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THE RED CITY

How full of color, of light and

What a brilliant picture the novelist paints! shadow! How photographic of the ways of men! . . .

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"S. Weir Mitchell never did more skilful work or achieved a surer literary and artistic success than in this story. There are finish, delicacy, strength: one lays it down with the impression that here is a well-nigh flawless bit of fictional workmanship. . . . One does not get very far in the pages of 'The Red City' before there is felt that sureness and firmness of touch which the hand of the trained artist always evidences. The interest of the story never falters, nor does it depend upon melodramatic effects for its interest. THE STRENGTH AND VIGOR OF ITS CHARACTER DRAWING IS A CONTINUING DELIGHT.”—The Brooklyn Eagle. Spirited illustrations by Keller. $1.50

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Text by ROBERT HICHENS,

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THE REMINISCENCES OF LADY RANDOLPH CHURCHILL Written by Herself,

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THE WORLD I LIVE IN

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