The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-05
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS.
New Books.

Three volumes written as a series on English
verse, beginning properly with the rhymine bal
lads and romances of earliest times, and eontin-
ning TO some of the rhymlng war songs
OF the late rebellion 10 this coun-
try. The first volume-the ballads-is
valuable simply as a collection, and still more
valuable afording an opportunity to study
the history of balladry through the speci-
mems offered The second book-for the
volumes not numbered-contains dra-
matte scenes and characters from the best En-
glish dramatists, and contains the most forcefuI
Inetrlcal English ever written. The remaining
book Is made up of TRANSACTIONS from the classics
and from the best productions of modern
tongues. The three together are Indispensable
to every student of English and lover of En-
glIsh verse.
AN OUTLINE HISTORY OF PAINTING. By Clara
Erskine Clement. White. Stokes & Allen. New
York; Merrill, Meigs 81 Co., Indianapolis.
Price, $3.50.
The purpose of the author is to present an
outline of the of painting by the best artists
from earliest times. The text is supplemented
by numerous full-pace engravings, and the stu
dent or beginner is easily put in possession of
the essential facts concerning the origin and de-
velopment of the art. The first chapter is de-
voted to the most ancient paintings known, be-
ginning with Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Ancient
Greece and Italy, paintings on stone
ana vases. From these the art is followed
through the early periods to the various
schools" that sprang up in Flanders, Holland,
Germany, Spain, France, and finally in Eng
land. The book is an acceptable addition to the
numerous works on this ever-engagng topic.
GRAY's ELEGY IN COUNTRY CHuRcHYARD.
Roberts Brothers, Boston; Bowen, Stewart IL
Co., Indianapolis
Since the recent fashion of publishing single
poems in separate volumes with elaborate illus
trations, none has been chosen more worthy this
attention than Gray's Elegy. 1t is admirably
adapted for Illustration, consisting, as 1t does,
of series of word pictures, and the artist, Mr..
Harry Fem, has caught the spirit OF the verses
admirably. Many of the drawings were, it is
said, made at Stoke Poeis. the scene OF the poem.
The various views of the churchyard in parteu-
lar bear evidence of having been taken from
life, the Irish brother would say In this illus
trated form the exquisite poem takes on a new
beauty, making it the edition of all others which
It's admirers will wish to possess.
MUSIC IN ENGLAND AND Music IN AMERICA Two
volumes. BY Frederick Louis Ritter Charles
Scrlhner's Sons, New York; Merrill, Meigs &
Co., Indianapolis. Prices, respectively, 81. so
and 81.
The two volumes are independent OF each
other, tn ough the former is a fitting prelude to
the latter. The object is to show the origin and
development of musical culture in the two conn
tries named. The work is well digested and pre-
scented in a concise but agreeable manner This
important task had been undertaken at several
times duriug the past, but it remained for Prof.
Ritter 10 put the collected material in accept
able shape.
THE HIGH TIDE ON THE COAST OF LINCOLN
SHIRE. 1871. BY Jean Ingeow. Roberts
Brothers, Boston; Bowen, Stewart & Co., In
dianapOs.
This is a pathetic story in verse, told by an old
Lincolnshire woman of the drowning of her
sons wife, Elizabeth
"a sweeter woman ne'er drew breath
Than my sons wife Elizabeth"
The iliuatratiOns- which are numprOus he
work of the best artists, and make this of
the most attractive Of the holiday books yet
issued.
THE CHRONICLE OF THE CiD. Edited by II. W.
MeVickar and Alfred Brennan. Dodd, Mead
d Co., New York; Bowen, Stewart & Co., Indi-
annapolis. Price, SO.
The editors have here presented
comprehensive though condensed life
of the noted Spanish character, Rodrigo Diaz, of
Bivar, the Cid Camprador, and the printer has
put his best skill to the test OF fine work, and
both have succeeded marvelOusly well The
whole is enclosed in marvelously rich gold
binding, making entire one OF the handsOmest
books of the year.
THE LITE OF MARTIN LUTHER. By julius Kast-
lin. Illustrated. Translated from the German.
Charles Scr1bner's Sons, New York; Merrill
Melgs d. Co., Indianapolis
Among the best biographies of the great re-
former yet written. The illustrations, which are
numerous, taken from authentic sources
The author, a professor at the University of
Halle-Wittenberg, published two volumes in
1873 on "Martin Luther: His Life and Writ
lngs," The present volume was written in 1881.
STORIES FROM HERoDoTUs. By Rev. Alfred j.
Church, NJ A. With illustrations from
cent frescoes and paintings. Dodd, Mead &
Co, New York; Bowen Stewart d. Co., Indi-
annapolis. Price, S1.50.
Stories of the ancient Persians, Babylonians
and Egyptians collected from history and writ
ten in style suitable to The instruction of
youth.
Brothers, Boston; Bowen, Stewart & Co.. In
dianapOlis.
A child's poem, written by Lord Houghton
with Nominations and etchings by Walter Sew
ern, the whole printed on series of cards
which are tied together by ribbons. A pretty
Christmas gift
NED IN THE BLOCK HOUSE. BY Edward s.
Ellis. Porter IL Coates, Philadelphia; Merrill
Melgs Il Co, indianapolis. Price, $1.25
OF the Boy Pioneer series, full of incident and
adventure. book that will engage the unflag-
ging interest of boys who delight read tales of
experience with Indians
GRANDMoTHER's STORY OF BUNKER Hill. BAT
TIE. By Oliver Wendell Holmes; Illustrated
York; Bowen, Stewart IL Co., Indianapolis
Price, 50.
quantity and beautifully Illustrated print of
Holiness ballad of that title. making q hand
some souvenir of ye olden time,
MAN. oF-WAR LIFE. BY Charles NOrdhoff. Dodd
Mead Il Co., New York: Bowen, Stewart IL Co.,
indianapolis. Price, $50.
A boys experience in the United States navy
during voyage around the world in ship of
the line.
"THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS" Illustrated.
Porter IL Coates, Philadelphla; Merrill, Meigs
& Co., Indianapolis.
Clement c. Moore's bright little poem, heauti-
fully illustrated, elegantly bound and neatly
printed. very suitable gift-bUOk.
KING PHILIPS WAR. By Richard Markham. H.
Dnnl Mend & N.AHr N..rI..