TO MY NIECE, SARAH H. CARPENTER, IN APPRECIATION OF HER NEVER FAILING LOVE AND EVER READY HELP. "TAKE IT, LOVE, THE BOOK AND ME TOGETHER; WHERE THE HEART LIES, LET THE BRAIN LIE ALSO." MAY, 1900. (RECAP) DR 0991 521 3 MAK -310.0 250093 S. H. K. PREFACE. As a Preface to this Third Volume of "Curious Questions," I would gladly give due credit to the authors of all the books from which it has been compiled. But the articles have been taken, mainly, from courses of lectures on foreign travel, given some years ago, and the authorities then quoted, not being noted at the time, cannot now be recalled. Let me then acknowledge my indebtedness by saying I have made me a book of other men's books; "only the thread that binds them is mine own." Also, I would acknowledge, gratefully, the kind favor of Hamilton Wright Mabie, LL.D., in reading the manuscript, and in allowing me to append his note of favorable comment. Sarah It Killikelly. |