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Reports from American consular officers in German Empire and certain other foreign countries in regard to cooperation and cost of living. 1912. 112 p. (62d Cong., 2d sess. House doc. no. 833) 10 cts.

Includes also reports from Ecuador, Canada, Algeria, Bermuda, China, Maltese Islands, France, Azores, and Norway. Tells how cooperation lowers the living cost. Useful for teaching material; hardly for class work.

Reports on labor organizations, labor disputes, and arbitration, and on railway labor. 1901. cxxxvii, 1172 p. map, 3 tables. (Industrial commission. Report. vol. 17) Cloth, $1.

CONTENTS.-Summary and general discussion.-National labor organizations in United States.— Collective bargaining, conciliation, and arbitration.-Laws and court decisions as to labor combinations.-Statistics of strikes and lockouts in United States and foreign countries.-Railway labor in United States.

Somewhat antedated, but contains much fundamental matter. Although compiled as a guide for Congressional legislation, it has much value from the purely economic and sociological side. Retail prices 1890 to October, 1912-1913. 151 p. (Labor dept. Labor statistics bureau. Retail prices and cost of living series, no. 4) 10 cts.

Largely an interpreted statistical study. For advanced detail work.

Statistical abstract of the United States. commerce bureau. Annual) 50 cts.

(Commerce dept. Foreign and domestic

This annual publication brings together, in exhaustive but condensed form, statistics of area, natural resources, and population; agriculture, forestry and fisheries; manufacturing and mining industries and patents; occupations, labor, and wages; internal communications and transportation; foreign and domestic commerce, with commercial failures; prices; consumption estimates; money, banking and insurance; wealth and public finance; statistical record of the progress of the United States; and statistics of the principal countries of the world. An invaluable work of reference.

Statistical record of progress of United States 1800 to 1906, and commercial and financial statistics of foreign countries, 1905, 1906. p. 650-705. (In Foreign and domestic commerce bureau. Statistical abstract of United States) 5 cts. Statistics of unemployment and the work of employment offices. 1913. 147 p. (Labor dept. Labor statistics bureau. Miscellaneous series no. 1) 10 cts. Strikes and lockouts. 1907. 979 p. (Commissioner of labor. 21st annual report)

Valuable for detailed advance work.

Clark, Frank (of Fla.) Speech on street car extension bill, in House, Feb. 22, 1908. In Congressional record, 42: 6285-6292, May 11, 1908 9 cts.

This speech, nominally in relation to street-car extension in Washington is really a full discussion, from the southern point of view, of the relations of white and black people in this country. Appended is a reprint of a speech by John S. Beard of Pensacola, arguing that the 14th and 15th amendments to the constitution of the United States were not constitutionally proposed or constitutionally adopted, and that consequently the negro has no legal status as a citizen. Trade guilds of Europe [with appendix containing Trade guilds of China; Trade usages in India; Technical schools in Europe; Rules and regulations of 10 trade unions in Scotland] 1885. 332 p. (State dept. Miscellaneous consular reports) 20

cts.

Wages and prices abroad. Reports from consular officers of United States at Hamburg, Germany; Manchester, England; Glasgow, Scotland; and Warsaw, Russia; and giving present retail and wholesale prices of certain commodities and prices obtaining in 1900, together with salaries paid various classes of government employees. Ordered printed 1910. 33 p. (61st Cong., 2d sess. Senate doc. 477, pt. 2) Paper, 5 cts.

Reports from consular officers of United States at Paris and Havre, France; St. Petersburg, Odessa, and Moscow, Russia; Mexico, Guadalajara, Veracruz, and Mazatlan, Mexico; Bradford, Manchester, and London, England; Dublin, Ireland; Yokohama, Japan; and giving present retail and wholesale prices of certain commodities and prices obtaining in 1900, together with salaries paid various classes of government employees. Ordered printed 1910. 86 p. (61st Cong., 2d sess. Senate doc. 477 [pt. 3]) Paper, 10 cts.

