Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-02
LITERARY NOTES.
CAMPS IN THE ROCKIES. BY wx A. RA1LLH-
GRoHMAN- New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.
Warrington. Robert Beall

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Inc author OF this volume who is q member
OF the Alpine Club, an accomplished and en-
thusiastc sportsman, a close observer, and o
clever scholar, withal, has given a very inter-
esting account Of his experiences In the west,
which includes life on the frontier, sport and
hardships in the Rocky Mountains. and q
glimpse at the cattle ranches on the plains.
Persons interested in woOd-craft will be fasci-
mated with it, and as guide to those who de-
sire to cover any part OF the same ground 1t will
prove invaluable. The descriptions of scenery.
ETC., are vivid and the chapters on animal life and
habits are intensely interesting,-sOme OF the
stories told Of the beaver seeming to be almost
beyond belief, though doubtless entirely true.
There Is good deal Of Ego in the book. but
this perhaps Is Inevitable since 1t is the record
OF personal experiences, and the author lis an
Englishman." 1t has good index, and is &C
companied. we may add by map based on the
most recent government surveys, which adds
considerable to the satisfaction Of the reader.
A FAIR PHILOSOPHER By HENRY DAueK, author
Ian &C. W,ssinston Nsx fSIk Gesrge HAr
The "Fair Philosopher seems to have set the
critics by the ears. They do not know what to
make of her, apparently, for no two of appear
able to agree as to the merits of the book. 1t
is quite safe to say. however that it is far above
the average of summer stories, and that in spite
of some crudities it is likely to survive the sea-
son OF its appearance-which is a good deal,
nOw-a-days. The heroine, DrOsee is an INTEL
iectual, well-read woman. herself an author,
out by no means bue-stOcking or pedant with
Ideas on religion little hazy, incning some
what toward, but not quite reaching, atheism.
In TACT. 1t is impossible to tell Just what she does
or does not believe, as her thoughts and philo-
sophlsings sometimes get beyond the ordinary
readers depths. But she is true woman for
all that-frank and lOveable. The other char
acters are cleverly drawn, true to models every
one mas known. and the story as whole is one
That is likely to delight good many readers.
BRIGHT HiaTr, DAYS IN THE OLD PLANTATION
shepard xashinFto nov " Bslisntyns Son. 1es
Perhaps the best evidence OF the merit and
truthfulness to nature OF this book Is the high
praise with which 1t has been welcomed in all the
southern states, where its qualities can be best
judged 1t is simple and faithful description of
days and scenes that are gone forever-and all the
more to be appreciated for that fact-written by a
Georgia matron for her grandchild. A lady from
that section after reading it said: 81 feel as If
were that child for had almost the same exper-
1ences" The negro dialect Is excellently rendered
and the whole book forms pleasant picture OF
the pleasant side Of life In the slave states "befo'
| the wah."
York: D. Appleton Co. Washington: F. B. Mo-
| This is the latest addition to the Classical
writer's Series," edited by thhe eminent English
historian Professor Green and one of the best
If not the very best ofthe series yet issued AL
though the volume is small, it contains substan-
TALLY all that is Of vital interest concerning the
age in which Demosthenes lived, his public life
| and speeches and his position as statesman and
| an orator. To those who have not enjoyed OBJ
| pOrtuntles for classical study, and who yet de-
| sire to know something of classical history and
literature, it will be peculiarly acceptable.
| THE AMERICAN IRISH. and Their Influence ON Irish
Roberts Brothers. Washington: j. j. Chapman
| The Irish people will lose none of their pride
of nationality by reading this book. Nor can
| they complain that Mr.. Bagenal has in any wise
| failed to look after their claims. He has per-
formed his task, however, in fair and candid
spirit, and the effect of his effort on other minds
| must be to increase the general respect for the
| gifts and achievements of his cOuntrymen. The
DOCK gives also pretty clear idea of Irish politics
since 1913. and contains great deal of interest
| ing inform alton.
THE HANDBOOK OF POLITICS: From July l. 1880
f9J4ly 81, . iS92 BY Hon EDTAaD MoPHERsos
| From the publisher we have the above inyalu-
able publication, without which it is quite within
| bounds to say that no one desiring to keep well
posted in public affairs afford to be- It covers.
as Will be. seen by the dates given most inter-
esting period in both national and state political
history, and has, what is of the utmost value in
publication of the kind, full and ineligible
| index.
A An American Satire. New York: American News
In this ridiculous and fantastic tale told some
what after the style OF Gullivers Travels the au-
thor, who is said to be journalist, embodies his
Ideas Of what the condition OF things would be did
Women'S rights prevail 1t is not likely to have
any appreciate effect on the movement
number of good things are promised in the
pages of The Century for the near future.
Henry James, jr., is to contribute a series of
eight papers under the title of "The Point of
View in the form of letters, from different
points OF view, supposed to be written by Ameri-
can men and women living in EurOpe Frank r.
Stockton will furnish humorous account Of
MS experiences in France and Italy. whittier he
sailed last Saturday; and in the February num-
Der Mr.. W. d. Howells is to commence a new
story to be called ga Sea Change" in which he
will deal with problems of selfhelp among
women and with certain tragic phases OF New
England life.
"McNally's System Of Geography" published
by A. s. Barnes Co., New York and Chicago,
impresses one on short examination as COM
bining many points of excellence. The mans
are remarkably clear and distinct, and appar-
emily correct, as WELL and the engravings are
well drawn and handsomely executed. Whether
it is better than other Biographies in use or not
only the experience of teachers can satisfacto-
rily answer; and we may add that it ought to be
great deal better before they are thrown out of
schools to give place to 1t.
The Art amateur for September furnishes a
notable array of flower designs for painting and
embroidery. and handles long list of art topics
in its usual practical and interesting manner, In
Guiding cloisonne enamels, book binding, the
art Of illumination. and curious shoes and pat
tens, copiously and handsomely illustrated.
Among other subjects discussed are painting
ivory photographs, stencilling with OIL c0lOrs,
designs In silverware, and bad taste In uphol-
stery. Montague Marks, publisher, % Union
Square, New York.
Harper's Monthly for October is to have an
article by John Bigelow entitled 'The Railway
Invasion of Mexico" In which some startling
disclosures on the subject are promised. The
same periodical will commence the publication
OF new novel by Miss Constance Fenimore
Woolson, which has been christened "For the
Major"
Charles Scribner's Sons will soon publish
new and complete three volume edition of the
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