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 LIFE OF LAPÉROUSE.

This charming and instructive story of the life and work of France's sailor hero, who was so closely associated with Australia and the Pacific Ocean, is the first ever published in English, and will give Lapérouse the place he deserves in our history.

LIFE OF ALLAN CUNNINGHAM, BOTANIST.

WATERSIDE STORIES, BIRDLAND STORIES, AND BUSHLAND STORIES.

These stories have been adopted for supplementary reading in primary schools, and are the best of their kind yet produced in Australia. They are also published in one volume under the title "Bushland Stories" (see page 14).

DOT AND THE KANGAROO.

THE STORY OF W. C. WENTWORTH: AUSTRALIA'S FIRST PATRIOT.

"An admirably-written biography, suitable for use as a reader in the higher classes of schools. They have jointly presented the main facts in the career of Wentworth with historical accuracy, as well as in capital literary style."

"Is intended for school children and will be of great value to them. It will also supply the general reader with a concise and impartial account of Wentworth's career which cannot be obtained elsewhere. The authors have done their work well."