as searchingly analytical as Mr. and Mrs.
Hammond's book will do much to weaken this tradition and to make
imperative much recasting of English History from 1688."--
--_Am. Political Science Review_.
THE TOWN LABOURER, 1760-1832: The New Civilization. By J. L. Hammond
and Barbara Hammond, Authors of "The Village Labourer, 1760-1832: A
Study in the Government of England before the Reform Bill." 8vo. $3.50
_net_.
This volume is the first part of a study of the Industrial
Revolution. It will be completed by another volume giving in
detail the history of the work-people in various industries, with
a full account of the Luddite rising and of the disturbances
connected with the adventures of the _agent provocateur_ Oliver.
"Never has the story been told with such masterly precision, or
with such illuminating reference to the original sources of the
time, as in this book.... The perspective and proportion are so
perfect that the life of a whole era, analyzed searchingly and
profoundly, passes before your eyes as you read."--_The Dial_.
"A brilliant and important achievement. 'The Town Labourer' will
rank as an indispensable source of revelation and of
inspiration."--_The Nation_ (London).
BLACK AND WHITE IN THE SOUTHERN STATES: A Study of the Race Problem in
the United States from a South African Point of View. By Maurice S.
Evans. 8vo. $2.25 _net_.
"This is a sequel to the author's earlier volume. BLACK AND WHITE
IN SOUTH EAST AFRICA. It is a product of the same searching
insight and the same candid observation."--_American Journal of
Sociology_.
BLACK AND WHITE IN SOUTH EAST AFRICA: A Study in Sociology. By Maurice
S. Evans. 8vo. $2.25 _net_.
"An exceedingly lucid statement of the arduous and intricate
problem which lies before the people of South Africa in dealing
with the native races."--_The Nation_.
THE CONTROL OF THE DRINK TRADE. A Contribution to the National
Efficiency, 1915-1917. By Henry Carter, a Member of the Central
Control Board (Liquor Traffic). With a Preface by Lord D'Abernon,
Chairman of the Board. 8vo. $2.50 _net_.
Mr. Carter describes the reason which led to the appointment of the
Control Board, and gives a full and detailed account of the work of
the Board in restricting the sale of drink, and providing Industral
Canteens; and also of the state purchase of enterpr
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