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CATALOGUE OF BOOKS.
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Hoyt, D. L. Barbara’s heritage, or young Americans among the old Italian masters.

Bost., W. A. Wilde Co., 1899 $1.50

Miss Hoyt’s foreign travel and study have made possible an exceedingly interesting story, into which has been interwoven much instructive and valuable information.

Jameson, A. Mrs. Sacred and legendary art.

2 vols. Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1895 $6

A fascinating study of Christian history and legends in art.

790. SPORTS AND AMUSEMENTS.

Beard, D. C. American boy’s book of sports.

N. Y., Scribner’s Sons, 1896 $2.50

It tells all about the newest things in kites, games, marbles, boat making and a multitude of other pleasures.

American boy’s handy-book.

N. Y., Scribner’s Sons, 1893, $2

The book is based upon personal experiments and experiences and is free from technical terms.

Jack of all trades, or new ideas for American boys.

N. Y., Scribner’s Sons, n. d. $2

There is not a thing described in this book which has not been proved practical by himself or some boy or boys.

Beard, L. and A. B. American girl’s handy-book.

Il. N. Y., Scribner’s Sons, 1893 $2

Everything a girl can possibly do in all seasons of the year has been thought of, suggestions being offered for work as well as play.

Bingham, N. W. Book of athletics and out-of-door sports.

Bost., Lothrop Pub. Co., 1895 $1.50

Discussion which would be intelligible and of interest only to experts, as well as definitions and descriptions for the benefit of the wholly uninitiated, have been generally avoided.

Campbell, H. American girl’s home book of work and play.

Il. N. Y., Putnam’s Sons, 1890 $1.75

Will be found useful and entertaining for young girls. A chapter on candy-making has proved itself practical and profitable.

Depping, G. Wonders of bodily strength and skill.

N. Y., Scribner’s Sons, 1885 $1

From the literature of all countries and all times.

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