The New York herald., 1876-10-16
WILLIAM BLACK.

nTKHvIxw WITH THE AUTHOR or "A nAUoHs
TER or HErH"-wHAr HI THINKS or
AMERIcA-HIs OWN WORKS RxvrEwED AS
WELL As COLORADO HERDERs.
"Ar. Black will be happy TO receive your That was
what the waiter at the Brevoors House said 10 tho
HERALD Inquirer in response 10 the writer's desire 70
SEQ the novelist who had given such notable works a.
"A Daughter OF Beth" and sThs Princess Of Thule"
to the novel reading world
In few moments Mr.. Black appeared ana seemed
pleased TO converse such general topics as would
prove Interesting to American readers. especially in
reference his visit 10 this country and she impress
s,ous derived from first hassy visit The gentls.
man whose name Is known to multitude OF people on
this side OF the Atlantic by many charming nctions IL
OF middle height not over thirty years OF ago. with
dark brown hair, as yet apparently untinuod with
single thread OF gray; well balanced head, with the
funess above dark hazel eyes indicating ideaty;
mouth rm yet pleasing in contour partly hidden bys
brown moustache; in dress quiet and unprcsumng 40
becomes gentleman, and possessing voice resonant
and manly In commencing a conversation with .
stranger Mr. Black showed some hesitation in speech,
but this soon disappeared and the distinguished novel;
ist proved himself to be a charming conversatonaist
giving play at to the merry ances which consti
tute the chief charm Of OF his works It's always
instructive criticised by an intelligent stranger,
but when Mr. Black asked to give his impressions
OF America and Americans he replied with such rare
good sense and grace that could not help being I'M
pressed with the bon hommie OF man OF the world,
critic who had been soured by disappointment and
Of tourist who would not dcnouncc the Republic be-
he had been served with sta Q egg
II is seldom that great like to talk OF themselves
or their works. but when they do 1t is with shrua
OF shoulders deprecatory motion OF the hands,
and every time Mr.. Black spoken to OF Mr.. Black
he tried to avoid the Ego bravcy. IL was only when
the consideration was presented to him that very many
reached by the HERALD throughout the country
would be glad TO hear OF him and about him that he
waived other considerations and entered with xest
into the novel fun OF being interviewed.
Tho following conversation ensued:--
"Mr Black, how long have you been IN this
counlrys"
might ask you to give me the results OF your OBJ
servaons the country and people far AS you have
been able to judge on your brief yisity"
II have objection; but Of course, can only nvo
you general ideas oil the people and pccs and rapid
Judgments you well aware, are apt to be false
ssYou have been in tho Canadasf"
eyes and the Far West-ol course travelling rap
idly visited Boston, and was very cordially re-
one went to Montreal and Toronto, and found those
cities remarkable many respects; but Il must say
was interested n the great West =
ITO Omaha and Cheyenne; then up tho Missouri
River 10 the Indian Reservation. That to me was
splendid trip and also great SURPRISE
.sln what respectY"
"Wei did not ind the Indians 10 be the drunkards
0ooA
resented"
s.There may be good for that"
ssTo what do you refer ~
IL believe tnere liquor sold there"
ssTrue said Mr.. Black laughing ''there 10 mono 70
carried my own supplies with me. But seriously,
they seem to good, industrious men, and q great
many OF them fine specimens OF humanity
s'Did you go to Coorad0Y"
aYes and there especially charmed by the
scenery. Its magnihcence Is almost uncqualled; u
seems 10 It would be fine idea for parties OF emil
grants 20 out some sections OF that marvellous
land and make grand encampmcnt"
..What about the herders and rangers OF that coun
IL cannot too strongly express my admiration for
sne' my ra r nv ss nus Tnsv have noa,es wann;n
Gently proportionsd ght eyes clean limbs no extra
fat their cncsts arms, and above all have faces
clean Grccian marbles"
"Tnen they must be built like the Arabs or Egyp-.
uans2"
the open air, and, or course, are nearly always on
horseback. They ride like Cenlaurs Thcn they are
long loose flowing cloaks frngcd Jackets and anciful
adornmenis Of the horses. The brides fairly shine
with coIored cmbroideres and spangles Tho Mexican
saddles are CHIEFLY used with the high curved pommcis
and wooden strrups"
sYou do think these mon are tho product OF the
"No: I believe they have como from Texas and have
been brought almost as nomacs herders and cattle
drivers from their infancy; but they are splendid
"Did you go to Idahos"
tsYes; 10 Clear Crock and visited the Idshe
Springs They very interesting"
"How did you dnd the travelling on our raroadsf"
.O course very comfortable The palace cars
der trip across your Continent a pleasure. found
the accommodations on the Chicago. Burlington and
Quincy road and the Union Pacific roads very superior"
"You have the Pullman cars, believe, In England
nows"
as you do In this country. for as rule we DO moi
travel such long distances, and journeys are not 90
fatigung
.in regard to the people you have met, what pecu.
liarltlcs do you find marked, and worthy Of CON-
mentf"
sOf course there are many, but IL would bo difncut
on the instant consider them; in regard TO your
people In New York, should ind It dicuit, in their
general drcss habits and demeanor, TO distinguish
them from the English"
"But the city itselfY''
"Puts me more in mind Of French city; It 10 de-
cidedy OF a French type"
II suppose you have been very courteousiy received
here?"
Certainly, everywhere. Not only privately, but At
the clubs !"
snow permit to ask you, Mr. Black, whether
among your works you navo any iavoritesS'
.'wel that is hard TO say" replied the novelist; g"
Is difficult for father 70 say which child he loves the
best"
"A Daughter Of Hcth.' and Princess OF Thule
have boon largely read IN this country 20
"Yes; but since you ask mo direct question. will
say that the work with which I am best pleased 10
.Madcap Violet now being published Ia tho GALAXY"
1T Will be published in book form, presumed"
eyes, the Harpers will issue It."
s.Do you intend remaining much longer In Amoricafn
"No sail for Europe on the Germauic, next Satur.
day,
After some further desutory conversation the inter-
view terminated, Mr.. Black expressing his pleasure
that it had taken place.
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