recitals of an imaginative mind’s observations and dreams. It occurs to us, as we read, that it would be a suggestive companion for persons – notably the younger generation – who find it hard to converse, growing up to realize that it is necessary to say something, but at a loss what to talk about.” —School Journal, New York.
Bayard Taylor’s Famous Book
Taylor. Views Afoot; or Europe Seen with Knapsack and Staff. By Bayard Taylor. With two portraits and an introduction by N. P. Willis. 12mo, 481 pages. Long Primer type, cloth, 50c. (20c)
“One of the most famous books of travel ever printed in this country. The book is less known to readers of this generation than it should be, and we advise those who are not acquainted with its charm to adopt this opportunity of making its acquaintance.” —Christian Union, New York City.
“Views Afoot is a book of travel which is nearly as interesting now, as when it first appeared over forty years ago. Taylor was a splendid sight-seer and a rare recounter of his experiences. This new edition is one of Alden’s efforts to bring good literature within the reach of the poorest reader.” —Interior, Chicago, Ill.
Views Afoot
“Bayard Taylor’s Views Afoot will long continue to be one of the few books of European travel which people will delight to read. There is a charm in the author’s style, conjoined with remarkable power of description. The novelty of his traveling on the continent on foot, with staff and knapsack, visiting places much out of the way, seeing the people and living amongst them – all this makes the book a rara avis among books of travel.” —Guardian, Philadelphia.
“Of all the works of this distinguished author, perhaps no one has more freshness and enthusiasm than this. We have the ardor and the quick insight of the afterwards world-renowned poet and author of books of travel, etc., in the bud of promise. Certainly the volume is very readable.” —Morning Star, Boston, Mass.
“We remember with what exquisite pleasure, in our college days, we read this charmingly-written story of a jaunt a-foot. It was so full of life and happiness, good-will and abounding health. This new edition does not dim these excellences at all, and he who especially enjoys reading books of travel will not read another until he has gone through these fascinating pages. How cheap this edition is – only 50 cents. Give it to some travel-mania friend.” —Zion’s Herald, Boston, Mass.
“John B. Alden has put the reading public under renewed obligation by publishing a cheap edition of Bayard Taylor’s ‘Views Afoot.’ These chapters delighted the last generation, and they still have their power to charm and instruct.” —Christian Standard, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Europe SEEN WITH Knapsack and Staff
“A poor boy, with no literary reputation, he sets out to traverse the countries of Europe on foot. It was the beginning of an extraordinary career as a writer, traveler and lecturer. Others have since followed in his footsteps, but none has ever been able to surpass Bayard Taylor in originality of observation, in perspicacity of style, or variety of experiences. It is Europe brought to our own doors.” —Journal and Messenger, Cincinnati, Ohio.
“A book well worth reprinting in attractive but inexpensive style. More than any other, it laid the foundation of Bayard Taylor’s reputation as a traveller and writer. These chapters are written in a style of charming naïveté and freshness, giving the reader not the hackneyed views of an experienced and often cynical traveller, but the fresh enthusiasm of a generous, eager youth, visiting for the first time the countries of which he had long dreamed. In this respect this earlier book possesses charms which are denied the later volumes by the same author. One of the incidental but very real advantages of this book is to show on what a very small capital (Bayard Taylor started with only $140), a resolute, plucky American youth can spend two years in foreign travel, if he is willing to undergo some privations and hardships. It is a narrative of grit, pluck and endurance as well as of foreign travel. What was done in 1844 can be done in 1889 if one is equipped with the same fortitude and courage.” —Golden Rule, Boston, Mass.
A Book for Bible Readers
*Hurlbut. Manual of Biblical Geography. A Text-Book on Bible History, with Maps, Plans, Charts, Diagrams and Illustrations. By Rev. J. L. Hurlbut, D.D. Introduction by Rev. J. H. Vincent, D.D. Royal Quarto, 158 pages. Price. $2.75, reduced to $2.00 (50c);
“We predict for the Manual of Biblical Geography very great success. We have never seen anything comparable with it… We wonder how we ever did without it.” – Mrs. A. C. Morrow, Editor of The Illustrator, N. Y. City.
“Is an excellent book and should be in the hands of every Bible student.” – Rev. G. M. Milligan, Toronto, Can.
“I know of no book that so well condenses and groups just what ought to be known as a framework for all Bible study. To teach without such an atlas is to half do it.” – Rev. E. M. Hill, Montreal, Can.
“This is one of the handiest and most helpful of the helps that I have seen.” – Rev. P. S. Henson, D.D., Chicago, Editor Baptist Teacher.
“It will be of great service to teachers, pastors, and students of the Bible generally.” – Rev. Geo. C. Lorimer, D.D., Chicago.
“Cannot fail to be of great service to teachers and scholars of the Bible.” – Rev. C. S. Harrington, D.D., Middletown, Conn.
