[96] For a knowledge of what has been going on in this dim spot beneath the sun, in the ages before man came upon the stage, and for an idea about what kind of a fellow man was when he first set up housekeeping here, and how long ago that was, read Lyell's "Geology;" Lubbock's "Prehistoric Times," "Origin of Civilization and Primitive Condition of Man," and Lyell's "Antiquity of Man" (Eng., 19th cent.); and Dawson's "Chain of Life." (U. S., 19th cent.)
[97] Read Wood's beautiful and interesting books on Natural History; especially his "Evidences of Mind in Animals," "Out of Doors," "Anecdotes of Animals," "Man and Beast," "Here and Hereafter." (Eng., 19th cent.)
[98] Whewell's "History of the Inductive Sciences" is a very broadening book.
[99] De Tocqueville's "Democracy in America" is one of the great books, and is superior in depth and style even to Bryce. The two books supplement each other. See note [89]: (France, 18th cent.)
[100] "Constitutional History of the United States." (Ger., 19th cent.)
[101] "Wealth of Nations," "Moral Sentiments." (Eng., 18th cent.)
[102] "Principles of Population." One of the most celebrated of books. (Eng., 18th cent.)
[103] "Principles of Social Philosophy." (Eng., 19th cent.)
[104] "Essays on Political Economy," "Leading Principles of Political Economy." (Eng., 19th cent.)
[105] "Comparative Politics." (Eng., 19th cent.)