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London Sketched with Brush and Pen: "He has studied London with a
trained intelligence, observed it with an artist's eye, and then gives
us a traveller's impression in a graceful, literary way."--_Chicago
Tribune._
"It is brilliantly written. The glimpses of London which he gives are
not at all like anything we are accustomed to in descriptions of
London--herein lies the charm of Mr. Smith's book. He knows London quite
as well as any American. It is a thoroughly delightful narrative--a
pleasant and entertaining story, gracefully written, picturesque, and
wholly original in inspiration and treatment."--_Brooklyn Eagle._
_12 mo. Cloth, Illustrated, $1.50, Post-paid._
FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY, PUBLISHERS
NEW YORK AND LONDON
_ALONG THE BEAUTIFUL ADRIATIC JUST
BEFORE THE WAR BEGAN_
Delightful Dalmatia
By ALICE LEE MOQUE
One of the most refreshing volumes written in years--a live, snappy,
rollicking tale of experiences aboard and ashore in the most delightful
piece of Southern Europe--along the Adriatic.
Its pages breathe the very spirit of everything that goes to make
Dalmatia delightful. Story, anecdote--ancient or legendary--beautiful
cities, old churches, countless architectural and other ancient
treasures, etc., etc., pervade its pages in entertaining variety.
The book is timely for its descriptions of places already in the wake of
war; among these is Cattaro, the recently bombarded fortification on the
Adriatic. Unusually attractive is the great scenic and historic interest
attaching to Pola, Sebenico, Gravossa, Spalato, Ragusa, etc.
_Cloth bound, 362 pages. Profusely illustrated in color
and half-tone. $2.00, net; by mail, $2.16_
FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY, Publishers
NEW YORK and LONDON
THE STORY OF OUR PEOPLE AND
LANDS IN THE NEAR PACIFIC
From the descriptions and beautiful illustrations one seems to be
transported to the shores of sweet breezes and lofty peaks--the paradise
of the Pacific.
HAWAII:
Our New Possessions
_By John R. Musick_
The true and wonderful story of Hawaii--"the paradise of the
Pacific"--as it has been and as it is to-day. It tells all about the
interesting people--their customs, traditions, etc.; the nature
wonders--volcanoes, fertile valleys, etc.; governmental changes, etc.
Elegantly and Profusely Illustrated
with many beautiful half-tone illustrations, adorned with tasteful
border decorations by PHILIP E. FLINTOFF, besides thirty-four artistic
pen sketches by FREELAND A. CARTER.
_HIGHLY COMMENDED_
"A perusal of the book, next to a personal visit, will best afford one a
clear understanding and appreciation of our new possessions."--_St.
Louis Globe-Democrat._
"With the great interest that is now felt in this region, the appearance
of the book is exceedingly timely."--_Hartford Courant._
"By far the handsomest and most delightful work on this subject ever
published."--_Philadelphia Item._
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