England: As Seen By An American Banker.
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This book of fresh impressions might well be called "Sight Drafts on England." It is certainly a mine of accurate detail. The author is enthusiastic in his devotion to the facts which escape the ordinary eye, and brings his materials from the most unfamiliar sources. His description of the Bank of England, for instance, is as interesting as it is valuable, and contains a large amount of information of unusual freshness.
This book of fresh impressions might well be called "Sight Drafts on England." It is certainly a mine of accurate detail. The author is enthusiastic in his devotion to the facts which escape the ordinary eye, and brings his materials from the most unfamiliar sources. His description of the Bank of England, for instance, is as interesting as it is valuable, and contains a large amount of information of unusual freshness.
Echoes of Many Voices.
By E. A. Thurston.SPARE MINUTE SERIES.12mo,cloth, $1.00.
A carefully arranged collection of wise, witty, and sentimental excerpts from more than two hundred sources in all lands and ages, from Confucius to Cable.
A carefully arranged collection of wise, witty, and sentimental excerpts from more than two hundred sources in all lands and ages, from Confucius to Cable.
Treasure Thoughts.
From Canon Farrar.SPARE MINUTE SERIES.12mo,cloth, $1.00.
These are vital thoughts that have been gathered by Rose Porter from Canon Farrar's writings and sermons. The utterances of the present Archdeacon of Westminster have been greatly considered by people of all classes, creeds, and tastes, and this volume is likely to gain a permanent place in the people's literature. His sympathetic appreciation of American institutions, together with his eloquent eulogy of the life and character of General Grant, recently delivered in Westminster, have greatly quickened American interest in all his expressions of opinion, belief and counsel. This pithy volume is well-named.
These are vital thoughts that have been gathered by Rose Porter from Canon Farrar's writings and sermons. The utterances of the present Archdeacon of Westminster have been greatly considered by people of all classes, creeds, and tastes, and this volume is likely to gain a permanent place in the people's literature. His sympathetic appreciation of American institutions, together with his eloquent eulogy of the life and character of General Grant, recently delivered in Westminster, have greatly quickened American interest in all his expressions of opinion, belief and counsel. This pithy volume is well-named.
Life of Ulysses Simpson Grant.
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In this biography the author of the popularLife of Garfieldhas combined insight, painstaking, a nice sense of humor and literary skill in the use of varied and fresh materials, turning to good account, as illustrating the noble and tender nature of our great President and General, the anecdotes and other reminiscences brought to light during the recent memorial occasions at home and abroad.
In this biography the author of the popularLife of Garfieldhas combined insight, painstaking, a nice sense of humor and literary skill in the use of varied and fresh materials, turning to good account, as illustrating the noble and tender nature of our great President and General, the anecdotes and other reminiscences brought to light during the recent memorial occasions at home and abroad.
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This is the third edition of the Concord Guide Book which has been enlarged and improved to comprehend the most recent changes in that historic town of world-wide renown. Besides fresh text and anecdote a number of fine illustrations have been added to enhance its value to the traveller and sight-seer, both as guide and souvenir.
This is the third edition of the Concord Guide Book which has been enlarged and improved to comprehend the most recent changes in that historic town of world-wide renown. Besides fresh text and anecdote a number of fine illustrations have been added to enhance its value to the traveller and sight-seer, both as guide and souvenir.
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This, the sixth edition, has undergone a careful revision, bringing down to date the modifications necessary to a complete manual. It is indispensable to the transient visitor and valuable to the resident and business man of Boston.
This, the sixth edition, has undergone a careful revision, bringing down to date the modifications necessary to a complete manual. It is indispensable to the transient visitor and valuable to the resident and business man of Boston.
Words of Our Hero, U. S. Grant
By Jeremiah Chaplin.12mo,paper, with portrait, 35 cents.
Here the hero tells in simple language his own eventful story. By citations from military dispatches, Presidential messages, private letters, and after-dinner speeches, the reader gets many a vivid picture of life from a master-hand, in terse, narrative English. The whole impression is that of strength, candor, and integrity.
Here the hero tells in simple language his own eventful story. By citations from military dispatches, Presidential messages, private letters, and after-dinner speeches, the reader gets many a vivid picture of life from a master-hand, in terse, narrative English. The whole impression is that of strength, candor, and integrity.
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Compiled by Eva Munson Smith, (Mrs. G. C. S.).quarto, illustrated, subscription price, cloth, $3.50;half morocco, $6.00;full morocco, $9.00.
