Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-11-22
LITERARY NRws.
Books OF All Kinds Fresh From the
Printers Press.


"a KSIsHT OF FAITH, by Lydia Hoyt Farmer,
in cloth 81 60 Published by J. s. Ogilvie & Co.,
81 Rose street, New York.
The talented authorizes of the "Knight
Of Faith" has made macy excursions into
literary fields, nut from none will che reap
greater fame than from this. There is one
grand idea through tho whole book-it is
an idea which, as the suthOress says, can
only be limited at in work of fiction, yet
it is powerfully enforced. 1t is the exem-
plihcation of the living force of divine
truth. Robert Elsmere was challenge to
the Christian author in the arena of fic-
ti0c. Lydia HOyt Farmer has taken up
the gusge and done magnificent battle for
her faith. Space precludes an extended
analysis Of the characters Of the book. They
are strongly and evenly developed. The
plot ia we'll wrought out, and the effect is
perpect.
"MoNOPoLIEs AND THE PEOPLE" by Charles
Whitney Baker. In cloth. octave, published by
| 6. Putnams Sons New York. For sale by Stan
ton 4 Davenport, Wheeling.
The excellent Objections of the Day"
series, which is being issued by G. Pat
nam's Sons, contains no more valuable
work than the above. The author is
deep student of political economy, and is
intimately acquainted with the business
life Of the country. His statements Of
facts and conditions are interesting as we'll
"a instructive. His conclusions will not
Oa taken without contest, and are in
deed in direct contradiction to accepted
| opinion; but his arguments are f0rcibly
put ana deserve careful study.
| NorES or LESSONS FOR YOUNG TEACHERS by
John Taylor. In cloth l6 no., 50 cents; publish
ed 10y Boston Supply Co.
"Notes of Lessons" should prove a val
liable book to instructors, in primary
branches, not only young, but old. The
author has served many years as principal
of one of the largest public schools of the
country, and he writes from the fullness
of experience Advice and information on
matters and method are presented to the
yOung teacher az csndidly and freely as a
master would teach the pupil. The book
deserves a wide sale.
GAM / A JEW OR GENTLE" by Thomas A.
Davies. Published by Z. H.Cotin, 10 John street,
New York
The little work is as unique as its title.
The purpose Of the book is TO correct an
error in the translation Of the Bible, and
to prove the divinity of Christ thereby.
1t propOunds the startling thsOry that the
Hebrew race is seperate creation, and
Adam was the frat Hebrew. The book is
for sale by the publishers; price 10 and %
cents.
WITCH WINNIE: the story OF "Kines Daugh-
| ter, by Elizabeth W. Champney. New YORK
aud London: White x Allen. Wheeling, stan
ton Davenport $3.50
This is charming little story in light
VEN, designed to give an impulse to chat
table work throughout the country. To
this end, the great female organiz ltion Of
The Kings Daughters is introduced in
very effective way, and much good is &C
complained in the imaginary precincts Of
Ricketts, Court, a slum of slums.
ID BAND THE DUCHESS" story for boys and
| girls, by l. r. Meade. New York and London:
Waite & Allen. Wheeling: Stanton & Dayen-
port $3.50.
This story of child life will meet with a
royal welcome at the hands Of the little
once and will not be utterly devoid of in
tertss for some children Of larger
growth" 1t is bright, sparkling and
natural, and the book Is Handsomely illus
trsted.
A fourth edition Of the postal Diction-
airy" ia fresh from the press, embodyiDg
all the important rulings of the POstoffice
Department mp TO date. The little man.
ual is invaluable to all business and pro-
fessiOnal men who use the mails largely.
1t is compiled by the publishers of the
New York Ecning Post, and is for sale by
all booksellers. Price, Is cents.