The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-04

narrative, regardless of the likeness of the char
acters to anything in heaven or earth. The
Romantic Young Lady" is an absurd unnat-
ural creature, who goes through variety or ad-
ventures which no well-2egulated young woman
OF the period, romantic or not, would encounter
Among other eccentric actions she throws, in fit
of rage, box containing 500 600 worth of secu-
rites good as gold" into the sea. The fact
that her father was millionaire several times
over, accounted for her possession of these val
tables, but it taxes the credulity of the most
trusting reader to be asked to believe that this
parents countenance changed not a line when
the daughter performed this act. The heroine
after many trials of mental and social Sort
finally marries the of her choice, and as this
feature is held by some to constitute the test Of
a good novel, the Romantic Young Lady" may
on this ground only, be considered success.
MISS MALINDAS OPPORTUNITY. By Helen Camp
bell Roberts Brothers. Boston; The Bowen
Merrill Company, Indianapolis.
The writer of this story is nothing if not prac-
tical, all her stories aiming to teach social
lesson. or advance some philanthropic cause
'Miss Melinda's Opportunity" deals with the life
of shop girls and young business women, and de-
velops plans whereby they may enjoy many
more of the comforts and luxuries of life than
many of them now do. The story is bright and
well written, and will be found interesting by
readers outside of the class for whose benefit it
is especially written.
MARY AND MARTHA. The Mother and Wife of
George Washington. By Benjamin J. Loss
ing, IL. D. Illustrated by facsimiles Of pen
and-ink sketches. by FL. Rosa. Harper &
Bros, New York; the Bowen Merrill Com
pany, Indianapolis.
This an elegantly bound volume of 348 pages
printed on tinted paper, and with gilt edges. In
every respect it is fitting memorial of the char
ar IL Tt Sc n rlr hot cho Ana
place in every library in the land, being trib-
ute to two of the highest types of womanhood
that this country has produced. 1t will make
an elegant gift-book.
THE LIFE OF ROBERT FULTON, AND THE HIS
TORY OF STEAM NAVIGATION. By Thomas W.
Knox g. 2. Putnam's Sons, New York: The
Bowen Merrill Company, Indianapolis. Price,
$L75
This is not only biography of the father of
steam navigation, but is, as indicated, history
of steam navigation, from it's first experiments
to the present time of successful navigation of
the seas and the introduction of the colossal
iron-clads with which the fate of nations is arbi
trated. 1t is literally illustrated, and is
valuable addition to scientific history, pre-
pared as to interest while instructng
THE SANITARY ENGINEER VOL - Decem-
Der. 1885-May, 1886. Bound in cloth. Price.
So, with 40 cents for postage The Sanitary
Engineer, 140 William street, New York city,
This is publication of vast value to all inter
ested in building or sanitary plumbing, drain
age, the construction of sewers for residences
towns and cities, and all that great question af
fecting the comfort, health and happiness of
mankind 1t is richly illustrated. so that its
theories may be easily understood by all who
read the text. 1t will prove valuable addition
to any library, public or private.
FLORIDA FRUITS AND How TO RAISE THEM. By
Helen Harcourt John p. Morton 81 CO.,
Louisville The Bowen Merrill Company, In
dianapols. Price, ST. %
The purpose of this book is to teach those who
contemplate residence in Florida or neighboring
States how to raise fruits adapted to that eli
mate and soil, with special reference to the Gull
tivation of the orange. The book has been re-
vised and will prove valuable to all who are in
terested in that State.
OUR NEW ALASKA. By Charles Hallock. For
est and Stream Publishing Company, 80 Park
Row, New York. Price, $3.50
The book incidentally ius,ifes the purchase of
Alaska by the United States by showing up its
resources its mineral wealth, its fisheries, game
trated. 1t gives a comprehensive view of this
comparatively unknown country, and will find
many interested readers.
Curious Punishments. Selected and arranged,
with brief comments. by Henry M. Brooks.
Ticknor g Co., Boston; the Bowen Merrill
Company, Indianapolis. Price, so cents.
This series contains excerpts from the papers
of a century or more ago, delineating the many
curious customs in that day and recalling odd
matters of all kinds.
A WHITE HERON. And other stories. By Sarah
Orne Jewett Houghton, Miffiin r. Co., Bos-
ton; the BowenMerrill Company, Indianapolis
Price, 81. %.
A collection of ten sketches by this well-known
writer. all of which are in her best STYLE and
among the best of the kind in the English
language.
EASY LESSONS IN FRENCH. Illustrated. The
cumulative method. By Adolphe Dreyspring
D. Appleton & Co.. New York; The Bowen
Merrill Company, Indianapolis.
Well adapted for instruction of youth in
schools or at home.
THE SERVICES OF WASHINGTON An address
before the school children of Boston, in the
Old South Meeting house, Feb. o. 1886, by
William Everett. Roberts Brothers, Boston;
The Bowen Merrill Company. Indianapolis
Paper; Is cents.
POCKET ATLAS OF THE WORLD. series of
maps illustrating physical and political
geography. BY John Bartholomew. F. r. g.
S. G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York; the
Bowen Merrill Company, Indianapolis. Price,
one dollar
THE IRISH QUESTION. I. History of an Idea
ii. Lessons of the Election. By the Right
Honorable W. E. Gladstone. Charles Serb
ner's Sons, New York; tho Bowen Merrill
Company, Indianapolis Paper; 10 cents.
THE STORY OF CARTHAGE The Story of the
Nations series. BY Alfred j. Church, NJ. A.
with the collaboration of Arthur Gilman, Nj.
A. g. P. Putnams Sons, New York; the
Bowen Merrill Company, Indianapolis.