A collection of rare songs written by the great lyric women of all lands and times. The first hymn of each of these "Miriams" is prefaced by a terse biography. Composers among women are also represented in the music of anthems, chants, and many hymn-tunes. This collection is practically valuable in that it is suited to the needs of temperance, missionary, and other organizations, and will prove serviceable at church and society concerts and at religious anniversaries. 880 large quarto pages.
A collection of rare songs written by the great lyric women of all lands and times. The first hymn of each of these "Miriams" is prefaced by a terse biography. Composers among women are also represented in the music of anthems, chants, and many hymn-tunes. This collection is practically valuable in that it is suited to the needs of temperance, missionary, and other organizations, and will prove serviceable at church and society concerts and at religious anniversaries. 880 large quarto pages.
Tent V, Chautauqua.
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A bright, breezy story, well written and brimful of life. There is a good undertone of religion in it, and the life at Chautauqua is given at its fullest and best, in a way that will be altogether delightful to those familiar with it, and will inspire those who are not with the desire to read and learn its wonderful charm. It is fascinating simply as a story, and will be popular with all classes.
Wood's Natural History.
By Rev. J. G. Wood, M. A.Very fully and finely illustratedbyWolf, Harrison Weir and others.12mo,cloth, $1.25.
A new edition of this ever-popular book, giving the matter of the larger work in condensed form, but equally reliable and interesting.
A new edition of this ever-popular book, giving the matter of the larger work in condensed form, but equally reliable and interesting.
Success: or, Hints for Living.
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Works on Mental and Physical Hygiene. By J. Mortimer Granville, M. D. 5 Vols. 16mo, cloth, 60 cts. each, set $3.00.
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A Treasury of English Words and Phrases, classified and arranged so as to facilitate the expression of ideas and assist in literary composition.
A Treasury of English Words and Phrases, classified and arranged so as to facilitate the expression of ideas and assist in literary composition.
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When I was a Child.
By Ernest Warburton Shurtleff.
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Tomtits and Other Bits.
By Miss A. M. Starkweather.extra cloth binding, quarto, $1.00.
This fresh and delightful book is made up of poems and stories, profusely and beautifully illustrated. Each one has a moral, which by well chosen language is strongly impressed upon the reader. And like the bird whose name it bears, the whole book is bright, glad, and full of life. It is sure to please children, for whom it was written.
This fresh and delightful book is made up of poems and stories, profusely and beautifully illustrated. Each one has a moral, which by well chosen language is strongly impressed upon the reader. And like the bird whose name it bears, the whole book is bright, glad, and full of life. It is sure to please children, for whom it was written.
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TREASURE THOUGHTS FROM CANON FARRAR.(Spare Minute Series.) Compiled byRose Porter. In this book the compiler has arranged with care a large number of extracts from the sermons and other writings of Canon Farrar, which have been selected with insight and discrimination. Price, $1.00.
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Transcriber's Notes:Punctuation errors repaired.Page 191, "school" changed to "schools" (other schools of like character)Page 196, "te" changed to "to" (to tempt them)Page 7, advertisements, changed "andthe" to "and the" (literature, and the book)Page 11, advertisements, "Pepy's" changed to "Pepys'" (Mr. Pepys' Valentine)Page 11, advertisements, "Tunrcoat" changed to "Turncoat" (A Revolutionary Turncoat)Page 11, advertisements, "By" changed to "by" (by Anna Katherine Greene)Page 11, advertisements, "VI" changed to "IV." (IV. Some Italian Authors)Page 12, advertisements, "Boys Heroes," "$100" changed to "$1.00" (Price, $1.00)Page 13, advertisements, "are" changed to "care" (care of an aquarium)
Transcriber's Notes:
Punctuation errors repaired.
Page 191, "school" changed to "schools" (other schools of like character)
Page 196, "te" changed to "to" (to tempt them)
Page 7, advertisements, changed "andthe" to "and the" (literature, and the book)
Page 11, advertisements, "Pepy's" changed to "Pepys'" (Mr. Pepys' Valentine)
Page 11, advertisements, "Tunrcoat" changed to "Turncoat" (A Revolutionary Turncoat)
Page 11, advertisements, "By" changed to "by" (by Anna Katherine Greene)
Page 11, advertisements, "VI" changed to "IV." (IV. Some Italian Authors)
Page 12, advertisements, "Boys Heroes," "$100" changed to "$1.00" (Price, $1.00)
Page 13, advertisements, "are" changed to "care" (care of an aquarium)