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new work treating of the negro problem
and its radical solution. While II is an
anonymous book, we do not think that
there need be any hesitationin ascribing its
authorship to Albion W. Tourgee. The
treatment of the subject is such as only he
gives it, while the vigorous style clearly
discloses the authors name. The solution
proposed is based on certain facts and their
correlated results as argued by the author !
that the present position and condition OF
the negro-neither slave nor fully citizen
is degrading and debasing to him; that 1t
is not likely to be materially changed, IN
spite of his education and progress, on &C.
count of the prejudice that hens him
in, both North and South that the masses
of the negro are themselves realizing TINS,
and show many signs of uneasiness and a
desire to emigrate-to the West, to South
America, to Africa-anywhIther, Tor new
chance; that the negro has been unJustly
and foully dealt with, and that the whites
have shared and must share the conse-
quences of it with him, so that for all rea-
sons the course TO be pursued must be klnd,
considerate and generous toward MIN That
the presence of the black race amid the
white race has been and is the source OF
unutterable evil to both and that because
the black race is forever separated from all
white races, by the natural feelings of both,
the negro should be encouraged and helped,
in broad and systematic way, to swarm
off, by himself. This fairly but briefly
presents the thought of the work, tine con-
clusion OF which is in favor of the solution
of the negro problem by a gradual and in
duced emigration to some selected fertile
region, there to live and thrive with all the
help that our Government and our philan-
thropic people can give them. Whatever
ones preconceived ideas on the subject,
they will receive conscious growth and
change in reading this vigorous book. 1t
is published by Fords, Howard d Hulburt,
New York.
"Vitus Bering, the Discoverer of Boring
Straits" is the title of very interesting
volume of 225 pages, by Peter Lauridsen,
member of the Council of the Royal DAN
ish Geographical Society and editor of a
journal of navigation. 1t has been revised
by the author for translation into English,
which has been done by Professor Julius
E. Olson of the University of Wisconsin.
1t is introduced by chapter from the pen
of Lieutenant Schwatka, the American ex-
plorer. It is from the press OF s. G. Griggs
& Co, Chicago, and is accompanied by two
large map sheets, showing four charts of
exploration in northern waters 1t will be
noticed that the name of the discoyerer Of
our most northerly straits is spelled by
Lauridsen Boring instead of "Behring,'
as at this day. The correctness of the
spelling Lauridsen establishes by the sign
manual of the great Boring. Lieutenant
Schwatka remarks upon the erroneous
spelling of aeceptation, but adds that in the
best geographical works return is now be-
ing made to the proper method, Boring.
The volume before US treats of Vitus Be-
rings rank as an explorer, and his Arctic
explorations and discoveries. The great
est of these was, of course, the
great northern expedition through ST.
IBERIA to the Pacific, an expedition
which the author pronounces the greatest
geographical enterprise ever undertaken.
The little volume is one of sustained in
tersst. 1t is presented in an easy and
graceful manner, due largely to the skill
and taste ofthe translator. The narratives
are not only of geographical interest but of
romantic attractiveness. tits an exceedingly
valuable addition 10 geographical literature,
since. though it presents no facts that are
not of record in the Russian archives and
other treasures of geographical research
nothing concerning Behring has been given
to the American public in form so attrac
tive or authentic as this modest volume.
The November wide Awake" Cd
Lothrop & Co., Boston, give portrait of
Helen Hunt in her young womanhood,
engraved from the charcoal by Miss Bartol
made for Susan Coolidge" 1t gives the
idea of gay, happy young woman, and is
most pleasant to look upon. The accom-
panying article is by Susan Coolidge; it is
full of fresh anecdote and gives the story of
"The Naughtiest Day of My Life" as H.
H." one day related it herself to her friend.
A very delightful article for boys is about
Jack knives" by Professor Mason and
by William o. Stoddard, The Big Guns
Game Another story is by Alice w.
Wheildom, "a Novel Postman." Mrs.
Fremont tells how she went to
an Odd Fellows ball in California
Mrs. Clahin's Daisy Pattie Letter, gives
certain warnings to young people.
The admirable series of Behavior Letters is
to continue through 1890. Margaret Sid
ney's Peppers serial comes to close. The
Susan Coolidge serial, "A Little knight of
Labor" ends with a new partnership
formed for lifelong work. Mrs Whites
Public School Cooking series closes. Pro-
fessor Starr finishes his Geological Talks"
The poems are by Mrs. Nhiton-Stone, Mar
Pohlman and A. R Wells. Men and
Things" is full of original anecdotes and
sensible talk" The December number
is to be much enlarged, say the publishers.
Of"Alden's Manifold Cyclopedia" John
B. Alden, New York-wLich We have here
tofore commended as a valuable work, and
the cheapest Of the good cyclopedias, we
have volumes 10 TO Is, inclusive. In many
respects this work is superior to any of its
competitors, especially in its adaptation to
popular use. Its combination of an I'M
abridged dictionary with the ordinary fea-
lures of cyclopedia of universal knowl-
edge is unique. The definitions and pro-
nounciation of the words are clear and &C.
curate, the illustrations ere excellent. the
topics are well treated and embrace the re-
suits of the most recent Investigations and
discoveries. The extremely low price
places it within the reach of all. The
three volumes before US are to the
high-water mark of their predecessors.
They are especially rich in biographies.
The price, S. 90, for the eighteen volumes
is extremely low.
'Idyls of the Golden Shore is volume
of poems by Hu Maxwell. 1t is from the
press of G. P. Putnams Sons, New York,
and is for sale by the Bancroft Company,
San Francisco. There are thirty-sj pieces
of verse in the volume, all related to the
California coast and written by the camp
fire in the Sierras. 1t is to be said that the
poet in a measure disarms criticism by the
high opinion expressed of this State. Most
of the pieces have had the Endorsement
that is supposed to be given by acceptance
in leading journals of the East. That Max
well has the poetic spirit to inspire his pen
is not to be gsinsayed, but there are orud-
tiles that result from a striving after rhyme.
But these are minor defects. There are
many beautiful passages, and The Bandits
that quality of true poetry that only the
stamp of genius gives.
From the Century Company, New York
we have the bound volume of The Cen
fury illustrated Magazine, extending from
Nav to October, inclusive, for the present
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