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Harper's Young People, 1891. (Sampson Low, Marston, and Co.) —This

volume is full of things that will please its readers. Pos- sibly one might say that it is too full, for the close printing and thin paper, needed if so much is to be given for so little, are a little trying to some eyes ; the pages headed " Our Post-Box" are inconveniently crowded. But then, the reading is intended for young eyes, and the seniors have no business to complain. Grave and gay are combined, though, as is quite right, the latter pre- dominates. The illustrations are good.