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Brooks, N. Statesmen. 

Il.N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1892 n $2

In the preparation of this work the author's aim has been to present a series of character sketches of the eminent statesmen selected for portraiture.

Church, A. J. Heroes of chivalry. 

N. Y., Macmillan Co., 1898 $1.75

Stirring tales of the olden time.

Douglas, A. M. Heroes of the Crusades. 

Bost., Lee & Shepard, 1890 $1.50

This volume contains biographies of leading spirits in the history of the Crusades, which are interestingly told by the most entertaining author.

Dwight, T. (Ed.) Critical sketches of some of the federal and confederate commanders. 

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

The memoirs in this volume form, in a measure, an epitome of the history of the four years of conflict.

Emerson, R. W. Representative men. 

Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1894 $1.25

Mr. Emerson is a great writer, and an honest and independent thinker. His style is musically clear and brilliant.

Farmer, L. H. Boy's book of famous rulers. 

Il.N. Y., Crowell & Co., 1886 $1.50

Mrs. Farmer's style is crisp and entertaining, and she writes like a true hero worshipper.

Ferris, G. T. (Ed.) Great leaders. 

Il.N. Y., Appleton, 1889 $1.75

Over eighty graphic pen portraits selected from the historical works of Grote, Plutarch, Mommsen, Froude and others.

Frost, J. Presidents of the United States. 

Bost., Lee & Shepard, 1895 $1.50

Griswold, H. T. Home life of great authors. 

Chic, McClurg & Co., 1894 $1.50

This volume was written for those busy people who have little time for reading, yet wish to know something of the private life of their favorite authors.