Word: holste
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Dates: during 1880-1880
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...long list of Harvard societies: "The Harvard Historical Society." Unlike some others, this society supplies a want felt in the University, and as long as it is not too ambitious in its aims, we offer it our hearty support. The idea of getting such men as Lodge, Von Holst, Adams, and Fiske to lecture on living historical questions deserves much praise, and we hope the students will signify their approval by turning out in full force to the lectures...
...Junior year, at least, he experiments among the Boston bookstores. His eyes are then opened to the true inwardness of his large book account. Let me mention one instance as a specimen of his experiences. He has elected History VIII. or IX. and wishes to buy Von Holst's Constitutional History of the United States. Mr. Sever charges eight dollars for the two volumes. At Messrs. Lee & Shepard's, who are mentioned only as representative of Boston booksellers, no copies are on hand, but if there were, they could be obtained for six dollars. Why is this firm...