The Giant Sorcerer

 The Giant Sorcerer 

BY William Whitman 3rd 

This is one of the most remarkable children's books of the year, concerning a mechanical sorcerer, who steals Cassandra away from her brother Raphael. The action begins when Raphael goes in search of his sister on the wings of Empyrean chief of all the eagles. It is a swift moving modern wonder tale. with a full quota of black and white magic. Illus $2.00 .

Whitman William 1900

 Dog corner papers reprinted from The piper woodcut decorations by Thomas W Nason D 92p bds 1.50 27 Houghton 27 20470 

Giant sorcerer or The extraordinary adventures of Raphael and Cassandra pictures by Frank Boyd O 131p 2 27 Houghton 27 18996 

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THE CHRISTIAN REGISTER- MARCH 1. 1928 

THE GIANT SORCERER By William Whit man 3d Boston Houghton Mifflin Company 2.00

Boys will like this story because it has realistic descriptions of wonderful mechanical contrivances; girls because it includes plenty of charm and romance. The story is one of wonder and marvel after the old style, but brought up to date and set in surroundings of science and invention Mechanus is the sorcerer. He steals Cassandra. But Raphael, brother of Cassandra endowed with power over birds and beasts, summons these helpers, pursues Mechanus to his citadel and summoning also to his aid thunders, whirlwinds and earthquakes, wins the battle. Eight and ten year olds will read this narrative with fascinated interest due to its originality and its fascinating use of birds and animals. 

Literary notes of THE HARVARD GRADUATES MAGAZINE VOLUME XXXVI 1927 1928 

The book was recommended by the professorat of The Harvard University in the magazine of The Harvard University. Their recommendation is below:

"Different in subject matter as these two books are they have in common charm of style gay and pleasant, fancy and quiet humor.

 The Giant Sorcerer is a fairy tale for children and at the same time an allegory which grown ups might well ponder .The Sorcerer is Mechanus who kidnaps the little girl Cassandra. and takes her to dwell with him in his castle of mechanical wonders.  Her little brother Raphael follows in pursuit to rescue her with the aid of the forces of nature, in cluding the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, and the denizens of the sea; he finally achieves his purpose, and gets Mechanus into his power. Whether to destroy the villain, or hold him and keep him under control. is the question that Raphael has to decide. The story is in geniously worked out, and the various adventures are described with much vivacity. 

MOTHER GOES SHOPPING

Mother Goes Shopping 

This attractive summery window at Best's Fifth Avenue shows some of the newest and the most appropriate styles for the younger children. Articles described below may be ordered direct from the shops mentioned. Or these suggestions will help you in shopping at home.

Window shopping in New York is a delightful occupation on a summer morning. Entering big stores or lit tle shops this mother has discovered the latest thing in brother and sister outfits an eminently practical camp-ice box, a rare blend of tea and, much beside to interest and allure. 

Here is one of Miss Maximilian's fetching brother and sister outfits, They are made of printed muslin in contrasting colors, with vests of material and come in blue, pink, rose, yellow, orange, and lavender with hats to match. The dress 2 to 10 years priced at $5.95. the suit 2 to 4 years  it is priced $4.75.The hats all sizes, are  $3.50.    

At Adèle Maximilian's shop, 267 11th Street I saw a most fascinating display of children's clothes.Miss Maximilian, who designs and manufactures all the models she shows, makes a special feature of "brother and sister suits' such as those illustrated on this page and "big and little sister dresses".

 The custom of dressing children alike is growing. Little sisters, and little sisters and brothers are now wear dresses, or dresses and suits, that are replicas of each other.,- this was the motto of Adele Maximilian's brand- brothers, sisters and mothers had to be dressed alike and recognized together as the one perfect American family.  The signature of Adele Maximilian was The Dainty Dress  With plain trasting, collar, cufts and vestees most of  any color combination the pickiest client could fancy. 

Adele Maximilian's clothing lines were made for  the  ages  from 2 to 10

Specially featured were the classcs of the USA- 

The Bloomers Special, 
In Cotton Prints, with Bloomers Special 

The Coats were  of Handwoven Wool and were the pride of the Fifth Avenue of the City of New York, The details were as well the signature of Adele Maximilian's- clothes had contrasting borders, and the signature coats had the pure lambswool lining and silk lining. 

Each cliend has enjoyed the hand tailored Hat to match The Set to 6 years 45.00 USD.

Adele Maximilian has been SPECIALIZING IN CHILDREN'S CLOTHES. Boys up to 4 years of age, Girls since Infants up to 16 years of age. Sketches were provided for the personal tailoring on request if the children's adress was provided for the MAIL ORDERS.

Each client has RECEIVED THE PERSONAL CARE of the designer. 

The clients had been the Invitees to Specialty Shops  of ADÈLE In the Heart of Greenwich Village 267 West 11th Street New York. This was the Grand School of the Design of New York.

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