HOUSE AND GARDEN 
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February, 1911 
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knowledge of life. 
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He is far more than this—he is first of all a Teacher, 
and vou may benefit by his rich experience—use his 
powers of observation—learn human nature through 
his pages. 
It had been Mark 
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great personal sacrifice to 
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books are sold at the price 
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again. 
Copyright, 1907, by A. F. 
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Artistic Homes. By Mabel Tuke Priest- 
man. Large 8vo., 148 pp. Chicago: A. 
C. McClurg & Company. $2 net. 
Since the home is only one of many in 
a community, environment plays a strong 
part in determining its physical appear- 
mce. Mrs. Priestman's book is of value 
in showing what can be accomplished by 
making one's house fit harmoniously into 
its neighborhood surroundings. Her. il¬ 
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design suggested, the book shows how the 
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interior decoration, window spacing, wall 
and stair arrangement, etc. The delight¬ 
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have gone to barns, stables and even to 
chicken farms for the material out of 
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a practical help to prospective builders 
who find architects’ plans and terms con¬ 
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Brick Architecture of the Middle Ages and 
the Renaissance in Italy. By H. Strack. 
Paper boards, portfolio, 15x20 ins., 46 
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A well-chosen set of measured draw¬ 
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Guide to the Mushrooms. By Emma L. Tay¬ 
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The author of this volume announces 
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