Drake, D. Pioneer life in Kentucky; a ser. of reminiscential letters fr. D. Drake to his children; ed. w. notes and a biog. sketch by his son, C. D. Drake. 1870. (Ohio Valley hist. ser. 6.) Ref. Ducray, C. Paul Déroulède, 1846-1914; préf. de M. Barrès. [Préf. 1914.] Ouvrage remarquable, émaillé d'anecdotes, de documents inédits qui fixent, enfin, et sans appel, bien des points contreversés jusqu'à present.-La Bibliographie Mensuelle. Evans, B. G. The life romance of Lloyd George; w. introd. by C. Sarolea. 1916. Hage, H. Life of Blessed Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows; Gabriel Possenti; rewritten and enl. by N. Ward; w. an introd. by Card. Gibbons. [c1910.] Harper, G. M. William Wordsworth, his life, works, and influence. 1916. 2 v. Brings the reader into really familiar acquaintance with Wordsworth's family and his intimate friends. One may almost say that Dorothy Wordsworth and Coleridge are as much the subjects of the biography as the poet himself, while a fresh light is thrown on the ever lovable Charles Lamb.-N. Y. Times bk. rev. Harris, J. F. Samuel Butler, author of Erewhon: the man and his work. 1916. A sympathetic study. Contains an epitome of an unpublished paper on Charles Darwin, full index, and a comprehensive bibliography.-S. R. B. Kelly, M. T. Life's ambition; Ven. Philippine Duchesne, 1769-1852. 1910. Mary Aloysia Hardey, religious of the Sacred Heart, 1809-1886; w. an introd. by Rev. T. J. Campbell. 1910. Noetel, K. Das heutige Russland; eine Einführung in das heutige Russland an der Hand von Tolstoi's Leben und Werken. v. 1. 1915. Pfohl, F. Richard Wagner, sein Leben und Schaffen. 1911. Richards, Mrs. L. E. (H.) Elizabeth Fry; the angel of the prisons. 1916. Lorenz, O. Geschichtswissenschaft in Hauptrichtungen und Aufgaben. 1886. 907 Davis, W. S. Readings in ancient history. v. 1-2. Greece and the East, Rome and the West. [c1912-c1913.] 930 Radin, M. Jews among the Greeks and Romans. 1915. 933 The period of which the book treats extends over about six centuries. Its starting point is the time of Alexander, "when the Jews as one of the Mediterranean nations began to come into close contact with Greek civilization"; its end, "the stage of Jewish relations beginning with the dominance of Christianity."-Ind. Hornbeck, S. K. Contemporary politics in the Far East. 1916. 951 The author is assistant professor of political science in the University of Wisconsin. Corwin, E. S. French policy and the American Alliance of 1778. 1916. 973.32 The author is professor of politics in Princeton University. "I have been particularly interested in these pages in emphasizing the idea that France's intervention in the American revolution was motivated primarily by her desire to recover her lost preeminence on the continent of Europe."-Pref. Bishop, F. Our first war in Mexico. 1916. 973.6 Fanning, C. E. U. S. since the Civil War: a study outline; 16 programs and bibliography. 1915. (Study outline series.) 973.8 Brooks, E. C. Woodrow Wilson as president. [c1916.] 973.9 Bolton, H. E. Texas in the middle 18th century; studies in Spanish colonial history and administration. 1915. (Cal. Univ. Pubs. in history. 976.4 v. 3.) The author is professor of history in the University of California. The twelve maps and plans are an exceedingly valuable part of the work. Eight have never before been published, being here reproduced from tracings or photographs of the originals.-Am. Hist. R. Ade, G., comp. An invitation to you and your folks fr. Jim and some more of the home folks. [Indiana centennial celebration.] [c1916.] Ref. 977.2 Loring, J. A. African adventure stories; w. a foreword by Theodore Roosevelt. 1914. j799 Fourteen exciting and entertaining real adventures and seven stories merely "based on fact," by the Field naturalist of the Roosevelt African expedition.-A. I. H. Mace, W. H., and Tanner, E. P. The story of old Europe and young America. [c1915.] j909 An effort "to trace the chain of circumstances leading to the colonization of America, and further, to give some notion of a few of the chief landmarks in the development of world civilization."-R. A. O. Mokrievitch, V. De B. When I was a boy in Russia. [1916.] j97b Tells of the home and school life of a Russian boy of noble birth, and of his later life as revolutionist and exile.-M. S. W. O'Conor, N. J. The fairy bride; a play in 3 acts; w. music composed and arr. by E. Schenck. 1916. j793.1 A play about the blemished prince who cannot reign, his visit to the Fairy other-world, and the fairy bride who proves that "by our love shall we be made immortal." The scene is Ireland before the introduction of Christianity.-G. S. C. Pailler, W. The magic bell; a fairy play for children in 3 acts. [c1899.] j793.1 Rolt-Wheeler, F. The monster-hunters. [1916.] 70 Information about the ancient life of the earth, interwoven in a slight story and told in conversational style. -F. E. B. Saleski, F. A Christmas pageant. 1915. j793.1 By a former assistant in the St. Louis Public Library. Written for use in the Three Lakes Schools in Wisconsin. Follows the Bible story and uses much of the Bible language. Needs ten principal characters and about thirty extras. Simple staging.-A. 1. H. Samuel, E. I. The story of iron. 1914. 