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Russell, A. P. Characteristics. 

Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1893 $2

This volume will act at once as a mental stimulus and the means of beneficial nourishment.

Sanborn, K. The wit of woman. 

N. Y., Funk & Wagnall, 1886 $1.50

Smith, A. Dreamthorp. 

Il.Bost., Lee & Shepard, 1889. (New ed.) 50c

A collection of essays in semi-poetical prose by this celebrated Scotch author.

Stevenson, R. L. Memories and portraits. 

N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1895 $1

Author's recollection of his childhood and youth.

——— Virginibus puerisque. 

N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1887 $1

Miscellaneous essays.

Swing, D. Club essays. 

Chic., McClurg & Co., 1889 $1

Biographical and other essays read before the Chicago literary club.

Thompson, D. W. Day dreams of a schoolmaster. 

Bost., W. Small, 1885 $1.25

A most entertaining and readable book.

Werner, A. (Translator.) The humor of Holland. (Humor series.)

Il.N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1894 $1.25

A volume of irresistible humor, quaint and pretty fancy, strong and subtile satire. The illustrations are particularly excellent.

Whipple, E. P. Outlooks on society, literature and politics. 

Bost., Ticknor & Co., 1888 $1.50

A number of the late Mr. Whipple's hitherto uncollected essays.

——— Success and its conditions. 

Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1894 $1.50

The essays in this volume were written at various periods during the past twenty-five years. As the title indicates, they refer to conditions of success in various departments of life.

Young, A. Author's readings. 

N. Y., Stokes & Co., 1897 $1.25

The nine authors represented in this volume have never appeared together in one entertainment prior to the one now offered by this volume.