Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-15

With Stanley In Africa (S2.50). An
unusually handsome book. by Capt.
Mcclure, gives an exceedingly interest
ing. in fact, thrilling, account Of the
travels and adventures In the dark con-
tinent Of the intrepid traveller and ex-
plorer, Henry 81. Stanley, commencing
with his "How He Found Livingstone"
down TO the ''Rescus of Emin Pashh."
This volume is row looked upon ~ the
standard book on the subject, and - it
10 story of almost superhuman suite :
ings. endurance and self-sacrifice, il no
doubt will remain one Of the popular
reading books of the nation for gener-
atoms to come.
The greatest OF all American iu veniles
10 the wonderful volume called "Worth.
ington's Annual" 1920. This annual
visitor that has brought pleasure and
agreeable instruction iuto thousands OF
households continues to be the favorite.
It's success Is we'll derserved, for the
hundreds of illustrations in unts and
colors arc simply marvellous and the
text slngulsrly entertaining, at the
same time instructive in an exceptional
degree.
Manners and Customs of Spain
$500 by James New, contains explain
atory text and 36 exquisite ctchings by
r. De Los Rios, illustrating Spanish life
as presented in the writings OF Ger
vantes. lie Sage, Mendoza and Aleman.
Is 10 4 very quaint production ard ap-
peals to ali lovers OF the fine arts.
Peep o. the Morn ($l.75) presents
poems aud drawings by the most grace
ful OF living American illustrators OF
child life. Mary T.. Lathbury. The
twelve colored designs are full OF light
and briiliancy, ana the poems that ac-
company the drawings are OF high
poetic order.
Our Boys in Ireland $3.50, by Harry
w. French, il brilliant story of . sum.
mer jsunting, really the best book of
travel published for many . year. 1t
is profusely illustrated, gives q most
graphic account of beautiful Ireland,
tells us OF its lakes, mountains aud
cities, besides making us acquainted
with representatives of its people "a
met by the party of bright American
boys who travelled through 1t IN quest
OF enjoyment and instruction. We
also get an insight into race character
istlcs by vivid glimpses of Its history
and romantic and sometimes amusing
legends.
biemory's Sketch Book (S2.5O), with
the designs of Helen Z. Strong. Is gift
book of exceeding charm. The draw
ings which embelllsh those popular
English and American poems and folk
songs are printed IN tints on . rich
cream-like paper, and give the book a
very luxurious appearance. 1t is q yer.
its -s treasury of picture and song.
Buds and Blossoms tSL.75), by Lucie
+. Villeplait. occupies perhaps the front
rank among children's art books of the
highest type. illustrated with "a
brilliantly colorct plates, fac-simiies of
water -colors. with text in prose and
verse. In every respect q book of re-
marksble beauty and a splendid specl-
| men of American color printing.
Sun Dials, or How Mammals Tell
Time, and other poems and stories, by
c. F. Daley. (si.75). Is enriched with
colored designs by Annie b. Shepley, =
young American artist of the highest
promise. The drawings of this gen.
nine art treasure show charming
deIicacy OF conception, remarkable
perfection OF artistic treatment, while
the coioring of the plates 10 perfect.