Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-27

THOMAS &c ssAE RI HISTORY HIS I1Fr 10y
DON 1854 lsSl by JAMES ASTHoSY FR UpE NJ.
ners Sons Washington: VIM Ballantyne & Son.
With the close o. this book Mr.. Froude's duty
as literary executor OF the Sage OF Chelseais con-
clUded, and it can hardly be doubted that he is
glad Of it. The task could not have been
pleasant one. in itself and the effect of its pro-
duct upon the public mind must have been far
from gratifying. whatever the author may have
supposed its result might be- The melancholy
story is taken up al the point in Carlyles career
where 1t was left at the close of Mr. Froude's
previous volumes devoted TO the first forty
years OF his life. and. though it covers that por-
ton OF 1t When ne was IN the full endowment of
literary success and assured recognition. IL pre-
sents little to admire in the man beyond his I'M
questioned genius. That he had but few If any
lovable Qualities in connection with il. and he
was so unhappily constituted mentally that he
cou!u see nothing to praise in human nature
ana out ntte 10 approve in the divine plan. AS
Mr. froude has largely allowed CARLYLE to paint
MS own portrait. it needs hardly said that the
picture is not an attractive one. 1t has, how
ever. the merit of strong Individuality ana
throws a fierce white light upon the character
ana inner thoughts Of the man. while the Access
series introduced afford graphic sketches of the
men ana women among whom he moved though
done with the pallet knife instead of the pencil,
and in dark colors only
ALICE: GRAND DUCHESS OF HEssE PRINCESS OF
SihAI j5tIfAiN AND IRELAND. A biographical
I2hebcn ana Letters. Witt Portrait New York: @
T. Putnaln's Sons. Washington, Brentano Broth
Ordinarily the life and literary remains of
junior members of royal families possess little
interest for those outside their own circle. but
the biography and letters of the fayorite daugh-
ter of Queen Victoria are an execution to the
general rule. Her comments upon public affairs
showed an intelligent regard Tor the responsi-
bitleS OF her her hi@irStatiOn while her private
correspondence, II addition to the light it
throws on the private Life OF ROYALTY. serves to
Illustrate the Lovely qualities as daughter sister
VIE and mother, which created for the Prin-
cess, III connection with the pathetic crcum-
stances OF her untimeiy death. Il sympathy and
respect as profound as it was wide spread
PIERS ENTRANCE ISLAND: or THE RoDIHsoN Cru
i9' on THE 5II %ISEIIaSTH GENruEY ~ DOUGLAS
IMsirat.-l. Boston Lee & shepard Washington:
Ihe ann OF this story seems to be to point out
what boy of the present age could accomplish
if cast away, under circumstances much more
discouragiD@ than those which surrounded the
immortal CrusOe. by avaing hmsely of such
resources as would naturally be suggested by
practical knowledge Of modern arts and
sciences. The adventures and incidents of the
nero VIII be sure TO entertain young readers
While the expedients resorted 70 can hardly fail
to give them hints that might be user nj in after
lite.
ChOG SUSAN. AND OTHER STORIES b. VII.
HAM iiENRY BISHOP, author of - DeimCld etc.
Do so:l: Tough on. Mif.iin, x Co. Washington:
VIM. Baldntyne X Son
The one which gives the title to this book is
the best Of the hat dozen short stories in the
collection. but they are all bright and clever.
and the sketches Of character are exceedingly
good.
PRETTY LUCY MERy-lN. BY MARY / AKE.AH author
OF Ruth Ehots Dream" q -stoa: lee Il shepard.
This is pretty little story Of young girl life,
pleasing in style and pure in tone. The author
ess. who is totally blind, reflects in her writings
the charming disposition and tender sensbi-
ties which adCrn her own character