The National tribune., 1886-09-30
RECENT LITERATURE.

RECENT LITERATURE.
A HOUSEHOLD MANUAL OF MEDICINE. SUR
gerry, NURSING AND HYGIENE. by Henry
Hartshorne. A. NJ, NJ d., LID. Philadelphia:
Lea Brothers & Co.
This is a very elaborate and carefully pre-
pared volume containing nearly thousand
pages of information on subjects indispensable
TO the preservation of health and the care Of
the sick and injured The book is not intended
to supersede the attendance of physicians in
serious cases of illness or injury, but there are
many cases when medical assistance cannot be
procured for hours, and it is important to know
what to do in emergencies to save life and af-
ford relief from pain. Many trifling ailments
of both children and adults may be cured by
knowledge of their nature and the remedies.
This exhaustive work is a most valuable aid to
health, and its price would be profitable out
lay for every household.
THE LIFE OF ROBERT FULTON. AND HIS
TORY OF STEAM NAvIGATION. by Thomas
w. Knox. New York: q. r. Putnam's Sons
Sold in Washington by Brentano.
Mr.. Knox is one Of our best-known writer's
for youth. None of his books are dull. He
imparts information in a manner that is always
fascinating TO the young as well as to the ma
ture in years. This is one of his most charm
ing books. He tells the story of the struggles
and triumphs of Robert Fulton, the inventor of
the steamboat. lie supplements it with a his
tory of steam navigation and its wonderful de-
yelOpment during the past so years. The book
Is published In beautiful style, and is worthy
place in every family.
DEAR LIFE. BY J. T. Panton New York: ID.
Appleton & Co. % cents. Sold in Washington
by Brentano.
very charming English story, the plot
turning on incidents of the rebellion in India.
The volume is issued as one of Appleton's %
cent series of choice fiction.
FOOTBALLS OF LOYALTY. Compiled by Mrs.
Mary w. Westcott, Swahton, Neb
This is most fascinating volume. It's 200
pages are filled with simply old letters written
by soldiers in the field TO their friends at home.
1t could scarcely DO believed that such mixed
collection OF letters could be so interesting
Every page breathes sentiments of the purest
loyalty and devotion to country. To make
such compilation was happy thought on the
part OF Mrs Westeott. A large part of the pro-
eeeds Of the sale of the book are to DO devoted
10 the relief work of the GAR.
NOTES.
Josiah Aliens wife has written two new stories
for the Philadelphia Ladies' Home Journal and
Practical Housekeeper. One Oftbem The Charity
of the Jonesvillians," is characteristic, and one
of the best things written by Josiah's wife,
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps contributes An Old
Fashioned Mother" n story of exciting interest,
and a good lesson for the girls. In November,
Marion Harland's new story, E" Relations in
law, commences. 1t is one of her best, and is
of particular interest to young married people
or those contemplating matrimony.
We have received pamphlet which contains
a historical sketch of the 10th n. Y, which is a
beginning" for more elaborate history of
| the regiment. The 18th WAS one of 33 two
| years regiments from New York. It's gallant
service is shown by the fact that its losses by
death in the field we're greater than those of
any other of these regiments, with the single
exception Of the 5th-Duryea's Zouaves.
Salyer & Goodman, Topeka, Kan, have pub
lished Hail, Flag of the Free!" fine rally
| ing song for the GAR, written for and sung
by the famous ModOc Club of Topeka
| The Blade Printing Company, Toledo, o., has
issued a tasty pamphlet, by James p. Averill,
entitled Fort Meigs." 1t gives brief history
of this important military point in the settle
ment OF the great Northwest, together with
scenes and incidents connected with the sieges
| of 1913 aud description of the old fort and its
surroundings as they now appear.
| young Folks Entertainments is another
Of the handy series issued by the National
| School of Elocution and Oratory, Philadelphia.
1t contains large number Of motion songs,
for small children; prepared exclusively for
this work by +. c. & L. J. Rock. Sold in
| Washington by Brentano.
| "The Elocutionists Annual" No H. appears
also from the National School of ElOcution and
Oratory, compiled by Mrs. j. w. Shoemaker.
| The selections for defamation and recitation
| upon all occasions are most excellent and the
work may be most heartily commended. Sold
| in Washington by BreutanO.
From the Acme Publishing Company, New
York and Chicago, We have the Acme Songs
for the Grand Army of the Republic, and
Columbias Loyal People, Young and Old"
| The book contains many OF the old war songs
that were heard around campfres in the field,
and large collection of songs of more modern
date suitable for Decoration Day exercises,
| Reunions. and other fraternal occasions 1t is
sold ut the low price Of 10 cents, and is we'll
| worth the money.
0gilUie'S Popular Reading, No. "a, contains
several complete stories by well known authors.
This handy series is growing in public favor
and fully deserves the large circulation it has
attained. Published by J. S. ogilvie & Co.,
| New York.
| BEAUTIFUL PICTURE.
The Passenger Department of the Chicago &
Northwestern Railroad has gotten cut beamti-
| full copy Of the famous water-cOiOr Painting
| The Unexpected Question: by the we'll
known French artist. NJ, COrcos. This is a re-
production in % colors, and all the best critics
pronounce il true copy of the original
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