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ISTORY was long ago defined as 'Philosophy teaching by examples," and it certainly tends not only to instruct the mind but to improve the judgment and develop the moral sense. A faithful record of what has been done by Englishmen for England is full of the best lessons for English boys and girls. There is much not only to admire and love but also to suggest noble thoughts and stimulate to noble actions-much to remind us that

"Not once or twice, in our rough island-story, The path of honour was the way to glory."

In this Series of Historical Readers, the aim has been to present clearly and accurately all that children can well understand of the events which led to the founding and making of our nation, tracing step by step its progress onward to its present proud position-the first among the nations of the world.

Everything that could in any way enhance the educative value of these Readers has been most carefully attended to. The text throughout is characterised by originality, freshness, and simplicity. The notes are clear and concise, and are designed not only for the scholar but also for the younger teachers-showing them the line of thought which they should follow in their oral lessons. The illustrations are unusually numerous, attractive, and useful, and include an entirely new series of vignettes of sovereigns and other prominent persons. The maps have been specially drawn for the series; while the paper, printing and binding leave nothing to be desired.

LONDON.

EET.

HERE can be but one opinion as to the importance of using only thoroughly good Readers in Elementary Schools. The Publishers of the present Series of Historical Readers confidently invite inspection and comparison. They have spared no effort or expense in the production of the Series, which is most attractively written and more fully illustrated than any other similar Series. English History has probably never before been presented in a form so interesting and attractive for children.

1. STORIES FROM ENGLISH HISTORY. 128 pages; 38 Short Lessons, with numerous Explanatory Notes; 62 beautiful Pictures, and a Map of England and Wales. Price 9d.

These stories from English History form one of the brightest and most attractive Reading Books ever published. Each story is not only well-written, but also beautifully illustrated. The portrait of Her Majesty the Queen, which forms the frontispiece, is extremely fine. Altogether this book is an admirable introduction to the study of English history.

2. EARLY ENGLAND, from Pre-historic Times to the Year 1154. 192 pages; 54 interesting Lessons with useful Notes; 94 attractive pictures; 6 finely-engraved maps. Price Is.

In this beautifully illustrated and well-written little book, the story of the making and founding of our nation is graphically sketched. The opening section contains vivid pen and pencil pictures (based on the latest antiquarian and geolological research) of life in this country in pre-historic times-the periods of the men of the caves, the stone-hatchet men, the bronze-workers, &c.

3. MIDDLE ENGLAND, from 1154 to 1603. 256 pp.

Price Is. 6d.

In this book the history of our country is continued from the reign of Henry II., when the welding of Saxons and Normans into one compact people commenced, to the end of the reign of Elizabeth, when the modern, social, political, and scientific ideas had at last been fully thought out. The aim has not been to give merely the 'lives' of our kings and queens, or the records of war and victory, but to present, clearly and accurately, the real history of our English forefathers during what may be justly termed the decisive period of English history.

4. MODERN ENGLAND, from 1603 to 1883. 272 pp. Price is. 6d.

In this book the great events of the last 280 years are graphically and succinctly described and fully illustrated. The high educative value of good pictures has been constantly kept in view, and the number and beauty of the illustrations form one of the characteristic features of the Series. The greatest possible care has been taken to preserve an absolutely impartial tone throughout the Series.

GEORGE PHILIP & SON, PUBLISHERS, 32 FLEET STREET, LONDON. LIVERPOOL: CAXTON BUILDINGS, AND 49 & 51 SOUTH CASTLE STREET.