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Steevens, G. W. With Kitchener to Khartoum. 

1899 $1.50

The author joined the expedition early in 1897, and he toiled along with it to the end. He described the stirring- events with accuracy and graphic presentation of detail.

Towle, G. M. Young people's history of Ireland. 

Il.Bost., Lee & Shepard $1.50

By the beauty and wealth of her country and the sentiment and character of its people, Ireland must be ranked with the best defined nationalities.

944. FRANCE.

Alger, J. G. Glimpses of the French revolution. 

N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., 1894 $1.75

This book deals with some more general incidents or phases of the revolution.

Bicknell, A. L. Life in the Tuileries under the second empire. 

N. Y., Century Co., 1895 $2.25

The author wields a facile pen, and her style is conversational and fascinating.

Creighton, L. First history of France. 

Il.N. Y., Longmans, Green & Co., 1893 $1.25

A carefully prepared volume suitable for elementary study.

Farmer, L. H. Short history of the French revolution. 

N. Y., Crowell & Co., 1889 $1.50

The writer has presented a rapid and clear résumé of the most important events and thrilling scenes of the French revolution.

Headley, J. T. Imperial guard of Napoleon. 

1892 $1.25

The Old Guard was the most renowned bod3' of soldiers to be found in the military annals of the world. The facts are taken from a variety of works.

Latimer, E, W. France in the nineteenth century; 1830-1890. 

Il.Chic, McClurg & Co., 1894 $2.50

The rapidly changing and dramatic scenes are vividly portrayed.

Masson, G. Outlines of the history of France. 

Il.n. d.

An abridgment of M. Guizot's history, in which the author has scrupulously abstained from altering- the translation.