Open Sesame, Vol. II, and Vol. III. Ginn & Co.
Poems and ballads. A collection well arranged for various school use, for reading, recitation, and memorizing.
2. SUPPLEMENTARY AND REFERENCE BOOKS
Ten Great Events in History (Johonnot). D. Appleton & Co.
Good collateral reading in this grade.
Lanier"s Froissart. Scribner"s Sons.
A fine story for library ($2.00).
Child"s History of England (d.i.c.kens). Hurst & Co.; Houghton, Mifflin, & Co.; American Book Co.
A book much used. Should be in a school library.
Tales from Shakespeare (Lamb). American Book Co.; Macmillan Co.; Educational Publishing Co.; D. C. Heath & Co.; Houghton, Mifflin, & Co.
Designed as an introduction to the plays of Shakespeare.
Language and style superior. Used also in seventh grade.
Pilgrim"s Progress (Bunyan). Macmillan Co.; Ginn & Co.; Houghton, Mifflin, & Co.; University Publishing Co.
The famous old story which all children should read. A book for the library and the home.
Story of Caesar (Clarke). American Book Co.
Heroes and Patriots of the Revolution (Hart). The Macmillan Co.
Swiss Family Robinson. Ginn & Co.; Educational Publishing Co.
A library book for children. University Publishing Co.
Stories from Old English Poetry (Richardson). Houghton, Mifflin, & Co.
An excellent series of stories from Chaucer and others.
Historical Tales, English (Morris). J. B. Lippincott.
A good collection of English history stories.
Selections from Irving. Sibley & Ducker.
A variety of interesting selections from Irving"s works.
The Conquest of Mexico (Prescott). Maynard, Merrill, & Co.
The story of Cortes and his adventures told by a master.
William Tell (McMurry). Silver, Burdett, & Co.
The drama of Schiller"s Wilhelm Tell, translated into simple English. Adapted for representation.
Source Book of American History (Hart). Macmillan Co.
The parts bearing on the colonial history. Original sources, letters, etc.
Story of a Bad Boy (Aldrich). Houghton, Mifflin, & Co.
A good narrative of boy life, humorous and entertaining.
Lay of the Last Minstrel (Scott). The Macmillan Co.; Maynard, Merrill, & Co.; Ginn & Co.; Houghton, Mifflin, & Co.
One of the best descriptions of the old minstrelsy. Suitable for sixth and seventh grades.
Choice English Lyrics (Baldwin). Silver, Burdett, & Co.
A great variety of choice poems, ballads, lyrics, and sonnets.
Poetry of the Seasons (Lovejoy). Silver, Burdett, & Co.
A choice collection of nature poems.
Wilderness Ways (Long). Ginn & Co.
An interesting study of wild animals, birds, etc.
Famous Allegories (Baldwin). Silver, Burdett, & Co.
A good selection for reference reading and for teachers.
Rab and His Friends (Brown). Educational Publishing Co.; D. C. Heath & Co.; Houghton, Mifflin, & Co.
Interesting stories of dogs for children.
Story of Oliver Twist (d.i.c.kens). D. Appleton & Co.
Suitable for introducing children to d.i.c.kens.
Undine (Fouque). Ginn & Co.
Nine Worlds (Litchfield). Ginn & Co.
Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates (Mary Mapes Dodge). Century Co.
Don Quixote (De la Mancha). Scribner"s Sons; Ginn & Co.