The herald., 1893-10-01
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In addition to an etched portrait by 8.
]. Ferris, the new edition of Mr.. Lang's
book will contain several new letters
written especially for this edition. to
which Mr.. Lang refers in this selection
from his new preface: ITO the edition,
sby special request OF the American
pnbliehers, four new letters have been
added-letters to John Knox, Increase
Mather, Homer, and Mr.. Samuel Pepys.
To be printed in a pretty form tempts
industry yet more is it. stimulated by
the thought of producing a sister
volume to Mr.. Stevenson's 'Virginibus
Puerisque.' Only in format, paper, type,
binding, is there any sieterhood or
similarity.
All the muses. came, to Mr.. Stevenson's
cradle. and gave him the gift of story
telling, the enchantment of style;
charm and genius. There is no thought
OF rivalry in this little book, which is
content 20 admire and delight in great
writers dead and gone, to smile sympa-
thetically at Chapelain and Increase
Msther, men not SO great but very hu-
man,"
Ii was of Virginibus Puerisque that
the Atlantic Monthly said There is a
great deal in it which is individual, sug-
Gestive, and direct from life;" and the
New York Tribune characterized the
papers as "full of the rare individual
charm which gives distinction to the
lightsst products of his art and fancy"
The New York Evening Post describes
Nj. Lang's book as lone of the luxuries
OF the literary TASTE" at is meant"
continued the review, "for the exquisite
palate, and ia prepared by one OF the
knowing kind" 1t ia indeed valua-
bic as well as fine edition.
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One of D. Appleton & Co.'s latest
books particularly interesting to this
section is entitled A Truthful Woman in
Southern California. The most recent
volume from Kate Sanborn before the
appearance Of this was the well-remem-
bered Adopting an Abandoned Farm.
1t come q. time when there was much
striking discussion OF the decay of agri-
cultural pursuits in New England. re-
sulting in an apparently appalling
record of deserted lands and iresidee.
Miss Sanborn took a view of the case
not exactly in harmony with current
discussion, and if she did not set before
us picture of what might be done
through rightly-directed industry and
intelligence, she showed what an aban-
doned farm might do for health and
happiness. 1t was delightful book. as
remarkable for it's wholesome integrity
as for the wit and spirit with which its
pages were adorned.
This newer volume is much briefer
treatise. The topics, indeed, hardly
oallad tho ala hnrutnnQau Tho
work can scarcely be classed among
books which are meant for more than
passing popularity. The author went
to Southern California in search of
health. After a severe course of treat
ment the trip to Southern California
was decided on. Miss Sanborn returned
home finally with her throat about as
good as new. Having arrived on the
Pacific coast with gargle and noe book
in hand, she was afterward able to give
up the former, and now offers to the
public the revised contents of the latter
for the benefit of those who wish to see
as in verbal mirror this much talked
of earthly paradise. This Truthful
Woman" first diacourses on Hints for
the Journey, and terminates it in
An excellent article on Coronado
Beach. Her attention is then turned
to San Diego = which she calls
the "Naples of America, "the only fault
ehe can find is with the tamale. which
che describes as "a curious and dubious
combination of chicken hash, meal,
olives, red pepper, and know not what,
enclosed in corn husk. steamed until
iuriously hot, and then offered for sale by
Mexicans in such sweet, appealing
way that few can resist tho novelty. 1t
has more uncertain pedigree than the
sausage, aud it's effects are serious"
Then follows Ell route to Los Angeles,
San Juan Capistrano, San Luis Rsy
mission, and finally Los Angeles. All
the readers of Los Angeles should glance
in the "mirror" and see il it is "held up
to nature" truthfully. Pasadena, Cata-
lima, Mount Wilson and the Pasadena
Alps" arc all interesting articles, par
ticulariy camping on Mount Wilson.
Her kite shaped track article is in quite
humorous vein. Orange, Riverside
and Santa Barbara are all mentioned.
1t is a jolly little book and should prove
interesting to ell readers, particularly
residents of this section. .S
All the above books for sale By the Stoll &
Thayer company, 139 South Spring street.