The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-03-13
BOOKS OF THE TIME.

From the Bowen-MerriW Co., I~ndianapolis.1
A new work by an Indiana author is manual
OF Methodist Episcopal Church History" by
Rev. DR.. George L. C~urtiss, professor OF histor-
zeal theology in DePauw University. The object
OF the work is to show the evolution of Method
ism in this country, and 1t is intended for tho
use of students and others deslrous of informing
themselves In regard to the history of American
MethodIsm. The work, however, is not so
much u history of the evolution and growth
Of the church as it is a compilation
Of facts in its history arran ged in chronological
order. The author says In his preface that the
necessity for the work was first felt by him as an
Instructor in Methodist church history at De-
Pauw University, when. after trying two works
for a text book, 1t was fonnd that one ended with
1S43 and the other with 1865. The gap be-
tween those dates and tho present had 10 be
filled up by lectures, and Subsequently he
sought to nil it by this work. While the
biographical sketches throwing light on the his
tory OF tie church. it is more q collection Of sta
thoroughly index such a work. and the index to
this one, while fairly good, Is far from complete.
The work is published in good form By Hunt &
cinnati. Cloth, $l.75.
Tho Wonderful Counselor" il o book 1on
rather q unique plan. 1t contains in a collected
form all the recorded sayings OF Christ, chrome
loSiCoiiy dxTduBcO Oh - oldu easy mcuOTlL-
ing in single passages. one for each day in the
year, with brief notes. connecting words
and phrases. In examining the work one Is
surprised to find how little talking Christ
did while on earth. Every word of his recorded
utterances can be memoriZed without much
effort The idea of this work is quite original.
and 1t is admirably carried ont by the Rev.
Henry B. Mead. The work il dedicated to the
society Of Christian Endeavor. Cloth, so cents.
New York: A. d. +. Randolph & Co.
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to make himself agreeable and entertaining in
company is Magical Experiments, or Science in
Play" by Arthur GOOD. 1t contains a collection
Of experiments, many of which are simple
pastimes, meant for the recreation Of
young and old, while others are of q
scientific character, though simple and easily
ReTfO Q s nhi,os o1Tars re dprt e some anS m ma cen hs
performed with such ordinary materials and
utensils as are usually found about a house. 1t
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"Tne Story OF a Cavalry Regiment" by w. F..
Scott, is a history Of the Fourth Iowa Volun-
teers from the time 1t was mustered in till 1t
was mustered out. The narrative covers the
entire period OF the war, and is a
| graphic and interesting picture Of military
| service. The author of the work, who was
~adjutant of the regiment, has a good literary
style and shows a good understanding of mill.
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The series of Columbian novels. by John R,
Mnsick. is continued by the publication of 1.-The
Pilgrims making the fifth Of the series. The
scene of the story is laid in Massa
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OF New England from 1920 to 1914
Incidentally. the voyage of the May
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her are described. The story follows the lines
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whist Nuggets" is the title of a volume de-
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containing a collection OF historical. critical ant
humorous articles on the game by different
writer's. The work OF compilation has been in
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in the Knickerbocker Nuggets reries by q. p
Putnam's Sons. Price, 81.
"a Country Muse ia the modest title OF q
volume of verse by Norman r. Gale. author
of "a June Romance" The poems are
all short. and most OF them fal
under the head OF love poems, Will,
T They are are g raeeis p' rashss than Ga he strong. Ss ssossf
savoring at times omewh too strongly OF love
sickness. Cloth. 81. New York: g.. p. Putnam.
Sons.
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latest novel, Children of the King" Mr.. Craw
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though he writes much be never seems to lac
inspiration. He always has n good story 20 tel
and always tells IL well. As a story Children O
the King" IL original. strong and fascinating. an
the pictures of Italian life and character which
presents are very realistic.
"The Grand Chaco." by George Manville Fem
Is a book for boys. 1t relates th'
experiences and adventures on Ian
and water of n party of trave
ers In So nth America. where they caught strang
fish, killed strange animals. and had altOgethe
O strange time. Ii Il "a book that will jnteres
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Cloth. Sl.5O. TAFT. Sons d Co., 81 Union square
New York.
Qualification and Secession" is the title OF
volume in which the author. Gale
W.. Loring. reviews the Webster. Hayn
debate and the Kentucky and Virgini
resolutions in their relation TO the Constitnt.o
and political history. Tt Ia an interesting cor
%trioution 10 our political literature. Cloth, 3
New York: G. Z. Putnams Sons.
Wanderers is the title given To n new an
complete edition of the poems OF William VIII
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taste and delicate fancy. He Il an O ept In We
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