An interesting picture of this most interesting country. The Nile is fully described, and there are chapters on the people, the desert, and the monuments. The volume contains twelve plates in color.
Nordhoff, Charles.
Sailor Life on a Man-of-War.
Dodd. 2.00
To give a sailor's impressions of a sailor's life ... has been the aim. Neither exaggerating its hardships--they do not need it--nor highly coloring its delights, whatever those may be, the very plainest truth has been thought sufficient for the purpose in view.--Original Preface.
Many changes and improvements have come about since 1854, when this volume was written, but it is republished without alteration of the text, so as to give a picture of sailor days before the introduction of steam.
Plummer, M.W.
Roy and Ray in Mexico.
Holt. 1.75
Two wide-awake children, with their parents, visit modern cities and ancient ruins, learn much of customs and history, meet President Diaz, and compare things Mexican and American. Map, sixteen half-tone plates, and Mexican songs with music. Useful as a travel guide, and helpful to teachers and school children.