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A Mysterious Land.

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The Gospel Story.

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Green’s Larger History of the English People. 5 vols., 16mo, illustrated with about 100 fine engravings; half Morocco, $3.50 ($1.00); the same without illustrations, Elzevir Edition, cloth, $2.25 (40c); half morocco, $2.75 (60c)

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Guizot’s France and Civilization.

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Guizot’s History of Civilization. 12mo, cloth, 50c. (15c)

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Livingstone, Stanley, and Africa.

Livingstone, Stanley and other celebrated travels and adventures in Africa, with numerous illustrations. 8vo. cloth, 75c. (20c)

An intensely interesting narrative of the work and adventures of the great explorers of the “Dark Continent,” with illustrations which add greatly to its value. In view of the popular concern regarding Stanley the book has a special interest at the present time. It is an excellent book for young people, particularly for boys.

By Charles Lamb.

Lamb, Charles: Last Essays of Elia, cloth, gilt top, 45c. (15c); half Morocco, 65c. (25c) Complete Essays; the two vols. in one, on good paper, cloth, 60c. (20c)

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Elysian Dreams AND Sober Realities.

Van Santvoord. Half-Holidays, Elysian Dreams, and Sober Realities. By Harold Van Santvoord. 12mo, cloth, gilt tops. 85c. (35c)

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