The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-06-01
LITERARY NOTES.

duout luciE Literary WOFk. anu QlScON6Ttu tudt
the same Idea for the basis of a short story had
occurred to both of them about the same time.
The coincidence ends. however, with the idea.
J9hn b. Alden Of New York the weltknown
Expedition" by Wauters, a very handsome
large-type, illustrated volume, reduced IN price
from 81 to 80 cents. This book tells most in
teresting and complete story, beginning with the
conquest OF the Soudan, and continuing through
years OF African exploration. the revolt OF the
Mahdl, the siege of khart0um with the death OF
Gordon, tue return OF DIR. Junker, besides the
story OF SANKEY'S own adventures including his
successful relief expedition. The book Is we'll
printed IN clear, large type. has many good Illus
trations and Is bound In cloth. Mr. Alden. who
was charged with having joined the "Book
trust" denies the allegation and declares lhat
he proposes TO continue TO furnish the best liter
azure at The very lowest prices. The book men
TONED. which was originally issued at 81, Is
onered at One-quarter that price.
Over the imprint OF Welch Fracker Company,
publishers, New YORK, Will soon appear "Ihe
Ryersons," novel of Pennsylvania life IN the
iortles, by s. J Bpmstead; "one of 'BerIian's'
twentieth century; The Bank Tragedy" a
novel by Mary Il. T. hatch; From Yellowstone
PARK to Alaska" and From the Land Of tue
Midnight Sun TO the Volga" both by Francis G.
Sessions, President of the Ohio Historical Socl-
ety. these latter volumes TO be uniform with MIR.
"On the Wing Through Europe" and in West
ern Leyant."
Natures serial Story" an Illustrated number
OF the new edition OF Edward Z. Roe's books.
Dodd, Mead & Co., OF New York. In this book
tile author describes the life of Mr. and Mrs.
Clifford. He is an aged man who Is as truly in-
terested in his garden and fruit trees as any EN-
thusiastic horticulIurist in his prime. Mrs.
Clifford IS one who always found solace in ma
ture and flowers. The object of the book is to
show that love for the soil and all pursuits Of
outdoor life is one of the most heathful signs In
people aud to bring people In sympathy with
nature.
"Our Erring Brother, or Church aud Chapel"
by +. w. Robinson, The Sin OF Joost Avellugh."
by Maatten Martens, and The Talking Image
of UIur," by Franz Hartman, Md have been
added TO the International Series" by the John
w. Lowell Company OF New York. These works
OF felton, like others OF the series, are among the
good books that are published. They are well
written carefully revised, entertaining and
pleasant reading. The care exercised by this
company in selecting novels to place before the
reading public has gained for 1t a reputation
that II may feel justly proud OF.
"St. Nicholas " for June has an exciting and
instructive story, " Win Stick aud Thread, ":by
l.. Clark Davis. relating boy-iishernan's TIL
umph IN capturing a" red drum" with rod and
reel. No angler can read 1t without a desire to
start at once for the iisbing grounds. 1t is Illus
trated by NJ. }. Burns. Another striking story
OF little boy who had one brother IN the Fed
eral aud one In the Confederate army. Being un.
willing to decide against either, lie compromises
by having apartl-cOlored suit, one side gray and
one side BLU.
The "Delsarte Recitation Book and Directory"
Is presented to the public by K. S. Werner OF
New York. 1t is edited by Elsie NJ. Wllbor, and
Is collection OF large humber OF Rotations in
prose and poetry ranging from simple 10 most
dramatic. The book gets Its name from some IA
yorite pieces OF Delsarte, from an epigram on
every page stating some point in the Delsarte
system and from fine medallion picture Of Del
sarte embossed on The cover. Ii is one OF the
best collection OF pieces for recitation ever
printed.
Funk & Wagnalls of New York are publishing
lhirty-two page weekly called "Ihe Literary
Digest" 1t Is summary OF the current itera-
ture OF the world. In 1t is presented cOnden-
satiOn OF the best articles appearing IN the re-
views, summary Of editorial opinions from the
leading newspapers, summaries OF book reviews,
ana other matters OF great interest. Ii is a most
valuable periodical for careful readers aud Will
prove OF assistance 10 the students OF literature.
Tweniy-four Illustrations drawn by the notable
French artists, Luigi Rossi, LOUIS Montegut, +.
de MyrDach. Ernest Bieer and Frederic Monte
nard, Will accompany The first instailment Of
AlphOnse Daudeps new humorous serial, Port
IarascOn," III "Harpers Magazine for June.
The drawings all In the style that has be-
come Identified with the names Of Rossi and
Myr0ach, the famous illustrators OF NJ. DaudepS
other Tartarin stories.
