Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-09-01
LITERARY NOTES.

LITERARY NOTES.
History q TEs sAo1r1q STATES OF NORTH
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San Ifansseo: a. L Saasrafs 90.
For reasons heretofore explained by the au-
| thor the several volumes OF his history are not
Published In strictly numerical order, the OBJ
Jet being to keep the records of the contiguous
countries embraced within its scope as nearly
side oy side as possible. The arrangement
seems little awkward, at first sight, but the
advantages Of the plan outweigh any objections
that may be urged against it. The volume be-
| fore US opens with chapter devoted to Peru,
whica does not, to be sure properly belong to
the task imposed upon himself BY the author.
| but 1t furnishes an interesting episode and
| an opportunity as well to give q sketch of
the conqueror OF that country, which is done
broadly, but with great spirit An idea of Mr..
Bancrofts style In this line OF work can be
formed from the extract following, which in
ciudes the opening sentences Of the initial chap
| ter:
mPizsrro's origin xas Of the lowest Born in bas-
whence he was taken by swine herd to BE- sucked
no be a s ss r.
min9o no one knows when. lhenoeforth to day Of
ssssP:c neither lis s. ssssss H.
| in the way Of fame and fortune" '' ''-''"'
The main part of the volume is Of course de-
voted to Central America proper whose history,
so full of startling incident and fascinating ad
venture, reads, when presented in the graphic
style OF the author, like charming romance
! 1t must not be supposed. however, that facts
are sacrificed for literary effect The truth Of
history is strictly adhered to throughout and
the industry and research shown in collecting
ana presenting the facts are creditable to the
pains-taking and enthusiastic author az they
uluSn9l these 6aya If nd oil hfa1
| work.
MAMMAL q, OF THE RAILROADS OF TIE UNITED
| SS drsi is EoR 1883. BY HENRY v. Pooa. New
| This Is the sixteenth annual number of this
invaluable publication, than which there is
nothing better of its kind-nothing fuller in it's
array of statistics or more reliable in it's state
| ments and conclusions. issued anywhere. To
those familiar with previous Volumes nothing
| need be said In the nature of introduction or
description: while those not acquainted with its
character and merits can form some idea of its
| scope and purpose from the statement that it
shows the mileage, stocks, bonds, traffic. earn
ings, expenses. and organization Of every rail-
road in the United States and adjacent coun-
| tries and contains besides full analysis of the
debts OF the United States and of the several
states. OF course as the country develops and
the lines of railway increase and are extended
| the volume grows in bulk until tt now covers
over thousand pages. including excellent
maps showing the railroad system of each state
and territory.
PHE by aAkEM
lated from the French, with Notes. Dy Gen. II. 4.
Colston New York; VIM. s. Gottsberger. Wash
tngton VIM. Ballantyne h Son.
Everything relating to an oriental harem
| seems to have interest for Christian readers, so
to speak; but this glimpse into the inner re-
cesses of Turkish life will be anything but pleas
ant reading. 1t is, however, no doubt, faith
1ul picture OF the scenes 1t aims to portray, and
| furnishes curious insight as to modern Moslem
society and it's practices. In that sense the
book may have a value; but on the whole it
may be questioned whether any real good will
be accomplished by its publication.
Novel. Phiiadephia: T. B. Peterson and 4 Broth
| Mrs. Lucy Hooper is credited with the author
ship Of this story, which is pleasing in it's way.
but rather light 1t abounds in Understanding
names for it's several characters, and relates the
| history OF managing mama and two pretty
daughters. who lead an impecunious and BOhe-
milan sort OF life, and contains some clever pic
lures OF travel and experience in Europe. 1t need
| hardly be added that, with ambition and tact on
the part OF the mother and beauty on their part,
| the girls both find husbands before the story
comes to an end
HER SAILOR LOVE. By KATHERINE S. MAcouoD
New YORK: 1t. +. Putnam'S Sons Washington:
| Robert BsaIl.
The havoc wrought by handsome young
sailor among the hearts of the fair sex on board
Of his ship is the theme Of Miss Macquoid's
| story. which forms one of the Trans Atlantic
Series" OF which we have heretofore had Occa-
| sion to speak favOrably. 1t is spun out little
too long. but the interest Is cleverly sustained
| to the last.
| CAMBRIDGE SERMONS. BY ALEXANDER MCKENZIE.
Boston: D. Lothrop CO.
| Those fond Of sound biblical doctrine accord
ing to evangelical Interpretation will enjoy
reading and studying this handsome volume,
which contains sixteen judiciously selected dis
| courses delivered from time to time by DR..
| Mckenzie, who is widely known as an able
| theoi0glau and an earnest and eloquent preacher.
Among the copyrights recently issued by the
Librarian Of Congress is one for 'Whispering
Pines" volume of poems by John Henry
Boner, Of this city, to be published shortly by
| A. Brentano & Co. Mr.. Boner is compare
lively young writer, but his poetry is well
known to the reading public, and has also been
well received by high critical authorities as is
| shown by the fact that some of his poems have
appeared in an anthology called Modern Amer
| lean Lyrics. lately published by Brockhaus, in
| Lelpsic. 70 the readers of The STAR Mr.. Boner
needs no introduction since at least two selec-
tons contained in the forthcoming volume were
originally written for its columns The book will
be out in October. and We bespeak for it a hearty
reception. to which we are sure it will be en-
titled. as well on its literary merits as because
Mr.. BOner bids fair to add another to the cred-
table list of names already contributed by WASH
ingtOn to the roll of American writer's.
The Art amateur for September is an excep-
tionally good number Of that always good pub
LEGATION. 1t contains a number of rOsette de-
signs for wood carving, a~profusion of Mono
grams and jewelry designs. several flower and
figure designs for china painting. and two hand
some designs for South KensingtOn embroidery.
Fourteen notable pictures in the Munich and
Amsterdam exhibitions are illustrated, and some
striking illustrations accompany long and
valuable account of the Processes of Sculp-
ture," while great many other topics are
treated In way to instruct students and enter
tain the general reader.
T. B. Peterson l. Brothers have commenced
the publication Of a cheap paper edition of the
WaVerly Novels, at the extremely low price of
fifteen cents per volume or three dollars for the
full set OF twenty six Volumes one Of which is
to be published every Saturday until the series
Is completed. The paper and print are as good
as could be expected tor the money. and the
volumes are In q commercial sense worth the
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