The Amusing Library for Home and Rail
⁂ The object is to provide a choice supply of Books of Light Reading, entirely free from objectionable matter, and which may be indiscriminately used by young and old. Great care has been bestowed in the selection; and it is hoped that the Works contained in this Series will be found adapted in every respect for the perusal of all who desire a sound and healthy imaginative literature, free from everything immoral on the one hand, or controversial on the other. The volumes, while issued at a price which brings them within the reach of all, yet possess sufficient attractions of typography and embellishment to fit them for the drawing-room table and for presents to friends.
“We have not seen for many a day books which so deeply interested us, and which are so much in advance of the ordinary books provided for the rail or road. The ‘Amusing Library’ will be the most popular of the many which these stirring days have produced.”—Churchman’s Companion.
“Ministers of religion and philanthropists have long lamented the absence of some well-written serial works suitable for the million, to counteract the baneful influence of the impure literature of the day. The want is here supplied with judgment and good taste. The books are valuable both to old and young.”—Manchester Courier.