The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-23
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two volumes of liberal proportions. St
Nicholas is rightly called 1.-The king or all
publications for the young 1t is read by
the young people and admired by the
old people of two continents. The best
writer's of this and other countries con-
tribute to it's pages, and the best artists
illustrate its text. No wonder that 81. Men
olas is so dear 10 the heart of every intel
ligent boy and girl. The two volumes now
issued constitute the twentieth and en-
brace the numbers from November, lSz, 10
November, 1893 They are a source OF gooa
reading, and pretty holiday present
for a boy or girl as can be found. New
York: The Century Company.
1.-The Building of the City Beautiful" is
the title of a book which one would hardly
expect from Joaquin Miller. 1t comes very
near being a religious allegory, and is more
serious and devotional than any of the au-
thorS previous works. Each of the twenty
four chapters is preceded by short poem,
and the poetic romen nee Is carried along In
these verses as we'll i'm the prose. Some
of the verses are admirable, and the tone
of the work. as a whole. is pure and eie-
waiting. 1t is thoroughly imbued with the
gracious spirit of the Christmas time. Cloth,
gilt top. $50. 1t Is published in attractive
are doing very pretty book work.
"Zigzag Journeys on the Mediterranean"
by Hezekah Butterworth. is the fifteenth
annual volume OF the Zigzag series, very
popular series with young readers. In the
current number-"Zigzag Journeys on the
ELECTROMAGNETIC author seeks to explain
the consular service of the United States
and to relate those curious stories that are
often told in the Consulates of the east, for
which purpose he takes his readers along
the classic shores of the Mediterranean, Wis
ting the historic cities as they go. Beside
being most interesting, the book VIII serve
as source of popular information as WELL
Illuminated board covers, $1.5O. Boston,:
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Volume 46 of the Century Magazine be-
ing Volume "a of the new series, is received.
1t covers the six months from May TO Oc-
tober 1893, and is rich storehouse of lit
erature and art. 1t would hardly be posi-
BILE to eXaggerat e the merits of the Cen
fury. In its field ii is unrivaled in the ex-
cellence and variety of its literary matter
and the artistic beauty of its illustrate
This volume is bound in uniform style with
previous volumes, and has a complete al
phabetical index of contents. Gilt cloth, 81.
Marion Crawford is establishing the rep
utation of a prolific well popular
author His latest novel, Marion Darche"
is a tale Of New York AS a study of the
New York society of to-day, it is interest
ing. 1t is not cheerful story, rather the
reverse but being by Crawford, ii is we'll
told. When the reader has finished it, he OF
or she is conscious of having been inter-
ested. but little doubtful if he or she has
it is a readable story. Cloth, ST. New York:
Macmillen x Co
A pretty specimen of bookmakng is THE
Old Garden and Other Verses" by Mar
garet Deland. Besides 1.-The Old Garden
which contains verses on various old-fash-
toned flowers, there are Poems of Nature"
Poems of Life" Love Songs etc. The
volume Is printed in old English black type.
With wit letters; ooiored borders
This part of the work is by Walter Crane.
The book is handsomely bound in orna-
mental cloth, 81. Boston: Houghton, Miffiin
& Co.
More than Kin is the title of a collec-
ton of essays everyday topics, by
James V. Blake. The essays are well writ
ten, and. although serious and thoughtful.
they are not dull nor heavy. Half cloth.
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"A String of Amber Beads by Martha
Everts Holden, a collection of short and
genial sketches, pervaded by healthy phi
losophy and good sense. Paper, 90 cents
1.-Two German Giants" by John Lord
contains biographies of the warlike Fred
eric the Great and the Iron Chancellor Bis
marck. the founder and the builder of the
German empire. The striking personality
of these rugged chieftains, their great
achievements in war diplomacy and state
passes any ideal. There are portraits of
both. Cloth. gilt top, 81 New York: Fords.
howard q hubert
Mrs Kate Douglas Wiggin. who writes
good stories for girls, is out with a new.
one. entitled Polly divers Problem"
Polly oliver is . bright New ENGLAND girl
who goes to California with an invalid
mother. They meet with III fortune, the
mother dies, and Polly has 10 earn her
living. This is her problem. and she solves
II bravely. Cloth, 81. Boston: Houghton,
Miffiin & Co.
DR.. 5. Weir Mitchell, of Philadelphia is
a very busy man in his profession, but he
finds time TO do something in the way Of
literature: A Christmas story from his pen
entitled MIR. Kris Kingle" is prettily con-
ceived and well told. 1t is published for the
benefit of the Home for Crippled Children
in Philadelphia by George W. Jacobs d
Co. Board covers, 80 cents.
Hosts of children have found pleasure
and entertainment in the annual publication
of "ChatterboX." The reading matter is
good and the illustrations numerous and
excellent IL is at once story book and
picture book. ChatterboX for 1893 is bound
in uniform style with the volumes of pre-
vious years. Illuminated board covers, S1.25.
Boston: Estes * Lauriat.
Information for Nurses in Home and
Hospital" by NJ. W. Curran. is valuable
book for nurses and all who have the care
of invalds. The author is a professional
nurse aI1 shows thorough familiarity with
the subjects treated. The book is full OF
practical Information in regard TO the treat
ment Of the sick. Chicago: Charles H.
Kerr K CO.
Elsie at Ton is the nineteenth in order
of a series of Elsie books. by Martha Fin
ley. This one, like the rest. is clean and
wholesome story. we'll suited for young
girl readers. Cloth. $50 New York: Dodd.
Mead e. Co.
Witch Winnie in Paris or the Kings
Daughters Abroad" by Elizabeth w.
Chamney. author of ''Nassar Girls Abroad"
relates the supposed experiences of some
bright American girls in France. The