The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-07-11

RECENT LITERATURE.

Elm RUCKBLiCK. Cooking Baclward) BY
Edward Bethany. Translated into German by
y SCHNEIDER. Published by Houghton, Mifilin &
Co., Boston. Mass. Price so cents.
The immediate and unusual success achieved
by Edward Belamy's remarkable book Look
ing backward" induced the publishers, Messrs
HuRhton, Mifiin q Co., TO produce il in Ger
man, which they have done in u very accept
able way. The work OF TRANSMITTING has been
skilllully performed by Prof. SCHNEIDER, who
has charmingly transmitted the letter and
spirit OF the original into the tongue of the
Fatheriand. The pleasure of those who are
more familier with German than English, and
of students of German will be great. The book
purports TO have been written In the year COO
aud In tho course OF wcl-tol story the won
derful progress in ideas and inventions Is de-
scrbed, and q graphic picture presented Of the
condition OF society Ill years hence.
LANDoR5 POEMS. Selected and Edited by
Ernest Radford. Published by Walter Scott, "a
Warwick Lane, London. Price one shilling
This Is another volume of the charming
Canterbury Poe" series of this publisher
and contains the best OF Walter Savage Landor's
pocticai works. The value of the book is in
creased by discriminating criticism by tho
editor on the great poets character and writ
ings. Printed on fnetoned paper, with red
lines, and red edges and bound in cloth.
CHEsTERFIELp's LETTERS. Published by
land. Price shilling.
There Is nothing in all literature Ike the
famous letters which Lord Chesterfield wrote
TO his son, tn relation to the latter's train
ing OF himself and his conduct For more than
century now they have stood unrivaled as
presentations OF the highest worldly wisdom in
making the most Of ones self aud ones oppor.
tnnities They do not pretend to any moral
elevation. but simply to tell how TO get the
most out of life The present volume is an ex-
cellent cheap edition, gotten up in the best
style. with the matter carefully edited.
THE DEVIL ANDL A novel. Published by q;
w. Dillingham;, New York. Price so cents
This is morbid, dreadful narration-a night
mare OF leyered faucies from beginning TO end.
Those win read It aud be interested in it who
are fond of the gloomy, sensational and exciting
IL Is we'll written,
CLOUD AND CLIFF. by Willis Boyd Allen
Published by ID. Lothrop Co, Boston. Price 81
This is the sixth volume of the "Pine Cone
Series" by the same author and publisher and
which have become popular. They are full
of healthfnl fun, stirring incident, aud we'll
written description Tho boys are very fond of
them, and it is TO their credit that they are.
MERE; THE STORY OF AN ACTRESS Nv
Marah Ellis Ryan. Published by Rand Nc
Nally * Co, Chicago. Price 80 cents.
The previous works of this author are Per
sephone," "Fother Miss Norie," etc. ali of
which have met with Gathering acceptance by
the reading public. and raised her TO high
place among our authors. This work will add
much to her reputation for ability. Ii is vivid
ly interesting, full of incident, with the charac-
ters finely drawn, and the descriptions are OK.
celleut.
IN THREE CITIES AND OTHER STORIES. By
George \ Fraser, Published by q. p. Putuau's
Sons New York.
This handsome little volume contains one
long story aud some short sketches They are
all cleverly written, and very readable. The
first Is sharp social satire, with vein of true,
unscllish love running through it. in which the
right 1T last has It's own perfect award This
is followed by another shorter tale, equally
bright and skillfully told, aud q number of
shorter sketches. Its charming Midsummer
book.
THE CHANGED BRIDES. by Mrs. EDEN.
Southworth. Published by T. Ii. Peterson A
Bro, Philadelphia, PA. Prizes Is CENTS
When first published this story had an enor-
nous sale ut $3.50 copy. 1t Is now repub.
lished at a popular price.
A CASE AT LAW-rhe Soldier and the Banker
Published by w. E. Williams, Allegheny, Pa
This isan admirably written pamphlet which
puts in strong light the different treatment by
the Government between the men who loaned
it small amount of money and staid mt home
aud the one who gave it all he had by leaving
his home and entering its service M q soldier
This little hook should be circulated among
soldiers and those who discuss tho pension |
question.
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