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BOARD OF LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS.
N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1893 $1
This study of character and conditions in a New England village during war times, is faithful and interesting.
Chic., Stone & Kimball, 1893 $1.25
Six Mississippi valley stories telling mostly of the poor and weary.
Bost., Little, Brown & Co., 1897 $1.50
The scene is the colony of Virginia. A young physician, driven from his English home by the supposed coldness of his "faire ladye," proves himself great in war and leadership. An Indian massacre is vividly described.
Il.N. Y., Crowell & Co., n. d. $1.50
Mr. Goss has the genius of a story teller. It is the best boy's book of the year and has permanent value from a historical standpoint.
N. Y., Dutton & Co., 1897 $1.50
A tale of the siege of Detroit.
Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1897 $1.50
The story is written in a simple, graceful style, and the dialogue is especially bright.
Il.N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1895 $1.50
It contains some of the very brightest stories of this very bright author. A thoroughly fascinating and delightful book.
N. Y., Appleton, 1899 $1.50
If Felix Gras had never done any other work than this novel it would at once give him a place in the front rank of the writers of to-day. No romance of the French revolution surpasses this one.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1895 $1
It is a marvel to most readers that a woman has written such a lawyer's story. It is wonderfully well conceived.