Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-08
A Triumph for Gooh Litera.
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Among publishers who have carried
into their work serious convictions as
to their duty to The public in the mat
ter Of supplying good literature, and
who have resolutely resisted all temp
tations IN the more lucrative direction
of that which is simply sensational, an
honorable place may be claimed for ID.
Lofhfop a. Co, Bosten, who have ac-
complished in the United States work
second TO that of no publishing house,
in the elevation Of the popular senti-
ment, and creation OF demand for
wholesome books.
In general way, the public are ia
miliar with the aims of this house, and
have come to regard its imprint upon
abook as guarantee of excellence in
all ess entail qualities.
Concerning some of the recent publ
cations, we present the following in
terestlng items culled from the Ameri-
can Bookseller, and other sources.
Poets Homes. A beautiful holiday
book, edited by r.. IL. stoddard, Arthur
Gilman, and others, with illustrated
sketches of Longfellow, Whittier, Low
ell, Bayard Taylor, and ether leading
American poets. s yo. cloth, gilt
edges, $4,000
In The Poet and the Children, for
which John G.. Whittier contributes
the opening poem, Mathew Henry L0-
throp has collected the choicest poetry
for young folks, anywhere to be found.
The volumn has n profusion of choice
illustrations from drawings by sand
ham, w. Parker Bodfish, Miss l.. II.
Humphrey, Mss Noftham, Jessie Cur
It's Shepherd, and a score of other ar
fists equally deserving of merit.
In Kingdom Of Home, with its beau
tiful illustrations and elegant binding,
Mr.. Arthur Gilman, with excellent
Judgment, has gathered the best of the
poems that relate to the ssKingdom"
which he has in mind; and since the
most beautiful of all songs have been
inspired by the love which centres in
the home circle, it is not too much to say
that this is a collection Of the best Of
all songs. Extra cloth, beveled gilt
edge, $500; Turkish morocco, antique
gilt, 50.
Praise of anything from the pen Of
George Macdonald is snperfluous, but
of his novel, s'Donal Grant" published
from the manuscript by ID. Lothrop d
who have read it in manuscript say sit
is work OF genuine power, with char
acters pleasant to know, and an indie
scribable moral quality penetrating
the whole.'' 12mo. $I.5n.)
OF A Family Flight Through Spain
it is sufficient to say that it possesses
all the rare charm of description, the
piquant style, the novelty and fresh
ness which characterize the Flight
and Switzertaad, and the Flight oUer
Egypt and Syria. BY Edward Ever
EFT Hale, and Miss Susan Hale. Like
the books last named, its illustrations
are happily chosen and well executed.
(Quarto, gilt, $3.50.
Lulhera Whitney has appreciated
the need of Il book which should serve
as mirror of early New England
times, and has supplied it in a delight
full little volumn, entitled Old Times,
Days and Wdys; andt to make the book
complete, w. Parker Bodtish has con-
tributed siXty-two capital homestead
drawings. a N@
Carrie A. Cooke, in Blossoms by the
Way, presents a collection of poetry
for young folks, which, with its dainty
binding, its artistic colored border de-
signs by Sweeney, and its choice con-
tents, is sure to please the boys and
dred pages are frightened by many fine
engravings, and the selection of the
subjec;s has been most happy. (4to,
decorated cover, gilt edges. S..
Under the title of Ideal POEMS, are
presented twelve poems, selected from
those which are acknowied master
pieces in the English language. Cele-
brated artists have prepared for each a
beautiful full-pa9e drawing, and the
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in poetry, engraving. printing and bind
ing, justifes the publishers in regard
ing 1T IS enc of the most superb Illus
trated gift books ofthe season.
+. Il. Browns Life OF Olive7 Ven
dell Holmes is an authentic and charm-
ing biography, published with the sane
ton Of DR.. Holmes, who has aided the
author with valuable data. (12 mo. il
Illustrated, $780,.
ney's newest holiday book and is very.
charming.
+. A. Rand gives us a new illustra-
ted book. AL A board for the Lakes
and Mountains, and Pansy's latest is
Ester Ried get speaking. Bright,
fresh. aud attractive, all that pansy
signifies, and much besides, may be
said of The Pansy (bound volume for
1889, with its handsome covers, its ma
ny pleasing illustrations, and its pure
and sparkling stories for children of all
ages. The editor understands the art
of blending entertainments with whole
some instruction. and whatever bears
this suggestive name has come to be a
synonym for all that is good in Juvenile
literature. k8@
That the verjest babes can be made
to take an interest in literature has
been clearly proved by the continued
success ofthe lively and delightful lit
tie magazine published for their sole
benefi by ID. Lothrop&Co. BdbWdnd,
among the tiny ones Of the nursery cir
Gle, is becoming a. great d favoliie as
Vide Amdke and LHtIc Men and
Women. among the larger boys and
girls. The Bd6ytund dnnndl, consist
ing of the monthly numDers handsome