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WHAT I SAW IN RUSSIA. Hon. Maurice Baring.
Mr. Maurice Baring has long established his reputation as one of the most brilliant English students of Russian life and character. The present volume is made up from three of his earlier books, and contains those sections which the author regards as of permanent interest. They give a fascinating account of every aspect of modern life in Russia.
PROBLEMS OF POVERTY. Dr. Chalmers.
This volume contains selections from Dr. Chalmers's chief economic writings. The founder of the Free Church of Scotland was not only a great theologian, but a brilliant economist, and his views have received striking confirmation in the recent report of the Poor Law Commission. The problem grows more pressing daily, and this selection will be found most valuable by all who are interested in the subject.
THE BURDEN OF THE BALKANS. M. E. Durham.
The story of a lady's tour in the Balkan Peninsula.
FIELDS, FACTORIES, AND WORKSHOPS. Prince Kropotkin.
This edition of Prince Kropotkin's famous book has been thoroughly revised by the author. It is a brilliant study of the relations of industrial development to agriculture, and of brain work to manual labour.
SOME OLD LOVE STORIES. T. P. O'Connor.
Mr. T. P. O'Connor is one of the most versatile and agreeable writers of our day, and in this volume he has retold some of the most famous love stories of the past, adding the glamour of romance to the truth of history.