Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-16

nothing new to be told of the theme, but he
combines, In way that is likely to please the
general reader, graphic description, Interesting
antiquarian lore and suggestive anecdote. The
text Is profusely illustrated with wood cuts,
some OF which are excellent; others, again, are
unworthy place in book of this character and
all of them are badly printed. In tact the vol
ume throughout shows plain evidences of hasty
mechanical execution, which, though perhaps
unavoidable under the circumstances, Is none
the less to be regretted.
Admirably adapted for the holiday season, but
Of sterling value, and well suited as acompanion
for all seasons, is the new edition Of Dana's
Household Book Of Poetry" lately issued by
the Appletons, and received through Morrison.
The original purpose in preparing this book
first issued now more than dozen years ago
of comprising In single volume whatever is
truly beautiful and admirable among the minor
poems OF the English language" has been kept
steadily in view, and is carried out still farther
in the volume before us by the insertion therein
in proper order of some two hundred new
poems, mostly modern, which the recastng
and revision of the text fortunately permitted
AS 1t now stands, the collection includes l. IT'S
selections In all, from 377 authors. IS of whom
are Americans and SO women. The volume Is
beautifully printed and illustrated with num-
Der OF steelplate engravings and its value is
enhanced by full and well-made triple index
which gives the names of the authors quoted
line of each.
Somewhat on the order Of the birthday
Books" which have been so popular lately, is
the pretty little ''Wedding-Day Book" recently
issued by D. Lothrop & Co., of Boston. 1t has
an appropriate outline illustration for each
month. and several well-chosen literary selec-
tons for each day in the year, arranged by
Katharine Lee Bates. While perhaps specially
suitable for bridal present, 1t would make q
very acceptable souvenir at any time, and par
tlcularly during the holiday season.
"All Adrift; or the GoIdwing Club,' is the
first volume of new set of books published by
Lee Shepard, to be known as "The Boat
Builder Series" received through G. A. Whita-
ker. The author is Capt. Adams, so popular
WIN the boys under the nona-de plume of " Oliver
Optlc," which is enough to ensure the sue
cess of the series. Like all his books, it is full
OF adventure, instruction and entertainment.
The sixth and last volume of Trowbridge's
clever "Silver Medal Stories" published by Lee
Il SHEPPARD just in time for the holidays and
received through J. D. Free, is entitled "The
Jolly Rover. Mr.. Trowbridge Justly ranks with
the safest and most fascinating writers of the
day, and the volume before us cannot fail
to strengthen the firm hold he already has on
juvenile readers.
Ballantyne & Son send us a new story by Mr.
U. A. Stevens, author Of the 'Knockabout
Club adventures, entitled ''The Young Moose
Hunters" just published by Messrs. Estes d
Lauriat. 1t is lively account of experiences
in the forests of Maine, illustrated with num-
Der of wood cuts. and is likely to add to the
popularity of the author, who is an expert in
everything pertaining to woOdcraft, and knows
just what will interest his large circle OF ad-
mirers.
Elijah Kellogg, who is an experienced and
popular story, recounts in his new book ':The
Live Oak Boys" the adventures of wild and
mischievous lad, who after trying a variety of
pursuits and finding himself fitted for none of
them takes to the sea, where he finally succeeds
and becomes captain in the merchant service
1t is full of exciting incidents, and is not only
more readable but far better In it's moral tone
than the blood and thunder stories usually 80
temptingly accessible to boys. Published by
Lee Shepard and for sale by ]. D. Free.
Another book Of the same class published by
the same house (Which seems by the way to he
par excellence the publishers Of boys books.)
and received through G. A. Whitaker is .'The
Young Silver Seekers" by Samuel Woodwork
Cozzens, which completes ''The Young Trail
Hunters Series" The scene is laid, as the title
OF the book would indicate, among the noun
tans and plains of the interior, and its chapters
are full of rafting adventures.