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BOARD OF LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS.
Franklin
There is probably not a biography more full of valuable thought than a truthful sketch of Benjamin Franklin.
Jones
He was one of the purest patriots and perhaps the most heroic naval hero to whom any country has given birth.
Kidd
There can scarcely anything' be found in the literature of our language more wild and wonderful than the narrative found in this volume.
La Sale
An account of his discoveries and adventures with the Indians of the northwest.
Standish
It has been a constant pleasure to the author to endeavor to rear a worthy tribute to the heroic captain and noble man.
Washington
George Washington. 1875. (American pioneers and patriots.)
George Washington seems to have approached as near perfection as any man who ever lived. In his wonderful career we become familiar with all the struggles of the American revolution.
American Reformers Series.
N. Y., Funk & Wagnalls, n. d., per volume $1.50
Dodge
Martin, C. William E. Dodge. 1890.
William E. Dodge was a prince of trade. He is the best example in this generation of the business man in religion and the religious man in business.
Douglass
The author has been assisted in preparing this sketch by Mr. Douglass himself, also his son and other members of his family.
Gough
Martyn, Carlos John B. Gough. 1893.
Mr. Martyn here does for Mr. Gough what he has done for Wendell Phillips—shows us the man.
