The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-08-07
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

The literature of evolution has received
another addition in "Darwinism," by DR..
Alfred r. Wallace. The work is an exposi-
tion of the theory of natural selection with
some of it's applications, and treats the sub
ject on the same general lines as were
adopted by Darwin but from the stand
point reached after nearly thirty years of
discussion, with an abundance of new facts
and the advocacy of many new and old
theories. The author says that, while he
has not attempted to deal, even In outline.
with the vast subject of evolution in gen.
eral, he has endeavOred to give such an &C
count of the theory of natural selection as
may enable any Intelligent reader to obtain
n clear conception of Darwin's work. The
applications and illustrations of the theory
are numerous and interesting. Cloth. II: 70.
New York: Macmillan ~ Co; Indianapolis:
The Bowen-Merrill Company.
1.-THE Ice Age in North America. and Its
Bearings Upon the Antiquity of Man." by
Prof. G. T. Wright, 'bf Oberlin University.
is an important contribution to the litera-
ture of glacial geology. The author has
made special study of glacial phenomena,
and, by his connection with the United
States Geological Survey, has had excel
lent opportunities for pursuing his inves-
LEGATIONS. Beginning with New England,
these Investigations have been extended
across the continent, and have resulted in
complete system of glacial facts. Fifteen
years Of steady investigation in this field
has placed the author in the front rank of
scientific authorities on the subject, and
the present work will be cordially well
coined by scholars throughout the world.
New York: ID. Appleton Il Co.; Indianap-
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Inside Our Gate" by Mrs. Christine
Chaplin Brush. though not a novel, con-
tains plenty of good suggestions and ma
terial for one 1t is collection of entertain
ing "reminiscences and sketches. the scene
of which is, presumably. one Of the old
Dutch settlements on Long island, for the
ishes into the NarrOws, and the other into
"a paved and cObbled street five miles
away" These settlements are quaint
neighborhoods, and every oddity and
quaintness is transferred to Mrs Brush's
pages with the accuracys of the photo
scriptions of still life are delightfully."-
natural. Mrs. Brush, by the way, is the
author of 1.-The COlonePs Opera Cloak"
Boston,: Robert Brothers. Indianapolis:
Bowen-Merrill Company.
"The Coming School," by Ellen E. Ken
yon. is termed a sequel to 1.-THE Young
Idea," by Caroline b. LeRow. This work
treats of educational methods with special
reference to the defects of the present sys-
tenn, and the reforms that should be aimed
at The author is teacher of broad views,
earnest convictions and large experience.
She knows what teaching is and what il
ought TO be, and she tells what she knows
in clear and convincing style. She recog-
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portant of all and natural inductive meth.
DDS as the only ones that should be used
| Journalism and machine teaching are
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"The Worlds Best Books further des.
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Literature" is the joint product of three
authors or compilers. of whom Frank
| Parsons, of Boston, is the leading one.
| The book is sort of compendium OF
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| reading. the best authors and their best
| works. Under the different heads of his
tory, biography, poetry, fiction, ETC.. the
| different periods are indicated and the best
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| 1t is q very useful book for students and
readers. Boston: Little, Brown IL Co. In
| dianapohs: Bowen-Merrill Company.
1.-THE Riverside Library for Young PEG.
pie" has only reached it's fourth number
but it has already established high stand.
ard of excellency in the way of juvenile lit
erature. The books treat of different phases
| of natural science in a way to interest
young readers. The two latest volumes are
No. 3. Birds through an Opera Glass" by
| Florence A. Merriam. and No. 4, up and
| Down the Brooks by Mary T.. Bamford
| The first treats of American birds and the
second of Queer bugs and insects that live
/ in OF near the water. Both are excellent
| Boston: Houghton, Mitfiin & Co. Indian
apolis: Bowen-Merrill Company.
Miss Eyre from Boston," is the title Civ
| en- to collection Of short stories, fourteen