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Howells, W. D. Impressions and experiences. 

N. Y., Harper & Bros., 1896 $1.50

This volume includes: The country printer; police reports; I talk of dreams, etc.

 Ideal commonwealths. 

N. Y., Routledge & Sons, 1890 60c

A collection of ideal republics, commencing with Plutarch's Lycurgus, and ending with Campanella's City of the sun.

Irving, W. The sketch book. 

N. Y., Putnam's Sons, n. d. $1

The papers in this book, with two exceptions, were written in England. They are unusually entertaining.

Jacobs, J. English fairy tales. 

N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1893 $1.75

Rich in folklore treasures, and the majority of the tales have never appeared before.

Johnson, C. The country school in New England. 

Il.N. Y., Appleton, 1895 $2.50

Describes the evolution of the country' schools from the year 1800 to the present day.

——— Farmer's boy. 

Il.N.Y., Appleton, 1896 $2.50

A description of the life of a New England farm boy. It is a companion volume to "The country school of New England."

Johnston, A. American orations. Vol. 3. 

N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1884 $1.25

Illustrating American political history.

Kirkland, E. S. Short history of English literature for young-people. 

Chic., McClurg & Co., 1892 $1.50

Mrs. Kirkland has thought it best not to go deeply into detail, as "experience teaches us that young people remember more when only a little is given."

Kingsley, W. W. Views on vexed questions. 

Phila., Lippincott, 1881 $1.50

It is pleasant to read Mr. Kingsley's essays, because, while he is very much in earnest, he has evidently thought long and quietly over the subjects which he discusses, and he writes with composure as one who neither fears the truth nor fears for it.

Lawrence, P. The model speaker. 

Phila., Peterson & Bros., n. d. $2

A collection of standard selections for home or school use.