Wages and prices abroad. Reports from consular officers of United States at Edinburgh, Scotland; Bordeaux and Lyons, France; Munich and Frankfort-on-theMain, Germany; Budapest, Austria; and Buenos Aires, Argentine Republic; giving present retail and wholesale prices of certain commodities. Ordered printed 1910. 22 p. (61st Cong., 2d sess. Senate doc. 477 [pt. 4]) Paper,

5 cts.
Wilson, H. M., and Cochrane, J. L. The fire tax and waste of structural materials
in the United States. 1910. 30 p. (Interior dept. Geological survey. Bul-
letin 418) 5 cts.

Investigation shows per capita fire loss in the United States to be eight times that in Europe;
how to reduce it.

Workmen's insurance and benefit funds in the United States. 1909. 810 p. (Com-
missioner of labor. 23d annual report)

GEOGRAPHY.

PHYSICAL AND POLITICAL.

Alaska. General information regarding the territory of Alaska. 1912. 24 p. (Interior dept. Office of the secretary)

Allen, W. N. A course in meteorology and physical geography. 1911. 35 p. (Agriculture dept. Weather bureau. Bulletin 89) 20 cts.

A teacher's syllabus of twenty lessons.

Baker, Marcus. A geographic dictionary of Alaska. 2d ed. 1906. 690 p. (Interior dept. Geological survey. Bulletin 299) 50 cts.

Shows in one alphabetical list all Alaskan place names, obsolete as well as current; their origin,
history, modes of spelling, application, and meaning.

Bliss, George S. Forecasting the weather. 1913. 34 p. (Agriculture dept.
Weather bureau. Bulletin 42) 5 cts.

Fifteen articles telling the work of the Weather bureau and explaining the fundamental laws
of meteorology in a very simple elementary way.

Clarke, F. W. The data of geochemistry. 2d ed. 1911. 732 p. (Interior dept.
Geological survey. Bulletin 491) 60 cts.

The 80 chemical elements and their functions in earth, air, and water, as the materials in which
they form part undergo geological changes. For advanced work only.

Classification of clouds. 1905. 21.8 x 20.2 in. (Agriculture dept. Weather bureau) 25 cts.

Colored illustrations of all types of cloud formations, with names.

Correct orthography of geographic names; revised to January, 1911. 168 p. (Gov-
ernment printing office. Report, 1910, pt. 3) 15 cts., buckram, 35 cts.
Diller, J. S. Geological history of Crater lake. 1912. 31 p. illus. (Interior dept.)
10 cts.

A popular account illustrated with some 20 half-tones and half a dozen maps and diagrams. Dutton, Clarence E. Tertiary history of the Grand Cañon district. 1882. 264 p. illus. 4°. (Interior dept. Geological survey) Cloth, $2. With atlas of 24 sheets, folio, $10.

A well-written account of the Colorado cañon as it now is. sionally fine, and the pictures, some of which are colored, are issued.

Elrod, Morton J. Some lakes of Glacier national park. (Interior dept.) 10 cts.

The descriptive passages are occa-
easily the best of this district ever

1912. 29 p. illus. map.

Folkmar, Daniel. Dictionary of races or peoples. 1911. 150 p. gration commission. Report. vol. 5. 61st Cong., 3d sess. Buckram, 30 cts.

maps. (ImmiSenate doc. 662)

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Gannett, Henry. 9 p. map.

Areas of the United States, the states and the territories. 1906. (Interior dept. Geological survey. Bulletin 302) 10 cts. The most authoritative work on the subject ever issued.

A dictionary of altitudes in the United States. 4th ed. 1906. 1072 p. (Interior dept. Geological survey. Bulletin 274) 60 cts.

A valuable reference work.

Dictionary of geographic positions in the United States. 1895. 183 p. illus. (Interior dept. Geological survey. Bulletin 123) 60 cts.

The latitude and longitude of between 9,000 and 10,000 places are given; a valuable source-book.
A gazetteer of Colorado. 1906. 185 p. (Interior dept. Geological survey.
Bulletin 291) 15 cts.

Also an introduction which takes up the state's topography, climate, history, agriculture, manufactures, mining and transportation.

Gazetteer of Cuba. 1902. 95 p. maps. (Interior dept. Geological survey. Bulletin 192) 30 cts.

In addition to the gazetteer with its valuable introduction, there are also a series of maps showing density of population, sex distribution, proportion and distribution of colored, foreign born and illiterates; land planted to sugar, tobacco, etc.

A gazetteer of Delaware.

Bulletin 230) 5 cts.

