The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1884-12-11
RECENT LITERATURE.

CENTURY" AND "ST. NICHOLAS" -Four
magnificent volumes.
We can conceive of no finer addition to any
library than the four volumes which the Cen
fury Company has just issued, containing the
issues of the Century Magazine and ST. Nicholas
for 1884. Each volume contains about 1000
pages, which for variety, interest and excel
lence of contents and artistic merit in illustra-
ton has simply no superior in any literary
production in the world. Were we limited to
but one book a year, there would be no hesita-
tion in choosing the bound volume of the Cen
fury for that book, for nowhere else can there
be found SO much that is so fresh and good
presented so acceptably and so cheaply. In the
1000 pages which constitute the two halves of
the volume one finds everything that an average,
active-minded, well-informed man is inter-
ested in. There is history, romance of the
highest quality, science, both theoretical and
practical, essays on current TOPICS discussions,
poetry, fun, and SO on through the whole range
of matters of living interest.
The st. Nicholas is equally valuable for
younger readers though there is no age that
cannot find every page full of real, genuine
interest. 1t is always fresh and charming
Binding these magazines in this way enables
one to have their manifold good things in a
form for preservation and future enjoyment.
ALLAN DARE AND ROBERT LIE DIABLE By
Admiral Porter. Published by ID. Appleton e.
Co., New York Published in nine parts Parts
i, 3, and >.
Admiral Porter's Romance, Allan Dare and
Robert lie Diabte, which the Messrs. Appleton
are publishing in foTtnightly parts, has reached
its fifth number. The book is full of incident
and adventure, and the interest increases with
each number, so that it is little exasperating
10 the reader to be left at the close of each part
for a fortnight, on the ragged edge of excite
meut over the mysteries of the plot. Four
more instruments will complete the work.
THE FIELD OF HONOR. By Ben G. Truman,
author of The South After the War, a" Semi
Tropical California" etc. Published by Fords,
Howard & Hubert. New York. Price, in bev-
eied boards, s..
This is a complete and comprehensive his
tory of duelliHg in all countries, including the
judicial combat of Europe. the private duel of
the civilized world, and specific descriptions of
all the noted hostile meetings in Europe and
America. The author is a very entertaining
writer, and makes his subject fascinating. 1t
is claimed, and We believe with truth, to be
the only complete book of the kind in the
world, and is certainly one that every public
and private library should have.
A MODERN MIDAS. BY Maurice JoSai Trans
lated from the German by Mrs Laura Curtis But
lard and Miss Emma Herzog. Published by
r. Worthington, New York.
The novels of Herr Maurice Jokai are de-
servedly popular in Germany, and this is
esteemed one Of his masterpieces. The trans
latorS have done their work eKceilently well,
and the book is delightfully."- fascinating in
every way.
SEVEN LITTLE MAIDS. By Mary A. Lathbury.
Published by Il. Worthington, New York.
This is a most exquisite little Christmas
book, glorious with illuminated covers, fringed
edges and fine colored plates. 1t is a delight
even to the papas and mammas who will pre-
sent it to their olive branches.
JACK IN THE PULPIT Edited by John q.
Whittier. Published 10y r. Worthington, New
York.
Another exceedingly charming Christmas
book for older little folks than the preceding
The forepart of the book is embellished with a
facsimile letter from the grand old poet who
edits the book, and the illustrations are fine
beyond description.
THE BLACK POODLE, AND OTHER TALES
BY +. Anstey, author of " Vice Versa" etc. Pub
lished by ID. Appleton e. Co. Price, in paper so
cents.
Mr.. Anstey came into notice by the wonder
full success of his Vice Versa" and now every
thing that comes from his lively and versatile
pen is eagerly looked for and read. This little
volume has 10 very bright stories, which for
merly appeared in leading English magazines,
and were usually well received. They are all
good.