The National tribune., 1888-10-04
RECENT LITERATURE.
MISS Low. RyEp. Rowe. Published BY bod

MISS Low. BY E. P. Rowe. Published by Dodd,
Mead & Co.. New York. For sale by Robt Bealc
& Co., Washington, ID. @. Price Sl.5o
1t is hardly necessary to say anything In
praise of book by the brilliant author of
" Barriers Burned Away" Opening a Chest
nut Burr" etc. Whatever he wrote was good,
interesting and of high moral tone. He COM
manded the largest circle of readers of any
writer in America, and he was worthy of them
This latest work is, to say the least, as good as
the best that he wrote.
A HANDBOOK OF POLITICS FOR 1886. BY
Hon. Edward Mcpherson. Published by James
j. Chapman, Washington, ID. @.
The edition for 1888 of this invaluable hand
book of American politics is more than usually
valuable. 1t contains a record of all the inn
portant political actions, executive, legislative,
National and State, from July 81, 1856, TO Aug
81, 1885, and is compiled and arranged with
Mr.. McPherson's well-known care aud ability.
1t is Indispensable to anyone who wishes to
speak or write correctly of National politics.
HISTORY OF THE 10th IND. Compiled by order
of the Regimental Association by Comrades
Thomas II. Bringhurst and Frank Swigart, Of
Logansport, Ind.
The 46th Ind was organized in 1851 by
prominent citizens of Logansport, whore it
rendezyoused, and ex-senator Graham NJ. Fitch
was appointed its Colonel. 1t had an arduous
and glorious history from the time of its or
ganization until the close Of the war, and this
story is we'll told by the editors. Capt. Frank
Swigart has frequently appeared in THE Ma
TIoNAL TRIBUNE as a contributor, and his
articles have always been welcomed by its read
ers. They are well written, accurate and thor
oughly interesting. These characteristics are
displayed in this narrative, and the 46th can
well be proud of the story as it is told.
WORCESTER'S ACADEMIC DICTIONARY. Pub
lshed by j. b. Lippincott Co. Philadelphia. For
sale by Brentano, Washington. Price SL50.
There are many who prefer Worcester's die
tionaries to Websters, and even the adher-
ents of the latter like to have copy of the
former for comparison. This new edition of
the Academic Dictionary is valuable to those
who do not want to go to the expense of a
larger size. 1t is we'll gotten up and presents
as a new feature a department on the etymology
of words. All the more common new words
have been included and hundreds of new Illus
trations added.
LIFE OF LORD BEACONSFIELD. By T. F.
Kebbel. Published by ]. b. Lippincott Co..
Philadelphia For sale by Brentano. Washing
ton. Price 75 cents.
The story of the brilliant Israelite who rose
TO the highest position possible to a subject in
England, and managed the destinies of his
country during eventful periods. will always
be fascinating one, and it is well told in this
little volume, which has the leading features
of concisely written narrative.
QUEER PEOPLE WITH PAWS AND CLAWS
AND THEIR KWEEGR KAPERS. BY Palmer
Cox. Published by Hubbard Bros. Philadelphia.
This is charmingly illustrated book for
young folks, by the author of " The Brownies.
few of the pieces, with accompanying
illustrations, were remarkably popular when
they appeared in Harpers' Young Folks, st.
Nicholas and the Little Folks The remainder
are of at least equal merit with these, and the
entire book will make a nice present for any
little one.
History Of the Grand Army Of the Republic
Past Commander-in-C Chief ROb't B. Beath has
got his history of the Grand Army of the Re-
public so far advanced as to be able to send out
advanee-sheets that give the comrades a fair
idea of the work. 1t is highly creditable pro-
ductiou in every sense of the word, and the
illustrations are particularly fine. Comrade
Beath has bestowed world Of pains upon the
careful preparation Of the history, and when
he has completed it. it will be textbook and
an authority which there is no disputng.
Leisure Hour Series.-The latest publications
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Frank Lesiies Illustrated Newspaper, which is
| now the leading illustrated paper in the coun-
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| the Industrial South" and particularly the
recent great exposition at Augusta, Ga.
Under the head of "Our National Military
| System" Gen. Albert v. Kautz, of the Regular
Army. aud Col. J. NJ. Rice of the National
| Guard. discuss plans for more general system
| of military education and there are supple
H.,
! of the National Guard Association of the
United States. and Maj. Brust, Of the Ohio
| National Guard.