They are far better than our
printed ones.
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Brooklyn, N.Y.
DEAR ST. NICHOLAS: I am twelve years old and very fond of reading,
and as I never can find an interesting book of history, I read
stories. But mamma and other people tell me I ought to read
something instructive, but as I never can find anything I like, I
would be much obliged if you would help me a little by giving me a
list of pleasant books. I have taken you for three years and enjoy
you very much indeed.--Your very affectionate reader,
ALICE CLINTON.
"Greene's Shorter History of the English People," a new work, is very
interesting. H.M.D. in the "Letter-Box," October, 1876, says that "The
Life and Times of Sir Philip Sidney" is such a pleasant book that you
cannot help having a good time when you are reading it, and will not
think it is history unless you know beforehand. "Seven Historic Ages,"
by Arthur Gilman, is another attractive book, and if you are like most
smart girls of your age, you will find Prescott's "Ferdinand and
Isabella" as interesting as many story books.
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