The National tribune., 1885-10-15
RECENT LITERATURE.

GEN. SHERMAN; OR, 25 YEARS AFTER. By a
Private Townsend +. Newton), Toledo, ..
In this brochure of 48 pages the author pays
a high tribute to one Of the Nations greatest
soldiers. He reviews his military career, bring
ing out in a clear light the leading traits in his
character. The pages are plentifully inter
spersed with incidents, humorous and pathetic.
The pamphlet will afford pleasant entertain
ment for a leisure hour.
TWO YEARS IN THE JUNGLE. BY William T.
Hornaday. New York: Chas Scribner's Sons.
For sale in Washington by w. III. Morrison.
Price 81.
The experiences Of the author during his
search for specimens in India, Ceylon, the
Malay Peninsula and BOrneo arc told with
directness and simplicity that are intensely
interesting and though scientific terms are
extensively used, they are supplemented by
the ordinary common names of the animals
mentioned. There are some charming bits of
descriptive writing where the gorgeous scenery
of the East Is portrayed with graphic fidelity,
and some OF the narrow escapes of the hunter
and naturalist are told with truly dramatic
effect. Though there are many startling
statements, the author asserts that he has
avoided exaggeration and has endeavored to
represent everything with Photographic accu-
racy as to facts and figures Aside from the
entertaining manner in which the book is
written it contains large amount of valuable
information which cornmends it to the general
reader.
A WHEEL OF FIRE. By Arlo Bates New
York: Chas. Seribner's Sons For sale in Wash
ington by w. III. Morrison. Price 81
This is one Of the most interesting of recent
novels. All the characters are well drawn, and
the principal quartet show strength and decis-
ion not often met with The gradual develop
ment of hereditary insanity in the heroine is
shown with almost professional distinctness,
and the sympathy of the reader for the unfor-
tunate Damaris is intense. The knowledge of
the misfortune hanging over her mparts
vein of sadness 10 the whole book, and tho final
breaking down of her mental balance on the
very day of her wedding is q truly tragic epi-
sode There is, however, sufficient of light
ness and society badinage to relieve this SOM
Der cOlorng, and the whole story is one that
viii be generally finished. when once COM
meneed, at one sitting.
COLOR STUDIES; BY Thos. A. Janvier. New
York: Chas Scribner's Sons. For sale i'll Wash
ington by w. II. Morrison. Price 81
This collection of pleasing sketches shows
that the author is as handy in handling pen
descriptive of character and incident as lie is
III using colors with brush. All the stories
are interesting, and the names of the various
characters indicate their dispositions and ten
denotes While persons of artistic tastes and
culture will perhaps best appreciate these
sketches, they Will prove of interest to the
general reader, and the book will no doubt
become quite popular.
The Magazines.
ArthHr's Home Magazine for October will be
welcomed by its many friends for its pleasing
variety of home literature. The fact that this
magazine has nearly reached the end of its SD
year, well attests its worth and deserved popu-
larity.
81. Nicholas for October is most excellent as
usual. Its table of contents is exceptionally
varied and interesting, and the number is rich
in illustrations. There is much to please old
as well as young. Published by The Century
Co. New York.
Vide Quake well deserves its name. The Oc-
tober number has more than 20 articles by the
most popular writers for children in the coun-
try, and Its numerous pictures are Ill the hi gh-
est style Of art. The excellence of this chill
dren's monthly sufficiently explains its rapid
growth. ID. Lothrop & Co., Boston.
Not less can be said in behalf of Our Little
Ones for smaller children. It's matter is bright
and entertaining, and its illustrations such as
cannot fail to delight the boys and girls in the
nursery. Russell Publishing Co, Boston.
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