The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-12-05
LITERARY NOTES.

"Ths Magazine of Art for November,
tCassell Pettsr, Galpin & Co.: London. Paris, and
New York, Is publication OF great Interest and
variety. The beauty and profnsOn Of Its illustrations
are only equaled by the ability and refinement Of
style which characterizes Its handsomely printed
| columns. Tho frontispiece Of this number consists
Of etching by Lalauze entitled 'Thc Trio. " from
| the painting of Erskino Nicol Tho opening paper
Is ''Lumley Castle, ~ described historically with
three charming Illustrations. series OF articles
Famous Pictures. has for Its current subject
ssetehea In "our Living Artist, % with sngra.inrs
OF two Of bis most famous paintings. There is an
Illustrations enable us to appreciate In Its coinical
grotesquenoss; alifelike presentation OF Eeapoli-
tan Water Carrier from Mergslna full page repro
Katharine;'' aprofusely illustrated paper entitled
THE Artist In spain:'' while Bundles OF Rue. !"
of the late Jacob Thompson and enables us to
enjoy the noble design and admirable drawing OF two
OF his best works. "Coture's Conversation. on Art''
Is most instructive article. 1.-THE Republic ~ by
Gauthern introduces to Of the finest pieces OF
| sculpture exhibited at the Salon OF 1880; the "Art
NOies' convey much news and comment Of current
value: and there number OF articles our space
will not permit mention OF, but which Of we'll
tained merit.
"a Guernsey Lily; or. How the Feud
| WAS Healed,' is story for boys and girls by
| Susan Coolidge. Just issued by Roberts Brothers,
| Of Boston. Printed in large clear type and with
tions, the wonder Is that II be sold for low
| a price two dollars Ono Of the embeilished n.y.
leaves has nice map Of Guernsey, in which the
Is located Of the story, which is made the vehicle Of
conveying In graceful and attractive way much In
formation about this, OF the most Interesting Of
the Channel Islands Miss Coolidge is 0ne Of the best
the young by leading them to acquire taste for read
ing, and is thus performing great service to the ris
generation for there Is nothing that 50 surely adds
possessors the best Of good company In any solitude
where books can I've had. The Lilly Of Guernsey ~
is charming holiday book. For sale by y. .B. Mohn.
Messrs. Roberts Brothsrs, of Boston, have
published holiday edition of Miss Louisa NJ AIcott' g
| famous hook 'Litile Women, ~ which Is marvel Of
beauty. 1t Is embeliished by two hundred well-de-
sigued and admirably executed Illustrations includ-
Ing an excellent frontispiece portrait OF the fair
antor is handsomely bound, and beautifully printed
| on tinted paper with broad margins. Readers who
| are already familiar with tloss lovely characters
" Meg, "Joe, y % Beth. - and " ANY, viii be
have the pleasure In store OF yet making their
quaintanee will have that pleasure heightened by the
introduced. Noprettier or more appropriate volume
for holiday gift 10 young girls has vet under
our notice. For sale by Francis B. Mohun.
"Certain Men of Mari, Studies Of Living
Celebrities, - by George Makepe,ce Towie (3oston:
Roberts Brothers. consists Of graphic sketches Of
| Gladstone bismarck. Gambetta, Beanonsaeid, Cas-
telar. Victor Hugo, John Bright. and the Three En-
perors. ALEXANDER OF Russia, william Of Germany.
and Franz Josef of Austria who are gioupei in III,
closing article. MIR. Towis wieIds . vigorous and
skIlfui pen and when he writes always produces
something worth reading. Ills style Is excellent ant
| when We differ compelled to respect his opin
Ions. This is q timely and Interesting volume. FoI
sale by y. u. Mohun.
" Down South or, Yacht Adventures in
Florida, ~ by Oliver Optic, tBoston Lee Shepard.
| Is the NTH aud last volume but ono OF the popula
"Great Wesiernr series. 1t is u chapter II
Of the early iifs Of Young man OF high aim
and noble purposes who has already Interested th,
readers Of the earlier numbors of this series. III,
boys will be greatly interested In the anecdotes
shooting agators and otior gamo In the sportsinpn'
paradise In which the Of the story ID laid. Mr.
Adams maintains his reputation as one of the bes
teiers OF juvenile tales. For sale by BslIaniyne.
The "Aiml Fire Bang Stories foi
Ioung Folks. - by Julia N. Beeoher, lBoston; Lo
Hhepard,) is series Of short tales for the ,ouDl
folks which will serve to VILE away many whit.
hour aud if they do not teach much that IL usefli
win Al least do no harm. For sale by Iallantyne.
"The Twin Cousins" by Sophie May
(goston; Lee shepard, Is a pleasant and nee!
illustrated addition " the " Flake Frizzle " sere
OF stories for children. For sals by Baantyne.