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Rh NOVELS BY

MARY ELLEN CHASE

THE GIRL FROM THE BIG HORN COUNTRY

Cloth 12mo, illustrated by E. Farrington Elwell. $1.50

“‘The Girl from the Big Horn Country’ tells how Virginia Hunter, a bright, breezy, frank-hearted ‘girl of the Golden West’ comes out of the Big Horn country of Wyoming to the old Bay State. Then things begin, when Virginia — who feels the joyous, exhilarating call of the Big Horn wilderness and the outdoor life — attempts to become acclimated and adopt good old New England ‘ways.’” — Critic.

VIRGINIA, OF ELK CREEK VALLEY

Cloth 12mo, illustrated by E. Farrington Elwell. $1.50

“This story is fascinating, alive with constantly new and fresh interests and every reader will enjoy the novel for its freshness, its novelty and its inspiring glimpses of life with nature.” — The Editor.

NOVELS BY

MRS. HENRY BACKUS

THE CAREER OF DOCTOR WEAVER

Cloth decorative, illustrated by William Van Dresser. $1.50

“High craftsmanship is the leading characteristic of this novel, which, like all good novels, is a love story abounding in real palpitant human interest. The most startling feature of the story is the way its author has torn aside the curtain and revealed certain phases of the relation between the medical profession and society.” — Dr. Charles Reed in the Lancet Clinic.

THE ROSE OF ROSES

Cloth decorative, with a frontispiece in full color. $1.50

The author has achieved a thing unusual in developing a love story which adheres to conventions under unconventional circumstances.

“Mrs. Backus’ novel is distinguished in the first place for its workmanship.” — Buffalo Evening News.

A PLACE IN THE SUN

Cloth decorative, illustrated by William Van Dresser. $1.50

“A novel of more than usual meaning.” — Detroit Free Press.

“A stirring story of America of to-day, which will be enjoyed by young peuple with the tingle of youth in their veins.” — Zion's Herald, Boston.