A New Novel by the Author of "The Nightingale: a Life of Chopin"

THE COUNTERFEITS

By MARJORIE STRACHEY

A young English woman's romance with a Russian officer. It is a psychological study told through exciting action and in an unusual manner. Instead of the usual triangle there are five persons involved, and the story in Russia is told in retrospect while the heroine moves through a later experience in London that is parallel at certain points to her former one, and finally merges with it.

MEXICAN ARCHITECTURE OF THE

VICE-REGAL PERIOD

By WALTER H. KILHAM

So many of the unfamiliar and curiously beautiful architectural jewels of old Mexico have been found and recorded that this book, even to the architect, comes almost as the revelation of a newly discovered land. The vitality and personality of Renaissance Spain with the added vigor lent by the entrance of the native Indian as craftsman and artist are here portrayed in a manner that will interest every reader interested in architecture.

THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE SEA

By EDWARD KEBLE CHATTERTON

The dramatic rescues of ships' crews at sea within the last year are included in this book which re-tells the most heroic episodes of sea history. The chief example of recent rescues described is that of the crew of the British steamship Antinoe by the American crew of the steamship Roosevelt.

THE PROBLEM OF A WORLD COURT

By DAVID JAYNE HILL

Dr. Hill, well known as former Ambassador to Germany and an authority on diplomatic history, and practice, was associated in 1898 with the beginnings of the World Court idea. He tells the story of its growth, and explains why the United States has been unable as yet to join in a great international undertaking which she herself suggested to the world.

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POETRY'S PLEA FOR ANIMALS

An Anthology of Justice and Mercy for Our Kindred in Fur and Feathers Compiled and Edited by FRANCES E. CLARKE

With Introduction by EDWIN MARKHAM. Author of "The Man with the Hoe" Frontispiece in Colors and Illustrated Half-Title for each of the Twenty-two Sections by W. F. STECHER. Cloth, 8vo, 460 pages. Price, $3.00

"Another Anthology Needed! Is Some One Making It?" were a prominent daily newspaper's recent headlines for an article on the nation's awakening compassion for animals. Miss Clarke had long been engaged in answering the question. The result is an anthology such as has never appeared in America, nor been excelled anywhere. The greatest British and American poets of literary history, chiefly the contemporary, proclaim their regard for bird and animal in poems delightfully readable as well as compelling in their appeal. Within this attractively bound, beautifully illustrated volume, the reader finds his favorite poets. He finds his favorite animals, too, whether they roam distant trails, or dwell in far-off jungles, or sleep peacefully by the hearthside. POETRY'S PLEA FOR ANIMALS adequately and permanently supplies what has been needed: a great reference book of humane poetry.

THE YOUNGEST RIDER

A Story of the Pony Express
By LOUISE PLATT HAUCK
Picture Jacket in Colors and Illustrations

by FRED HARMAN. Price, $1.50
Why did the historically famous Pony Express
Company put an age limit of twenty-one years
on its riders and give a great and hazardous
enterprise into the hands of mere boys? Be-
cause the daring spirit of youth was needed to
face the many dangers of the trail. "The Youngest
Rider" is the tale of a manly lad of sixteen who
kept his oath of allegiance and repeatedly risked
his life to be on time with the mail. A book in a
class by itself for interest. For all boys and their
elders.

ANN AT STARR HOUSE
And Far Away from It
By JANET FIELD HEATH

Author of "Ann's Family"
With Picture Jacket and Frontispiece in
Colors and Many Text Illustrations by
JULIA GREENE. Large Type. Price, $1.50
Ann and Uncle Bob call their home "Starr
House" because it is owned by a Miss Starr,
known only by correspondence. Ann is now nearly
thirteen, is settled in her new school and gloriously
happy when Uncle Bob has to go to Sumatra on
business and takes Ann with him. Then comes a
wonderful trip, on which they meet Miss Starr,
and Ann cheerfully sees her "family" gain a
new aunt when they return to Starr House.
Bright, helpful Ann brings happiness into a
number of lives, enjoys doing it, and gains de-
served rewards. A story to benefit as well as
entertain girls from twelve to fifteen.

THE TUSK-HUNTERS

By DR. FRANCIS ROLT-WHEELER
Many Illustrations from Photographs.
Decorated Cover. Price, $1.75

Elephants and elephant ways have always held a thrill for adventure-loving and nature-loving readers, and in this book Dr. Rolt-Wheeler has kept strangeness and excitement throbbing on every page. Nor is the practical side omitted, for this book tells how wild elephants are caught, tamed, trained, and set to the service of man. Here may be found all the scientific accuracy for which Dr. Rolt-Wheeler's books so justly renowned, and a world of romance beside. For boys from twelve to seventeen.

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THE GARDEN OF THE
LITTLE LAME PRINCESS

By MYRTLE JAMISON TRACHSEL
With Picture Jacket and Frontispiece in
Colors, and a Picture for Every Chapter by

L. J. BRIDGMAN. Price, $1.50

The Little Lame Princess, the pet name for a little shut-in girl, and her good nurse could look through their window upon a fine garden where all nature seemed to display its various forms of life. Birds, animals, and insects were friendly, and wished to entertain the beloved little Princess. Of course, they had to talk with each other in a very human way, and they develop through an entire year: winter, spring, summer, fall, and until winter comes again. Many lessons of kindness are brought out, along with a charming acquaintance with Nature's many mysteries. wonders of the garden and those it shelters and that came to it must be learned from this story to be appreciated. For all children from six to ten.

A Favorite Book Made Still More Attractive

A STORY GARDEN FOR LITTLE CHILDREN

By MAUDE LINDSAY

With New All-Around Picture Jacket in Full Colors, by F. LILEY YOUNG.

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