The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-05-17
RECENT LITERATURE.

GOVERNOR CnAHTBERLAIN's AD1INISTRA-
TION IL SOUTH CAROLINA. By Walter Allen.
Published by c.. T. Pulnani's sons, Rev York,
and loT sale by 4. 8. Wither5ee 4 Co, Washing
ton. Price $3.50.
Of all the so-called carpet baggers" in the
South, no one surpassed in ability, devotion to
the cause aud high moral character, d. II.
Chamberlain. who, after his discharge from
the army took up his residence in South Caro-
lima, and alying himself with the Republican
party IN that State, attempted to carry out the
policy of reconstruction as desired by the peo-
pie Of the country. lie was elected to several
offices and finally chosen Governor of the State,
and during his administration occurred the
famous Hayes and Tiiden electoral controversy.
During all these years his position had been
exciting and exceedingly trying, and this cul-
minated in the controversy above mentioned.
1t was an ordeal to try the courage and in
tegrity OF the strongest man, and Gov. Cham
berlain came out of it triumphant. No matter
what dangers assaiIed him he never faltered,
neversWerved from what ne considered the paths
of the highest duty, and be retired from the
Office of Governor with the respect and a GER
tain kind of admiration from the men who
hated him most bitterly, and whose designs he
had thwarted at the constant peril OF his life.
The story Of his brilliant career is well told by
Mr.. Allen in handsome git-edged volume Of
544 pages, embei!ished with an excellent por-
trait OF the Governor as the frontispiece
THE OLD 4TH MICHIGAN INFANTRY From
1851 to 1861. by A. 5. Barrett, late lst Sergeant
and Lieutenant, Co i, 4Jh Mich. Published by
W. s. Oster, q Griswold street, Detroit Mich.
This is a story of the facts scenes, incidents,
"reminiscences, battles and marches in the his
tory of the gallant old 4th Mich. in the United
States service until its final discharge IL is
written with charming naturalness of style
that appeals TO the heart Of the old soldier, and
is illustrated by Dir. Hugh CGpper.
THE FLOWER GIRLS OF MARSEILLES. By
Emile Zola Published by 7. d. Peterson &
Brothers, Philadelphia, Pa. Price % cents
"The Flower Girls of Marseilles" is novel
of wonderful power, realism, and great inter
est indeed it is safe to say that its gifted au-
thor never wrote q more remarkable work.
Thorough originality characterizes every line
of it, and every page teens with excitement.
From the flight of the lovers in the first chap
ter to the last sentence in the book there is a
constant stream OF stirring and unexpected in
cidents Their flight is a pen picture of rare
vividness, and all its lurid details remain
stamped on the readers mind. The hero's ar
rest is another touch of rare naturaism, and is
treated in a style that only great master
fiction could attain.
OVERLAND GUIDE TO CALIFORNIA. Pr
lished by Rand. McNally IL Co., Chicago, and
sale by the publishers. Price 70 cents
This is an illustrated guide-book to CALI
MIA, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and X
sas which is well written and contains M.
and great amount of valuable information.
FOUND YET LOST. By e. F. Roe Published
by Dodd, Mead 81 Co, New York Price % cents.
Edward p. Roe the well known author of
Barriers Burned Away" is to-day the most
popular novelist in the country, and this book
has all of the exciting interest and high moral
qualities found in his other stories.