The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-11-25

leSSly cnaSte l0Ve-pOenl, the epic OF wOman'S
purity, satire on polygamy, lofty ethical
teachings, and a spiritual doctrine taught in
dramatic FORM"
The New Priest In Conception Bay. BY
Robert Lowell. Boston: Roberts Brothers;
Portland: Loring, Short & Harmony. Long
ago this delightful and remarkable story
marked an epoch in American fiction, not to
be forgotten by the readers of that time to
whom it comes now with fresh force. A
unique and admirable work is lMr. Lowelps
New Priest" reminding one even in its
unlikeness, of Hawthorne's MARBLE Faun,"
and ranking not far below it, in its exquisite
purity, originality and dramatic power. We
are grateful for the temperance of this
strong and sweet book, which brings 1t to
the notice of the rising generation, while it
has long been a precious memory in the
minds and hearts of their elders. 1t is a
book which will-like Hawthornes writings
AS the years 60 by win wider and still
wider fame for its author. 1t is book to
live, and we predict for it today an enthus-
iastic and delighted reception from all
thoughtful readers who have the ability to
appreciate what is of the best.
Saint Theresa of Avila. By Mrs. Bradley
Gilman. Boston: Roberts Brothers; Port
land: Lorng, Short & Harmony "'Was st.
Theresa real character? always asso-
ciated her with st. Margaret and the Drag
on remarked an intelligent friend of the
writer soon after this little book was be-.
gun,"-says Mrs. Gilman in her preface: and
adds: ITO the student of Christian history
or of Spanish literature, st. Theresa has an
| honored place, but to the general reader she
| is no more real than the enchanted princess
| of the fairy tale or the Lorelei of the Rhine.
To make her living. breathing human be-
| ing. with feeling and foibles like our own,
has been the most delicate part of the writ
er's task" In which, however, she has sue
ceeded to perfection. Without depriying
| Theresa of Avila of her halo as a saint, she
proves her, by her own words, to have been
| a yeritable woman. In writing the life of
| st. Theresa the author has given her rational
treatment, without withdrawing her wholly
from the prismatic atmosphere of religious
fancy in which she was born and bred" In
order to make Theresa's life seem real the
writer has very wisely allowed her letters
and journals to speak for themselves. This
is one of the most interesting volumes of the
Famous Women series.
Cradle and Nursery. By Christine Ter.
hume Herrick. New York: Harper & Broth
ers; Portland: Loring, Short & Harmon. }
So long as there are babies extant there will
be young and inexperienced mothers to
whom volume like Mrs. Herrick's will give
the greatest aid and comfort. Since such
helps are offered by women who ''know all
about it," there is no excuse for ignorance in
the everyday questions If babl IS welfare
and this writer's ideas will heartily approve
themselves to the mother who reigns SUI
preme in her own nursery, as wise, simple
and practicable. The author claims, and
with reason, that her statements and coun
sells have been derived and verified from hel
own experience and observation, abetted by
the advice of those of wider proficiency thar
herself. Her suggestions begin with the
newborn infant and accompany him step by
step until he is emancipated from the nur
sery. An invaluable guide to the anxious
and inexperienced mother we pronounce this
sensible little book.
A Summer in Canon; A California Story
BY Kate Douglas Wiggin. Boston: Hough
ton, Miffiin & Co.; Portland: Loring, Shor
& Harmony A bright. breezy, charming
story. written by Maine girl who has spent
many years of her lite in California, who
loves it and knows it by heart 1t is inten
ded for young people, and describes a camp
ing-out party of girls and boys, well chap
eroned and aided by their elders, who have
the best of good times in Canon Flores dur
ing summer in Southern California. TIL,
authors style is clear-cut and incisive, We
trimming with wit, fun and good humoret
viYacity. 1t would be difficult to imagine
| young person who would not find this bool
delightful and wish herself one of: the jolly
company at Camp Chaparral. The success
of Mrs. Virgins previous volumes The
Story of Patsey, and The Birds Christina.
Carol, will ensure an interest in this. hel
larger and more elaborate work.
To the Lions; A Tale of the Early Chris
tians. By Rev. Alfred j. Church. Prof
Church's knowledge of Grecian and Roman
history is extensive, and his stories are valu
able for their historic truth and accuracy o
detail. In the present story life in the prov
ince of Bytbnia early in the second centur,
is wildly portrayed. The trials of the earl,
Christians, the meetings they held, tn
faith and courage they displayed, and tn
martyrdom they suffered are all strikingl
pictured, the incidents being drawn togethe
by well laid and interesting plot. (Ney
York: G. p. Putnam's Sons; Portland: LoI
ing, Short & Harmony
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