The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-12-30
RECENT LITERATURE.
YOUTH N TWELVE CENTURIES. By NJ
IIII,.arntnl III. Y I.t.cr.-cr, RnaiI.r,

character aud unusual beauty, ia Youth in
/ Twelve Centuries, series of "a poems by Mrs.
| Mary L. Blake, elegantly illustrated by "a ideal
portraits drawn by F. ". Lungren. These por-
| traits illustrate types of several races through
more than 30 centuries, the earliest represented
/ being the Egyptians in the time OF the Pha-
rOahs, and the latest the youth of Colonial
| America. The list includes the artists ideals
| of the young men and women of China 1000
years ago; the lads aud maidens of ancient
Greece and Rome; of Germany in the Middle
| Ages; OF Spain and France; of Scandinavia; OF
| Italy and Of England. All are clad in national
| costume, and the artist has exercised extraOrdi-
nary care to have, whenever il has been posi-
! ble everything in the way of dress and head
ornament historically correct Equal care has
| been bestowed, too in the drawing OF the faces,
| TO secure historic types, and the reader will
| have but little difficulty, even with the names
covered, to at once fix upon the nationality of
I the subject The illustrations are on wood,
| each occupying separate page. and are printed,
with the text, on the finest paper. The bind
/ ing is in handsome cloth. An edition de lure in
folio is also issued with photogravure illustra-
/ tiOns.
MINTY AND THE CAVALRY. A History Of the
Cavalry Campaigns in the Western Armies. BY
Joseph c. Vale. Carlisle. Pa, late Captain, 9Th
PA. Cav; Inspector. First Brigade, Second Cav
| airy Division, Army OF the Cumberland. Har-
| risburg. Pa: A.. h. Meyers.
"Who ever saw dead cavalryman?" was a
| question often derisively asked by the plodding
! infantrymen during the first year or two of the
war. Later when the cavalry was thoroughly
organized, and in the hands of competent lead
ers had become powerful and efficient arm OF
the service, an abundant answer to the ques
ton was furnished. No more gallant and dash
ing exploits arc recorded III tho history of war
than those Of the Union troopers from 1868 TO
1865. Gen. Z. ii. q. Minty, who went to the
field at the head of the 18th Mich. Cav, was
conspicuous for his service in the West. The
story of the brigade he so ably commanded is
supeTbly told by Comrade Vail. No novel was
ever more fascinating. 1t is a large volume of
$50 pages and will prove a valuable addition to
the literature of the war.
! NELLIE MARROW IN WASHINGTON. BY
Laura ID. Nichols. Boston: ID. Lorthrop Il Co.
The name Of the author of this delightful
volume will be familiar to multitude of read
ers who first made their acquaintance with it
in connection with her always popular books.
In this volume the author wishes TO describe
some of the more interesting objects in the city
of Washington, aud she does it very ingeni-
ously by taking Nelly NARROW to the Capital
on a visit, and then having her chapeTOned
about to all noted places. With her friends she
visits the Capitol. the White House. the public
buildings, the Smithsonian Institution, the
Corcoran Art Gallery aud the Navy Yard. She
goes to Mount Vernon, and sees the former
home of Washington; makes one of party to
the frigate Passsic, visits picturesque old Alex
andria and the Soldiers Home, and wanders
through the rooms of the Treasury, the Patent
Office aud the Postoffice Departments. The
narrative runs easily and naturally, and is
thoroughly interesting. The illustrations are
profaSe and excellent.
WAYS AND MEANS. BY Margaret yandeGrih.
PhiIadeiphia: Porter * Coates. Sold in wash
ington by Bailantyne < Son.
Previously published works by this author
have been received with marked favor by the
public. She is vigorous writer and her stories
are fresh and entertaining. ways and Means I"
is worthy place In any library.
PRACTICAL AMERICAN COOKERY AND
HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT. by Juliet Cor
son. New York: Dodd Mead * Co. Si.5O Sold
In Washington by BaiianIyne Son.
