Women in Modern Times. Women in Slavery 113 The Dawning of Brighter Days 130 Pioneer Women in the New World 140 Women of the French Revolution 152 Woman’s Entry Into Industry 159 Women as Ministers of the Gospel 184 Women in the Medical Profession 187 Woman in the Profession of the Law 192 Women as Inventors 195 Eminent Female Scientists 197 Noteworthy Women in World Literature 207 Women in Music and Drama 227 What Women Have Accomplished in Art 232 Great Monuments of Woman’s Philanthropy 241 The Hundred Years’ Battle for Woman Suffrage 247 Why Women Want and Need the Vote 258 Woman’s Activity During the World War 271 Woman Triumphant 292 Woman’s Mission in the Future 297 OUR WASTEFUL NATION The Story of American Prodigality and the Abuse of our National Resources. By RUDOLF CRONAU. CONTENTS. The Land of Inexhaustible Resources—The Destruction of Our Forests—The Waste of Water—The Waste of Soil—The Waste of Our Mineral Resources—The Extermination of Our Game, Fur, and Great Marine Animals—Our Vanishing Birds—Our Decreasing Fish Supplies—The Waste of Public Lands and Privileges—The Waste of Public Money and of Property—The Waste of Human Lives—Conclusion. One of the weightiest problems before the American nation is here treated in a most impressive manner. Based upon cold facts, the book shows conclusively that our nation suffers, by sheer carelessness and wasteful methods, losses amounting to many hundred millions of dollars annually. “The book tells a story that is astounding. Some of the descriptions of the past are told in figures so great as to be beyond our comprehension.” —_Word To-Day_, Chicago. “This volume should be read, pondered and re-read by every individual in America who has reached the age of reasoning.” —_Union_, New Haven. “The book is a practical little sermon, much needed in this period.” —_San Francisco Chronicle._