New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-11

SOME HOLIDAY VOLUMES

1.-THE Young Folks Cyclopacdia Of Games anu
Snort," tIlcnry Holt & Co.., by J. d. ChampHn
and 4 f. BostwicK, is mine OF JOY LOT 0'''
Young people Surely every game ever kho"i
with all It's varicticS-and It's history are liIoi"'
in these pages: and all are presented WIN '"'
annie illustration as to he UNDERSTOOD Oh 'l'
slant The work IS in no sense repilh'' - nv
been written by Americans for Americans '"'
the rules of the games are SUCH as are hn0""
the best American Authorities. Ahu' W '"' ""'
one OF the best features Of the DOCK II tio O
presentation, for reference, OF on'cI'" i"i'' nv
records of athletic sports and standard games no
work is calculated TO he a poSiuN'
the game-loving boy and glrl. .,...,,
In 81" The Knockabout Club in North Africa
Estes A. Lauriat). by Fred \. ODER, may be found
On ilrstro,.d collection of facts and descriptions
relating to the region between Ianeicrs ana 'he
Nil. L. is interesting enough; but it must he
said that IT, is the kind Of book which can easily
bo written AT ones library table without any pre-
liminaTy travelling
WASHINGTON Gladden's Santa Claus on Lark
THE Century Coz is an illustrated group of Christ
mas stories all Of them full of the lovely spirit
of the Christmas tide" Good Children ana
Bad" (Cassell Publishing Co.. is pretty volume
containing a series of pinuant drawings IN color
by the French artist. De MOnvcl. Whence comes
the text we do not know; it certainly is not
worthy of W. de Novel; charming pctures.--
The twelfth volume of Mr. Buttcrworths Zig
Tag Series" deals with The Great Northwest
Estes & LauriaU. II was written after journey
over the Canadian Pacific road 10 that particular
part of our continent rs yet but little known TO
Young readers and il conveys great deal of useful
information in an easy and unprctcnticuS style.
-" The Winds the Woods and the Wandcrer
D.. b,, 4 l. Is n
poctical little story of a much misunderstood
child-a boy who has genius for art but whose
relatives determine 10 make of him business man.
His adventures are many and exciting. and the
end Of III, story is cheerfnl.---Ncw editions Of
Grace Grecnwood'S clever books History OF NY
Pets" and Stories Of My Childhood" have been
brought out by the United States Book Company
These books have been revised and enlarged by
their author anG are prcttily illustrated
One of the dainticst books of lhe season Is
prince Dimpe "A. ID. I. Randolph X
Co... the record of a baby's doings, told
for the benefit of very small people, by
Mrs. George \. PAUL.. Ii is illustrated with
some engaging portraits Of Dimplc himself, ana
is altogether !. very charming little book
Colonel knoX's Boy Travellers have long
been dear TO young readers and IN his BOY
Travellers in Great Britain and Ireland uiarper
d Brothers they will find series of experiences
and observations not less absorbing than those
detailed in the previous volumes. The work Is
richly illustrated.
The Lion City of Africa" Lothrop) is a we'll
written and exciting story by Willis Boyd Allen.
il will please Youngsters who particularly like
adventures in the jungle.
Professor William Eyerett's story, Double
Play" has been reprinted by Roberts Brothers in
a neat and convenient shape The book will be
remembered as one full of excellent lessons. con-
veyed in vigorous and deeply interesting fashion