There are cook books and cook books but
none have yet appeared more thoroughly prac-
teal and useful than this. Miss Corson is an
acknowledged master of culinary science. This
valuable work is full of information for house
keepers, aud especially suited TO those of our
own country. 1t will be cordially welcomed by
thousands who are won't to rack their brains to
know what to have for dinner.
VLADIMIR. THE MYSTIC. 4 poem of the Snow.
Maczewski. New York: Howard Lockwood.
80 cents.
Vladimir, the Mystic. is the hero of this weird
and stirring poem by an anonymous author.
IL is not claimed that Malczewski, the Polish
patriot and poet, wrote the poem. but the in-
cident on which il is based, il ID said may have
occurred within his knowledge and before his
Punishment. The tale is one of love and
sorrow, and rises at times TO high poetic excel
, lence The little volume is prettily printed and
artistically illustrated.
A SIGNAL SUCCESS The Work and Travels OF
Mrs. Martha J. CostOn. An autobiography:
Philadelphia: J. Ii. Lppincott Co. $500. Sold
In Washington by Brentano Brothers.
In this volnmeis told the story of the Coston
system of signal lights for vessels which has
been very widely adopted, and by which the
safety of life aud property on the water has
been greatly enhanced. The labOrs discourage
ments and final success detailed in most
interesting and entertaining manner by the
; widow of the inventor.
STANLEY HUNTINGDON. BY Sydney j. vii.
son. Philadelphia: J. Is. Lippincott Co. si.25
Sold in Washington by Breniano Brothers.
The author has given us a very pleasant
: story OF Southern life. The hero and heroine
, 90 through much tribulation before they find
{ lasting happiness, but, of course. il all comes
out in the end as the reader hopes it will. II
{ is very attractive book.
TAKEN BY SIEGE. Novel. Philadelphia: J.
u. Lppincott Go. SIS. Sold in Washington
by A. ;. Witherbee & 60.
Taken by Siege" is a story OF 4 young jour
nalist's experiences in New York. Who the
hero may be- is enyelOped in mystery, but tina;
: the heroine is Miss Clara Louise kellogg there
is little doubt. The other characters will be
readily recognized as conspicuous in New York
G society. Certain things have transpired since
: the publication of this story in LippiHcOF'
Magazine that make il seem almost in the light
! of prophecy. The story is thoroughly read
/ able.
: HALF MARRIED. BY Annie Bliss Mcconnell
, Philadelphia; J. H. LppincOtt Co. SIS. Sold
in Washington by A. 3 Witherbee Co.
This is a charming American story. the hero
, inc being the daughter of au army officer The
: oddly romantic tale Of her love aud how il
comes out is told in a way that holds the read
Z er's attention till the last page is reached.
g A BOSTON GIRLS AMBITIONS. By Virgins
b r. Townsend. Boston: Lee X Shepard. $50
!; Sold in Washington by w. Ill. Morrison.
The authors name is one of the best known
among American writer's Her books are al
b. WAYS fresh, pure and entertaining. This story
of Boston girl is up TO her highest standard oil
excellence. Ii is none the less fascinating be
cause it is not sensational.
Y CHARLIE LUCKEN AT SCHOOL AND COL
LEGE BY Rev. H. q. Adams. Philadelphia
J. n. Lippincott Co sl.J0. Sold in Washington
by BrenIano brothers
A very bright and entertaining story of school
, days, worthy TO be classed with Tom Brown.
: 1t deserves a wide circle of readers.
: MISTAKES IN WHITING ENGLISH. by Mar
shall 4. BgclOw. Boston: Lee * Shepard.
v most valuable little work, pointing out
. many common errors ia writing aud speaking
h aud telling how 10 avoid them. 1t will be
s helpful 10 all who wish 10 use the English Ian
n guage correctly.