Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-12-20
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Some Holiday Books for Young Poo


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There could certainly be no more de-
lightful Christmas gift for boy or girl than
"St. Nicholas" either as In magazine form
as 1t arrives each month to spread good
cheer throughout the household, or In the
bound volumes, with their cheerful red
covers, bringing all the good things of the
year together. Conceded, the world over,
to be the bsst magszlne ever published for
the young, and having a fascination for
older readers who still have youthful tastes.
1t never departs from its high standard; is
never foolish where Il meant to be playful
or didsctio when 1t intended to be grave.
1t is always entertaining, always helpful; a
real household treasure
"The Brownies at Home" A new
Brownie book by Palmer Cox. OF the
books Of this famous series nearly one
hundred thousand copies have been sold.
This latest volume describes In rhymes
and pictures a succession of adventures
undertaken by Mr.. Cox's quaint aud lively
little creations. This Is a years record Of
their pranks. In January they 90 ON a
sleigh-rlde; In February they make and
distribute valentines; In March they visit
Washington, and In September the Worlds
Fair, finding In each month something to
do that is appropriate to the season. Thus
we have twelve chapters of Brownie-fun,
each one more smusing than the others.
Children who have had the two Brownie
books preceding this will cry for the new
volume; as for those who have had none
OF them, 1t Is time they had one at least.
The Century Co., New York, publishers.
"The Century Worlds Fair Book for
Boys and Girls, Being the Adventures of
Harry and Philip at ths Columbian Expo.
sition," by Tudsr jerks This is a capI-
tai story for young folks. Two bright
boys with their tutor visit the fair; one of
them makes sketches, the other has a ko-
dsk, and thus they helped to illustrate
this lively record of their adventures.
The story brings together the wonders of
the fair, and those who were SO unfortu-
nate as to belong to the Can't-get-awAy
club will find In this book the best descrip.
tions yet printed, with hundreds of draw
ings, engravings and reproduction of pho
tographs, while those who went to the
fair will hnd their memories pleasantly re-
freshed. The boys are not prIgsish and
the tutor not didactic, the whole story be-
ing told In bright aud entertaining fash
ion. The only fault apparent, and tbis is
conceded by most readers, Is that there
were no giIls In the party. Two intellI-
gent girls, describing these mArvels from
the girls point of view, would have added
greatly to the humor and sparkle of the
work. But Ii Is excellent as II is, and
suited to the comprehension of youthful
readers and the enjoyment OF their elders.
Published by the Century Co, New York.
Sunday Reading for the Young" comes
in it's usuAl attractive style. 1t Is one of
the best of the ANIMALS, with a wonderful
variety of reading matter and q wealth of
Illustrations. Z. & J. B. Young & Co,
New York.
''Guert Ten Eyck," by W. o. Stoddsrd,
author of "Chcck Purdy," etc. A story
of the stirring times that marked the be-
ginnings of the republic. Its subtitle.
"A Hero Story" Is well deserved, since
Guert is a real boy hero, with the spirit of
| self-sacrihce and common sense to balance
| 1t. The book is full of life and scttop.
free from sensstionalism; q clean, whole-
| some, bracing sort of story. Mr.. MerriIrs
fine Illustrations add much to the dramatic
interest, and geographically considered,
the volume Is very attractive. Published
by the d. Lothrop Co, Boston.
/ Oliver Optic, the veteran story-Eriter,
retains his skill in writing fascinating sto-
riss for boys. Two of his later works will
attract buyers of holiday gifts, at least the
many who are consulting boys taste as
to what constitutes an acceptable Christ
mas present. There are "Strsnge Sights
Abroad" and "foung Americans Ahost.
The "An Over the World" series, to which
these volumes belong, have been received
with great favor, and the second book
mentioned is the first volume of q contin-
ustion of the story, originally intended to
4 be concluded in four volumes. 1t is now
Mr. Adams purpose to furnish eight, but
each one Is complete In itself and can be
read with satisfaction apart from the 9th.
ers. Lee Il Shepard, Boston, publishers.
"Woodis Thorpe's Pilgrimage" is q col
lection of short stories by ]. T. Trow-
bridge. Ali are bright, ingenious and nat
ural, as Is to be expected of anything that
this deservedly popular author may offer
us. OF these stories, "Uncls Calsb's Roam
Colt" is perhaps the most enjoyable, but
all are true to life and ali delightful,
This volume makes the third of what II
called the "Toby Trshord" series, bul
each Is complete BY itself, the name only
distinguishing them from other series Of
books written by Mr.. Trowbridge. Lee q
Shepard. Boston, publishers.
"Black, White and Gray" ia q charming
little English story by Amy Walton.
Three children and three kittens are tn,
leading characters. Spite of some "very
English" expressions, the book Is one K
delight an American child, aud its teach
ing is most excellent. TAFT, Sons & Co.
New York, publishers.
"Melody: The Story of q Child" b,
Laura z. Richards, suthor of "Captair
January" "when Was Your Age" etc
A very sweet story, with much of pathot
and much, too. of quaint and quiet hu
NOR; prose poem with title that give
hint of the music and charm 1t holds fo
the reader. Classed among Mrs Richards
works It probably would be placed next 1,
rank to ''Captsin January and that /
saying much for 1t. Estes & LAuriat, Boz
ton, publishers.
: "Donald Marcy" by Elizabsth stusl
, Phelps Ward A story of college life, 1
Illustrating, firstly, the frolicsomeness, an
lastly the aspirations and thouehtfuIns,
+ of healthy youth as 1t natures TO maj