The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-27
CURRENT LITERATURE.


A valuable work is Natural Resources Of the
United States by Jacob Harris, M. A. Its OBJ
ject 10 to present comprehensive view OF the
natural resources of the United States in all
their various forms. 1T is a common error at
FIRST thought says the author, ''ro reckon gold
and silver as the most important source OF the
wealth Of the Nation, though they are far tran
scended in value by the coal and iron, while the
latter two far surpassed in worth by the Ter
tie soil. the rainfall, and the sunshine In this
view the author aims at a comprehensive view OF
all the natural resources Of the country, emorac-
ing the treasures buried in the earth as well as
those on its surface. In this effort ne has col
lecfed large amount of valuable information
and n macs of interesting facts relative to the
mineral resources of the different States and
Territories. The plan Of the work is so compre-
hensiye that the author was compelled to study
great conciseness and the result is the omission
of many important facts Thus under the head
of Kaon there ia no mention OF the large and
valuable deposit ia this State. Only four pages
are given to natural gas. and no menti is made
of the Indiana gas-field. But notwithstanding
such omissions the work contains great deal
of valuable information New York: ID. Apple
Company.
In the winter of 1867. Mr.. James Anthony
Froude. the English historian, visited the British
gate the condition OF those British colonies.
The result of his visit is an interesting volume
entitled. 1.-THE English In the West Indies" It
is hardly necessary to say that 1t is something
more than a mere record of travel or description
of scenery and places. In addition to these IL is
q study of social and political conditions from
the stand point of student of history and
sociology. The style is Mr.. Froudes. and the
book is as readable as the meagre subject would
afford There some admirable illustrations
morocco, price l75. New York: Charles Scrib-
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Company.
Political Economy, with Especial Reference
10 the Industrial History of Nations" by Prof.
Robert Ellis Thompson, of the University of
Pennsylvania, is third and revised edition of
the authors Social Science and National Econ
omy," published several years ago. The object
of the work is to furnish readable discussion
of the subject Of political economy for the
of those who wish to get some knowledge Of it
but have neither the time nor the inclination to
STUDY elaborate and voluminous works, and.
second, to provide q text book for tho of
teachers In schools and colleges. The work
favors the policy OF protection to'American in
dustries Philadelphia: Porter s. Coates In
dianspolis: The Bowen Merrill Company.
D. Appleton g. q. issue in their International
Scientific series "Animal Magnetism" by Al
fred Benet and Charles Fere. The authors are
French physicians with large hospital prac-
tice- This work, besides being q history of
animal magnetism, its various stages of devel-
opment and from the earliest times. also gives
this line in their hospital practice IL is
much 6Idactlc treatise animal magnet
ism and bypnotism as it is a collection of facts
and conclusions from a scientific standpoint
calculated to illustrate the subject The work
is published in uniform style with previous
issues of the International Scientific series. In
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A very handy and useful work is "Appleton's
Atlas of the United States, consisting of gen.
eral maps of the United States and Territories,
and county map OF each OF the States. togeth-
with descriptive text outlining the history,
geography, and political and educational organ
izatiors of the States, with latest statistics of
their resources and industries" In addition to
ths general maps OF States and Territories
there is a map of Yosemite valley. one of the
principal New England railroads. one of the
Pacific railways of Yellowstone Park, etc. The
book Is full of valuable statistics in condensed
and convenient form. New York: ID. Appleton
e. Co. Indianapolis: The Bowen-Merrill Com
papy.
"Physieal Culture for Home and School," by
Prof. d. S. Dowd. is treatise at once scie ntifc
and practical on the methods of physical cult
IRE. The book is written with directness and
simplicity, and the exercises it prescribes are
such can be performed by anyone in his own
house. II aims at symmetry of development.
beauty, health and longevity. not at gladiatorial
perversion of muscle, which tends to brutality
uRlness and destruction Many Of it's sugges-
tions could be proftably introduced in schools
or carried out at home 1t 10 very sensible
book on very important subject Illustrated.
300 pp.. IL mo. extra cloth, price $1.50 New
York. Fowler 81 Wells Company, publishers, 775
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"Under the Southern Cross" by Maturin NJ.
n.l1n q. -
Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand Samoa and
other Pacific islands. The author is good trav-
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The book abounds with and interest
ing information concerning these far-away
parts OF the earth, and is altogether readable
and entertaining volume. The style is very
agreeable. Ornamental cloth. Price. $l50.
Boston: Ticknor g. Co. Indianapolis: The Bow
en-Merrill Company.
Outlines of Natural Philosophy" by J.D.
Everett. professor of natural philosophy in
Queens College, Belfast. il q treatise on physics
at once scientific and simple. 1t Is easy enough
for a class reading-book and precise enough for
n textbook. The style is plain and the language
familiar. yet it adherss very closely scientific
principles and conclusions 1t contains over
two hundred engravings carefully designed to
elucidate the text. New ork d. Appleton g.
20. Indianapolis: The Bowen-Merriil Company
Creation. or the Power Behind Evolution,
the Unity of Matter and Force" by s.
K. Miner. 10 an attempt to solve some of the un-
movable problems of the spiritual and material
world. 1t is book of crude theories and indi-
vidual opinions presented in style thai Is a
hodge-podge of natural science and eostract
Sometimes the former prevails and
sometimes the latter, the result Gag dense
fog In which the book begins aud Ids. 1t is
published by the Burdette ConDany, Burling-
ton, Ia
1.-THE Voyage of the Fleetwing,r by G. NJ.
Newell, is narrativeof love. wreck ana whaling
adventures. The author has evidently engaged
in the whaling business and his descriptions are
realistic and thrilling. The book is written in
spirited style, and is sensational without being
trashy. There are some excellent illustrations.
Boston: De Wolfe. Fiske g. Co. Inciana polls: i
The Bowen Merrill Compan