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Of universal historical interest.--Philadelphia Ledger.

Compresses much in simple language.--Baltimore Sun.

Though full of sympathy for her own people, it is not without a singular value for readers whose religious belief differs from that of the author.--New York Times.

One of the clearest and most compact works of its class produced in modern times.--New York Sun.

The Jewish Publication Society of America has not only conferred a favor upon all young Hebrews, but also upon all Gentiles who desire to see the Jew as he appears to himself.--Boston Herald.

We know of no single-volume history which gives a better idea of the remarkable part played by the Jews in ancient and modern history.--San Francisco Chronicle.

A succinct, well-written history of a wonderful race.--Buffalo Courier.

The best hand-book of Jewish history that readers of any class can find.--New York Herald.

A convenient and attractive hand-book of Jewish history.--Cleveland Plain Dealer.

The work is an admirable one, and as a manual of Jewish history, it may be commended to persons of every race and creed.--Philadelphia Times.

Altogether it would be difficult to find another book on this subject containing so much information.--American (Philadelphia).

Lady Magnus' book is a valuable addition to the store-house of literature that we already have about the Jews.--Charleston (S. C.) News.

We should like to see this volume in the library of every school in the State.--Albany Argus.

A succinct, helpful portrayal of Jewish history.--Boston Post.

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"THINK AND THANK."

A Tale for the Young, Narrating in Romantic Form the Boyhood of Sir Moses Montefiore.

WITH SIX ILLUSTRATIONS.

BY SAMUEL W. COOPER.

=OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.=

A graphic and interesting story, full of incident and adventure, with an admirable spirit attending it consonant with the kindly and sweet, though courageous and energetic temper of the distinguished philanthropist.--American (Philadelphia).

THINK AND THANK is a most useful corrective to race prejudice. It is also deeply interesting as a biographical sketch of a distinguished Englishman.--Philadelphia Ledger.

A fine book for boys of any class to read.--Public Opinion (Washington).

It will have especial interest for the boys of his race, but all school-boys can well afford to read it and profit by it.--Albany Evening Journal.

Told simply and well.--New York Sun.

An excellent story for children.--Indianapolis Journal.

The old as well as the young may learn a lesson from it.--Jewish Exponent.

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