This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 1; Original Published by: H. Holt and Company in 1881 in 564 pages; Subjects: History, Modern; History / World; History / Modern / General; History / Modern / 20th Century; Juvenile Nonfiction / History / Modern;