Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-07-11
LITERARY NOTES.

TuRY," q sketch Of the hfs of Robert Emmet, by
Narina Anne Davis In paper, . cents John
W. Lowell & Co., New York.
The memory Of Robert Emmett is dear to
every patriotic heart in every cline. The
story of his suffering and death for his ma
tive land has thrilled Americans as naught
else could. There Is a peculiar charm and
lustre that cling about his name, and as.
sOciates it with the names Of far ADLER and
wiser men. "An Irish knight" tells the
fine and simple story of his life. 1t is o
story that is also the history of Ireland for
a short space Miss Davis, the daughter OF
J,ff=rsen Davis, deals not only with an
adventurous and romantic career, but
With the conditions that create the need
for such man.
PRIVATE DALzELL His Autobiography
Poems and Comic War Papers" Robert clarke
& Co., Cincinnati.
The name of Private Dalzell has almost
become an American household word. II
is pame that is respected and loved by
even those who dislike the peculiar views
of Mr.. Dalzsll the most. The nobility OF
character, combined with an eccentric
streak that has made him famous, has ut
the same time endeared him to Americans.
This work, that includes the most OF his
war sketches and sketch of his life, writ"
ten by himself will be hailed with de-
light. The merit of the work goes with
out saying.
"MR. MEEsoN's WILL" by Il. Rider Haggsrd'
New York. John W. Lowell & Co. wheeling,
Stanton & Davenport.
Nowriter of the pi esent day has achieved
greater or more sudden fame than II Rider
Haegsrd. The romances "She," "Jess,"
King SOlOm0R's Mines" and others have
taken their place among the very best In
the English language. The peculiar power
of these works survives in unequalled IN
tensity in Mr.. MeeSOR's Wa" The au-
thor, however, has made a departure new |
to his literary career Theplot Of the pres
ent work is laid in Eugland, and is vivid
and realistic description Of Eoglish life. |
The bright and witty comedy Of the work |
is pleasant set-off TO the sterner eide.
"THE HONORABLE MRS VEREKER," by the |
Duchess In paper, John W. Lowell q Co., |
New York. Stanton & DayenI ort, Wheeling.
1t is hardly necessary to speak in words
of praise Of any work by the Duchess, one
of the most popular of modern novel wri-
ters, her words have won a deseryedly high |
place in the estimation of the reading pub.
lie. The Honorable Mrs. Vereker is well
worthy of comparison with the Duchess
best. The plot is simple, but well laid and
skillfully developed. To the reader the
work leaves a sense of well-rounded COM
pleteness that perhaps none other OF the
authors works rival.
.'FoorPRINTs OF THE PIONEERS" is a cloth
bound took of rs pages aud % illus rations, by
Fanny, Burroughs ana others The contenSem.
brace an historical sketch Of the settlement OF
the Ohio Valley, descriptions of early modes of
travel by road and river, with particulars as to
backwoois life customs, houses. furniture, etc
etc, and 81 lections of pioneer poetry. Price VI.
Robert Clarke & Co, Cincinnati.
"A Bachelors Wedding Trip" by him
self, is one of the most unique books of
the kind that has appeared for long time.
The bachelor in question is q model bach
elor, if such q creature there is. His we'd
ding Journey is made the thread upon
which to hang delightful little discourses
and philosophical and moral discussions
that charm by thsir freshness and wit. 1t
is an interesting combination of love,
travel and philosophy that will well repay
the reading. Paper 80 cents, cloth 81.
Penn Publishing Company, Box 1lO7,
Philadelphia.
mexico Our Neighbour" by Hen. John
II. Rice, is an interesting sketch OF the
great republican empire to our south. Mr..
Rice writes from the standpoint of Guilt
waited and intelligent traveller, who has
Observed closely and drawn his conclusions
wisely. The book is a careful study OF
Mexican institutions. embracing chapters
on law, constitutions, forms Of government,
finances, etc. In paper, p cents: John
W. Lowell & Co., IA and 16 Vesey street,
New York.
"May and June" is the title of novel
lust issued from the press by Laird q Lee,
Chicago. It's author is Mr.. Edward K
Roe, who has written several other works
of fiction of considerable merit. His pres
emit work is romance of the revolution,
and full of the exciting incidents that
naturally accompany a story OF border
warfare. The characters are strongly
drawn aud the story we'll told. In paper,
price % cents. Laird & Lee, Chicago.
Senator Wade Hampton, of South Caro-
lima, who contributed an article to the June
number of the Forum on "What Negro
Supremacy Means" has another article in
preparation for the same review, which
will be q statement of what Mr.. Cleye-
lands administration has done toward re-
uniting the North and South and national
izipg. the Southern people.
Prospect Park, in Brooklyn-which is
probably the finest urban park in this
country, il not in the world-and the dan
gers which threaten il, form the subject of
the leading editorial in the current number
OF Garden and Forest July ith). The first
e IL 81 ioI
Aspect of Trees" is also given, aud the
chief illustration in the number shows the
entrance to the botanical gardens at Pera-
denis, in Ceylon.
"a Castle in the Air." by Gen. Hugh
Ewing, ia the latest issue from the press Of
Henry Holt & Co. 1t is q bright romance
of old Virginia life. The scene is located
on the banks of the New river, and the
hero is a member Of typical old Virginia
family. His adventures in seeing the
world and making his fortunes are charm
ingly told, while the sketches of American
life are of unusual merit. In paper, 80
cents: Henry Holt & Co, New York.
The Pdnsy for July is as fresh and en-
pertaining AS ever. 1t is a most excellent
magazine for young folks from eight to
fourteen. Especially suitable for Sunday
reading. 81 q year. The publishers, d.
Lothrop Company, Boston, will send
specimen copy on receipt of cents in
stamps.
"70m The Ready" by Randolph Hill,
is the April issue of the Boys Home Lii
brary. 1t is a bright little book Of adven-
ture that will be appreciated by every
boy that reads it. Published by A. l..
Burt, New York.
What happened hundred years ago
that We should celebrate now? This ques-
ton is answered in Footprints Of The
Pioneers in the Ohio Valley" by W. II.
Yenable, the popular author and lecturer.