An interesting account of the general course of ecclesiastical life among the Germans in America during the Colonial era. The subject is treated under the headings, The Separatists, The church people, The Moravians, The Methodists, The German churches during the Revolution, and it is dealt with in a purely historical manner.
“Her work shows much care and pains, and full sympathy with its subject.”
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Bjorling, Philip R., and Gissing, Frederick T. Peat: its use and manufacture. **$2. Lippincott.
A practical account of the different methods of preparing peat for commercial purposes and the uses to which peat can be applied. A subject which is claiming more attention as the American coal supply diminishes.
“It is doubtful if there is possible a more comprehensive view of the field in a small volume than is given in this one. The material is of course largely compiled, but with more detail than one would think possible.”
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Black, Rev. Hugh. Listening to God: Edinburgh sermons. **$1.25. Revell.