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BOARD OF LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS.
Il.N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1893 $1.50
This book aims to meet, so far as it may, the want for brief, compact and handy manuals of the beginning's of our country.
Il.N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1801 $1.50
A faithful record of what was done by the forefathers. It embodies the list of lessons for the young.
N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1896 $1.25
Mrs. Earle tells in an attractively humorous manner the early life and education of the natives of the Dutch colony.
n. d. $1.25
In this work is related one of the most romantic passages in American history and the purpose has been, particularly, to interest young people.
Il.n. d. $1.25
The explorations, battles and trials of the earlier settlers at Jamestown make a romantic passage in history.
Il.N. Y., Appleton, 1888 $1.50
Compact, clear and well verified and illustrated with 75 historical maps and diagrams and more than 350 drawings by the best artists.
1897 $1.50
This book is not the ordinary narrative of events, it is rather a history in which the succession of cause and effect is the main topic; a history of "life."
Fisher, G. P.The colonial era. (American history series.)
N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1892 $1.25
This volume carries the narrative from the discovery down to the beginning of the decisive struggle between France and England for dominion in America.
Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1894 $1
It is difficult to squeeze the narrative of nearly three centuries within the narrow limits of a school-book without making it dull, says the author. He has, however, entirely overcome that difficulty.