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The Alden Catalogue of Choice Books, May 30, 1889

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6. Part 6

“The writer has a genuine instinct for the now almost lost art of essay writing. His quiet humor, now and then turned by a clever stroke of wit and well-pointed epigram, and his...

7. Part 7

This series presents in a concise and eminently readable form biographical sketches of the great leaders in the political history of the world. It will cover ancient as well as...

4. Part 4

Alden’s “New” Ideal Revolving Book Case, above described, ready May 1, 1889, is a great improvement upon the styles heretofore sold. The new is supported from the top instead of...

5. Part 5

“All lovers of candor and keen air and sunshine must be charmed with Maurice Thompson’s little book of essays, entitled ‘Sylvan Secrets.’ The author is above all things a poet,...

2. Part 2

Emerson. Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Popular Works. Nature and Other Essays. Ideal Edition, cloth, 30c. (8c); half Morocco, 40c. (15c) Essays, First Series. Ideal Edition, cloth, 30c....

1. Part 1

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3. Part 3

Ruskin’s Choice Works. Sesame and Lilies. Cloth, 30c. (10c) Crown of Wild Olive. Cloth. 30c. (10c) Ethics of the Dust: cloth, 30c. (10c) The three volumes in one, half Morocco,...

8. Part 8

Dr. Rankin needs no introduction to the American public. As a clergyman and an author he long ago won high reputation. In this little volume will be found his more recent poems....