The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-09-12
RECENT LITERATURE.
LIFE OF HENRY GRATrAN. By Robert Du
lop. Published by j. u. Lippincott Co., Phil
danhia Price rs eputRI

delphia. Price 70 cents
Tho main source Of Information for this ex-
cellent little book is the biography of the great
Irish statesman bt hts son, Henry Grattan.
Mr.. DunIops work Is admirably arranged chro.
nologcally, and is written in clear and con-
else style most attractive to his readers.
| WHEAT AND TARES BY Graham Claytor.
Published by J. B...IiltPneott Co., Philadelphia.
| Price S1.25 -
Mr. Clayton has certainly made success of
his study of Southern character customs and
scenes, and his portrayal of these in his story
is very creditable. The condition of the peo-
pie of the southern part of this country during
the period dating few years preceding the
civil war until decade afteTward is admirably
| outlined.
"LARAMIEn; OR, THE QUEEN OF BEDLAM.
by Capt, Charles King, H. \ A. Published by
| }. b. Bippineott Co., Philadelphia Price 81.
! This lhtest story by the author of 1.-The
Colonies Daughter" Is in his best vein. 1t is
| full Of moving incident, aud the locale affords
| opportunity for the writer's fine descriptive
| power.
tied 10y Lewis Sergeant Published by r. Fisher
Unwin, London, aud }. Il. Lippincott CO., Phiia-
! dolphin. Price 81
This is record of the forms and methods of
| government in Great Britain. her colonies and
| foreign countries with nm introduction on the
diffusion of popular government on tho surface
OF the globe and on the nature and extent of
! international jurisdictions TO this is added
"A review of tho chief occurrences affecting
national and international government in 1883.
| The reader will find in connection with each
country very brief mention of its political
| position aud boundaries its area and popula-
ton, and the salient facts Of its financial con-
diton. The work IS not so much collection
| of figures and computations as of constitu-
| tional facts and forms. The book is printed in
! large, attractive type, and has been consider
| ably changed in its dress for the better since
| last year. Wo think in its publication long
! felt want Is supplied, and that its particular
| Held is one 10 which il stands almost alone
| The best authorities have been consulted in the
| preparation of the matter contained i'm it. and
it cannot fail to be pinhle to those interested
III n survey of the principles of tho constantly
modifying governments of the world.
| sWEEr-BRlER. By n. f. W. Sherwood. Pub
lishcd by ID. Loihrop Co, Boston
A charming story of the New York society
life of two Young girls, whose ideas Of the
''etcrnnl fitness OF things" were not very clear,
and into this tho author has clcverly woven
delicate hints of the customs of well bred,
gentle minded people. 1t is an excellent book
for girls.
OUR TOWN. By Margaret Sidney. Published by
ID Iothrnp CO. Boston. Price 81 %
The popular author of Five Little Pcppersn
and thiscean, wholesome little story is credit
To the writer.
UP TERfAPIN RIVER BY Opic p Read. Pub
lishcd by Rand MoNally & Co. Chicago Price
80 CENTS.
q" Up Terrapin River" is a series of sketches
and stories by the editor of the ArkrHsau
IfdretcT, one OF tho bright, humorous papers of
the country which has made good deal Of
reputation for its editor. The stories are good
aud funny, and will while away a Summers
day very pleasantly.
SEVEN THOUSAND WORDS OFTEN NrISPRo-
NUUNCED, By Nu,. Henry T. Fhyic Pub
lished by q. !, PginRne1 sons. New York. aud
inT safe by W. IL. Morrison. Washington, ID. g.
Price 81 -.
OF the many valuable little guides to correct
pronunciation which have appeared in recent
years this IS unqucstigiiably the best. since il
contains more words aud "A large number of
constantly occurring proper names which are
not to be found in'Auy of the other mammals
Tho author Is distinguished orthoepigt aud
several previous works. OF his are highly es-
termed. study Oft will DO OF the greatest
heip IN giving the correct pronunciation al tie
words which ono IA constantly coming across
IN bonks and newslapers The author adopts
the system Of Webster in most instances, but
does not hesitate 10 give those of Worcester
aud the best English photographers, where
these seem preferable or have obtained any
popular acceptance.
HISTORY or TUE THIRTY. NINTH ILLINOIS
VOLUNTEER ISFASrKY YATES FHA.
LAM hy Charles NJ, Clark, 81. b., late sur.
Rcou Of the licgifnent. Published under the
auspices Of ihc Veteran associations OF ti,s K,ui-
ment, ut Chicago 49,.
This u the most complete and hest. prepared
Tcgimcntnl history that has cone 10 US IN some
time IL consists Of 81 pages printed In large,
clear typc, on bnc paper. Tho work Is cmbel-
itshed with handsome steal engraving Of Hon
Richard ~ ~
after whom The regiment took its name with
p1TiTaita OF 20 officers of this regiment com
nissioned aud non commissioned and with So
hnpIy-c1ecutcd illustrations. The book il hand.
aoi1eiy hound 80 cloth and attractive 10 the eye
The volume includes also u roster Of the rrri
ment, revised 10 date uf publication. with brief
sketches Of tho members, aud il the most nearly
correct yet made. The narrative Is told In
spirited style, aud cannot faiI to bc interesting
HIS history has beeu prepaid after consider.
hblo trouble aud persistence, much cxpgnzs
aud great credit IL due Sir. Clark and the other
gentlemen who formed the committee for able,
earnest work
THE DAY WILL COME by Miss Rrnddon.
InblshSa by = r. Collier, 60 Warren street. New
York Price - cents
Bliss BFAddon's novels are read with keen
interest wherever the English language ia
spoken. Very many Of them have been trans
lated into other languages This Is ono of the
very best oI boT productions, aud ii is a great
favor To the public Ia have IL reproduced in
this cheap, elegant form.
Magazines.
The September number of the Catholic World
ID ut hand. Always readable monthly. IL IL
specially 80 for September Our veterans will be
particularly interested Ia tho article by II +
Galwey-" by the Rapdan." Rev. DR. Barry ON
" Modern Religion Is mp TO date, aud will re-.
pay auyb0dy's reading. Other articles are
" Soul aud Sense" A. y. Ward; VARSITY
"Reminiscences" G. T.. liodson "Clnes 10
Ancient American Literature" w. Nemos:
christianity Indefeetible," Rev. A. +. Hew.
Ell. etc
Bettorfs complete novel this month is"
College widow by Frank Howard Howe. The
rest of the magazine is larger than usual. and
the articles are exceptionally good. Franklin
MaGNeagh writes on Party Allegiance p. an