The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-06-03
those who are not content to enjoy the charm
of Summer without IN some way recording it,

those who are not content to enjoy the charm
of Summer without IN some way recording it,
In Messrs. Scribner's excellent edition of
Dr.. Hollands novels havs been published re-
Gently Miss Gilbert's Career and Nicholas Min
turn. The good sense, straightforward benevc-
lence aud complete sympathetic understanding
of good average life and sentiment gave Dr.
Hollands works instant and anstinted popu-
lafity which seems in 10 process # decrease.
An Eehp of Passion BY G. P. Llihrop.
Boston: Honghton, Miffin & Co; Porliand:
Lorug, Short & HARMONY This unpleasant
and unwhoesome story IL hinjered alike by
it's good and evil traits. 1t has too much good
aim and sense OF decent responsibility to emulate
the impartial coldness of Mr. Henry JaIness
international and nhaman romauces or the
more vivid viciousness of the typical French
novel. It is at the same time akin to the nov
els of Mr.. James in its unnecessary and minute
analysis of that which is not worth while; and
to the French novels because its romance is
founded upon the fiirtatious relations of mar
ried people To do the author Justice these
flirtations are vague and inactive though mis-
chievous, and virtne triumphs. though in rath-
er broken winged way. The result is that
the convictions of tie author seem good, while
his desire to make subtle and effective nov
ell leads his pen to dip, reluctant. pussycats-
foot fashion into the waters of forbidden tic-
ton. To draw successfully finely touched pic
lures, and at the same time TO commend them
10 a rightminded public, that takes its pleasure
honestly and happily, one should have the
clear sight and wholesome temper of such a
writer as Mr.. Howells instead of the wavering
touch evident ia this work, where the author
seems to wish to subdue his sense of literary
right and wrong to the level of the novelists
who echo a toast which, it is on record, was
once given a, political dinner of mixed per-
sonnel: "Vice and virtue, may they equally
prevail-I don't want to offend anybody!'
A Reverend Idol. Boston: j. r. Osgood &
Co.; Portland: Loring, Short & Harmony
This novel, by an anonymous writer, is very
entertain ing and bright IN dialogue, and both
lively and thoughtful in its tone. It's faults
are those Of construction. The episode upon
which the story turns is neither natural, pleas
ant or probable; and there are points which be-
tray womanish inexperience. The story will,
however, find many interested readers
Family Fortunes. By Edward Garrett Au-
thor of The Occupations of Retired Life, etc.,
etc. (New York: Dodd, Mead & Co.; Port
land: Loring, Short & Harmon In this story
of Scottish life, the kinship of Mr.. CARROTS
manner of thought and writing to that of Mr..
George Macdonald is noticeable. The wise old
serving-woman Barby, the clear.headed and
faithful hero and welI-contrasted heroines re-
mind the reader continually of similar charac-
ters in MacDonald's novels. Mr.. Garrett is a
writer too well-placed and individual to come
under blame as a copyist; but so distinct are
the types of Scottish character that the report
of two observers must be nearly alike. AL
though professedly novel with decided moral
aims, Family Fortunes is interesting as story
and in every way repays reading.
The Young Nimrods Around the World. By
Thomas w. Knox. (New York: Harpers.) A
superb volume, full of illustrations to accompa-
ny its delightful letterpress, which describes
the adventures of the friends already intro
duced to the boys by Mr.. Knsx-Harry,
George. the Doctor, and Mr., Hutchinson. This
time they visit the Pacific Coast, go a-hunting
in Nicaragua, set sail for the Samoan and Fee
jee Islands, and only turn -homeward after a
visit to South Africa. And whatever there
was to be seen, they saw The PRESS advises
its Roy readers to save up their dimes to secure
Mr.. Knox's delightful book as source of hap
piness for the rainy days that will happen in
the best-regulated vacations; and parents aud
guardians may feel that if they slip an undis.
tingushed ten cents into the fund they are
contributing to an unexceptionable and intelli-
gent pleasure for the boys.
Hunting and Trapping. By Capt. f. G.
Barker and J. S. Danforth. Boston; d. Lo-
throD & Co.; Portland: Loring, Short & Har-
mon.) This is a book to thoroughly please the
older boys-from sixteen tosixty. The authors
passed winter in the Maine wilderness, on
the Upper Magalloway River and Parmachee
Lake. From the very outset OF the story, when
the hunters start from Enrol, N. H., with their
boats and traps, arms, tools and provisions, the
reader is interested by the plain truthfulness,
the genuine out doors atmosphere of the book.
Il is just what it purports to be, the everyday
record of the writer's doings. 1t is fresh,
manly book; and without suspicion of wanton
cruelty to the animals whose fur the hunters
sought The account of the profits of the ex-
petition, told in the convincing form of draft
on the National Bank of Boston, appears upon
the last page where the moral of story be-
longs.
From Mr.. G. H. Lamson the PRESS receives
a copy of Whirling Wheels, the Wheelman's
Annual, publication devoted to the bicyling
interest, and full of pertinent and lively mat
ter. It contains stories, in which romance
rides on silver wheels practical notes upon the
make of bicycles, specifications for ideal ma
chimes, symposium of experts, among whom
Mr.. Lamson is by no means least. nlustra.
lions representing aconvenient attachment, the
Luggage Carrier, invented by Mr.. Lamson.
and his beautiful and artistic design for the
badge for the League of American Wheelmen,
also appear in this bri hit little pamphlet.
(For sale by G. 81. Lamson: Portland)
A pamphlet edited by Charles M. Kurtz con-
tains notes upon the 9th annual exhibition of
the National Academy of Design in New York,
with numerous sketches of the principal pic
lures. 1t an interesting souvenir of the Exhi-
bition. On. Y, Cassell, Peter, Galpin & Coz
The American Law Magazine is published in
Chicago, and promises to be useful to lawyers
throughout the United States. 1t is to have an
assistant editor in each State. Judge Enoch
Knight is the editor for Maine, which ensures
good representation for this section of national
jurisprudence.
New numbers of Messrs. Harper's Franklin
Square Library are the Queen of Bohemia, a
story of English life and Manners-which is
neither Bohemian, lively, nor mannerly, and
for which Mr.. Joseph Hatton holds himself
personally responsible; and Why Frau Froh-
mann Raised her Prices, and two other simple
and pleasant stories by Mr. Anthony Trollope.
Portland: Loring, Short & Harmony
From Ig. Kohler of Philadelphia, are re-
ceived six new numbers of Dr. Kempers edi-
ton of Schillers Works, with illustrations.
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