The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-12
LITHRA AZURE.
REV1EW or VIEW BOOKa

have received ''The Capture and Escape; or,
Life Among the Sioux" by Mrs. Sarah L.
Larimer. The authoress of this work was
captured by the Sioux Indians while jour
neying with company of emigrants across
the plains of Idaho Territory in the summer
Of 1864, and for a time was retained by them
as a prisoner. She gives lively and very in
teresting account of her life among the In
dams, her escape from them, and her subse-
quent adventures. The book makes no pre-
tensions to literary style, but the authoress is
evidently woman of intelligence and keen
observation. Independently of her own i'm
mediate adventures, she relates many inter-
esting and important particulars about the
manners and customs of the Indians and
their relations with the white settlers, and
her narrative is we'll worthy of the perusal of
all who are interested in Indian affairs.
The same house sends us the following
recent publications of Harper & Brothers.
''Self-Help," by Samuel Smiles, is de-
servedly one of the most popular books of
the day. 1t has been extensively read in this
country and in England, and translations have
appeared in Dutch and French, and others
are about to appear in German and Danish.
A revised and enlarged edition will therefore
receive cordial welcome, and give the work
new lease of popularity One of the charms
of the book is the large number of anecdotes
of celebrated men that it contains, and the
manner in which Mr.. Smiles brings them in
to illustrate his subject makes his pages
always entertaining. Mr.. Smiles is never
dull, and in ''Self Help" particularly his power
of engaging the attention of his readers ap-
pears at its best This edition is made COM
plete by q comprehensive index.
''The Bazaar Book of Decorum" is made up
of several papers that first appeared in Hdr-
peT'S Bdzar, with numerous additions. The
author states that this book is an attempt to
raise the subject of which it treats to its
proper connection with health morals, and
good taste 1t contains some valuable hints
upon dress and general decorum that proba-
bly, the most polished members of society can
derive some benefit from.
'"Tom Browns School Days. by an Old
Boy, with illustrations by Arthur Hughes and
Sidney Prior Hall, is cheap edition of one
of the best and most popular books for boys
ever written. Mr.. Hughes is one of the few
men who remember with fondness the days
when they were boys themselves, and in all his
writings he shows the heartiest sympathy
with all the strong as well as the weak points
of boyish nature. The influence of the work
before us, and of others from the same pen,
was shown in a very decided manner by the
selection of Mr.. Hughes as referee by the
Harvard crew in their great contest last sea-
son on the Thames with the Oxfords, and the
satisfaction with which his acceptance of the
Office was received on both sides of the Attain
tic was an indication of the esteem in which
he was held. Mr.. Hughes is one of the few
men who know how to write with moral
purpose, and yet how to secure the attention
of those whom they particularly wish to bene-
fit, and the good influence of such book as
@'Tom Brown" can scarcely be estimated The
edition before us is we'll printed, and it con-
tains all the illustrations of the most expen-
sive English edition. 10
''Debenham's Vow" by Amelia B. Edwards,
is a story of love and adventure, in which the
characteristics of English society are agree
ably diversified by episodes of running the
blockade of Charleston harbor and other
stirring incidents that add an exciting interest
to the narrative. The story is illustrated by
number of spirited and artistic designs.
From J. @. Garrigues & Co. we have re-
ceived Removing Mountains" by John S.
Hart. Published by Robert Carter & Brothers.
Professor Hart is so we'll known as writer
on educational subjects that any work from
his pen, and especially one of a religious
character, will be sure of favorable recep
ton. This work is a series of discussions
upon the narrative of the Gospels, with view
of applying their lessons to the life of to-day.
Professor Hart handles his subject in a clear
earnest and practical manner that will com
mend the volume to the favorable notice o
thoughtful readers.
From the Central News Company, No. 50i
Chestnut street, we have received the Apri
number of The AIdjne Press Published by
Sutton, Bovine & Co., New York. This publ
cation has for its object the elevation of tht
art of Typography in the United States; ant
although improvements may still be sug
gested, it certainly realizes in great degre
the ideal of fine printing. The letter-pres
is generally all that could be desired, but tn
pressmen of The Aldil16 are not yet up to al
the fine points of the art of printing wood
cuts, as may be seen by comparison betweel
the design by Dore on the first page witt
any of the French impressions from tn
same artist. The Al1ine Press, however, i
an important step in the right direction; ant
with it's handsome engravings and good lite
rary selections it ought to be able to perform
an important service in showing what goo