The National tribune., 1891-10-22
RECENT LITERATURE.

POEMS OF THE BLUE By T. @. Harbaugh.
For sale by all newsdealers, by the author Al
CAsstOwn. o. Price 3 cents.
For Memorial Day. the Reunion and the
Campfire We have not read more fitting book
Of verses. Mr.. Harbaugh. whose contributions
TO our columns have doubtless often been read
with interest in the past few years, displays u
most delicate sentiment. and n strong hand in
dealing with those subjects which are best APP
preciated by him who has borne the battle and
tasted the nectar Of victory. or been ground do
fenseless beneath the heel Of the rebel foo.
SPEECHES.. LECTURES AND LETTERS by
Wendell Phillips. Published by Lee < Shepard.
Boston. Price $3.50.
Since the publication OF the first series Of
speeches, repeated calls have been m1de for
other addresses by Mr.. Phillips. and this vol-
ume containing 50 Of them. is in answer 20 the
popular demand. IL illustrates the wide range
OF time and topic covered by bis interest aud
his eloquenec II begins with the earliest Of
his speeches delivered nine months before the
famOns Lovejoy address. which stands first in
the earlier volume. and closes with his last
public utteranec, his tribute 10 the memory Of
Harriet Martincau. An interval of over 10
years separates the two addresses.
THE CAPTAIN OF COMPANY K. By Maj. Jo-
ssph Kirkland. Published by DOnOhue, Henne-
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This novel OF the war by comrade will 20
10 tue IlShL spot IN tins hearts OF tue Oiu SOL
diers. 1t Is breezy, realistic and strong. The
authors dedication to the surviving officers
and men Of the fring-line; the men who could
see tho enemy in their front with the naked
eye. while they would have needed a field glass
To see the history makers behind them" gives
the keynote Of the book. IL is the marching
fighting. hoping, fearing, suffering dying. tri-
umphing common soldier who commands his
sympathies-and his readers. The book is
| finely illustrated by sketches
HELD FAST FOR ENGLAND A Tale OF the
Siege of Gibraltar. By G.. A. Henty. Published
by Charles Scribner's Sons New York. and for
- snle BY Bren.a9o's, Washington- Price Sl50
| THE DASH FOR KHARTOUM- Tale 81 the
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Mr. Henty writes delightfully."- and health
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/ BY Right Of Conquest. Both books are hand
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| HISTORICAL ESSAYS. BY Henry Adams. Pub
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Mr.. Henry Adams IL well known as a con-
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and these essays will be read with profit and
renewed pleasure by his many admirers. The
| titles Of the essays are: Primitive Rights of
| Women. Captaine John Smith, Harvard Col
| lege-1756-l7o7. Napoleon / at San Domingo,
| Tho Bank Of England Restriction, The DecIa-
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| These little volumes for the children viii
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