1904. 15 p. (Interior dept. Geological survey.

A brief introduction; discusses the commercial geography.

A gazetteer of Indian territory. 1905. 70 p. (Interior dept. Geological survey. Bulletin 248) 5 cts.

Also a brief introduction.

Gazetteer of Kansas. 1898. 246 p. illus. maps. (Interior dept. Geological survey. Bulletin 154) 20 cts.

Historical maps showing changes in area and density of population at 10-year intervals. An excellent brief general historical, economic and geographic account of the state, in addition to the gazetteer proper.

A gazetteer of Maryland. 1904. 84 p. (Interior dept. Geological survey. Bulletin 231) 5 cts.

Also a brief introduction.

Gazetteer of Porto Rico.

Bulletin 183) 10 cts.

1901. 51 p. (Interior dept. Geological survey.

Also a brief account suitable for work in commercial geography.

A gazetteer of Texas. 2d ed. 1904. 177 p. maps. (Interior dept. Geological survey. Bulletin 224) 25 cts.

Introduction discusses the state's area; topography and drainage; climate; forests; exploration and settlement; population; industries; railroads, etc. Many good maps.

Gazetteer of Utah. 1900. 43 p. folio. map. (Interior dept. Geological

survey. Bulletin 166) 15 cts.

Also a brief general description of the state, its population and activities.

A gazetteer of Virginia. 1904. 159 p. (Interior dept. Geological survey. Bulletin 232) 10 cts.

Also a brief introduction.

A gazetteer of West Virginia. 1904. 164 p. (Interior dept. Geological survey. Bulletin 233) 10 cts.

Also a brief introduction.

Garriott, E. B. Notes on frost. Revised, 1911. 32 p. (Agriculture dept. Farmers' bulletin 104) 5 cts.

How frost is formed; seasons of frost; protection from frost; general observations. Suitable for high schools.

Gilbert, G. K. Rate of recession of Niagara falls. 1907. 31 p. illus. (Interior dept. Geological survey. Bulletin 306) 15 cts.

Ultimately the falls will disappear; when, how, and why. Interesting and authoritative. The half-tones of the falls from the earliest date it was pictured (1821) to the present have historical value. A rather readable little bulletin.

and others. The San Francisco earthquake and fire of April 18, 1906, and their effects on structures. 1907. 170 p. illus. maps. (Interior dept. Geological survey. Bulletin 324) 50 cts.

Contains: Preface, by Joseph A. Holmes; The earthquake as a natural phenomenon, by G. K. Gilbert; The effects of the earthquake and fire on various structures and structural materials, by Richard L. Humphrey; Effects on buildings, engineering structures, and structural materials, by John S. Sewell; On structural steel and steel-frame buildings, by Frank Soulé.

Contains many picturesque incidents of the disaster, and more than 100 photographs showing exactly what an earthquake does to a civilized community.

Glenn, L. C. Denudation and erosion in the Southern Appalachian region and the Monongahela basin. 1911. 137 p. maps, illus. 4°. (Interior dept. Geological survey. Professional paper 72) 35 cts.

Discusses denudation and erosion, and their effects, by concrete examples. Many fine pictures. Text and illustrations clearly bring out the relation between forests and the water supply. Hague, Arnold. Geological history of the Yellowstone national park. 1912. 23 p. illus. (Interior dept.) 10 cts.

Offers "such a general view of the region as will enable the tourist to understand clearly something of its physical geography and geology." Ten half-tones and map.

Hayes, C. W. The state geological surveys of the United States. 1911. 177 p. (Interior dept. Geological survey. Bulletin 465) 15 cts.

Tells the history, work, and publications of 35 state surveys.

Herndon, W. L., and Gibbon, Lardner. Exploration of valley of the Amazon. 1854. 2 pts. 417+339 p. illus. (Navy dept.) Each pt., cloth, 50 cts.

Maps to accompany pt. 2. Cloth, 20 cts.

This report is given in narrative form, giving a great deal of information about the native inhabitants as well as physical characteristics of the country. Still standard and interesting.

Howe, Ernest. Landslides in the San Juan mountains, Colorado, including a consideration of their causes and their classification. 1909. 58 p. illus. 4°. (Interior dept. Geological survey. Professional paper 67) 25 cts.

