Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-25
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FIVE LITTLE PEPgERs AND How THEY grew. BY
Margaret Sidney. Illustrated. Boston; ~
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clever juvenile work, which Is DoLn Ill
verting and instructive. The Peppers
are family who have the usual expe-
rience of the poor. relieved in the end,
however, by taste of prosperity. Their
poverty does not sour their lives, howev-
er, nor are they altogether models OF pa
thence. Their little brown house is
never gloomy, and the home scenes in
which the little Peppers figure are sketch
ed with a fidelity that makes one feel
himself an actor in them. The transit
ton from poverty TO plenty is uniquely
managed, and the later chapters are as
charming as the first The story is de-
ligbtful and its ideals are practical.
BACHELOR BLUFF: His Opinions, Sentiments
and Dispntarions. BY ollver Bell Bruce
New York: D. Appleton & Co.
This is one of the most charming books
of the present year. Although it con
tains many THINGS which the constant
reader of AppletOns' Journal will recog-
nize as having seen in the editorial de
partment of that excellent magazine,
they will be no less welcome on account
of the new and attractive shape in which
they are again presented. An examina-
ton of this work will show that instead
of merely reproducing the editorial mat
ter from the Journal. many changes have
been made in the text, which has been
rearranged. extended, newly combined
and considerably altered. Bachelor
Buff" is worthy of place in every
library.
The New NOBILITY: story Of Europe and
Am-rica. BY John w. Forney. New York:
d. Appleton & Co.
This is, as its title page states, story
of Europe and America. but it is some
thing more. For besides the raciness
and dash of the narrative, there is a
philosophic undercurrent that begets
reflection without lessening- the enjoy
ment of the story. The work is the
joint product of the veteran journalist
and his friend, Rev. W. M. Baker, of
Boston. 1t is never dull, but is ever
lively, and at times deeply moving. The
plot is well managed, and gives one
glimpses of many of the phases of society
from Paris to ST. Petersburg
SIGHT: An Exposition of the Principles Of
Monccular and Binocular Vision. BY Joseph
eConte. LID. Internati~ nal Scientific Sc
ries New York: D Appleton & Co.
The above volume, in interest of subject
matter, clearness of statement and at
tractiveness of style is unexcelled by any
Of the many issues in the series, which
has done so much towards bringing the
popular mind in communion with the
foremost thought of the age. The dis
tinguished author groups IN single
volume all that is worth knowing 10 this
special field, and his thoroughness of
selection and clearness of style leave the
attentive reader master of the subjects
upon which he treats.
THE POWER OF MOVEMENT IN PLANTS Bv
hares Darwin. New York; D. Appleton &
Co.
To many the tile of the above work is
q revelation. Its perusal lets one into a
world of activities as wondrous in their
sphere as the highest achievements of
man. In this work the veteran naturalist
displays the mastery of his subject that
chsracterizes him in his previous works,
and his theme is handled with precision
and thorous hness that bring it within
The comprehension of the reader and
rive him conceptions Of the Great
Source of all life and all activity that
else might have never dawned upon
him.
DAMEN's GHOST CRound Robin Series) Bos-
ton: James r. Osgood & Co.
We suspect that the high praise given
TO this series of anonymous publications
IS largely due to the imprint of James
r. Osgood & Co. on the title page. The
name of the Osgoods was once sufficient
guarantee of the merit of any of their
publications. We fear the times have
changed. The Round Robin Series IN
cludes several well written books, but
we have not yet met with a single novel
belonging to it which bears the stamp of
real genius and deserves to live ON its
own merits. The present is no excep-
ton.
LIFE AND HER CHILDREN: Glimpses of Ami
NAL Life from the Ameba to the Insects
New York: D. Appleton & CO.
This admirable volume, from the pen
of the author of "The Fairyland of
Go;o,oo Lands ~ .ba drxy Jafo;io IF
zoology, the charm of the novel. Deal
ing with the lower forms of animal life,
it sheds upon their existence and habits
a light that would be sought for in vain
in more pretentious works But while
attractiveness of presentation is its chief
merit, it is none the less reflex of the
latest researches and discoveries in the
field to which it forms such an excellent
guide.
LETTERS OF MADAME DE REMUsAT. Translated
from the French by Mrs Cashel Hoey and
Mr. John Lille. New York: D.. Appleton
Co.
These letters from Madame de Rumu-
sat to her husband and son, covering a
period from 1904 TO 1918, and published
by her grandson, have excited almost as
much attention as the memoirs, although
possessing less historical interest They
portray rather the social aspects of the
time, and deal little with military and
political events. As letters they are de
lightfully written-in fact such as only
Frenchwoman can write.
RALPH WALDO EMERSON, Philosopher and Poet.
By Alfred H. Guernsey Handy Volume Sc
ries). New York: d. Appleton & Co.
By the perusal of this work, written in
such pleasant, familiar vein as recalls
the luxury of an after dinner converse
ton with an artist, one can form
thorough idea of Emerson's literary per
sonality, of his philosophy, style and
peculiar art methods. 1t is a charming
little book, well worthy of any library,
whether that library contains all of
Emerson's works or not.
In THE BRUSH: Old-time Social, Political and
Reixous life in the Southwest. By Rev.
Hamilton W. Pierson With illustrations by
w L. Sheppard. New York: ID. Appleton
& Co.
A delightful narrative of early expe-
riences as circuit rider in the old
So,,tb,,aot Tho author Is q very elever