The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-04-23
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TALMAGE on PALESTINE. By the Rev T.
De Witt Talmage. Published by W. ID. Row
land. . Chambers street, New York. Price, in
paper, . cents; in silk cloth, 81.
This is series of sermons by this noted
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THE LOG OF THE MARYLAND BY Douglas
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THIS CONTINENT OF OURS BY Charles r.
King. Published by Lee & shepard Boston, and
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THE DEATH PENALTY. BY Andrew J. Palm.
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This is a consideration Of the objections to
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TRIALS OF A STAFF OFFICER. BY Capt
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Daughter" etc. Published by T.. =. Hancrsly &
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CHIHUAHUA: A SOCIAL DRAMA. By Chester
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Chicago
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LOST JEWEL. BY Harriet Prescott SpOfford.
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HEART ECHOES. From the Shadowy Land Of
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