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j Schwatka, F. In the land of cave and cliff dwellers. 

N. Y., Cassel & Co., n. d. $1.25

Records in a popular way the adventures, researches and other doings of two expeditions sent into northern Mexico in the years 1889 and 1890.

Selous, P. and Bryden, H. A. Travel and big game. 

N. Y., Longmans, Green & Co., 1897 $3

Shields, G. O. Cruisings in the Cascades. 

Il.Chic, Rand & McNally, 1889. $2

Author leads the reader on delightful journeys in the most remote fastnesses of the Rocky and Cascade ranges.

Shoemaker, M. M. Islands of the southern seas. 

N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1897 $2.25

This is not a political or historical account of the country, but notes of a journey to the islands, with a description of the beauties and sadness of Hawaii and the more southern islands.

——— Quaint corners of ancient empires. 

N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1899 $2.25

The author has a breezy style, and it is exceedingly pleasant to stroll with him through the palaces, temples and streets of Oriental cities and listen to his running comments.

Smith, A. D.] Through unknown African countries. 

Il.N. Y., E. Arnold, 1897 $5

The simplicity, modesty, in a word, the high native courage in which the narrative is couched fills one with just pride in this American. Dr. Smith has written a model book of travel.

Smith, A. H. Chinese characteristics. 

Il.N. Y., Revell & Co., n. d. $2

The author was for twenty-two years a missionary of the American board, in China.

Smith, F. H. White umbrella in Mexico. 

Il.Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1894 $1.50

Mr. Smith went through Mexico with both pen and pencil in hand. He describes what he saw equally as well with one as with the other. The book is charming.

Stanley, H. M. My early travels and adventures. 

N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1895 2 vols. $3

After reading this work from the pen of this famous traveler, one feels that the honors paid him have not been unfittingly bestowed.