“Timid parents need not fear to place these stories in the hands of the most sensitive child. Savagery, excessive pathos, undue thrills are all glossed over or dispensed with.”
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“A collection that will suit the ideas of most parents as to children’s reading much better than the old versions.”
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Johnson, Emory Richard. Ocean and inland water transportation. **$1.50. Appleton.
The general scope of this work is suggested by the chapter headings: The measurements of vessels and traffic, The history of the ocean carrier, Ways and terminals of ocean transportation, The ocean freight service, The ocean mail service, The International express service, Rate and traffic agreements, pools, and consolidation of ocean carriers, Marine insurance, Aid and regulation by the national government, The mercantile marine policy of the United States.
“It is at once historical, analytical, and descriptive, and it is thus of value alike for general reading, as a text-book, and as a work of reference.”
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“Topics, which are only imperfectly understood by the average landsman, are presented by Mr. Johnson in a clear and interesting way.”