Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-29
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

s'Crowded Out o. Crofield, or the Boy
Who Made His Way" by William o. Stod-
dard. (New York; D. Appleton & Co.,
10 mo-. J. 261 pages.) A capital book for
boys and young men who have begun to
think of earning living and being of
some account in the world. There are
touches of humor enough to enliven the
book, and it is story of solid worth, Civ
ing to boys an example which proves that
honesty, industry, pluck and capability do
not go unrecognized nor unrewarded.
The book is handsomely bound, with ex-
will be a good Christmas gift for any
smart boy.
"Marion Graham, or Higher Than Hap
piness," by Meta Lansler, author of ''The
Broken Bud" "Light on the Dark River"
"The Tobacco Problem" etc. Boston;
Lee & Shepard, 12 NO., 4s6 pages.) This
is story of love and patience and sorrow
and religion. The author has evidently
decided views on some theological ques-
tions, and expresses them through the he
roes and heroines of her book, as in ''Rob-
ert Elsmere" and "John Ward, Preacher" I"
The author, Mrs. Margaret Woods Lau-
renee, of Marblehead, Mass, tells us in
her preface to this revised edition that she
hopes it may help readers 'to understand
that Christ's best gift to us is the blessed
privilege which he himself so divinely il
lustrated-the privilege of service and
self-sacrifce for others"
"Diana of the Crossways," novel by
George Meredith. Authors edition.
Boston; Roberts Brothers, 12 mo-, 39s
pages. Price S1.5O) This is regarded as
one of the best of George Meredith's
books, of which there are at least ten
handsome volumes. The London Athe-
nmum speaks of it as ga study of emo
ton" The heroine of this novel is an
Irish woman with strong love of coun-
try. She makes many friends and not d
few enemies on account of her peculiari
| ties, but finally reaches the haven of {
happy marriage.
''Her Brother Donnard," by Emily L
Veeder philadelphia; j. B. Lippincott
Co., 12 no., 274 pages. Price Sl.25l A
peculiar story, hardly true TO life, and ev
IDENTIFY the work of a young author, who's
Impractical pen gives token of bettel
| work in days to come. The illustrations
are supposed to be portraits of the princi
pal characters. The Brother Donnari be
comes Roman Catholic priest, while th'
sister, Maureen, marries Quaker. Th'
lovers meet in Melrose Abbey, but an
| finally united on an island in Lake Cham
| plain.
"Cudjo's Cave" by j. T. Trowbridge
| Boston; Lee & Shepard, IL no., so
pages: paper, fifty cents) A reprint of
capital story of life in the times of slave
ry, and Just before and during the war o
the rebellion 1t is story calculated t
promote horror of oppression and a Low
for country and freedom. The spirit o
patriotism pervades the book, and there
a strong flavor of the spirit of the heroi
general who said, "We viii fight it out o.
this line if il takes all summer"
Civilization" an historical review Q
its elements by Charles Morris, author @
'The Aryan Race, - ga Manual of Class
cal Literature" etc. Chicago; S.
Griggs & Co., two volumes, IL no., 81
and 4S0 pages) This is an ''outline view,
the author tells us in his preface. of tn
elements of civilization, and is illustratiy
of the idea and fact of growth. The eve
luton of savage man into the culture
, member of Christian civilization is on
of the mighty miracles of time, an illul
tration of divine laws and purposes whic
} are beneficent and cannot fail. The boo
is solid and valuable, and will be rea
with interest by all thoughtful reader
1t is worthy of a place in every hbrar.
, being instructive in its statements an
? | cheering in its character. An optimist
contribution to historical literature.