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Burroughs, J. A year in the fields. 

Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1896 $1.50

We meet the author in his books face to face. We get acquainted with him almost as if the walks and talks were living realities in which we shared.

——— Winter sunshine. 

Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1894 $1.25

No man has ever struck just the same chords in nature that the author of this little volume has. He is charming in description and proves he is very near to the subjects on which he writes.

Caillard, E. M. Electricity the science of the 19th century. 

N. Y., Appleton, 1891 $1.25

A sketch for general readers, giving a practical outline of modern electrical science and practical appliances of electricity.

Chapman, A. E. Every-day science. 

N. Y., Eaton & Mains, 1898 90c

A book the purpose of which is to induce young people to take a scientific interest in their every day surroundings, and to cultivate habits of close observation of common things.

Church, E. R. Water animals. 

Phila., Presbyterian Bd. Pub. and S. S. Work, 1890 $1.15

The present volume reports talks about seals, sea-lions, sea-bears, walruses, otters, hippopotami and other animals.

Clodd, E. The story of primitive man. 

N. Y., Appleton, 1895 40c

The author is recognized authority ; and presents the results of the latest investigations in the early history of the human race.

j Cooper, H. C. Short studies in botany for children. 

N. Y., Crowell, 1892 $1

The style is bright and pleasing, and so simple and untechnical as to be easily understood.

Cummings, G. Wild men and beasts. 

N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1888 $1.50

Life and scenes in camp and jungle.

Dana,, J. D. The geological story briefly told. 

N. Y., Ivison, Blakeman, Taylor & Co. $1.50

An introduction to geology for the general reader and for beginners in the science.