The National tribune., 1890-04-10
RECENT LITERATURE.
STORY oFTHE AMERICAN SOLDIER IN wAI
AND PEACE Nv IEiIriina 8. Rronks. Pub

STORY oFTHE AMERICAN SOLDIER IN WAR
AND PEACE BY libridge s. Brooks. Pub
lished by ID. Losbrop q Co, Boston, Price S2oO
This work is one Of series by the same au-
thor, and tells the story Of American soldiers
from the first settlements, when every man
was soldier, down to,the days of the Citizen
Soldiery of 1889 in the National Guard ranks
While treating the story of the early wars of
conquest, in driving the Indian back from the
border-line of civilization, the author tells in
detail of the old French War, the Revolution,
War of 1912, the Seminole War in Florida,
Mexico and the Great Rebellion, as well as of
the desperate Indian wars on the frontier
during the last 90 years. The work is profuse-
ly and handsomely illustrated.
THROUGH THE JOHNsTOWN FLOOD BY
David J. Beae, ID. d. Published by Hubbard
Bros St Louis, Mo. Price So.
Rev. David J. Beale was an eyewitness ana
survivor of the terrible disaster at Johnstown,
having been n resident pastor of the place for
some years. His account of the great calamity
is accurate, as well rs of absorbing interest.
The proceeds of the sale of this book will DO
devoted to the further amelioration of the con-
dition of tho people of JOhnstown, and the
work has already met with high favor and an
enormous sale. 1t is finely illustrated from
photographs made upon the scene, and is typo
graphically very attractive.
MISS BRECKENRIDGE. A DAUGHTER OF
lished J. b. Bppincott Co., Philadelphia. Price,
90 cents.
LIES LONG BATTLE WON. BY Edward Gar
rett. Published by Dodd Meade 81 Co.. New
York and FOR sale by Ballantyne 81 Son, Wash
ington. Price, 81.
A beautiful story of Schottish life by tho
author of Occupations of Retired Life" and
" Family Fortunes" through which Mr.. Gar
rett has won deserved popularity.
OSBORNE OF ARROCHAR BY Amanda Doug
las. Published by Lee Il Shepard, New York,
and for sale by Baantyne Il Son, Washington.
Price Sl.5O.
The readers Of Miss Douglass novels know
their beauty and power. and it almost needless
to say that this is recognized generally as one
OF her very best.
GRANNAN'S WARNING AGAINST FRAUD.
Published by Grannnn's Detective Bureau, Gin
oiunati, o. Price $3.50.
WHAT IS TRUTH? An Essay. BY the Duke of
hrgyll. Published by ID. i. Randolph " Co.,
New York, and for sale by Ballaniyne Son,
Washington. Price, so cents.
GRANNAN's POCKET GALLERY or NOTED
CRIMINALS. Published by Grannan's Detec-
tive Bureau, Cincinnati. Price, 81.
Capt. Joseph G. Grammar is well-known
throughout the West as n keen and efficient
officer of justice. and his publications are of
much worth. Warning Against Fraud" con-
sists of much valuable information on the laws
and other matters relating to crime and bust
mails " contains portraits of notorious and dan
gerOus pick-pocSets, burglars, bank sneaks,
safe blowers, and all-around thieves The inn
portance and value of these books to tho pre-
servers of the law cannot be over estimated.
| A KNIGHT OF FAITH. BY Lydia Hoyt Farmer,
Published by J. & oglve. New York
This is novel Of tho Robert Elsemere"
order. and is strong and we'll. constructed. The
character drawing is especially good.
lishod by Porter & Coates, Philadelphia and for
sale by &. q. PuTsell. Washington.
Miss Lilies stories for girls have wide
reputation for gracefulness and purity Of tone.
We have no hesitation in saying that this is
the best she has yet produced.
| GETTYSBURG AND OTHER POEMS. BY Isaac
It. PcnnypAckcr. Published by Porter & Coates
Philadelphia Price. 81.
Mr.. Pennypacker has shown great tasto in
the selection of his themes aud the poem on
Gettysburg is especially to be admired. His
verses cannot fail 10 please, aud We heartily
commend them.
A STUDY IN SCARLET. A Novel. BY A. Conan
| Doyle. Published by Iippinoott Co, Philadsi-
phia. Price. 80 cents.
| PHILADELPHIA AND ITS ENvIRoNs. A
Guide 10 the City aud Surroundings. Published
by }. u. Lppinoott Co, Philadelphia. Price, Is
cents.
LAKE cHAMpLAIN AND ITS SHORES by
Published by Dc Wolfe, FisSe & Co, Boston.
| Price 81.
| The main object of this work is to call Ma
| tional attention 10 the historic events which
| occurred in Champlain country, and their in
/ innate connection with American liberty and
| civilization. The author also particularly
| brings out tho value OF this beautiful locality
as regards its facilities for and purposes Of re-
creation. He treats Interestingly Of the tradi-
! tioual aud historic period tho great National
Park, the facilities tho lake offers to yachtsmen.
aud the game fish Of its waters ell intcrsporsed
with graphically told "reminiscences and incl
| dents
| THE BELLE OF THE SEASON BY Mrs ITar.
! Tiet Lewis. Published by Street & Smith, New
! York. Price 81.
| A gracefully told love.story. Astounding in
! dramatic action and extremely captivating
| incidents. The plot Is very Ingenious and the
! love scenes arc very spiritedly depicted.
/ THE CATHOLIC MAN. BY Mrs Lawrence Turn.
| bull. Published by ID. Lothrop Co., Boston.
Price sl25
The author Of this novel claims realism for
/ its essence-tho realism not of the repulsive
and disgusting commonplace. but of the ideal.
A novel that exalis the ideal 10 the extent OF
| making its very motif the bold dictum that
| the " ideal Is the real" is refreshing rarity.
| The widcly-diiering characters are developed
by the author with delicate and discriminat-
| ing touch.
THE SHOP BY Albert Il. Winship. Published
| by d. Lothrop Co, Boston, Price 80 cents.
The aim of this little work is to call atten-
ton to the possibilities and probabilities of So
cial, home church. and political reform through
"a kcener appreciation and better appropriation
Of the labor-lifc Of the people. In each of the
essays there is TO be found the soundest philos-
ophy and clearest thinking.
A CHRONICLE OF CONQUEST. by Frances
| Sparhawk. Published by ID. Lolhrop Co., Boston
Price si.25.
Those who remember charming little Polly
Blatehey will be glad to renew her acquant-
ance in this story. II Is bright aud full of in.
teregt, but its great Importance lies in the facts
10 presents and light IL sheds upon the problem
of Indian education in which Miss Blatchley
now young lady, is much interested.
| AND SATAN LAUGHED. A Novel by sibyl
tombstone. Published by q. W. Dillingham;
| New York. Price so cents.
| THE NEW PRODiGAL by Stephen Paul Shelf
field. Published 10y Rand, MeNally 81 Co., Chi.
cago III. Price 90 cents.
new story by the author of "'rhe Burmah
Treasure" Mutual Consolation Society" etc
EOLINE; OR, MAGNOLIA VALE. BY Mrs
Caroline Lee Hentz. Published by +. II. Peter.
son Il Co., Philadelphia. Pa. Price IS cents
RoTHERAf7,L; A STORY OF a LOST IDEN.