Contains 20 splendid half-tones of landslides and their effects; the text describes the leading types.

International geographic congress. Eighth. Held in the United States, 1904. Report. 1905. 1064 p. maps. (State dept.) $1.

The papers are usually printed in the writers' native languages, although with English predominating. For the most part, they are readable and informative.

Matthes, F. E. Sketch of Yosemite national park and an account of the origin of the Yosemite and Hetch Hetchy valleys. 1912. 47 p. illus. (Interior dept.)

10 cts.

A popular account; 20 good half-tones, 3 diagrams.

Moore, Willis L. Report on influence of forests on climate and on floods. 1910.
38 p. map. (House of representatives. Agriculture committee) 5 cts.
"As a result of careful consideration of Weather bureau data, Mr. Moore comes to the follow-
ing conclusions:

"Precipitation controls forestation, but forestation has little or no effect upon precipitation.
"During the period of accurate observations, the amount of precipitation has not increased or
decreased to any extent worthy of consideration.

"The run-off of rivers is not materially affected by any other factor than the precipitation.
"Floods are not of greater frequency and longer duration than formerly."

National parks.

The Interior department has issued circulars of general information on the following parks: Crater Lake, Glacier, Mesa Verde, Mt. Rainier, Sequoia, General Grant, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Hot Springs of Arkansas. The circulars briefly describe the parks; give transportation and hotel rates; contain lists of books and magazine articles; and give the regulations governing them. The circulars are prepared especially for tourists' use. They are free as long as the supply lasts.

People of Philippines. 1901. 76 p. (56th Cong., 2d sess.

Senate doc. 218) 10 cts.

CONTENTS.-Origin and different tribes.-Chinese.-Europeans.-Slavery.-Languages.-Estimate of population in 1890.

Very interesting and instructive. The document was prepared in the Division of insular affairs of the War department, which administers the islands.

Salisbury, Rollin D., and Atwood, Wallace W. The interpretation of topographic maps. 1908. 34 p. 40 illus. maps. (Interior dept. Geological survey. Professional paper 60)

$2.75.

The maps, numbering 170, represent nearly every type of topographic work. This work will enable any one to construct as accurate a mental picture of any region mapped as if he had been there. Many fine half-tones are included in the volume.

The United States geological survey: its origin, development, organization and operations. 1904. 205 p. illus. (Interior dept. Geological survey. Bulletin 227) 25 cts.

Also tells interestingly how maps are made, etc.

The weather bureau. 1912. 39 p. 16o. (Agriculture dept. Weather bureau) 5 cts.

An account of the bureau's organization and work.

Weed, Walter Harvey. Geysers. 1912. 29 p. illus. (Interior dept.) 10 cts. A popular account, illustrated with some 25 excellent half-tones, maps, and diagrams.

COMMERCIAL GEOGRAPHY.

FOREST AND FOREST PRODUCTS.

Betts, H. S. Properties and uses of the southern pines.

culture dept. Forest service. Circular 164)

1909. 30 p. illus. (Agri

An encyclopedic account of the three principal varieties (longleaf, shortleaf, and loblolly) with their economic importance. Particularly useful in advanced work through the South.

Boiseu, Anton T., and Newlin, J. A. The commercial hickories. 1910. 64 p. illus. (Agriculture dept. Forest service. Bulletin 80) 15 cts.

An account of the hickories and their economic importance. For advanced use locally. California tanbark oak. Part I.-Tanbark oak and the tanning industry. By Willis Linn Jepson. Part II.-Utilization of the wood of tanbark oak. By H. S. Betts. Appendix, Distribution of tannin in tanbark oak. 1911. 34 p. illus. (Agriculture dept. Forest service. Bulletin 75) 15 cts. Encyclopedic. For advanced work locally. Chittenden, Alfred K., and Holt, W. K. mechanical properties of red gum wood. culture dept. Forest service. Bulletin 58) Voluminous account of the variety of red gum. Economic importance. Useful in advanced work through the South.

The red gum, with a discussion of the
Rev. ed. 1906. 12 p. illus. (Agri-

Cleveland, Treadwell, jr. Status of forestry in the United States.

(Agriculture dept. Forest service. Circular 167) 5 cts.

1909. 39 p.

The forest situation, and what is done nationally, by the states, and privately, to better it. For advanced work.

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