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Campbell, J. V. Outlines of the political history of Michigan. 

1876.

The author, for so many years judge of the supreme court of Michigan, is so well known, that comment on the excellence of this book is unnecessary.

Carr, L. Missouri. (American commonwealths.)

Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1892 95c

One of the most absorbing of the histories of the States.

Coffin, C. C. Old times in the colonies. 

N. Y., Harper & Bros., 1898 $2

This book is an outline of some of the principal events that transpired during the colonial period of our country, and portrays the hardships and sufferings of those who laid the foundation of a new empire.

——— Building the nation. 

Il.N. Y., Harper & Bros., 1882 $2

It is an account of the century that has elapsed since the declaration of independence. Mr. Coffin writes interestingly; he uses abundance of incident; his style is pictorial and animated.

Cooke, J. E. Virginia. (American commonwealths.)

Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1892 95c

The work before the reader attempts to draw an outline of the people and to present a concise narrative of the events of their history.

Cooley, T. M. Michigan. (American commonwealths.)

Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1888 95c

Good general history of remarkable excellence on various phases of government, and social, political and constitutional questions.

Curtis, W. E. The United States and foreign powers. 

1892 $1.25

The purpose has been to present a narrative of the principal incidents in our diplomatic history.

Drake, S. A. The making of the Great West. 

N. Y., Scribner's Sons, n. d. $1.50

This history is intended to meet so far as it may, the want for brief compact and handy manuals of the beginnings of our country.

——— The making of the Ohio valley states. 

Il.N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1894 $1.50

This volume sets forth the inducing causes of the first great movement, over the Alleghanies by white people.