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Morris, C. Half hours of travel at home and abroad. 

Phila., Lippincott, 1896 4 vols; per set $6

These volumes provide for the shut-in and stay-at-home a delightful means of acquaintance with the scenes and customs, the history and legends of the wide world.

Morris, R. C. Dragons and cherry blossoms. 

N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., 1896 $1.50

This is a particularly interesting account of an American's sojourn in the land of cherry blossoms, telling of the every day home life of the Japanese.

Murphy, J. M. Sporting adventures in the far west. 

N. Y., Harper & Bros., 1880 $1.50

This work gives the general characteristics, the haunts, habits, and the best methods of hunting the largest class of game.

Nansen, F. Farthest north. 

N. Y., Harper & Bros., 1897 $3

Nowhere in the whole history of polar exploration is there a more thrilling story.

——— First crossing of Greenland. 

N. Y., Longmans, Green & Co., 1897 $2.50

An account of the daring journey through the floe-ice off the east coast, and the heroic crossing to the west coast, intact.

Ninde, M. L. We two alone in Europe. 

Chic, McClurg & Co., 1897 $1.50

The narrative is filled with so many interesting glimpses of sights and scenes in many lands as to render it thoroughly entertaining.

Nordhoff, Charles The merchant vessel. 

N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., 1884 $1.50

Author shows the shadows as well as the lights of this phase of sea life.

——— Whaling and fishing. 

Il.N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., 1877 $1

Author's aim is to give a plain, common sense picture of that over which a false romance throws many charms.

Nourse, J. E. American explorations in the ice zones. 

Il.Bost., D. Lothrop, 1894 $2.25

This volume purposes to accredit the work of American explorers in a region toward which the world still looks with interest and unsatisfied inquiry.