The Indianapolis journal., 1883-01-22
RRENT PUBLICATIONS.
New Books.


Co.; Indianapolis, Bowen, Stewart & Co.
This IS fascinating story, combining as it
does the charm of an Arabian Nights tale
with all the realism of modern English ideas
and customs. The field entered by the au-
thor is one almost untouched by novelsts,
while Mr.. Isaacs, the hero, is certainly
unique character in English fiction. 1t is,
first of all, love story and of its merits in
this respect there will undoubtedly be a di-
yersity OF opinion. To many it will be
idyllic; Others whose race prejudices are
fixed will find difficulty in reconciling the
ideas there presented with the conventional
proprieties The narration is told in the first
person by an American Journal
ist who pictures the scenes call
of which he saw and part
of which he was" in plain but effective jour
nalistic style without graces of rhetoric. This
simplicity brings out in sharp contrast the
fiery and poetical outbursts INDUCED in by
oriental characters.
Aside from the main thread of the story,
the book is full OF interest from the pictures
incidentally given of the country and its pc
culiarities. A thrilling tiger hunt is intro
duced;. modes of travel Hindoo jugglery.
habits of the natives Anglo-Indian politics,
are all lightly touched by an artistic hand.
hminical philosophy, English cynicism and
outspoken faith of the devout Mohammedan.
Taken all in ALL it is one of the readable
romances Of the season,
How WE OUGHT TO LIVE. BY Joseph F. Ed
wards, A. NJ, NJ. d. McClintock & Emory,
agents, 50 Vance Block, Indianapolis. Price,
A handsome octave volume of over 600
pages, bound in cloth, with beveed edges.
The purpose of the book is to teach us how
to live long and healthy lives, and at the
same time to sacrifice no real pleasures of
this life. Commencing with the newborn
babe, the book carries one through the vari-
GUS stages of life, depicting in plain language,
devoid Of technicalties, the life that ought to
be led by different persons at the various
periods OF human existence. The book is
safe and intelligent guide to all young people
just starting on married life, and to those
older 1T is almost as valuable. Its contents
are so varied and comprehensive that they
cannot be recounted here. 1t is enough to
say that it is almost indispensable to every
family.
THE DUCHESS UNDINE. By Hanson Penn Diltz
L. b. Peterson & Brothers, Philadelphia. Pa
per, 10 cents.
A story after the Augusta Evans order, the
style being labored and unnaturally "eleva-
ted" The author evidently seeks to convey
the idea that his learning is universal and
thorough, in which attempt he only betrays
his superficiality. The story told in a sim
pie and more natural way would be enter
tanning to a greater degree than in its pres
eut hectic form. The scene is laid in Flor
ida and the city of Paris, the characters for
the most part being French.
PqBLIsHERs TRADE LIST AND ANNUAL, 1882.
F, LeypOldt, publisher, New York. YoAn
Brothers. Indianapolis Price, So.
Embracing the latest catalogues supplied
by the publishers, preceded by verbatim
reprint of "The Publishers Weekly" record
Of books issued from July 2, 1881, to July 1,
1882 with a complete index by authors,
titles and subjects; also, the American Fduca-
tional Catalogue for 1882 The volume con-
sists of about 800 pages, and is an invaua-
bic aid to anybody desiringa complete index
of books published between the dates named.
By George Bancroft. Vol l. d. Appleton &
Co., New York. Bowen, Stewart & Co., Indi-
annapolis.
This is the authors last revision, and be-
ginning with the British revolution of 1888
carries the history of the colonies far into
the eighteenth century and up to the forma-
ton of the Federal government of the United
States. This, with the forthcoming volume
will give comprehensive review of our
country's history, and will be valuable ali Ike
for study and reference.
In THE WHIRLPOOL. BY Emile Zola. T. B.
Peterson IL Brothers, Philadelphia.
A tale Characteristic of this well-known
author full of intrigue and scandals, and es-
sentially Partisan" in every line. While not
as bad as his POT Bouille,' "In the Whirl-
pooP is much more indelicate than one
would expect elsewhere outside of the
French capital.
Two ON TOWER. BY Thomas Hardy. John
W. Lowell Company, New York. Bowen,
Stewart Co., indianapolis. Price, so cents.
Republished from the Atlantic. A notice
of this novel has already been made in the
Journal In its present neat but cheap form
it ought to find large she.
HEART OF STEEL: BY Christian Reid. D. Ap-
pleton 4 Co.. New YORK. Bowen, Stewart &
Co., Indianapolis.
An interesting story of English society life
in Paris. The characters are animated and
natural the plot is well arranged, and alto
gether, the story is one that will entertain
the reader.
COLORADO AS AN AGRICULTURAL STATE By
William +. Pabor. Orange Judd COMPANY,
New York. Bowen, Stewart & Co., Indianap-
oils Price, so.
An illustrated book OF the character and
advantages OF the State of Colorado for
agriculture. OF value to any one contemplate
ing finding a home in the West.
ICE CREAM AND CAKES BY an American
G,.ri nc EOY, No,
Meigs Co, Indianapolis Price, $1.50.
A book of domestic recipes, mainly for del
icacies, such as cakes, ices CONNECTIONS, pud-
dings, etc. An excellent work of the kind.
GARDENING FOR YOUNG AND OLD. By Joseph