The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-04
NEW BOOKS.

LITERARY INDUSTRIES; A MEMOIR. By Hubert
Howe Bancroft. New York: Harper & Bros
For sale by w. Fl. Humphrey & Co.
The title very clearly describes the book, and
1t also comprises the life of Hubert Howe Ban
croft, whose contributions to history are mar
yels OF patient industry and research. He tells
himself that he wrote on an average eight hours
day for twenty years, and at one time wrote
for twelve hours day for six weeks. No at
tempt eoualing his has ever been made, and the
result proves him to be q man OF remarkable
powers. He has written a history of the West
under the eyes of those who helped to make the
history. He has the testimony of the partici-
pants, but he has been subjected to the criticism
OF living witnesses. Yet his accuracy in de-
tail is unquestioned, and his judgment upon
the influence OF events in shaping the life of
states passes without impeachment His life is
romance, the triumph OF perseverance over
all difficulties, and its story should be placed in
the hands of every young man as an example
and stimulus. 1t Is not goody-goody; 1t is
full OF the life OF the world, of real troubles, of
unjust dsappointments, not the invariable vic
tory OF virtue, but the undaunted courage which
snatches success from adverse circumstances.
aud sets its feet upon the obstacles which beset
them.
Anecdotes of distinguished people with whom
he was brought in contact diversity the nara
tive, and the charm OF Bancrofts writing finds
freedom In the memoir which indicates that
it is labor of love. There is not a duh line in
1t, the details never going beyond that point
where they are essential to the interest He
pays very graceful compliment in conclusion
to his colleagues.
OLD RACLoT's MILLION. BY Emile Richebourg
Adapted bv Mrs Benjamin Lewis. New York:
tasseI Publishing Company. For sale by
Lowman & Hanford.
There is so much of lively interest in this
novel that one forgives the oddities of the au-
thor. He has attained such a reputation that
his quaintness must please; and it must be ad-
mitted that by way OF a change il is entertain
ing. For an hour OF sheer relaxation the story
OF very human folk is all sufficient, and the re-
suit will be an acquaintance with q not too
familiar phase OF life and character
MEDIA, THE AMERICAN VIRGIN. By Nadape
Doree. New York: J. 5. Ogilvie.
If anybody wants an absurd maudlin. yul-
gar, trashy paper-cover novel of the worst kind
Media" is emphatically recommended
FISHING AND HUNTING on THE CANADIAN Pa.
CIFIc RAILWAY. BY Ed w. sandys Montreal.
ID. ". McNicol, general passenger agent
This little work sets the s'teeth watering II
not only points out the choicest spots for angling
and shooting, but does it so delightfully."- that
the reading is almost as good as a vacation. Its
information is precise, and just what a man
wants when he is contemplating a recreative
trip.
VALAoSD THE CRANK. By Nero Chicago:
II. J. Smith & Co
This Is the silliest and most worthless book
ever issued from press. II has not one redeem
ing feature. Its publication is a reflection unon
the judgment OF the firm whose imprint it bears.