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THE CENTURY CO.'S HOLIDAY BOOKS

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MARTIN LUTHER

THE MAN AND HIS WORK

By ARTHUR C. McGIFFERT
Professor of Church History in Union Theological Seminary

A notable biography; and an engagingly human delineation of one of the
most human and sympathetic of men, whose personality has for the
English-speaking world-been engulfed by his work.

For many this will be the book of the year.

Illustrations of unusual interest. 8vo, 450 pages.
Price $3.00 net, postage 19 cents.

THE WOMEN OF THE CÆSARS

By GUGLIELMO FERRERO
Author of The Greatness and Decline of Rome"

M. Ferrero possesses in unusual degree the gift of making history live for the reader of to-day. In this scholarly presentation of the most dramatic period of Roman history, the noted historian's emphasis on the personal equation imparts a rare picturesqueness to the pages.

A choice book for a gift.

Illustrations by Castaigne and Alma Tadema and from fine photographs.
8vo, 335 pages. Price $2.00 net, postage 18 cents.

THE CHANGING CHINESE

By EDWARD ALSWORTH ROSS, Ph.D., LL.D.
Professor of Sociology in the University of Wisconsin,
and author of "Social Control," etc.

The picturing of Chinese life and ways is as interesting as any novel-the
reader for the entertainment of the hour will read, absorbed, to the end;
but it is also a work of extraordinary significance and value as an interpre-
tation of Chinese society.
Make it one of your gift-books

Illustrations that illustrate. 8vo, 350 pages.
Price $2.40 net, postage 18 cents.

AMERICAN ADDRESSES

By the HON. JOSEPH H. CHOATE
Author of "Abraham Lincoln and Other Addresses in England"

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"Mr. Choate's learning, his rich life experience, his mastery of English, of the art of public speaking, and, most of all, his dignified patriotism, combine to give charm and force to these addresses." Invaluable in every American library. Octavo, 360 pages. Price $2.00 net, postage 14 cents.

Frontispiece portrait.

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sense of humor.

THE MAN WHO LIKES MEXICO

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By WALLACE GILLPATRICK

A personal record of much sympathy and charm, a good bird's-eye view of
this interesting land, geographically and historically; and an intimate and in-
teresting study of Mexico's social life. Just the gift for many a friend.

Sixty-eight illustrations from unusually interesting photographs.
8vo, 400 pages. Price $2.00, postage 15 cents.

FOUR MONTHS AFOOT IN SPAIN

By HARRY A. FRANCK

Author of "A Vagabond Journey Around the World."

A vivid record of a summer's care-free wanderings in unfamiliar highways and byways-as delightful as the author's earlier book in its unfailing Give it to the friend who found such pleasure in the "Vagabond Journey."' Sixty illustrations from photographs, and map showing itinerary. 8vo, 400 pages. Price $2.00 net, postage 16 cents.

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THE CENTURY CO.'S HOLIDAY BOOKS

THE SICK-A-BED LADY

By ELEANOR HALLOWELL ABBOTT
Author of "Molly Make-Believe."

Did you read "Molly," dearest love story of many a year? Here is
a new book with all of Molly's quaint humor and whimsical charm-
"the finest, most delightful, most finished work" the author has
given us.
Just the book for a specially acceptable gift.
Price $1.30 net, postage 11 cents.

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THE BLIND WHO SEE

By MARIE LOUISE VAN SAANEN

There is a quite unusual charm in the telling of this story of a blind
violinist and his lovely girl wife, who love much till the Other Man
What happens then-and after-is the story.
Price $1.20 net, postage 11 cents.

comes.

JUST PATTY

By JEAN WEBSTER

Author of "When Patty Went to College," "Jerry Junior," etc. Patty is the most delicious imp of mischief put into a book for many a day, and this is the record of her pranks at St. Ursula's, most select of boarding-schools. A gift to keep the recipient chuckling.

Very clever pictures. Price $1.20 net, postage 12 cents.

FLOWER O' THE PEACH

By PERCEVAL GIBBON

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The story of a brave, pathetic wife; of a Kaffir, educated, fine
character, but black of skin; of an English girl, and what she found
of life and love in South Africa-a strange and gripping tale.
Price $1.30 net, postage 11 cents.

