The National tribune., 1891-01-08
RECENT LITERATURE.

THE GFIRST REGIMENT NEW HAMPSHIRE
VOLUNTEERS IN THE GREAT REBELLION.
BY stephen e.. Abbott, A. NJ, 40 School street,
Keene, N. II. Price S2.25.
Thisemagnifcent regimental history by the
Chaplain Of the organization is ready for dis
tribution. The author has aimed 10 make IL
essentially New Hampshire book" TO en-
brace in compact but most interesting form all
that the son OF the veteran might wish TO know
Of the condition Of affairs in New Hampshire
in the early war period, and the result isa work
of general as well as special interest-henco
success. IL contains among other things the
story Of the regiments campaigns, an account
of the great uprising of the people OF the
State" and other articles on subjects relating
TO that period, map of the route of the regi-
ment, tables, biographies, portraits and Illus
trations The style is easy and natural and
the work Of much historical value.
A DREAM OF A MODEST PROPHET. BY NJ.
ID. Leggett. Published by J. b. Lppincott Co.,
Philadelphia, and for sale by Brentanos, Wash
ington. Price 81.
1t is now generally conceded by all we'll
informed and thinking people that the Nebu-
lar Hypothesis OF the creation and develop
ment of our universe which was at first de-
yeloped by Laplace at about the beginning Of
the present century and demonstrated by later
scientists, is not only possible but proha-
bic. According TO the logic of this hypothesis,
the environment OF the planet Mars, its natural
growth and the conditions Of life (if life he
there are much the same as those Of the earth.
On this as a basis, Mr.. Leggett, in the EXPOSE
tion Of what he saw there on visit i'm the
spirit" advances many plausible ideas about
that planet, its people and their condition
mental, moral and physical. The book Is well
worth reading.
CYRIL. Novel. BY Godfrey Drace. Published
by W. H. Allen & Co. London.
The authors forceful style, his delineation
of character and his knowledge of English
politics and economies, all prove his master
hand. The story is a romance Of rapid
movement aud frequent change of scene.
The portrayal Of college life and descriptions
Of experiences in India are delightful and alb
sorbing
DESIREE QUEEN OF SWEDEN AND NOR
WAY. From the French OF Baron HOchschds.
BY Mrs. NJ. Carey. Published by Dodd. Mead az
Co. New York.
This is a narrative made up from personal
memoirs OF Baron HOchschlds, who, at % years
Of age, was attached TO the court of Queen De-
stree as Chamberlain; from papers preserved in
the private archives of the royal family, and
other authoritative sources French writers
have not generally taken much notice of this
French woman, who took an important part in
the great events Of the times and whose life
was rare example of the caprices of fate.
PATIENCE Novel BY Anna B. Warner.
Iublislitu bN y. D. lalflncpib Aos lllllAuNlf lAt
and Tor sale by Brentanos, Washington.
The author Of my Brothers Keeper" and
dollars and Cents" has produced a very de-
hghtiul and wholesome story which cannot
fail TO charm all who have read her previous
novels, and appreciate the high standard toward
which she aims.
THE THREE SCOUTS. BY J. T. Trowbridge.
Published by Lee d Shepard, Boston Price, IN
TIE CHOUANs. BY Honore de Balzao. Trans
lated 10y George Saintsbury. illustrated. Price,
In paper 20 cents.
Another choice work Is added to the RialtO
series Of novels Lovers Of Balzac will be
pleased TO get this admirable translation Of
this great French writer's story in such cheap
form.
PHOTOGRAPHIC MosAICs. BY Edward J..
Wilson, S53 Broadway, New York Price, In
paper 80 cents; ia cloth, 81.
This is n valuable collection Of the latest
ideas and discoveries in the Photographic art,
by the editor OF Wilson'S Photographic Mag1=ine,
and is fully what IL claims TO be, an annual
record Of Photographic progress" 1t cannot
help proving very valuable 10 every one Of
the increasing number of persons to whom
photography is a business or recreation.
Magazines and Notes.
Rudyard Kiping contributes the complete
novel, "The Light that Failed" 10 the January
attracting more attention az present than any
other living writer. His force and originality
have taken the world by storm. 1.-THE Light
that Failed Is this brilliant authors first novel
and fully jusiiGes the expectations he has
raised by his remarkable short stories. It is
the story Of an artists life and love, and Kip
ling shows that De fully understands an artists
outlook upon life aud his hopes, expectations,
and fears. u is his comprehension Of the
inner and outer life Of men, aud his ability
10 portray both, that is the secret OF Kipling's
power.
Ppet Of Dec. 81 contains laughable cartoon,
entitled The Great Political Future OF the
Farmer; A Glance Ahead to the Time when
the Haysced Runs the Government" The
pictures are irrcsistiby funny, and are a capt.
tai take-oF on our rural legislators.
9. T. Pufuaui's Sons New York. have Issued
a wel-wrttcn pamphlet, entitled The Ques-
ton Of Ships, consisting of two papers, one a
discussion Of the " Decay Of Our Ocean Mcr-
camille Marine, its Cause aud Cure by David
A. Wells; and the other, Shipping Subsidies
aud Bouuties" a review Of the plea for the
further protection Of the shipbuilding m0nop-
oily, made by Representative Nelson DinPley,
Of Maine.
Table Talk The American authority upon
Culinary aud Household Topics" Published
at Philadelphia, Pa. Price 10 cents month,
or 81 year.