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Eggleston, E. Hoosier school master. 

N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1892 $1.25

The pioneer dialect story of America with appended, interesting notes regarding its origin.

j ——— Queer stories for boys and girls. 

N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1896 $1

These little tales which have appeared separately at various times have enjoyed great popularity.

Eliot, G. Mill on the Floss. 

N. Y., Crowell & Co., n. d. $1

A strong novel from the pen of this universally popular writer.

——— Adam Bede. 

N. Y., Crowell & Co., n. d. $1

We have here no morbid dwelling upon evil, nor yet an unreal optimism which dresses out life in hues of rose color.

Ewing, J. H. Jan of the windmill. 

Il.N. Y., Putnam's Sons, n. d. $1.25

A helpful and sweet story, and has the aroma of delicate charm which characterizes all of the writer's stories.

——— Six to sixteen. 

N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1896 $1.25

Story of the every day lives of two young girls.

Foote, M. H. Led-horse claim. 

Il.N. Y., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., n. d. $1.25

An intensely interesting tale of mining life with a pretty love story interwoven.

——— John Bodewin's testimony. 

N. Y., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., n. d. $1.50

Scene is laid in western Arkansas, the details of mining interests and civil engineering, make an excellent story.

Ford, P. L. Great K. and A. train robbery. 

N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Company, 1897 $1.25

An impossible but entirely convincing reminiscence of adventure in which Mr. Ford shows himself the cleverest of his many selves.

——— Janice Meredith. 

N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Company, 1900 $1.50

Here is the true George Washington painted by his best historians. Supremely dignified, calm in defeat and tender in victory, he fills the whole book with his grandeur.