SOME USEFUL BOOKS. 



A History of Japanese Literature. 



By W. G. Aston, C. M. G., D. Lit., late Japanese Secretary to H. M. Legation, Tokio. A new 



volume in The Literatures of the World Series. i2mo. Cloth, $1.50. 



The author begins by defining the individual characteristics of the Japanese which have persisted in their 

 literature in spite of the influences of Chinese civilization and of Buddhism. His historical treatment opens 

 with the songs and Shinto ritual of the archaic period from the fifth to the eighth century. It has been an essential 

 part of the author's plan to include a very large number of translations of verse and prose as illustrations of his 

 discussion of various epochs, tendencies, and genres. While Fitzgerald has made Omar Khayyam universally 

 known, the Tanka of Otomo in praise of sake, which is included among these translations, will be new to al- 

 most all readers, and it is safe to say that the book as a whole will introduce the majority of readers to a com- 

 paratively new and fascinating field. The author's discussion of his theme is informing and discriminating 

 throughout. 



General Sherman. 



By General M. F. Force. A new volume in The Great Commanders Series. Edited by General 



James Grant Wilson. With Portraits and Maps. i2mo. Cloth, $1.50. 



The author of this volume, a practiced writer and one of Sherman's division commanders, accompanied him 

 in the Atlanta campaign and in the march to the sea. It is no slight compliment to General Force to say that 

 his biography of Sherman maintains the high level of merit which characterizes the entire series, and indicates 

 the good jndgment of General Sherman in selecting him, as he did, for his biographer. Several of the con- 

 cluding chapters of the volume were written by General J. D. Cox at the request of the author, owing to a 

 temporary loss of health and his desire not to delay its appearance. The book contains a finely engraved steel 

 portrait of the picture that General Sherman preferred, six well-executed maps of his most important battle- 

 fields, and a carefully prepared index. This clear, comprehensive, and compact biography of the illustrious 

 soldier contains, among other features, the most accurate and complete account of the battle of Shiloh, in which 

 Sherman played such an important part, that has appeared in print. 



Earthquakes and Other Earth Movements. 



By John Milne, F. R. S., F. G. S., late Professor of Mining and Geology in the Imperial College 



of Engineering, Tokio, Japan. International Scientific Series. With thirty-eight figures. New 



edition. Entirely reset. i2mo. Cloth, $1.75. 



By reference to the varied and numerous investigations made of late years the author has aimed to bring the 

 original subject-matter up to date. There are also some new illustrations, a few corrections, and a list of refer- 

 ence books, features which enhance the value of this valuable and systematic account of earth movements. 



TWO NEW VOLUMES IN THE LIBRARY OF USEFUL STORIES. 



The Story of Geographical Discovery. 



By Joseph Jacobs. With Maps and Illustrations. i6mo. Cloth, 40 cents. 



This fascinating epitome of discovery will prove a book of universal interest. With rare tact and knowledge 

 the author pictures the salient phases of geographical discovery in ancient and modern times. The field which 

 he covers is a vast one, but his treatment retains the interest of the theme. This book is a remarkable and 

 accurate summary of the subject, which will be found of general value. 



The Story of the Cotton Plant. 



By F. Wilkinson, F. G. S., Director of the Textile and Engineer School, Bolton. i6mo. Illus- 

 trated. Cloth, 40 cents. 



In clear and simple language the author tells the story of cotton, tracing its progress from the plant to the 

 thread. The early history of cotton, the various phases of its growth, and the processes of preparation and 

 manufacture are lucidly described. 



These books are for sale by all booksellers ; or they will be sent by mail on receipt of price by the publishers, 



D. APPLETON AND COMPANY, 72 Fifth Ave., New York. 



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