, their quaint
characteristics, their conservative retention of old dress and customs,
their quiet abstention from taking part in the great affairs of the
world are clearly reflected in this faithful mirror. The illustrations
are of a high grade of photographic reproductions."--_Washington Post_.

V.--SWISS LIFE IN TOWN AND COUNTRY

By ALFRED T. STORY, author of the "Building of the British Empire,"
etc.

"We do not know a single compact book on the same subject in which Swiss
character in all its variety finds so sympathetic and yet thorough
treatment; the reason of this being that the author has enjoyed
privileges of unusual intimacy with all classes, which prevented his
lumping the people as a whole without distinction of racial and cantonal
feeling."--_Nation_.

"There is no phase of the lives of these sturdy republicans, whether
social or political, which Mr. Story does not touch upon; and an
abundance of illustrations drawn from unhackneyed subjects adds to the
value of the book."--_Chicago Dial_.

VI.--SPANISH LIFE IN TOWN AND COUNTRY

By L. HIGGIN.

The new volume in the fascinating series entitled "Our European
Neighbours" ought to be of special interest to Americans, as it
describes faithfully, and at the same time in a picturesque style, the
social life of a people who have been much maligned by the casual
globe-trotter. Spain has sunk from the proud position which she held
during the Middle Ages, but much of the force and energy which charged
the old-time Spaniard still remains, and there is to-day a determined
upward movement out of the abyss into which despotism and bigotry had
plunged her.

VII.--ITALIAN LIFE IN TOWN AND COUNTRY

By LUIGI VILLARI.

The author, who is a son of Professor Villari of London, takes the point
of view required by this series, _i. e._, he looks on Italy with the eyes
of an Englishman, and yet he has all the advantage of Italian blood to
aid him in his sympathy with every detail of his subject.

"A most interesting and instructive volume, which presents an intimate
view of the social habits and manner of thought of the people of which
it treats."--_Buffalo Express_.

"A book full of information, comprehensive and accurate. Its numerous
attractive illustrations add to its interest and value. We are glad to
welcome such an addition to an excellent series."--_Syracuse Herald_.

G. P. PUTNAM'S SONS

_New York