“Combines in a very high degree, convenience, accuracy, and completeness.” – Rev. Basil Manly, Louisville, Ky.
The Koran
The Koran of Mohammed. Translated by George Sale. 12mo., cloth, 336 pages, 60c. (20c);
The sacred book of the Mohammedans is not only a curiosity from a literary point of view, but is also useful in showing how far inferior to the Bible both in spirit and in teaching is the most popular substitute which man has ever offered therefor. It contains 114 chapters varying in length from a few lines to many pages. This is an excellent translation, is clearly printed on good paper and nicely bound in cloth. Costs but little and should be in every library. Will interest all intelligent readers.
The Talmud
Pick. The Talmud. What it is. By Rev. Bernhard Pick, Ph.D. Ideal Edition, cloth, 60c. (20c);
“It has proved a grateful task to wander through the mazes of the Talmud and cull flowers yet sparkling with the very dew of Eden. Figures in shining garments haunt its recesses. Prayers of deep devotion, sublime confidence and noble benediction, echo in its ancient tongue. Sentiments of lofty courage, of high resolve, of infantile tenderness, of far-seeing prudence, fall from the lips of venerable sages. No less practicable would it be to stray with an opposite intention, and to extract venom, instead of honey, from the flowers that seem to spring up in self-sown profusion.” —Edinburgh Review.
Pick. Apocryphal Life of Jesus. By Rev. Bernhard Pick, Ph.D. Ideal Ed., cloth, 50c. (20c); 14 oz – The Jews Since the Destruction of Jerusalem. Ideal Ed., cloth, 15c. (4c); 8 oz
A Grand Book FOR THE SONS OF The Grand Army
A large portion of the narrative and historical literature of the great civil war has a profound interest for every patriot as well as for every soldier. It tells of noble deeds performed by heroic men and furnishes us with some of the most sublime instances of bravery and fidelity of which there is either record or tradition. Among the books belonging to this class is one which is unique in its character, intense in its interest, and which stands in the front rank of works relating to the war. In a vivid manner it describes the inception and incidents of that most daring and brilliant exploit known as
The Great Locomotive Chase
Daring and Suffering. A history of the great Raid and Locomotive chase in Georgia in 1862. By William Pittenger. New edition, large 8vo, illustrated, cloth, $1.50, post-paid (60c)
– The same, cheap ed., the story complete but omitting documents, paper, 40c.; cloth, 75c., post-paid.
“The story of the Andrews Railroad Raid must always be one of the most picturesque, thrilling and moving episodes of the rebellion, and though the facts were made public many years ago by the author of the work before us, this exhaustive, revised and expanded narrative, will be received with the hearty welcome it deserves. ‘Daring and Suffering’ is indeed a remarkable book, not only for its matter, but for the manner of its recital. It deserves to take its place with the most notable histories of imprisonment and escape.” —Tribune, N. Y. City.
A DARING ENTERPRISE.
“Every reader will agree with Gen. Joseph Holt that the expedition, in the daring of its conception, had the wildness of romance, ‘while in the gigantic and overwhelming results it sought to obtain it was absolutely sublime.’ An Atlanta paper said of the affair, a few days after its failure, that it was ‘the deepest laid scheme, and on the grandest scale, that ever emanated from the brains of any number of Yankees combined.’ Count de Paris says in his history of the civil war in America that, ‘despite its tragic termination, it shows what a handful of brave men could undertake in America.’ In truth, there is no parallel in history to this undertaking of Andrews in an enemy’s country.” —Commercial Gazette, Cincinnati, O.
“This is a narrative of one of the wildest and most thrilling adventures of the war.” The Evening Post, N. Y. City.
A VIVID PRESENTATION.
“The realism of the author reminds one of Tolstoi and his military pictures in the forms of both history and romance.” —The Eagle, Brooklyn, N. Y.
“So thrillingly and graphically told that the readers pulses tingle as his fancy accompanies this wild expedition.” —The Courier, Buffalo, N. Y.
“A vivid and authentic account of Andrews’ railroad raid – a most daring adventure.” —The News, Chicago.
THE SONS OF VETERANS
and, indeed, every American, young or old, should read this record of an heroic effort and the failure of a brilliant enterprise.
“‘Daring and Suffering’ should be read by every American boy that he may see what deeds of daring Americans will do for love of country.” —The Republican, Washington, D. C.
“This expedition has been so nearly forgotten that the public ought to be under great obligations to Mr. Pittenger for recording at length the bravery and endurance of those who participated in it. While such men exist the republic may never fear for its safety.” —The Sun, N. Y. City.
A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE RECORD.
“The author has consulted every available source of information, has gone repeatedly over the ground, explored the Government archives at Washington and files of Confederate newspapers, and obtained the assistance of survivors on both sides of the struggle. He is thus able to present a vivid, impartial and perfectly authenticated picture of the most romantic event of the civil war, the full story of which has never before been told.” The illustrations also add greatly to the interest and value of the work.
