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A CHAPTER OF SCIENCE; or, What is a Law of Nature? Six Lectures to Working Men, By Professor J. Stuart, M.P.
[A Merits of lectures in which the meaning of a "Law of Nature" is explained, and the great principles of science sketched out in a simple and lucid manner. For thoughtful workmen.]
A BIX MONTHS' FRIEND. By Helen Shipton, author of "Christopher." With several Illustrations.
[A story exhibiting the influence of religion upon rugged natures. ]
BIOGRAPHIES 07 WORKING KEN. By Grant Allen, B.A.
[Meant to encourage industry, temperance, and perseverance by the examples furnished by the lives of successful working men.)
FACTORS IN LIFE. Three Lectures on Health, Food, Education. By Professor Seeley.
{A work that cannot fail to enlighten the reader on points of supreme temporal importance]
HOPS AND HOP-PICKERS, By the Rev. J. Y. Stratton. With several Woodcuts.
[An interesting account of hops and of life among the hop-pickers.]
HOUSEHOLD HEALTH. By Sir B. W. Richardson, M.D., F.R.S. A Sequel to "The Guild of Good Life."
{Deals with sanitary matters from the standpoint of the home.]
LIFE AND WORK AMONG THE NAVVIES. By the Rev. D. W. Barrett, M. A., Vicar of Nassington. With several Illustrations.
[This work furnishes an interesting and accurate account of navvy life.]
THE BRITISH CITIZEN: His Rights and Privileges. A short history. By the late J. Thorold Rogers.
{Traces the development of the liberties of the British citizen. For general circulation,]
THE COTTAGE NEXT DOOR, By Helen Shipton. With several Woodcuts.
[A story of the education of two rough natures through strife and suffering.]
THE GUILD OF GOOD LIFE: A Narrative of Domestic Health and Economy. By Sir Benjamin W. Richardson, M.D., F.R.S.
[Meant to draw the attention of the people to the importance of a knowledge of the laws of health, and the principles of domestic economy.]
THRIFT AND INDEPENDENCE: A Word for Working Men. By the Rev. W. Lewery Blackley, M.A.
[Shows the necessity and advantage of thrift. For general circulation.]
 
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