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"Perhaps the most judiciously edited magazine in the world."—The Nation, N. Y., Sept. 1882.
THE CENTURY
FOR 1S82-83.
The twelfth year of this magazine—the first under the new name, and the most successful in its history, closed with the October number. The circulation has shown a large gain over that of the preceding season, and The Century begins its thirteenth year with an edition of 140,000 copies. The following are the leading features:
A new novel by W. D. Howells, to succeed this author's "Modern Instance." It will be an international story, entitled "A Sea Change."
Life in the Thirteen Colonies, by Edward Eggleston.—the leading historical feature of the year; to consist of a number of papers, on such topics as "The Beginning of a Nation," "Social Life in the Colonies," etc., the whole forming a complete history of early life in the United States. Especial attention will be paid to accuracy of illustrations.
A Novelette of Mining Life," by Mary Hallocke Foote, entitled "The Lead-Horse Claim," to be illustrated by the author.
The Point of View, by Henry James, Jr., a series of eight letters from imaginary persons of various nationalities, criticizing America, its people, society manners, railroads, etc.
The Christian League of Connecticut, by the Rev. Washington Gladden. An account of practical cooperation in Christian work, showing how a league was formed in a small town in Connecticut, what kinds of work it attempted, and how it spread throughout the whole State.
"Rudder Grange Abroad," by Frank R. Stockton, a continuation of the droll "Rudder Grange" stories, the scene being now in Europe.
The New Era in American House-Building, a series of four papers, fully illustrated, devoted to (1) City Houses, (2) Country Houses, (3) Churches, and (4) Public Buildings.
ings. The Creols of Louisiana, by Geo. W. Cable, author of "Old Creole Dap," etc.; a fresh and garphic narrative richly illustrated.
My Adventures in Zuni, by Frank H. Cushing, government ethnologist an adopted member of the Zuni tribe of Indians. Illustrated.
Illustrated Papers on the National Capital, including "The Capitol," "The Supreme Court." "The White House."
Missions of Southern California, by "H. H."; three or four papers of an exceedingly interesting character, richly illustrated.
Miscellaneous.-Further work is expected from E. C. Stedman, Thomas Hughes, Joel Chandler Harris, ("Uncle Remus"), Charles Dudley Warner, John Burroughs, E. V. Smalley, H. H. Boyeson, and a long list of others. Entertaining short stories and novelettes will be among the leading features of The Century, as hereofore, and the magazine will continue its advance in general excellence.
The subscription price is $4 a year; 35 cents a number. Subscriptions should begin with the November number, and to enable new subscribers to commence with the new series under The Century name, we make the following
SPECIAL OFFER.
A year's subscription from Nov. 1882, and the twelve numbers of the past year, unbound, $6. A subscription and the twelve back numbers bound in two elegant volumes with gilt top, $7.50.
THE CENTURY, New York, N. Y.
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PARENTS who desire entertaining and wholesome reading for their children, and young folks who enjoy accounts of travel and adventure, historical incidents, stories, pictures, household amusement, and harmless fun, will find these in St. Nicholas, which is recognized by the press and public, of both England and America as THE BEST AND FINEST MAGAZINE for children ever printed. The new volume, which begins with the November number, and opens with a colored frontispiece, will be much the finest ever issued, and the attention of all parents and the reading young folks is invited to the following partial list of attractions:
"The Tinkham Brothers' Tide-Mill," a new serial story by J. T. Trowbridge, formerly editor of "Our Young folks," and author of "The Jack Hazard Stories." etc.
"The Story of Viteau," an historical novelle of girl and boy life in the 13th Century. By Frank R. Stockton, formerly assistant editor of St. Nicholas, author of "Rudder Grange," etc.
"The Story of Robin Hood," an account of the famous yeoman. By Maurice Thompson, author of "The Witchery of Archery."
"The Story of the Field of the Cloth-of-Gold." By E. S. Brooks. To be illustrated with many remarkable pictures.
"A Brand-New Notion," a capital and novel play. By William M. Baker, author of "His Majesty, Myself." etc.
etc. "Swept Away," a serial story of the Mississippi floods of 1882. By E. S. Ellis, formerly editor of "Golden Days."
"Elizabeth Thompson," a biographical paper regarding this celebrated painter of battle-scenes. Illustrated with pictures prepared for St. Nicholas by Miss Thompson.
"Where was Villiers ?""—a thrilling story of the RussoTurkish war, by Archibald Forbes, War-Correspondent.
"The Boy at the White House," an account of the life of "Tad" Lincoln. By Noah Brooks, author of "The Boy Emigrants."
"Comedies for Children," a fine series of juvenile plays. By E. S. Brooks, author of "The Land of Nod," etc., and including "A Christmas Masque: 'The False Sir Santa Claus.' Prepared expressly for holiday times.
There will be short stories by Louisa M. Alcott, and many other well-known writers for young folks; papers on home duties and recreations, out-door sports, occupations and instructions for boys and girls, with popular features and departments.
Price, $3 a year; 25 cents a number. Subscriptions should begin with the November number. The succeeding issue. "The Wonderful Christmas Number." will have, also, a colored frontispiece and many unusual attractions. THE CENTURY CO., New York, N. Y.
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