The Memorial day number OF "The Youths
Companion" just issued, Will appeal especially
TO all those to whom our Decoration day brings
tendrr and sacred memories. The illustrations
are of a high character and the stories of
story for girls, entitled way Out IL the Prairie
Kentry." 1t Tells in touching language how a
devoted daughter secured the decoration OF her
fathers grave.
Gle by Albert Shaw, whose paper on Glasgow
recently attracted SO much attention. This time
Mr.. Shaw treats of "London Polytechnics and
Peoples Palaces" a subject which is particu-
larry timely, as similar Institutions are sprinRing
up IN different parts Of the world The fronts,
piece is portrait OF Walter Besant, author OF
"All sorts and Conditions OF Men,"
with Fly-rod and Camera" Is the title OF an
deliberately illustrated work announced for i'm
mediate publication by the Forest and Stream
Samuels the well-knOwn salmon-angler aud
amateur photographer OF Boston. The book con-
tains 10 full. page reproductions OF striking
photographs, to the collection of which MIR.
Samneis has devoted the vacations of several
years.
The Century Company of New York has issued
a charming novel entitled 'Ihe Merry Chanter,"
by Frank r. Stockton. 1t Is written in this
authors inimitable style, ana the scenes are
portrayed in such faithful lines that tue reader
imagines himself seeing the incidents narrated
and hearing the CONVEX satl0ns belweea the sew
eral Characters The O0k contains number
OF excellent Illustrations.
q. w. Dillingham; of New York has issued
1.-THE Strike Of the Sex" 4 clever book, the pur-
port OF which is 10 show what the effect would
be on the male portion OF the world II the
women should strike for their rights and leave
the cities TO the men. The picture Is well drawn
and The book furnishes much for thoughtful re-
fection. Offered by the Bancroft Company.
The second number of the Republic Maya.
Zine" published in New York, has for frontls-
piece splendid photograph Of General Sner-
man. II contains a biographical sketch of the
articles that ale OF particular interest TO the
members OF the Grand Army of the Republic.
The plays and pastimes OF "a Boys Town"
are described in the instament OF Howells' story
III the number OF Harper's Young People" pub
lished May 27th. The author viii doubtless be
plied with questions as 10 who that boy men
toned by him was "who wanted to be a pirate,
aud ended by inventlng a steam governor"
"The Evil That Women Do" novel by
Helene Won RacowltZa, translated from the Ger
man by A. Howard, has been issued from the
nfps nf nd l.. nffa rah
the reading public through the Bancroft Com
pany. Ii is a very Interesting and entertaining
story OF Russian life and Intrigue.
Newspaper reviewers are puzzled over the
authorship OF "God In His World" the recent
anonymous work published by hlessrs. Harper &
Brothers. To some 1t suggests Phillips Brooks
Others say that 1t could not have been written by
a divine. One paper believes that II may be the
work of a woman
William B. Turner of Spokane Falls has com.
piled and published very handy pocket chart
OF "Medieyal and Modern History" In which
Is given In convenient and popular form at a
glance the histories In which the people Of the
world are most Interested.
The June issue OF the Cosmopolitan is a
brilliant number. 1t contains the third stage of
Miss Bisland's flying trip around the world, "a
Ghost at His Fresde." by Louise Chandler
MOult0n and over dozen well-writlen and enter.
tanning sketches
The June number Of "Unlted Service" com.
pletes the third volume OF new series of this
very readable and interesting monthly review
The leading article is +" Tie Battle Tactics OF To-
Day." by Lieutenant John 2. Wiser OF the First
ARTILLERY, U. 5. A.
The first nomination for the Presidency In
1892 is published In the current number OF Z" The
illustrated American" 1t is In an article by
BelVa Lockwood upon the question as to whether
we shall ever have female President OF the
United States.
Eat a Girls Mercy" spiritedly told romance
OF the War OF the Rebellion, by Jean Kate
Ludlum, has just been issued by Street Smith
OF New YORK. II Is an Interesting well-told
story, true 10 life and full OF dramatic Incidents
Chicago has a new cartoon paper called
Light" which, judging from the Illustrations
and the original, bright and witty matter that
fill the pages, 1t will soon become the equal OF
the cartoon papers of New York.
In the latest issue Of Garden and Forest"
published In New York, there Is an interesting
article descriptive OF an ornamental Japanese
barberry by Professor Sargent.
The June Issue OF "The Domestic Monthlyn is
devoted TO fashions OF the latest styles and other
matters OF the greatest interest to the fair sex.
Like the Cleansing Brook.