THE 19 centuries ago a beginning of that wonderful life which founded upon earth the religion of human kindness and brotherly love. You are now offered the opportunity to follow this life from its Beginning to its End, to watch, as if He lived again, the movements of this Radiant figure across the richly colored background of the Orient. Why not seize it and give to those about you the joy of beholding the magnificent pictures of THE LIFE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST BY J. JAMES TISSOT The work is in four sumptuous volumes, illustrated by over 500 reproductions of the worldfamous Tissot paintings, recording every incident in the Life of Christ, 1.38 of which are printed in from 12 to 14 colors, exact duplicates of the originals. NOTHING LIKE THIS WORK HAS EVER BEFORE BEEN ATTEMPTED. Ten years of the artist's life were spent in the Holy Land. Step by step he traced back each suggestion of the winding causeways, curious architecture, and sweeping landscapes, until he could depict with perfect precision and faultless detail all the scenes and episodes in the Gospel Story. Keen enthusiasm sprang up in the large cities of this country upon the exhibition of these great masterpieces. 500,000 people flocked to see them Pulpit and press rang with praise of the wonderful creations of the inspired artist's genius. And here is your opportunity to have this exhibition which has been reproduced under the personal supervision of the artist, in your own home, ever before you, to be viewed and studied at all times. 40 per cent. less than regular price The Special Christmas Offer Returnd at my expense if unsatisfactory places it within the reach of all, and can there be a more fitting Christmas gift than the pictured life of this glorious Being whose birth this day of human kindness celebrates? There are a few copies remaining of the first edition bound in Cloth, Three-quarter Morocco, and Full Persian Morocco. These are identical in every respect with the sets which sold at the regular prices of 30, 40, and 50 dollars. IN ORDER TO CLEAR UP THIS STOCK QUICKLY I WILL SEND ANY OF THE THREE BINDINGS FREE OF ALL CHARGES FOR EXAMINATION. In the home and at leis ure moments the work may then be inspected. If satisfactory, the prices noted in the request blank will be accepted (40% LESS THAN REGULAR PRICE), and, further, the small monthly payments mentioned may be made if preferred. Should the work prove unsatisfactory it may be returned at my expense. D. A. McKINLAY, Treasurer United Charities Building, New York MAX ADELER'S NEW BOOK Captain Bluitt: A Tale of Old Turley By CHARLES HEBER CLARK (MAX ADELER) Persons with long memories and delicate sense of humor will be delighted by the announcement of a novel by "Max Adeler" (Charles Heber Clark). The author is almost the only humorist of twenty years ago whose books are still in large demand, and he is the only humorist of that period who has for twenty years refused to be funny—in print. "Captain Bluitt" is a delightful compound of wit, wisdom, sentiment and sense. 12mo, cloth extra. Illustrated by JOHN HENDERSON BETTS. $1.50 By the Higher Law By JULIA HELEN TWELLS, Jr. Author of "A Triumph of Destiny" "By the Higher Law" is a very dramatic novel of New York society life, written by one who is entirely familiar with the life of "the smart set." She writes with great power, her story turning upon a question of conscience, and holds the reader's attention and interest throughout. 12mo, cloth extra. Illustrated by "PAL." $1.50 HENRY T. COATES & CO., Publishers, Philadelphia THE HISTORICAL SERIES FOR BIBLE STUDIES Edited by FRANK Knight SANDERS, Ph.D., Professor of Biblical History and Archæology in Yale University and CHARLES FOSTER KENT, Ph. D., Woolsey Professor of Biblical Literature in Yale University. TO-DAY the historical is being more and more generally recog nized as the true method of Bible study. Only with a definite knowledge of the conditions and problems of their age can the great characters of the Bible be appreciated and their writings fully understood. The earnest research and fruitful excavations of the past century have revealed a wealth of facts which mar vellously illuminate the background of the life and teaching of the Bible and now make it possible to study Judaism and Christianity in connection with the history and religious thought of that ancient Semitic world amidst which they developed. The Historical Series as a whole gives a unified and comprehensive view of the nations, men and forces most potent in moulding these two great religions. Not only the political events, but also the social, moral and religious life of the ancient East, as it gradually developed, is vividly portrayed and its significant elements brought into clear relief. Especial attention is given to the analysis of the historical sources for each period that the history itself may rest on sure foundations and be a true picture of actual events and conditions. While carefully co-ordinated with the whole, each individual volume treats with completeness the field which it represents. Accurate mars, chronological charts, and biblical and general indices are provided, making every volume of the series an authoritative and invaluable handbook for reference. In general plan and in details the extensive practical experience of the authors and editors has been applied with the result that the series is not only accurate but also in the highest degree usable. 