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BOARD OF LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS.
Il.N. Y., Longmans, Green & Co., 1894 $1.20
Early Britain to 1880; condensed with aim of bringing out events most directly influencing American history and institutions.
1897 $2
Historical stories collected out of English romantic literature in illustration of the reigns of English monarchs from the conquest to William IV.
Il.Chic, McClurg & Co., 1894 $2.50
This volume must take high place among the valuable contributions to popular historical literature.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1899 ea. Si. 50
The purpose of this work is to so tell the stor3' of England, nineteenth century, as to secure a place in the memory of even the youngest reader.
Il.Phila., Lippincott, 1895 $1.25
Embraces the best known and most romantic episodes in English history.
1898
The object of this volume has been to present to the readers, in tolerable exact outline, a sketch of the chief operations of Nelson at sea.
Maps.N. Y., Macmillan & Co., 1895 $2.25
Valuable to all advanced students of history ; tells of England from the earliest times to the present day.
Il.1892
A complete popular history of England from the earliest period to the present time. Intended for young readers.
N. Y., James Miller, n. d. $1.75
At no other period of British history have public events of equal magnitude and interest occurred, nor has the nation ever produced so many eminent statesmen as at this time.
n. d. $4.50
A collection of tales or narratives from the Scottish chronicles, giving a general view of the history of that country.