Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-08-15
LITERARY NOTES.
HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES UNDER
Vol III. ISl7-1S31. washington: William IL

lions about two-thirds OF Its space Is devoted
He does not hesitate to declare him In many
respects superior to either tne c elder Adams
fayorabiy with Washington. This presents y
novel view to the reader, because Of all the
Impressed himself least upon his times, though
IL must be admitted that his career on the
whole Wa as A R w S,al , serene dig
conclusions on all points be accepted or not
the industry and care with which he has pros
ecuted his inquiries In the fields of original In
formation, to which he had free access, is to be
conceded and commended. The result is fair
and complete resume of the events occurring
and the work rs it stands IL q valuable contri-
button to the historical literature Of the coun-
try: The authors style Is not, however, as clear
and attractive as one could wish, and I'm this re-
spect he must be regarded as suffering by COM
parison with Mr.. McMaster, whose History OF
the American People is just now attracting so
much deserved attention.
AID. author Of 0uenn," Aunt Serene lone
sum%ss;" etc Boston Boston; 1ickn0F Co. Washing
The new publishing house Of Ticknor Co.
long may 1t thrive -makes an suspicious be-
ginning In the field Of romance, with SO clever
= story as "Aulnay Tower for its initial vol.
ume. Miss Howard always writes we'll. and il
her latest effort Is not quite equal In some re-
spects to "Guenn," 1t Is likely to be more gem
eraly popular than that novel for its more
Of charactars The scene 81 the story e is sIn aSd
near Paris, during the Franco-Prussian war,
and at the time Of the German occupation. so
modern novel, the author is able to make avail
able such substantial and attractive elements
as as war, love Of country, race antipathies, etc.
man soldier. In spite of natural obstacles. they
fall in love. The Inevitable sequel follows; but
IN reaching IL the reader wiz nnd good deal OF
delicate but firm delineations of character,
graphic descriptions, CONFLICTING emotions, and
ume abounds. 1t Is moreover pure In tone and
SO well printed that to read 1t is q physical COM
tort as well as an intellectual delight
HOW WE ARE GOVERNED. An Explanation Of
LAuRENs DAWES. Boston: d. Lothrop 4 Co.
The brilliant and painstaking daughter OF
the senior Massachusetts Senator has done q
substantial pubic service In the preparation o.
this book. 1t does not pretend to be q com.
pilation OF original research, nor the exposition
OF new ideas. The purpose the author had In
that the boys and girls OF our nation may un-
derStand its principles and admire its methods,
and this task has been inteligently and satisfac-
discuss the proper functions Of government,
nor yet to present historical! resume OF its
actual workings. It is therefore not only use
iui volume for the class for which IL Is intended
but its topical index and marginal titles make
1t convenient book OF reference for older
persons.
IN lhRALLED AM RELEASED, From the Ger
Knox Co. Washington: Charles Baum
This novel Is far above the average romance
OF the present day; but the reader, to avoid pos
sible disappointment, should know that q trans
lation Of 1T has already been published in this
country under the title of Ban ned and Blessed
and we think it has also appeared In still an
other I translation or adaptation entitled Ray
added is Mrs. E. Werner, a fact which both the
translator and publisher of the volume before
Us curiously enough omitted to state.
BY 81, SHORE AND sEDGE. By BRET HARrE Bos-
Baiiantyns & Son
Those who have entertained the notion that
Mr.. Harte Is written out" will be apt to revise
their judgment after reading the three very
clever stories constituting this collection. They
are In his best vein, and read to even better ad.
vantage now we fancy than as serials Those
who had access to the periodicals in which they
appeared Will be glad to get them in this neat
ana substantial form, while those who have not
store.
WALL STREET AND THE WOODS; OR. WOMAN
Good Investment. Three seasons in European
Vineyards &c: New York: Baker Taylor
Fiction does not appear to be the forte of Mr.
Flags, whose previous books on the wine coun
tries Of Europe afforded some rather entertain.
Ing and Instructive reading. His sketches OF
both characters and localities are rather over
.
seasoned, it Is dull and TOO long especially for
warm weather reading.
Boston; Iosh:ea: Mimin 8 Co. Washington:
Miss Jewettis at her best In the delineation OF
life in out-ofthe- way New England, and this
characteristic Is q marked and pleasant feature
of"A Marsh Island, but as a whole 1t Is scarcely
equal to some Of her previous efforts 1t is
however, like everything she writes pure in
tone and healthy I'm sentiment and is Eal e n
ma many admirers, particularly in the ranks
OF her own sex.
Says the New York TIrnes: 1.-THE Book Buyer, VI
published by Charles Scribner's Sons, prints a
list OF nine rules to govern those who are form.
ing library. Eight are unimportant, the ninth
Is the valuable one: take care to read what
you buy and buy only what you read
This seems to read we'll, but, analysed, Is sheer
nonsense. Ofcourse it is a great thing to have
read all The books one may possess; but among
the advantages and one of the chief delights q
owning library is the opportunity 1t affords
here ss srs s daeaps
moods, and for following out train OF thought
or pursuing subject rs presented by different
the privilege Of enjoying its treasures. Those
who deliberately ST down and read one volume
oWn do not need
! supplied by connecting themselves with o
, circulating library.
Mr.. Howard Lockwood, who Is already
widely and favorably known 10 all interests
| connected with the book and paper trade, has
| commenced, In New York, under the title OF
1.-The American Bcokmaker," o monthly pc
| riodical which Is designed to be o thoroughly
practical exposition Of every feature connected
directly or remotely with the ,lanusacture OF
books. OF whatever character. The first num-
Der is we'll filled and we'll printed, aud, SO far as
can be judged from an initial issue the pabiica-
| ton bids fair to be both an entertaining and
useful channel Of the Information It proposes To
convey. That 1t will be well conducted Mr..
ockwood's experience affords sufficient guar
anty.
Loungers at summer resorts will find reading
to occupy their time pleasantly II not strictly
profitable in the three latest additions TO Lip
pincott's cheap paper-covered series Of novels,-
namely, 20 Tender Dolores" and "a Maiden
All Forloru," by Tue Duchess. the rather effu.
sive author OF phyllis" 'Nolly Bawn," ETC.,
aud barbara Heathcotes Trial" by Rosa n.
Carey, author OF mot Like Other Girls" and
several other popular stories.
From the publishers, Messrs. Funk & Was-
nails, we have q brochure Of verses on Grant,
by George Lansing Taylor. In appearance the
little volume Is tasteful and appropriate enough,
but we fancy that such demand rs may exist
for II will be due more to the general interest
in their subject than to the literary excellence
Of the verses themselves.
Ignis Fatuus.
Written for THE EVENING ETAR.
One night of old q sailor bold