These books were given to Hardie by Emily Pankhurst when he embarked on his 1907 World Tour. Hardie was a supporter of the women's suffrage movement.
The books are 'Felix Holt' and 'Essays' by George Elliot. Pankhurst has inscribed the books "From EPG - F.K.H with sincerest hopes for a happy voyage and a safe return, July 1907".