ered, all our own pet phrases praised, and the good
things of each writer brought forward to refresh one's memory. In
fine, the book is a most agreeable companion."

_LUTHERAN OBSERVER_, Philadelphia:

"The peculiar style, the mental character, and the secret of success,
of each of these prominent writers, are presented with great clearness
and discrimination."

IV.

Lives of Illustrious Shoemakers.

_WESTERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE_, Cincinnati:

"When we first took up this volume we were surprised that anybody
should attempt to make a book with precisely this form and title. But
as we read its pages we were far more surprised to find them replete
with interest and instruction. It should be sold by the scores of
thousands."

_PRESBYTERIAN OBSERVER_, Baltimore:

"The writer of this book well understands how to write biography--a
gift vouchsafed only to a few."

_NEW YORK HERALD_:

"The sons of St. Crispin have always been noted for independence of
thought in politics and in religion; and Mr. Winks has written a very
readable account of the lives of the more famous of the craft. The
book is quite interesting."

_DANBURY NEWS_, Conn.:

"The Standard Library has been enriched by this addition."

_LITERARY WORLD_, London:

"The pages contain a great deal of interesting material--remarkable
episodes of experience and history."

_BOSTON GLOBE_:

"A valuable book, containing much interesting matter and an
encouragement to self-help."

_CHRISTIAN STANDARD_, Cincinnati:

"It will inspire a noble ambition, and may redeem many a life from
failure."

_CHRISTIAN SECRETARY_, Hartford, Conn.:

"Written in a sprightly and popular manner. Full of interest."

_EVANGELICAL MESSENGER_, Cleveland:

"Everybody can read the book with interest, but the young will be
specially profited by its perusal."

_LEICESTER CHRONICLE_, England:

"A work of the deepest interest and of singular ability."

_COMMERCIAL GAZETTE_, Cincinnati:

"One of the most popular books published lately."

_CENTRAL METHODIST_, Kentucky:

"This is a choice work--full of fact and biography. It will be read
with interest, more especially by that large class whose awl and
hammer provide the human family with soles for their feet."

_THE WESTERN MAIL_, England:

"Written with taste and tact, in a graceful, easy style. A book most
interesting to youth."

_CHRISTIAN GUARDIAN_, Toronto:

"It is a capital book."

_EVANGELICAL CHURCHMAN