The morning call., 1891-12-06
LITERATURE.

THE LOST CoLoNY-By James F. Ray
mond. philadelphia: r b. Peterson &
Bros. Cloth. ALB PIP. 81 50) A most inter-
esting book is The Lost Colony" from
the pen of brother OF the late Henry J.
Raymond. who was editor of the New York
Times. 1t is very singular and one of the
most exciting stories that has been offered
Tor many days. 1t is a thrilling story of
love and adventure, which hinges upon the
fortunes of Southern family that has
passed through a succession of fortunes and
changes OF lot, all very startling. With the
fate of the family is bound up that of Il
young officer OF the army, who is dstin-
guished for his bravery on the field OF battle
The novel gives the author an oppor-
tnnlty to Introduce some very graphic
descriptions of life in the South The
delineation of this life is marked for
lis fidelity and Truth, and many picturesque
scenes are depicted. The most novel scenes are
count of THE LOsl Colony" history that is
most astonisnlng-so astonishing as 10 suggest
the bellet that THIS part of the novel Is founded
on iact. there Is also description Of war and
military exploits which are so realistic that they
show The work OF master-hand. Those who
take up this book Will sOon become interested in
the fortunes OF those who figure In f. and Will
follow them closely TO the end, which Is novel
and unexpected. Those who love strange ad-
venture by land aud sea, and In war and love,
VIII find in this book which is we'll printed from
large type and bound IN very unique cover,
ihuCu lIdl VIII cultliElH lUeHl ana Ill the nina
with pleasant impressions.
FRANCS HOLIDAY PUBLIcATIoNs-(Bost
l.. Prang q Coz Tie holiday publications is
sued by his firm for the present season present
large and varied assortment of cards, art now
eltles, Calendars, fine art pictures. art books aud
booklets. These nave merit particularly their
OVID, and that Is that they are of American de.
sign and are the work Of American workmen
proving lhelr wok In that line Is equal il not in
many instances sunerior 10 that OF European
aitiSahs. Among the many novelties may be
mentioned unique one emitted "a Tennis
set by Lucie A. Harlow, which gives In
humorous way the outcome of Irritation at a
game OF tennis, the technical express
SONS supplying the catch-words. 1t Is
Illustrated with pretty pictures. Then there are,
10 Tue nature OF shape books, "a Days
Fishing" fastened IN covers, representing
hshing basket, Christmas Salad" after Syd-
ney Smith, illustrated aud fastened in a cover of
lealistic lettuce leaf. pretty cOncelt Is Bon
nets and Hats" portrayed from youth 10 age by
Mary II. Huntington. with illustrations by Helen
A. Gardiner. In this book are shown the various
hats and bonnets worn from childhood on, aud
the Idea Is emphasized by the cover, which is IN
The shape OF bonnet, through which the
smiling lace of a child looks through the
front and the face of handsome old lady. In the
book line there are mo Sect IN Heaven" "PIaces
That Our Lord Loved" aud The Family Record"
These are very fine productions as to text, Illus
lrations ana binding. Tie booklets cards aid
Illuminated Calendars are elegant specimens OF
what can be done In the line to which each class
belongs very sweet child's face Is published
under tie title OF The Lutte Rogue" and is the
work OF Miss Ida Waugh, whose portraits OF
early child-life are uneXceed. Offered by J0-
seph h. Dorety OF luis city.
STUDY IN CoRNEILLE-By Lee Davis
Lodge, A. NJ. Baltimore: John Murphy g. Co.
Cloth, 314 Pr, SD lnis book has been
been written not merely for scholars but for
general readers also. A considerable portion OF
II has already been accorded a fia;tering recep-
ton OF large audiences embracing much OF the
VIII, beauty and learning OF the capital city,
where several chapters were delivered In the
form OF popular lectures. Chapter first traces
the development Of The French drama. large
amount OF highly interesting Information is there
period OF Comedies career, sketches the state OF
France In The first part of the seventeenth cen.
fury, and gives an account OF Comedies early
writings Chapter third treats of the full bloom
OF til. poets genius. The story OF lie Cd." a
beautiful play In which love aud martial
deeds are interviewer, Is given in this
s s"r wa yhap Pie fourth If eles 10
tragedy of early Rome, full of thrilling scenes
aud patriotic sentiments. CHAPTER fifth tells the
story OF "Cinna," tragedy containing au ac-
man Emperor Augustus. Chapter sixth gives
Inc story OF "Polyeucte," a tragedy based on the
martyrdom OF an early Christian. Thus the
reader unacquanted win French may enjoy The
greatest masterpieces of the greatest French
tragedlst. Chapter seventh, the last, describes
the downfall OF casscism and tho rise of roman
ucism, sketchiug tie development OF The drama
from The time of CorneIe to our own day.
Throughout the book criticism is woven In with
the narrative. Advanced students OF French
VIII bnd the volume very pleasant reading.
GLORIA-By L. ID. L. n. Southworth. New
York: Robert BonneI's Sons. 34S pp.) Til, is
another novel by this widely known and talented
novelist IL Is the story OF an orphan girl, pretty,
but seifwiled, who went to live with her atDt
and her husband. She became great favorile
OF the couple, who were childiess. and while
guile child formed strong attachment for a
nsher Lad who WAS lar beneath her station. To
break OIL this attachment The girl was sent by