The herald., 1893-11-12
[By l.. BEHYMER.l

ID, Brothers and Strangers, by Agnes
Aiake Poor dorothy Prescott). The
publishers names are sufficient to
commend the book to the majority OF
aders, even il the author were not 80
ell known, and the names of both
Guarantee very delightful book. The
New York Times, in speaking of this
,ok, says: 1.-THE New England novel,
nure and simple, is attractive in two
evs-either for dry, comic manner or
III strong dramatic effect, and as often
e not from the admixture of these two
clements. Brothers and Strangers has
be salient qualities of neither comedy
llor tragedy, and yet 1t ia not common
,,lace.
Arthur Butler is the SELF made man,
With come Of the arrogance of this per-
aonage. He has raised himself in the
egai calling. and has tbs traits of an
aristocrat He has a weak mother,
and for brothers, Orland o, a lacadaieical
clereyman, who is married to Ida Shep-
herd, an invalid; Jonah, lout, and
John, dealer in crockery. Excepting
John, who is we'll able to take care Of
himself, the rest OF the Butler family
depend on Arthur for their support.
Arthur is fairly good son and brother,
though he winces at times nnder the
burden imposed on him. He might
marry nice Boston girl. Sophy Curtis.
with expectations. and he incines to-
ward a marriage de raison, onlv he does
not love Sophy. Then, visiting his
fighty mother, he sees Flora Shepherd,
the sister OF Ida.
Flora ia the mainstay of the dilapi-
cooks fol them. 1t is her love for ner
invalid sister, for her little nephew and
niece, that makes her a willing slave.
She is so beautiful, so refined. and has
such spirit, that Arthur falls ia love
with her, and though she is penniless he
for9ets the richer Sophy Curtis and asks
Flora to marry him. Flora, though she
is struck by the masterful ways OF
Arthur, refuses him. She may love him,
but she breads what che deems to be
something akin to selfshness on
his part. He has cared for his
family, not through love, but from
sense of duty. Arthur feels
the rejection of his love bitterly. Then
comes slowly the idea into his mind
that Flora is right. Arthur now shows
true devotion to bis old mother and the
family and finally is happy, with Flora
for his wife. The literary touch is fine
and not uncommon incident in family
life is cleverly portrayed.
Some OF the points are very strong and
all readers who enjoy novel of the
melo-dramatic order, will surely be
pleased with this one.
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One OF T. Y. Crowell & Co.'s new
books just published is Famous Voy-
ayers and Explorers, by Mrs. Sarah K.
Bolton.
The events OF the columbian year"
have turned peoples attention as never
before to the great work done by the
famous explorers. Mrs. Bolton, who
has decided genius for giving the sali-
ent points OF history and biography in
simple, unaffected and sympathetic
style, has chosen for her lateet volume
the lives OF several explorers who were
concerned in the discovery OF this conti-
nent, or whose explorations had a bear
ing more or lees direct upon it. Colum
bus, Marco Polo, Magellan and
Raleigh are the famous commanders
whose lives, more fascinating than any
romance, she gives with considerable
detail. Livingston and Stanley are
chosen as representatives of the heroic
attempts to discover the sources of the
Nile and at the same time to put an end
to the slave trade. The search for the
north pole has long resolved itself into
successive relief expeditions to rescue
those who have gone to the relief OF
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Schwatka and Melville. Some OF Mrs.
Bottoms best work ia done in recount
ing these tremendous enterprises.
quite different scene of adven-
ture is introduced in her story of
Perry's visits to Japan. There is great
variety in the book which will appeal to
all classes OF readers. The illustrations
are all fine portraits.
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Another new book just from the press
of the L. Y. Crowell Il Co. of New York
and Boston, is by the Rev. George ID.
Heron, d. D.. entitled, The New Re-
demption call to the church to re-
construct society according to the gospel
of Christ.
Professor Heron believes that "a
great idea is now leading the worlds
thought and lifting its hopes" He
sees everywhere the signe of universal
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beginning of revolution that will strain
all existing religions and political insti.
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society with the judgment of infinite
love-"
Under the title of The New Redemp.
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courses portrays with impassioned and
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fessar Heron has already won a wide
reputation in the country as forcible
and brilliant writer. The present vol
anne will add greatly to his reputation
and influence.
All OF tee above books for sale by The Stoll &
ihsyer Co., io9 South Spring street.
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One OF the handsomest books issued
go far from the Arena press is the new
book entitled A Wedding Tangle. by
Frances Campbell Sparhawk. Miss
Nparhawk has been loug identified with
the establishing OF reading rooms in the
lndian schools. And not only the In
n Nrlr hat all