Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-11
A Triumph for Good Literature.

A Triumph for Good Literature.
Among publishers who have carried 1nto
their work serious convictions as to their duty
to the public in the matter of supplying GOOD
literature and who have resolutely resisted all
temptations in the more lucrative directions
of that which is simply sensational, an honor
able place may be claimed for d. Lothrop q
Co., Boston, who have accomplished IN the
United States work second to that OF no pub
fishing house in the elevation of the popular
sentiment, and the creation OF demand for
wholesome books,
In a general way, the public are familiar with
the aims of this house, and have come to re-
gard its imprint upon book as guarantee OF
excellence in all essential qualities.
Concerning some of its recent publications,
we present the following interesting items
culled from the american Bookseller, and other
sources.
Poets' Homes A beautiful holiday book, ed
tied by r. H. Stoddard, Arthur Gilman, and
Others with tlnstrated sRetcneS OF and ali
other leading American Poets. Is Vo- cioIn'
gilt edges, S400)
G. Whittier contributes the opening poem
Matthew Henry Lothrop has collected the
Se PoeT 6e 'o Volume has pyousion Of
choice illustrations from drawings by Sand
ham, W. Parker Bodfsh, Miss L. 3. hum
W,
and score of other artists equally deserving
of mention. -
illustrations and elegant binding, Mr.. Arthur
Gilman, with excellent judgment, has gath
cred the best of the poems that relate to the
Kingdom" which he has in mind: and since
the most beautiful of all songs have been in
spired 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; Turkey morocco.
antique gilt, SO co.
o. fro, of
Macdonald is superf1uous but of his new nov
ell Donal Grant, published from the manu-
script by D. Lothrop & Co., and repubisted in
England, those who have read it in manuscript
say sit is work OF genuine power, with char
acters pleasant to know, and an Understandable
sI5OJ
OF a Family Flight through Spain. it is suftl-
cient to say that il possesses all the rare charm
of description, the piquant style. the novelty
and freshness which characte.izes the Flight
through France Germany, Norway, and Sa0lts-
erLd7d, and the Flight Over Egypt and Syria
By Edward Everett Hale and Miss Susan Hale.
Like the books last named its illustrations are
happily chosen and well executed. Quarto
Luthera whitney has appreciated the need
of book which should serve as mirror Of
early New England times, and has supplied 1t
in a delightful little volume, entitled Otd
Times, Days, and Ways; and to make the book
complete, w. Parker Bodfish has contributed
sixty-two capital homestead drawings.
Carrie A. Cooke in Blossoms on the Way, pre-
sents collection OF poetry TOR young folks.
which, with its dainty binding, it's artistic
coloreG border designs by Sweeney, and its
choice contents, is sure to please the boys
and girls of ten and over. Its seven hundred
pages are frightened by many fine engravlngs,
and the selection of the subjects has been most
happy (4to. decorated cover, gilt edges, $1,000
Under the title of Ideal POEMS are presented
twelve poems, selected from those which are
the acknowledged master pieces in the Eng
lsh language. Celebrated artists have pre-
pared for each a beautiful full page drawing,
and the result, showing the highest excellence
in poetry, engraving, printing, and binding.
iusfifias the DOhliSherS in regarding if G of
the most superb illustrated gift books of the
season.
is an authentic and charming biography, pub
lished with the sanction of DR.. Holiness who
has aided the author with valuable data. (l2mo,
Who told Il to NE, is Margaret sidney's newest
holiday book, and is very charming.
E. A Rand gives us new illustrated book,
AL aboard for the Lakes and Mountains, and
Pansy's latest is Ester Ried get speaking. Bright,
fresh, and attractive, all that pansy signifies,
and much besides, may be said of The Pansy
(bound volume for 1889, with its handsome
covers its many pleasing Illustrations and it's
pure and sparkling stories for children of all
ages. The editor understands the art of blend
ing entertainment with wholesome instruc-
ton, and whatever bears this suggestive name
has come to be synonym for all that is good
in Juvenile literature.
