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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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