The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-10-30
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'The Prophet, and Other Poems BY Isaac
r. Baxley, 10 q collection OF lines and verses
which to a cursory reader do not disclose any
particular reason for their existence. Cloth. III.
New York: G. p. Putnam's Sons indianapolis;
The Bowen-Merrill Company.
..Songs for Our Darlings," and "Mrs. Part
~ipeton's Edition Of Mother Goose's Melodies
both edited by Uncle Willis. are two bright and
pretty books for little children. The verses are
good and the pictures attractive. Boston: L,e
g. Shepard. Indianapolis: The Bowen-Merriu
Company. =.
Thackera's pretty fairy story, 'The Rose and
the Ring" Ia published by G:P. Putaam's Sons
in the Knickerbocksr Nuggets series, who,e
beauty and attractiveness have been mentioned
before. The exquisite little volumes composing
this series are sl.25 each. Indianapolis: The
Bowen-Merrin Company.
The popular edition Of George Merediths
novels (Rober Brothers. Boston, 10 continued
by the publication of "Vittoria." These novels
are highly thought of by discriminating aud
thoughtful readers. Each volume in the series
often IL sold for ST. 80. Indianapolis: The
Bowen-Msrril Company.
Mr.. John H. Allen, of Brooklyn. comes to the
front with On essay on ''Ths Tariff and Its
Evils" which should delight the hearts OF free
,.sders. It would do very well as q competing
essay for q Golden Club prize. Published 10
Qusstions of the Day series. by @. z: Putnam's
Sons. New York. indianapolis: The Bowen
Merrill Company. Cloth, sl.O0.
"Fighting Phil" is the appropriate title given
to the Rev. p. c. Headiey's work on the life and
military career of the late Gen. Philip Henry
Sheridan. 1t lie written for young readers, and
Is n good book for boys. being Historically acsu-
rate, we'll written, and containing some dashing
illustrations Boston: Lee & Shepard Indian
apolis: The Bowen-Metrill Company.
"our Uncle and Our Aunt" by Amarala
Martin, is sn attempt to embody the advocacy
of a movement in the curse of . story. The
movement is woman suffrage. and the story,
though rather crude in construction. possesses
some points Of merit, not the least of which 10
the sarrestnsss Of conviction 4 dtsplays. Cloth,
81. New York: g.. +. Putnam's Sons. Irdiaa-
apolis: TIE Bowen-Merrill Company.
The Happy Prince aud Other Tales Is acol-
lection Of fairy stories by Oscar Wilde. The
stories, besides the one named, are 1.-THE Night
ineale and the Rose THE Tel6sh Giant
''Tbe Devoted Friend and "The Remarkable
Rocket" The stories are alleeorical in style
and we'll written, and are illustrated by Crane
and Hood. Cloth, 81. 80. Boston: Roberts Broa.
Indianapolis; The Bowen-Merril Company.
No. IA Ia the Knickerbocker Nuggets seriss,
IL Stories from the Italian Poets, In two vol.
umss, by Leigh Hunt The nrss volume en-
braces stories from Dante. with critical notices
Of his life and genius, and the second from Taaso
and Ariosto. These volumes are printed and
bound 10 the same exquisite style ~ the others
Of this series. Price 81 each. New York: q. p.
Putnsm's Sons. Indianapolis The Bowen -Mer-
rill Company.
Washington Irving's works are perennial as
we'll a. immortal A new edition Of bis Sketch
Beck called the Katrina edition. IL issued in
two volumes by g. p. Putnam's Sons. It il
beautifully printed on the Kpicksrbocker preso,
and bound IN very attractive style. The volumes
are OF handy size. and the entire workmanship
in keeping with the c~ontsnts. Ornamental
cloth. 81 25 per volume. Indianapolis: The
Bowen-Merrin Company.
|. No. 40 10 the Questions Of the Day series 10
entitled Essays on Practical Politics." by
Theodore Roosevelt. One Of the essays treats
and the other OF machine politics in New York
city. They are strong arguments for political
reform. Both essays were published In the
Century Magazine. Cloth. IS cents. New
York: g. p. Putnam's Sons. Indianapolis: TIE
Bowen-M errll Company.
''renure and Toll. or Rights and Wrongs of
Property and Labor by John Gibbons, Of the
CHICAGO bar. IL q new contribution to the old
add never-endine discussion OF the relations be.
tween labor aud CAPITAL, With special reference
to the rights OF prooerry and the distribution
OF wealth The author advocates some radical
changes in these matters, end presents his views
| with earnestnsss and force. Philadelphia: j. d.