After hearing a voice of wisdom near the foot of a mountain, the author did as the voice instructed and presents this volume with the intent of assisting parents and tutors in the rearing and just education of children. Contents: everlasting "O"; beauty and destiny of Mother Natures; darlings; solitudes of animal life; indication of reason in animals; formation of nationoids in America; wisdom of getting knowledge; children's progressive lyceum; lyceum teachings for children; imagination as an educational force; prophetic dreams and visions during sleep; true and false worship; origin and influence of prayer; realms of sorrow and superstition; effect of a mistake in religion; omens and signs among religionists. Illustrated with 142 engravings.