National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-17
NEW PUBLICATIONS

Inc uJle OF tnlS large anu unely lllus-
trated volume very well expresses its con-
tents, but cannot give the absorbing inter
est Of the strange and varied story. Who
ever would learn OF border and Indian life,
thrilling adventure, characteristic OF Amer
lea, and the peculiar nature OF wild western
landscapes, let him begin the perusal OF this
book, and he may stop before the conclu-
sion, II he can.
THE wRECKERs; A SOCIAL STUDY. by
GEORGE THOMAS DowJING. Philadelphia;
J. b. Lippincott Co. For sale by Brentano
Bros.
The author, in his "Foreword,n truly
describes the story when he writes: "This
book deals with the lowly, but not the low"
It's incidents are domestic, interesting, and
natural. The general aim ls an earnest one,
but sometimes merriment very properly
enters, and still, with all It's FRANKS. aids tho
main purpose.
LOVES MARTYR. BY LAURENCE ALMA
TApEMA. New York: u. Appleton q Co. For
sale by w. II. Morrison.
A pleasant story Of the heart, which will
be welcome to all with hearts. II glorifles
true womanhood, for true womanhood is
glorious.
A DAUGHTER OF FIFE. By AMELIA L
BARR, author Of "Jan Vedders Wife, New
York: Dodd, Mead & Co. For sale by Bal
lnntyne &Son.
The scene in Scotland, much OF the dla-
logue throughout this novel has, Of course,
the Scottish popularity Of expression, but
no obscurity will be met; the words are
simple and their meaning at once clear.
The reader will be well rewarded by these
pages, and only grow the more nvaricious
of gain with each treasure he acquires.
ALTA: A STORY OF THE LOST ISLAND.
By Mrs. ]. GREGORY SMITH, author Of Dawn
TO Sunrlse,n "Seola," "Selma," &c. Now
York: Harper & Bros. For sale by g. A.
Whitaker.
The subject OF this curious and deeply
thoughtful volume is Atlantis and its In
habitants-a beautiful and almost heavenly
island which existed II 400 years ago-so
SAYS tradition,-midway between the contl-
nents OF Europe, Africa, and America,
where now the ocean rolls. A more original
theme surely could not be found, nor prob
ably writer more capable of rendering 1t
captivating.
THE CAPTAIN OF THE JANIZARIES. A
Story of the Times of Scanderbcg and the
Fall of Constantinople: BY JAMES NJ LuD-
low. New York Dodd, Mead d Co. For
History and romance unite here to offer
both profitable information and delightful
entertainment. The Turkish scenes and
incidents are of very curious character,
and often the reader may fancy himself
wandering through the gorgeous Arabian
Nights that his youth knew Of
TALES FROM MANY SOURCES. Vols. V and
vi. New York: Dodd, Mead IL Co. For sale
by Ballantync d Son.
These are two of series of we don't
know how many volumes, the tales being
chosen from Temple Bar and other superior
periodicals. They are OF kind TO invite
and crafty both sexes and all ages-even
the smallest men and women, our dear
children, not neglected. Without such
books no family can be happy.
THE RAILWAYS AND THE REPUBLIC. BY
JAMES +. HUDSON. New York: Harper &
Brothers. For sale by G. A. Whitaker.
The dangers to our republic from railway
domination, and kindred subjects there
with connected, form the purpose of this
carefully written and information-full vol.
ume. There Is much matter here for deer
and serious thinking, and II is to be desired
that some inventive reader may be able to
suggest and administer remedy for thu
growing evils exposed.
A RANcHMANs STORY. BY HOWARD
sht1y D&iiEnfyAGiss;& 4 sShi Mead =" o. fO'
Texan life nourishes largely In these
pages-and very wonderful and amusing
sort of life It is. jolly people and adven
turous people and people who are In love
or may be, will be Interested
MEMOIR OF MRS. EDWARD LIVINGSTON.
with Letters hitherto unpublished. By
LOUISE LIVINGSTON HUNT. New York: Har-
per Brothers. For sale ~ g. A. Whit.
aker.
This memoir of the wife Of our former
Secretary Of State, Edward Livingston, III
the presidency Of Andrew jackson, will
prove most acceptable TO political and also
to home-loving readers, for it is beautiful
with the affections of wife and mother and
friend. Mrs. Livingston, In letter written
Feb. 16. 1924, thus describes our city !:
washington is certainly the dullest-look-
ing town have ever seen. It is neither a
village nor city, but unites the incon-
veniences OF both without the advantages
OF either" Time changes all things, and
1t has transformed Washington.
TWO ARROWS A STORY OF RED AND
WHITE. By WILLIAM o. STODDARD. Illus
trated; New York Harper & Brothers. For
sale by q. A. Whitaker.
The breeze of the mountains, the forests,
and the prairies flows sweetly through
these charming pages. A vivid picture. of
wild Indian life rolls forth like panorama,
ever changing, ever attractive, and ever
absorbing.
A DESPERATE CHANCE By ]. d. JER.
RoLD KELLEY, U. s. N. New York Charles
soribners Sons. For sale by Ballantyne &
Son.
The ocean pillows rise and fall, and the
storm winds rave, but scenes ashore are
also In this powerful story. Its readers
should be many, and all should be pleased.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF RE.
GENTS OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTI-
TUITION, 1881, Washington: Govern nent
Printing Office.
A history of this important institution is
here given, with illustrations of the pic
turesque edifce. Many scientific subjects
are treated. Ancient sculpture from Qua
temala is described and illustrated. The
volume is of exceeding value.
POPULAR FAMILY ATLAS OF THE WORLD.
J. IL. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia.
For sale by Brentano Bros.
This atlas contains twenty-four maps,
exquisltely engraved, is very well suited
volume for home and office use, and the
price, thirty cents, will surprise by its cheap
ness any one who may see 1t.
LETTERS AND ADDRESSES contributed at q
general meeting of the Military Service Insti-
tuition, held at Governors Island, New York
harbor, Feb %, 1886, in memory of Winfield
scott Aaneock, major general In the army Of
the United states, &c. Published for the Mill
Service Institution y pntnaIuiQ