Word: furnishs
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Dates: during 1873-1873
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THIS book surprises us by the modesty and common sense which appear to pervade it, - two agreeable qualities not usually found in guide-books of this sort. Although it does not attempt to furnish a catalogue of the best works in the various departments, it is clear and thorough in the advice and information it furnishes. Of course, much of the book would not be new or valuable to one who enjoys collegiate study and instruction, but there are many hints in it which would prove useful to any student...
...employed to supplement and polish, as it were, the work of the Goody in the rooms of those rich enough to maintain men of such expensive habits, furnish from their number a character both interesting to the student of mythical history and dreadful to the midnight wayfarer. His very name implies the cunning and treachery of a demon, - Slippery Mike. I shudder as I write...