Continuing his sketches of Missionary Heroes, the author has chosen
typical as well as representative pioneers of the nineteenth century such
as: Henry Martyn, William Carey, Adoniram Judson, Robert Morrison, Samuel
Marsden, John Williams, William Johnson, John Hunt, Allen Gardiner,
Alexander Duff, David Livingstone, Bishop Patteson.
TRAVEL AND DESCRIPTION
_S. HALL YOUNG, D.D._
Alaska Days with John Muir
Illustrated, 12mo, cloth, net $1.00.
Men who knew John Muir, the explorer and naturalist, counted that
privilege as among the best life had to offer. The author not only knew
him but accompanied him on his journeys and exploration trips through the
frozen country of Alaska. The book gives a graphic picture of this life,
which is full of thrills which a writer of fiction might well envy.
_FRANCIS E. CLARK, D.D._
The Continent of Opportunity
The South American Republics—Their History, Their Resources, Their
Outlook. _New and Revised Edition._ Profusely Illustrated. 12mo, cloth,
net $1.50.
A new edition of Dr. Clark’s vivid account of his South American journey,
which, in view of the present interest in these tropics will meet an
increased demand.
_SAMUEL M. ZWEMER, F.R.G.S._
_Author of “Arabia,” etc._
Childhood in the Moslem World
Illustrated, 8vo, cloth, net $2.00.
The author of “Arabia, the Cradle of Islam,” has written a plea for
Mohammedan childhood. The illustrations, made from a remarkable
collection of photographs, are profuse and of splendid quality. The
claims of millions of children living and dying under the blighting
influence of Islam are set forth with graphic fidelity. Both in text and
illustrations, Dr. Zwemer’s new book covers much ground hitherto lying
untouched in Mohammedan literature.
_HERBERT PITTS_
Children of Wild Australia
_Childrens’ Missionary Series._ 12mo, cloth, Illustrated, colors, net 60c.
A new volume of the familiar Childrens’ Missionary Series. It deals with
the uncivilized portion of Australia, and like the other volumes in the
Series, it is written by one who knows how to tell a story that will both
entertain and instruct children.
“THE STRANGER WITHIN OUR GATES”
_EDWARD A. STEINER_
_Author of “On the Trail of the Immigrant”_
Introducing the American Spirit
12mo, cloth, net $1.00.
A series of pilgrimages undertaken by an educated European and the
author, in search of the real American Spirit. Professor Steiner presents
an able analysis of what he conceives that spirit to be and how it finds
manifestation in aspiration and ideal, and of how it is revealed and
expressed in its attitude to certain pressing national and international
problems.