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London Sketched with Brush and Pen: "He has studied London with a trained intelligence, observed it with an artist's eye, and then gives us a traveller's impression in a graceful, literary way."—Chicago Tribune.
"It is brilliantly written. The glimpses of London which he gives are not at all like anything we are accustomed to in descriptions of London—herein lies the charm of Mr. Smith's book. He knows London quite as well as any American. It is a thoroughly delightful narrative—a pleasant and entertaining story, gracefully written, picturesque, and wholly original in inspiration and treatment."—Brooklyn Eagle.
12 mo. Cloth, Illustrated, $1.50, Post-paid, FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY, PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDONBEFORE THE WAR BEGAN Delightful Dalmatia By ALICE LEE MOQUE
One of the most refreshing volumes written in years—a live, snappy, rollicking tale of experiences aboard and ashore in the most delightful piece of Southern Europe—along the Adriatic.
Its pages breathe the very spirit of everything that goes to make Dalmatia delightful. Story, anecdote—ancient or legendary—beautiful cities, old churches, countless architectural and other ancient treasures, etc., etc., pervade its pages in entertaining variety.
The book is timely for its descriptions of places already in the wake of war; among these is Cattaro, the recently bombarded fortification on the Adriatic. Unusually attractive is the great scenic and historic interest attaching to Pola, Sebenico, Gravossa, Spalato, Ragusa, etc.
Cloth bound, 362 pages. Profusely illustrated in color and half-tone. $2.00, net; by mail, $2.16
FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY, Publishers NEW YORK and LONDONLANDS IN THE NEAR PACIFIC
From the descriptions and beautiful illustrations one seems to be transported to the shores of sweet breezes and lofty peaks—the paradise of the Pacific.
HAWAII: Our New Possessions By John R. MusickThe true and wonderful story of Hawaii—"the paradise of the Pacific"—as it has been and as it is to-day. It tells all about the interesting people—their customs, traditions, etc.; the nature wonders—volcanoes, fertile valleys, etc.; governmental changes, etc.
Elegantly and Profusely Illustratedwith many beautiful half-tone illustrations, adorned with tasteful border decorations by Philip E. Flintoff, besides thirty-four artistic pen sketches by Freeland A. Carter.
HIGHLY COMMENDED"A perusal of the book, next to a personal visit, will best afford one a clear understanding and appreciation of our new possessions."—St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
"With the great interest that is now felt in this region, the appearance of the book is exceedingly timely."—Hartford Courant.
"By far the handsomest and most delightful work on this subject ever published."—Philadelphia Item.
8vo, 546 pages. 56 full-page half-tone plates. Also with map. Cloth, $2.75. Half-Morocco, gilt edges, $4.00
FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY, PublishersNEW YORK and LONDON
[1] Lippincott's Magazine.
[2] From Comedies and Errors. Reprinted by permission of the John Lane Company.
[3] Lippincott's Magazine.
[4] Lippincott's Magazine.
[5] From "At the Sign of the Dollar," by Wallace Irwin. Copyright, 1905, by Fox, Duffield & Co.
[6] Lippincott's Magazine.
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