That the veriest babes can be made to take
an interest in literature has been clearly
proved by the continued success of the lively
and delightful little magazine published for
their sole benefit by D. Lothrop & Co. Baby
land, among the tiny ones of the nursery cir
cle is becoming as great favor1te as Vide
AlUake and Little Men and Women, among the
larger boys and girls. The BabyJand annual,
consisting of the monthly numbers handsome
ly bound, will gladden. the heart Of every little
one into whose hands it may fall.
John Angelo at the Water Color Exhibition, by
Lizzie w. Champney, is a genuine Artists
Portfolio. It presents collection of forty or
fifty drawings of pictures exhibited at the
late Water Color Exhibition in New York,
r. sG5s sme Soe saer
lee, Fem, and others, and from an art point OF
view must be regarded as one of the choicest
books of the year.
MIR w. Sloan Kennedy's Life, Genius, and
Writings, of John G. Whittier, uniform with the
authors popular Life of LongfelloO. is an ap.
graphical literature, and will be welcomed &C.
cordingly. Q2mo. illustrated $3.50
The ripest thought of Rev. j. M Manning,
D. D., the late beloved pastor Of the Old South
Church in Boston, is furnished in the last work
rable treatise upon the foundation and struc-
ture of the Christian faith. Q2mo, SL25)
The popular reception of Jowetts translation
OF 1httcydides. witnesses the continued interest
of wide circle of American readers in the
choicest classical writings, and is evidence that
efforts of translators aud publishers to present
these writings in new and attractive forms are
not unapprecated.
Decorating Plaques, in which the picturesque
designs OF G. F. Barnes are set to harmony of
words by Mary E. Wilkins, is book which
appeals to all lovers of illustrated poems, and
which will be welcomed by amateurs aud pro-
fessional decorators. (Chromo cover, rs cents {:
unique binding. so cents.)
The StOTU of Puff, among books relating to
domestic pets. is worthy of mention in connec-
ton with Rdb and his Friends 1t is the most
charming story of bird-life ever written, and is
from the pen of Mrs. c. M. Livingston, a sister
of "Pansy."
Among holiday gifL-book D. Lothrop &
Co.'s beautiful ANIMALS have come to be regard
ed as standard favorites. OF names familiar to
children. and which never fail to fall pleasantly
on their ears, Vide A1oake is certainly one. TIC
fully appreciate the SURPRISING excellence Oh
this magazine, it must be compared with the
best monthlies of its class. at home and abroad
1t will be found to be unequalled. The Wide
Aa0oke annual in its dainty DRESS is there
fore superb holiday book.
1t is not enough that the older children
should have Vide Quake. and the youngest
RabyEaald, but the"between" must be provided
for, and this is what that charming monthly
1,r. Little Men and Women accomplishes to
their perfect satisfaction. One secret of the
success of D. Lothrop & Co.'s juvenile produc.
lions is due to the fact that they SO amply and
completely provide for the needs of children OF
Among books for children which will in
struct while entertainining, the folov wing Sc
Iections from D. Lothrop's list polished in
handsome quarto volumes, with Illuminated
board covers, are unrivalled. sWhat the Seven
did,""Nan, The New Fashioned Girl, '' Hearts
Contest" "Stories and Pictures of Wild AMI
mails" MY Curiosity Shop, !" "Natur Il History
Stories" "tThe Cats Arabian Nights,'' and LII
cy's Wonderful Globe" Among the writers for
these books are such celebrated authors as
Margaret , Sidney. Miss Yonge julia ia A. East
Bates, and Mrs. Maskell. Of their unequalled
list of handsome quarto volumes for the young
dI bne low pIlco vi MY Genus anu less. dnu
their unequalled Sunday school nbrarses, we
have not space for description. Their cata.
logue, which will be sent free, is worthy O.
study.
Heavy purchases at the recent cloeing sale,
In New York, necessitates my great reduction
on all styles of goods. $4,000 worth of goods
are to be speedily moved. 1 rarely advertise
but when do, mean active business.
M. P. FUNKHoUsER.