The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-10-27
NEW BLICATIoNs.

MeSSrs. II. L. Putnam'S Sons of New York
have just issued the second series of the
Literary Gems. These elegant little books
are bound In morocco covers, and are artis-
tically printed on thick paper, with gilt
edges. Each book Is contained In neat and
tasteful box. This series comprises six
standard works, namely, Nibelungen Lied /;
by Thomas Carlyle, King of the Golden
River. by Ruskin; Science of History, by
James Anthony Froude; SoDnets from the
Portuguese, by Elizabeth Barrett Browning;
School for Scandal; and Nothing to Wear, by
Butler. (For sale by Loring, Short & Har-
mon.)
Epitome of the Worlds History, Ancient
Medieval and Modern, with special relation
to the History of Civilization and the Prog
ress of Mankind. By Edgar Ssndersop, M.
A.. late Scholar of Clare College, Cambridge,
author of "a History of the British En-
pire." Revised and condensed, with emen-
dations and new matter, by John Hardman,
A. NJ. Part 1. Ancient and Medieval.
Boston: School Supply Company. Is Brom-
field street.) The present volume deals with
ancient and medieval history. In the intro
ductory chapter it treats of the different
races of men, and the different divisions of
the Caucasian race. The work separates
history into three grand divisions-ancient
history, from early times to fall of western
Roman Empire, A. ID. 476; medieval history,
from fall of western Roman Empire to mid
die of fifteenth century; modern history,
from middle of fifteenth centur, to the pres
m cof tbn
first twr divisions, and gives in clear and
comprehensive manner the salient features
of these two periods. The American editor
has somewhat curtailed the original work,
but his condensations have generally been
beneficial, tending to clearnesss and syste-
matte arrangement. The book contains
many valuable maps and illustrations and a
very useful index. 1t will make an admira-
BILE text book for schools.
On the Blockade. by Oliver Optic, is one of
The Blue and Gray Series, being issued by
Lee & Shepard Of Boston. 1t is a story of
the Civil War and narrates incidents which
.ranspired on the Southern coast during the
blockade of Southern ports by the Federal
feet. Though not strictly history, 1t is a
historical novel, and many of its scenes are
founded on actual facts. The young reader
will be deeply interested in following the
career Of Chester Passford and his friends,
whose varied experiences will be found full
of interest On the Blockade is the third of
the series. and it is high praise to say that 1t
is fully up in interest and value to the vol
umes that have preceded it. (For sale by
Stevens & Jones.)
Life of Dorothy Lynde Dix. By Francis
Lynde Dix. Boston: Houghtop, Miffiin &
Co.; Portland: Loring, Short & HARMONY
Owing to the strong aversion Miss Dix had
to notoriety and public praise, and her abso-
lutte refusal to furnish any details of her life
and work, nothing but the most fragmentary
and meagre accounts have heretofore been
published. Shortly before her death she
consented that her papers might be used in
the preparation of her memoirs. But being
too feeble then arrange these papers herself
and to give necessary data and other infor-
nation and having commanded her friends
| to destroy her private letters commands
happily disobeyed by few the task Of her
biographer has been hard one. He has
| given us, however, vivid picture of this re-
markable woman, whose work for suffering
humanity cannot be surpassed. and rarely
equalled. by that of any individual in the
worlds history. What the indomitable
pluck and perseverance of this weak, sensi-
tive woman did for the relief of the insane
was wonderful, and makes one believe in
the almost unlimited possibilities awaiting
nobly directed energy.
Worthington & Co., Of Boston, have just
issued in "The Rose Library" series Asbein,
by Ossip SchubiD, translated by Elise L. La
throp. 1t is musical novel. with photogra-
vure illustrations by Max T. Klepper. (For
sale by Stevens g. Jones.)
The same publishers have just issued in
the International Library series Children Of
the World. novel by Paul Heyse, translated
from the German, with photogravure illus
trations by Frank M. Gregory. (For sale by
Stevens & Jones.
Recent publications by the John w. Lowell
Company are Lover or Friend? by Rosa
Nouchette Cary, author of "Not Like Other
Girls" Out of the Night. by Ii. W. French.
author of Our Boys in China and Our Boys
in India; Neila Sen, by j. Fl. Connolly.
(For sale by Stevens & Jones.)
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