Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-16

Noble Deeds of our Fathers, as Told by
Soldiers of the Revolution, Gathered Around
| the Old Bell of Independence" is the name
of an interesting book, revised and adapted
for supplementary reading in schools, and
for school libraries everywhere, soon to be
published by Lee and Shepard, Boston. The
noble purpose of this book is to awaken in
the minds of young people deep veneration
| of the patriots and heroes of the American
Revolution, who grandly achieved the indie
pendence of our great Republic. and to culti-
vate that spirit of patriotism so needful to
ensure the permanence of the form of gov
eminent under which we now live. The
young reader.-indeed, older readers will
like the stories, will be deeply interested in
the story of Lafayette's return to this conn
try, of "reminiscences of Washington. of the
night before the Battle of Brandywine. of
the first prayer in Congress, of the patriotic
women of that day stories of adventure re-
garding General Wayne, the traitor Arnold,
the Massacre of Wyoming, the capture of
General Prescott, and in other narratives
equally interesting and important. Such a
book at this time ought to, and will receive a
cordial reception, because of its worth and
the principles which it seeks to inculcate.
''Dissolving Views in the History of ,Juda-
ism" is the title of volume from the pen of
Rabbi Solomon SCHNEIDER, which has just
been published by Lee and Shepard No
man is probably better able to write of this
faith and its followers than is Mr.. SCHNEIDER.
The present work is scholarly and able and
will be read with interest by large number
of people who will not agree with its theolog
ical tenets Its historical review of the
salient points in the religious life of the
followers of Judaism is exhaustive and
shows the author to have put a large amount
of study and research into his work.
One of the finest works in the line of
biography which has appeared this year is
the Life of Walter Hartman" with selec-
tons from his speeches and writings, by
Amos Hadley and published by TIoughton,
Miffiin & Co. No statesman of New Eng
land presents more admirable life study
than does Walter Hartman Not only in
his own Granite State but in all sections of
the country he was known and honored.
A man of the most untring
eloquence and clear, logical mind
He exerted wide felt influence upon the
political life of his own and. in less degree
of other States. Maine people will remem-
Der him well. For many years he was a
familiar figure at our political gatherings and
as stump orator he had few superiors. He
served his own State in many capacities
Working his way to the front from the OBJ
security of small farm amid the New Hamp
shire mountains, he taught and worked dur
ing vacations and gave himself the advantages of
good education. He early entered the min
istry but retired from it to take up an edi-
torial career. He soon entered into serving
in the legislature, as State Treasurer, and as
Governor of the State for two terms. He
also held other offices of honor and trust.
He was a great and good man. The story
of his life is charmingly told by Mr.. Hadley
and will form most valuable contribution to
our literature.
For sale by J. F. Pierce.