The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-10

Whether Leslie Keith Is a real name or a
pseudonym, and whether it belongs 10 a
man or a woman, he or she is a clever
writer. with a clear insight into character
and a faculty for writing natural and
wholesome stories. '"Lisbeth,'' by this au-
thor, is an interesting story, and the por-
trayals of the thrifty Scotch character
which 1t contains are full OF fine natural
touches. 'Lisbeth, an .abbreviation of Eliza
beth, the heroine of the story, is a very
human and interesting character, and her
aunt Picnic is a very original and quaint
f 1ne; = ten erot thr snd t of Ii3nrarS w runs
manship is first rate. Cloth, 81. Cassell
Publishing Company, No. 81 East Seven
teenth street, New York.
In 1.-The Jewish Question and the Mission
Of the Jews Harper & Bros) the author
contends that, after all, there is no Jewish
question in the sense in which we speak
of the labor question or the currency ques-
ton. He then proceeds to show what the
Jewish question really is, dwelling partic-
ularly upon the mission of the Jews, and
also considering the social position Of the
Jews in the middle ages and modern times,
Hebrew societies, money and the Jews,
and other interesting phases oil the history,
the influence and the present difficulties of
the most ancient of cultured people. Cloth.
$1.75.
A charming book in its way is Accord
Ing " pCdSOl NOudilCS OCli lit > COIS1,
by Mrs. William Star Dana. 1t consists
of talks about wild flowers in the order
Of their appearance in the woods and
style and shows thorough famii-
iarity n sympathy on the
part of the author with all kinds
of wild flowers. 1t is calculated to stimu-
late an Observant love of nature, and low
ers Of wild flowers will find It q help in
locating the various beauties of the woods
and fields. Cloth, 90 cents.
Bret Harte's latest volume of stories, "a
Protege of Jack Hamlin's," contains five
other stories besides the one which gives
the volume its title, the others being IAN
Ingenue of the Sierras," The Reformation
of James Reddy," The Heir of the Nc
Hulishes," IAN Episode of West Wood
lands" and 1.-The Home Coming of Jim
Wilkes" They are all good, and show less
of the established family resemblance thar
most Of the authors stories. Cloth, SIPS
Boston: Houghton, Miflin & Co.
The late Wolcott Balestier's story, "Ben.
efts Forgot Cd. Appleton & Coz, gives
unmistakable evidence of thorough elabora-
ton on the part of the author. 1t is a
story of American life, and possesses much
intrinsic merit, and the style is of that
to write itself, but which is really the
result of hard work and conscientious re-
vising.. The work closes the literary ca
reer of the author, and is a worthy monu-
ment to his memory. Cloth, $3.50.
1.-The Ariel Shakespeare" Putnam's Sons)
is well named, the little volumes of which
the edition is composed being very dainty
and attractive. A volume is given to each
play, each volume being 31a by 5 inches and
about half an inch thick. The text is in
every case complete and unabridged, and
the Illustrations, about five hundred in all,
are highly artistic. The poets complete
works in this form will make thirty-eight
volumes, bound in flexible leather, 70 cents
each. Sold separately or by the entire set.
A very desirable edition.
Readers of that charming story, The
Wooing OFT" by Mrs. Alexander, will wei.
come a new story from her. "a Ward in
Chancery' ID. Appleton & Coz, though not
a remarkably strong story, is an interest
ing one. Mrs. Alexander does not write
purpose stories, ethical stories or social
! science stories; she only tries to tell a good
story and tell 1t well, and in this she al
ways succeeds. Her men are manly and
her women lovable, and one likes to be-
come acquainted with them. Cloth, 81.
1.-The Story of Margredel,' published
anonymously by the Putnams, is designated
by the author as "a fireside history Of
Fifeshire family The scene OF the story
is laid in Scotland, and the story itself
| SlONS Shlll III us uCllO dilu lICdllllClll
One of it's best features is the excellent
local coloring and the fidelity with which
the details of character are worked out
| The reader feels that he is getting true pic
lures of real life. Cloth, 81
Houghton. Mifin & Co. publish 9Th
Rousing of Mrs. Potter, and Other Stories,
by Gertrude Smith. Besides 1.-The Rousinl
of Mrs. Potter which appeared original.
in the Century Magazine, as did also 81
1 Theft COndOnP0 ~ there are nine other $50
ries, some of which appeared in Harper
Monthly and some in the Cosmopolitan
Magazine, and two or three are printey
now for the first time. They are bright an
well written. Cloth, S.25.
For Honor and Life by William West
fall. is a historical romance. the scene O
which is laid in the time Of the Frenc
revolution. The hero is an officer OF tn
Inflated Swiss Guards, and passes throug
many exciting adventures, owing to hi
loyalty to the unfortunate King and Queer
A pretty love story runs through the book
and the hero and his bride at last succee
in escaping TO England. Cloth, $1.25. NeN
York: Harper & Bros.
Rev. S. r. Crockett, author of that cleve
sketch, 1.-The Stickit Minister has essaye
a work of wider scope in a novel entitle
1.-The Raiders AS a story the work
strongly and steadily interesting. Thong
strongly redolent OF Scott and suggestiv
~ ISAAA ~ ~ 49, Al06 8Aa&A aHVAA liz "a
serve Of either. The authors style is quit
his own. and very good at that. The al
mosphere of the story is very Scotch
Cloth, $3.50. New York: Macmillan & Co.
principles of Chess in Theory and PraC
tice." by James Mason. treats in a yer
thorough manner of the science as well a
the art of chess. Its different parts trea
of the clements of chess, general prime
pies, combination and master play. II
q book In which all lovers of the game Wi
he interested. Price, 10 cents. Publishe
for the author by Horace Cox, Windso
House, Bream's Buildings, London, L. c..
Appleton & Co. publish Lot 49," a ne
novel, by Dorothea Gerard, author of ="
Queen of Cards and Cream and 9th,
clever stories. Miss Gerard is an excellei
delineator of character, and has a charm
ingly fresh style. Lot 13" is an interestiT
story and exceedingly well told. Cloth, 81.
Harper & Brothers new and revise
edition of the novels of William Black
continued by the publication Of "DonaI
Ross of Heimra." This authors worl
public, and this edition is desirable az
cheap.
1.-The Recipe for Diamonds ID. Applet,
& Coz, by C. G.. Cutclife Hyne, relates
series of impossible adventures in come
ton with a hunt after a mysterious recil