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BOARD OF LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS.
Houston
Bruce, H. Life of General Houston. (Makers of America.)
N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., 1891 $1
While telling the romantic career of that foremost Texan, the author has embodied interesting incidents in regard to Texas.
Jackson
Il.N. Y., Robert Bonner's Sons, 1891 $1
A new biography of Andrew Jackson, popularly and picturesquely written.
Jefferson
Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1895 $1.25
An interesting biography from the great man's birth to the close of his useful life.
Jefferson
Schouler, J. Thomas Jefferson. (Makers of America series.)
N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., 1893 $I
Brings out clearly Jefferson's far-seeing intuition, not only in state-craft but also in moral and educational matters.
Lincoln
Chic, McClurg- & Co., 1893 $1.50
The book is particularly rich in incident connected with the early career of Mr. Lincoln.
Lincoln
Il.N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1894 $1.50
Perhaps best sketch of character and achievements of the great president.
Lincoln
Il.N. Y., Appleton, 1894 $1.50
Author gives many of the Indian romances and cabin tales of the early settlers of Illinois and pictures vividly Lincoln's early hardships and manly struggles.
Lincoln
N. Y., Crowell & Co., 1895 $1.25
A more complete many-sided view of Abraham Lincoln, has never before been given to the American people.
Lincoln
Il.N. Y., Macmillan Co. $2
To an American in sympathy with his country, loving her as she is, there can be few historical figures as attractive as Abraham Lincoln.