10 volumes, 12mo, $1.25 each, net. Specimen Pages and Fuli Descriptive Circular sent free on request. By MAXIM GORKY "The future Master destined to create a New Era" ORLOFF AND HIS WIFE A Tales of the Barefoot Brigade Translated from the Russian by ISABEL F. HAPGOOD COLLECTION of eight powerful tales by this famous Russian fiction writer, translated from the fifteenth Russian Edition, and including stories that contributed in large part to the making of his first reputation. ARTHUR SYMONS says in the London Saturday Review: "Gorky writes about what he knows; he describes to us the life he has lived, and it has seemed to me as if I were learning something quite new about men and women." "Carries the finest traditions of Russian Realism" $1.00 Foma Gordyeeff (THOMAS THE PROUD) A BOOK of tremendous power. He has spread before him . a great canvas, and with the confidence of a master he has painted upon it enormous struggling creatures. If the book is adversely criticised it must be with that tone of respect which one employs in speaking of a great achievement."-Chicago Tribune. "The author's visualizing power and dramatic skill will be felt by all lovers of literature." -New York Times Saturday Review. With biographical preface and illustrations. $1.00 WISTONS A novel in three parts: I., Betty; II., Robin; III., Esther and Rhoda ISRAEL ZANGWILL says: "In this book are flashes of genius, both in the anstere, deep phrases and in many of the character sketches. Bella, Esther, Rhoda, Miss Pinker, Robin, Robin's mother, Madgwick and, above all, Betty, seem as delightfully true on second reading as they did when I read them first." $1.50 Charles Scribner's Sons SCRIBNER'S NEW FICTION STRATAGEMS AND SPOILS By WILLIAM ALLEN WHITE Author of What's the Matter with Kansas?" "The Court of R. WHITE has here done his most important writing. The MR book is made up of dramatic stories that grip the attention, several of which have had no serial publication. Though there are CONTENTS THE MAN ON HORSEBACK PLE "A TRIUMPH'S EVIDENCE" THE MERCY OF DEATH A MOST LAMENTABLE COM EDY RAFFLES More Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman CONTENTS NO SINECURE A JUBILEE PRESENT THE FATE OF FAUSTINA THE LAST LAUGH TO CATCH A THIEF AN OLD FLAME THE WRONG HOUSE THE KNEES OF THE GODS A By E. W. HORNUNG Illustrations by F. C. YOHN the clever, the here pears in a new series of experiences and adventures that exhibit his character in its larger and later developments and illustrate the author's ability to satisfactorily follow a character of power and ideals, such as Raffles possessed, through the intricacies of an environment so unnatural to it, to a consistent and satisfying climax. The final story, disclosing the conclusion of Raffles's career, is here first published. STEPHEN CALINARI By JULIAN STURGIS Author of "John-a-Dreams," "My Friends and I," etc. BRILLIANT novel of England and Constantinople during the his reappearance before the reading public after a long silence. The story of "Stephen Calinari," in plot and development, is of unusual interest, and involves an absorbing study of the conflict of natures in a character half Oriental, half English. The action is rapid and very dramatic, the character drawing at once delicate and vigorous, and the dénouement logical and satisfying. THE LAIRD'S LUCK AND $1.50 $1.50 "Clever, trenchant and graceful, without a single false note. . . . It bears on every page the sharp etching of a keen, intellectual observer." -Brooklyn Eagle. OTHER FIRESIDE TALES By A. T. QUILLER-COUCH ("Q"), author of "The Ship of Stars," etc. A merry tale of Paris life with illustrations by a gold medalist of the Pan-American Exposition Papa Bouchard By MOLLY ELLIOT SEAWELL The "Academy" (London) says: "As you read Zack's pages, you feel, beneath the surface of expression, the strong, easy, leisurely pulse of an imagination calmly exulting in its own power." A TALES OF DUNSTABLE WEIR By ZACK. Author of "Life is Life," etc. VOLUME of tales, brilliant in style and execution, by the talented Englishwoman whose last spring's novel "The White Cottage," Richard Henry Stoddard considers "a sure test of the literary intelligence and judgment of its readers and a positive revelation of the genius of its author." They are seven in number, and exhibit the highest development, so far, of this author's characteristic and remarkable talent, the initial story also showing her in a vein of humor heretofore unsuspected. $1.50 CONTENTS BENJAMIN PARROT'S FANCY THE HALL AND HE THE RIGHT OF WAY MARY AMELIA SPOT THE MAKING OF JANE By SARAH BARNWELL ELLIOTT Author of "Jerry," "The Durket Sperret," "An Incident and Other Happenings," etc. OW the childhood and youth of Jane Ormonde were sacrificed on the altar of obedience H° to the stronger will of her cousin into whose family she was adopted, and how she finally emancipated herself. The story is on a high plane, and is the most noteworthy achievement of Miss Elliott's literary career, revealing unusual insight into character as well as the mastery of a style of singular charm. $1.50 "Miss Daskam not only makes us know her people intimately, but gives us the most charming accounts of their sayings and doings which are most convincing." -New York "Times Saturday Review." FABLES FOR THE FAIR By JOSEPHINE DODGE DASKAM Author of "Smith College Stories," etc. Printed in green and brown with cover-design in colors N this series of twenty-five fables about women, Miss Daskam develops a vein of satirical I humor of most antsing quality. Here are some of the titles. THE WOMAN WHO USED HER THEORY THE WOMAN WHO CAUGHT THE IDEA CHARLES THE WOMAN WHO TOOK ADVICE THE WOMAN WHO MADE A GOOD WIFE SCRIBNER'S SONS |