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Elizabeth or the Exiles of Siberia. New and Improved Series, No. 31
A tale of filial piety, love, and the determination of a young woman to earn pardon for her parents with whom she has lived in exile in the wilds of Siberia for the last twelve years. Particular emphasis on the virtues of devotion and love for one’s…
The Comical Tricks of Lothian Tom with a Selection of Anecdotes
A humorous story of the many pranks, tricks, and cheatings of Lothian Tom, from boyhood to adulthood. Featuring many other quirky side characters, Tom always looking for new ways to aggravate his fellows or to con them into giving him what he wants.…
Life of Louis Philippe, Late King of the French; Containing a correct account of his early education; his trials and adventures during his travels in Europe and America; his political career; abdication; and revolution of 1848, with the causes which led to that event. New and Improved Series no. 25.
A biographical sketch of the last king of France describing his life from early childhood to his life as a young man and travels during his exile, ending with his accession, rule, and fall. Includes excerpts from Louis Phillipe’s personal journal as…
A selection of Religious Anecdotes, choice sayings of wise men. New and Improved Series, no. 86
This is a collection of short religious anecdotes that could be used either for home reading or possibly included in sermons. These anecdotes can be read as providing instruction on how to avoid sin, cultivate virtue, and to live life religiously,…
Ali Baba: or the Forty Thieves, an interesting tale.
This chapbook presents the traditional tale of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves presented for popular entertainment.In the story, Ali Baba is a poor woodcutter who discovers the secret of a thieves' den, entered with the phrase "Open Sesame". The…
