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ted. The thirty full-page illustrations in color add to its attraction. MARSHALL, H.E. Stories of William Tell and His Friends. Dutton. .50 The Swiss national hero is told of in a series of thrilling narratives, teaching children what brave men will dare and do for freedom. There are eight pictures in color. GEOGRAPHY, TRAVEL, AND DESCRIPTION So geographers, in Afric maps, With savage pictures fill their gaps, And o'er unhabitable downs Place elephants for want of towns. SWIFT. DU CHAILLU, P.B. The Country of the Dwarfs. Harper. 1.25 The author relates in his informal way, among many other experiences, his encounters with the little people of Herodotus; their tiny houses, curious customs, and uncommon shyness. This trip to Africa was begun in 1863. DU CHAILLU, P.B. (p. 97) Wild Life under the Equator. Harper. 1.25 The hunting of hippopotami and gorillas is most interestingly narrated by the great explorer who also tells about the method employed in catching elephants, about snake-charming, and so forth. FINNEMORE, JOHN. Switzerland. Illustrated by J.H. Lewis and A.D. McCormick. Macmillan. .75 These small books--the Peeps at Many Lands Series--"are intended to give children a glimpse at the scenes, people, and characteristics, of foreign countries.... A strong feature is made of the work and play of children in the land described." The illustrations, though as a rule somewhat highly colored, are very attractive. There are many titles in the series, but only the most important are included in this list. Besides descriptions of beautiful lakes and great mountains, this volume includes tales of the struggle for Swiss freedom, accounts of mountain-climbing, sports, and chamois-hunting. There are twelve colored plates, among which are a number of fine snow scenes. SCHWATKA, FREDERICK. The Children of the Cold. Educational. 1.25 Frederick Schwatka says: To describe these Arctic babies is the main object of this book--to tell the boys and girls what kind of toys (p. 98) and pleasures and picnics and all sorts of fun may be had where you would hardly think any could be had at all; also, some of the discomforts of living
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