70 WHAT TO DO AND HOW TO DO IT. A vocational list for boys and girls; compiled at the request of The Big Brother Organization. By Mrs. R. W. Case. "This one thing I do." The modern boy or girl not only asks "What shall I do for a living?" but "What offers me the most in health, wealth and happiness?" A general knowledge of working conditions, and the requirements of various positions will give some basis on which to make a choice. The "Road to Success" is sought by so many that a little friendly advice and help along the way is not amiss. Such books as "How to get a position and how to keep it," "How to get your pay raised," and "Winning Out", are practical "first aids to success.' The great deed of a great man or woman arouses admiration and a desire to imitate it. "More than conquerors” are men and women who became great in spite of adversity and hardship. A glimpse into these lives reveals "their few weaknesses and their great strengths, their conquering struggles and their great cheer." As a rousing tale of action causes a desire for action, so the vivid sense of being present "with the men who do things" brings one close to the actual doing. "Any boy with red blood in his veins will find plenty of interest and excitement in the deeds of men whose daily occupation is a battle with forces beside which their own physical powers are puny."* The statement refers particularly to engineering feats, but is equally true of life and work in any form, whether in coal-mine, factory, or government service. At the St. Louis Public Library may be found many books of information on various occupations. It is not the purpose of this list to enumerate these books, but to serve as a stepping-stone to them. "WHAT SHALL I DO FOR A LIVING?” Practical and specific information about different callings and what they offer to boys and girls. A report on wages, conditions of work, opportunities for promotion, length of working day and regulation of employment. Pinchot, G. The training of the forester. 1914. 634.9 Mr. Pinchot has written this book for the information of the boy who is considering forestry as a profession. His standard is high, and his love for the work is very evident when he says, "Unless a man has a compelling love for the Forester's life and the Forester's work, let him keep out of it.”. Richardson, A. S. The girl who earns her own living. 1909. 29m Gives the advantages and disadvantages of twenty occupations, in the hope that young girls may find the work for which they are best qualified. Rollins, F. W. What can a young man do? 1908. 174 Vocation Bureau, Bost. Vocations for Boston boys; [bull.] c1911-c1913. 3 v. Ref. 174 The occupations treated are those of the machinist, banker, baker, confectioner, manufacturer, architect, landscape gardener, grocer, department store worker and lawyer. Vocation Office for Girls, Bost. Vocations for Boston girls; [bull.] c1911-c1912. 2 v. Ref. 331.4 Ten pamphlets on telephone operating, bookbinding, stenography and typewriting, nursery work, dressmaking, millinery, straw-hat-making, manicuring and hair-dressing, nursing and salesmanship. Weaver, E. W., and Byler, J. F. Profitable vocations for boys. 1915. 174 Presents in suggestive form the methods by which workers may advance themselves, as well as a brief summary of requirements of the principal gainful occupations. Weaver, E. W., ed. Vocations for girls. 1913. 396 A general survey of the field of occupations, teaching the girl how to investigate for herself questions that deal with the choice of a career.-Pref. Wingate, C. F. What shall our boys do for a living? 1908. 174 "Plain facts about different occupations, particularly the new ones with their advantages and drawbacks, how to enter and how to get on in them, with other practical and specific information." The author says "my chief concern is for the average boy who distrusts himself and needs to be shown that there are plenty of opportunities for ordinary folks to win the comforts of life, and perhaps more." THE ROAD TO SUCCESS. "Cheerful advice" and business talks which will help boys and girls to find the right place and to keep it. "Out of it you have to spin health, pleasure, money, content, respect, and the evolution of your immortal soul." A minute practical examination of daily timeexpenditure. Carruth, W. H. Letters to American boys. 1907. 170.4 Letters from Uncle William, who is "Big Brother" to his boy friends. Fowler, N. C. Getting a start. 1915. 174 Practical talks about business principles, the so-called "first aids to success." -How to get your pay raised. 1912. 174 "In discussing the question of how to get an increase of salary, the author is really giving excellent advice on how to deserve it."-Pref. Lovett, Mrs. E. The making of a girl. 1902. j170 Little talks with girls by a "woman who has lived, worked and thought, and who has borne the day's burden with simple sincerity." Marden, O. S. Winning out; a book for young people on character building by habit forming. [c1900.] j170 Partial contents:-The emperor who earned his own shoe-leather; What Gen. Garfield was afraid of; Wiping out the Alps from the map of Europe; Story of the little red violin; The great African explorer; The boy who could not beat a retreat; A story of the Arabian desert; Houdin the juggler. -The young man entering business. [1903.] 174 These little business talks endeavor to show the boy how to choose upwards, how to find his right place, and how to keep it. Grant, J. W. D. How to market ability. Mathews, W. Conquering success. 1913. 174 [c1908.] 174 Made up of articles, published in magazines and newspapers, which aim to give encouragement and success. For older boys. Pritchard, M. T., and Turkington, G. A. Stories of thrift for young Americans. [c1915.] j170 Stories of real life, showing the value and true meaning of thrift. For younger boys and girls. Rose, W. G. Success in business. 1913. 174 "The methods are simple, The rewards are sure, The proposition is yours." -Foreword. |