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Washington 

Headley, J. T. Washington and his generals. 

N. Y., Scribner's Sons, n. d. 2 vols. $2.50

The design of this book was to group around Washington the chief characters and scenes of our revolution. The heroic character and thrilling interest of the struggle are constantly kept in sight.

Washington 

Wilson, W. George Washington. 

N. Y., Harper & Bros., 1897 $3

This new biography of Washington and new history of America in Washington's time, has been a serial in Harper's magazine.

Webster 

Banvard, Rev. J. Daniel Webster. 

Bost., D. Lothrop, n. d. $1.50

The volume presents a sketch of the most interesting and important events which occurred in the history of this distinguished statesman.

Winthrop 

Twitchell, J. H. John Winthrop. 

N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., 1892 $1

This volume aims chiefly to be a biography, and the historical events are introduced only in proportion to their importance in relation to John Winthrop.

Xerxes 

Abbott, J. History of Xerxes the great. 

N. Y., Harper & Bros., n. d. $1

This history gives in brief compass, just the knowledge of past men and events which we need.

COLLECTED BIOGRAPHY OF WOMEN.

Bolton, S. K. Famous types of womanhood. 

Il.N. Y., Crowell & Co., n. d. $1.50

Such a book is well fitted to strengthen the courage and inspiration of every woman who is learning to comprehend something of the inherent nobleness of her sex.

——— Girls who became famous. 

Il.N. Y., Crowell & Co., n. d. $1.50

The sketches are simple and interestingly written and each biography is accompanied by a portrait.

——— Successful women. 

Bost., D. Lothrop, n. d. $1

Consists of twelve brief biographies of American women who have in various walks and professions earned success.