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Why, When and Where. A dictionary of rare and curious information. A treasury of facts, legends, sayings and their explanation, gathered from a multitude of sources, presenting in a convenient form a mass of valuable knowledge on topics of frequent inquiry and general interest that has been hitherto inaccessible. Carefully compared with the highest authorities. Edited by Robert Thorne, M.A. 500 pages. Cloth, 12mo, price $1.00.
"In this book the casual reader will be rejoiced to meet many a subject he has searched the encyclopedia for in vain. The information is clearly, fully and yet concisely given."—Springfield Republican.
A Cyclopedia of Natural History. Comprising descriptions of Animal Life: Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Batrachians and Fishes. Their Structure, Habits and Distribution. For popular use. By Charles C. Abbott, M. D. 620 pages. 500 illustrations. Cloth, 12mo, price $1.00.
"The author has shown great skill in condensing his abundant material, while the illustrations are useful in illustrating the information furnished in the text."—Times, Troy.
The National Standard Encyclopedia. A Dictionary of Literature, the Arts and the Sciences, for popular use; containing over 20,000 articles pertaining to questions of Agriculture, Anatomy, Architecture, Biography, Botany, Chemistry, Engineering, Geography, Geology, History, Horticulture, Literature, Mechanics, Medicine, Physiology, Natural History, Mythology and the various Arts and Sciences. Prepared under the supervision of a number of Editors, and verified by comparison with the best Authorities. Complete in one volume of 700 pages, with over 1,000 illustrations. Cloth, 12mo, price $1.00.
Law Without Lawyers. A compendium of Business and Domestic Law, for popular use. By Henry B. Corey, LL.B., member of New York Bar. Cloth, 12mo, price $1.00.