The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-05-21
RECENT LITERATURE.

TALES FROM MANY SOURCES, VOL. III. Pub.
lished by Dodd, Mead & Co., New York Sold by
Robert Beall, Washington, ID. C.. Price % cents.
little while ago we mentioned the publica-
ton of the first volume of this charming coll
lection of short stories by the first storywriters
in the English language. Now the second one
has appeared, and is no less fascinating than it's
predecessor. The tales in it are: My Paris
Masters, by author of Reata Mouflou, by Ouda;
Beauchamp & Co.. by Mrs Herbert Martin:
The Knightsbridge Mystery, by Chas. Reade;
Arehdeacon Holden's TribulatiOns, from the
C0gRsW Magazine; Michel Lorio's Cross, by
Hesba Stretton; In Duranee Vile, by the
Duchess.
RUSSIA UNDER THE TZARS BY s. StepniaII.
Rendered into English by Wm. Westfall. Pub
lshed by Chas Seribner's Sons, New York.
This is one of the most notable books pub
lished of recent years. The author, whose
Underground Russia produced such a sensa-
tion Is one of the foremost of modern think
ers, and thoroughly devoted to his native land,
though he is Nihilist. This book is a mar
velously vivid description of Russian society
and Government, by Russian, and has created
the most profound impression throughout the
world. This is the only authorized American
edition, and the author says, in his preface
to it:
readily comply with the kind desire of Messrs.
Charles Scribner's Sons, of New York. in declaring
that authorize this American reprint of my Rus
sia under the TZars."
1t is among Engshmen that my attempts TO ex-
pose the truth about Russian conditions found the
most indulgeut ear and my appeals in favor of
Russian liberty the most touching sympathy. And
L was extremely pleased and proud to learn that
the other side of the ocean. the people of the
great Nation to whom Europe owes much for its
present liberty, has shown also an interest In my
modest efforts. L can only congratulate myself
with this new proof of their kindness, and hope
that the - Russia under the TZars" may contribute
its part in inducing the public opinion of the great
American Nation to unite its powerful voice in
fave of Hherty N condemnation %
the TZarism
This will be one of the guarantees of the prompt
cessation OF the horrors. one small part of which
the reader will find described in this volume
LONDON, April IS. 1885. 5. STEPNIAK.
CREST OF THE CONTINENT. BY Ernest In
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This is q most admirably written and gotten
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June number of the North Amerieaa Rerietc on
=" Prohibition in Politics." written in her most
eaustic vein A literary critic who has read it
saws that he infers that Gail has not the most
exalted admiration for the eold-water bolt in
the last election.