The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-04-03
RECENT LITERATURE.

EMMANUEL. THE STORY OF THE MESSIAH.
BY William Forbes Cooley. Published by DOdd,
Mend & Co., and for sale by Balantyne Il Son,
Washington. Price, $3.50.
The aim of this book is to depict the life of
our Lord in narrative form. II is n story,
rather than critical biography of the Christ;
historical, not theological in its nature. What
plot there is Is connected only by thread Of
fiction, used of necessity for the better appre-
citation Of the events introduced, and the work
is written in the hope, the author says, that
some OF the vast number of Christians who,
for some reason, do not read the more learned
recitals of Jesus's career, may gain from its
pages clearer understanding of the life OF
lives. The scenes and incidents are the happy
result of careful consideration of the customs
and language of that day, and the style will
impress all in its clearness and force.
AROUND THE WORLD STORIES. BY Olive
Risey Seward, editor of William III. Stewards
Travels Around the World" Published by ID.
Lothrop Co, Boston Price Sl.25
This is connected narrative Of jOurneyngs
from this country to Peking, the capital of the
Chinese Empire, thence through Java India,
Abyssinia. Turkey, France and England, as
made by William II. Seward and his daughters.
During the trip Mr.. Stewards influence and
position in his own country WAS an open
sesame" to many of the most exclusive houses,
and to the Courts Of Europe and Asia, and roy
atty was seen at home az well rs in state. The
book ~ written in graceful, easy style that
wins our favor mt once, and younger readers will
especially find its pages attractive aud instruc-
tive.
FEET OF CLAY. BY Amelia f. Barr, author of
Jan Veddcrs Wife" Published by Dodd,
Mead & Co., New York, and for sale by BaIlan-
tyne q Son, Washington. Price SI.25.
:" Feet Of Clay is a peculiarly interesting
novel OF life among the. Manx folks In her
portrayal of character the author has excelled
the efforts of her previous works. Prominent
in this appears the noble sef-sacri6ce of Arthur
Pennington, tho weakness Of his son, George,
and the simplicity, nobility and strength of
Bella Clucas'5 nature while pervadng all Is
that atmosphere of purity and grace which
makes one thoughtful and better in the perusai
of such works.
Magazines.
Cooley for April is brimful Of pleasant reading
desirable fashions, pretty conceits in patterns
valuable recipes. etc. 1t has long been ques-
ton how the publishers obtain their ever-fresh
budget of delightful information for the ladies !;
but every month il is just as and filled
with acceptable matter. Send $500, and scgur
for yourself q welcome visitor for year. Go
dey Publishing Co, Philadelphia, Pa.
Miss Sarah Orne Jewett, who has been
spending the Winter in Florida. contributes 10
tho April ScTiJners story entitled The New
Methuselah," describing tho efforts of an eccen-
trio New England philosopher 10 rear n child
according to theories that would proloug its life
for several centuries
The third issue of The Illustrated american,
already an agreeable aud regular visitor will
contain many features of rare interest. it will
present picture of Count Andrassy, the great
Hungarian Agitator; realistic scenes taken by
their own special staff photographer at Joliet,
Ill, presenting many scenes of that habitation
known as the State Prison; views of College
Athletics at Yale and Harvard. and the new
method of rowing known tank practice .;
pictures of our fleet of Gibraltar; life in Bra
I'll and views taken nj that favorite resort on
the Mediterranean known the world over as
Monaco and Monte Carlo
Beiford's for April presents an attractive ar
ray Of contents. The complete novel is 4" lis
Bosom Friend" by Homer Greene. NJ. l..
Scuddcr, jr., discusses the Free Coinage of Sill.
yer. citing the experience of Mexico. The first
| paper of Celebrated Men of the Day series is
upon Thomas Huxley, written by Julian Haw-
! thorne. Col. Charles Chaille-Long writes in
| terestingly on Communism in China and Corea
| Louise Chandler Monlton and Rev. f. +. Hale
chat about Books Worthy of Note. Helen NJ
| Gardner and Euerest De I.aucey write charm
ing short stories, whlo the rest Of the matter
| is of the usual high character of this magazine
| New Music.
Bring Sweet Flowers" This is n Memorial
| Day ode of more than usual merit. The words
are by Comrado T. II. Bristow, the music by