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Brooks, E. S. Century book of famous Americans. 

N. Y., Century Co., n. d. $1.50

Describes a pilgrimage of a party of young people to America's historic homes.

——— The story of the American sailor. 

Il.Bost., D. Lothrop & Co., 1888 $2.50

Seeks to give the progressive record of the American seaman in active service on the merchant vessel and man-of-war.

Butterworth, H. History of America. 

N. Y., The Werner Co., 1898 $1.50

The author has sought the best materials in the preparation of this history and constructed it upon data gleaned from recognized authority.

——— South America. 

1899 $2

Not only does the author trace the thrilling struggle for liberty, but he points out impressively the great future in store for the countries of which he writes.

Clement, A. J. {ed.) Noble deeds of American women. 

Bost., Lee & Shepard, 1886 $1

Multitudes of works have been consulted and such anecdotes gleaned as it is thought will have a salutary influence on mind and heart.

Drake, F. S. Indian history for young folks. 

Il.N. Y., Harper & Bros., 1884 $3

The motive of the book is admirable.

Eggleston, E., and Seelye, L. E. Montezuma. 

Il.N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., 1880 $1.25

An exceedingly interesting account of the wealth and grandeur of Mexico and its conquest by the Spaniards.

——— Brant and Red Jacket. (Famous American Indians.)

N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., n. d. $1

The main object of the author is to make the history' of the American Indian interesting to the general reader and especially to the young people.

Fiske, J. The discovery of America. Vols. 1 and 2.

Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1894 $3

Thorough and fascinating study of early geographic theories and voyages, people and civilizations discovered, and first conquests.