THE HAUNTED PHOTOGRAPH
By RUTH MCENERY STUART

Four stories-tales of both white and black folk. They all abound
in the quaint delicious character portrayal, the tender pathos, and the
whimsical humor characteristic of this favorite author.

Give it to the friend who loved "Sonny," and "Napoleon Jackson."' The sympathetic illustrations by Peter Newell, Ethel Pennewill Brown, W. L. Jacobs, and Nelson C. Dexter.

Price $1.00 net, postage 7 cents.

TODDIE

By GILBERT WATSON

A story of love and golf and a woman-hater, which ends merrily enough, and just as the reader would have it. The best Scotch story that has come across the water since "Wee MacGregor."

Frontispiece in color.

Price $1.20 net, postage 12 cents.

THE GODS AND MR. PERRIN

By HUGH WALPOLE

A remarkable tale of English school life, in which the masters hold
the center of the stage. Not a love story, yet with a strong love
interest.

A book which has made a great hit in England.
Price $1.20 net, postage 12 cents.

"The Sick-a-Bed Lady," reduced.

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Choice New Books for
Young Folks

TEAM-MATES

By RALPH HENRY BARBOUR

Author of "Kingsford, Quarter," "The Crimson Sweater," etc. Every healthy-minded American boy and girl keenly enjoys Ralph Henry Barbour's stories of school life and sport. This is, perhaps, his very best.

22 illustrations by Relyea. 12mo, 381 pages. Price $1.50

FRESHMAN DORN,
PITCHER

By LESLIE W. QUIRK
Author of "Baby Elton, Quarterback."

A book for every base-ball enthusiast, young and old-
just full of stirring, snappy foot-ball and base-ball play.
Spirited pictures by Watson.
12mo, 335 pages. Price $1.50

THE FOREST CASTAWAYS

By FREDERICK ORIN BARTLETT

A splendid tale of brave adventure, the experiences of two lads lost in the Maine woods in winter, and of a strange waif who joined his fortunes with theirs.

Pictures by Varian. 12mo, 392 pages. Price $1.50

YOUNG CRUSOES

OF THE SKY

By F. LOVELL COOMBS

Author of "The Young Railroaders."

Real adventure, too, of the Robinson Crusoe kind-the story of three boys shipwrecked from a runaway balloon, and their exciting experiences.

Boys will like the pictures. 12mo, 380 pages. Price $1.50

DOROTHY,

THE MOTOR-GIRL

By KATHARINE CARLETON

The good times of these books seem very real to readers
of the story-it is an unusually wholesome, up-to-date
and delightful story.
Many pictures.

12mo, 386 pages. Price $1.50

The Second
BOYS' BOOK

OF MODEL
AEROPLANES

By

FRANCIS ARNOLD COLLINS
Author of

"The Boys' Book of Model Aeroplanes." The book of books for every lad, and every grown-up too, who has been caught in the fascination of model aeroplane experimentation, covering up to date the science and sport of model aeroplane building and flying, both in this country and abroad.

Detailed instructions for building fifteen of the newest models, a special chapter on parlor aviation, full instructions for building small paper gliders, rules for conducting model aeroplane contests.

The illustrations are from interesting photographs and helpful working drawings of over one hundred new models.

12mo, 300 pages. Price $1.20 net, postage 11 cents

STORIES
OF USEFUL
INVENTIONS

By S. E. FORMAN
Author of

"A History of the United States," etc.
A more profitably interesting book
for the family library would be hard
to find. It tells simply and enter-
tainingly about the beginnings of
every-day things.

A regular picture book of useful inventions, too.

12mo, 248 pages. Price $1.00 net, postage 11 cents

Let us send you our attractive new Holiday Catalogue. It contains, among many
other helpful suggestions for your holiday planning, a Classified List of Books
for Young Folks," which will give you wide choice of delightful books for children
of all ages. A book is always a splendid gift. Send postal card request to

THE CENTURY CO., Union Square, NEW YORK

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THE CENTURY CO.'S HOLIDAY BOOKS

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THE LURE OF THE GARDEN

By HILDEGARDE HAWTHORNE

A rarely delightful and altogether fascinating outdoor book, dwelling on the social side of gardens, old and new, their place in American life, their possibilities of delight. A garden classic, and a gift-book of rare charm. A quarto of 259 pages. In a box, $4.50 net, postage 28 cents.

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