The National tribune., 1894-04-26
RECENT LITERATURE.


THE BOOK OF THE FAIR BY Hubert Ban
croft. Published by the Bancroft Co., Audito-
rum Building, Chicago. In 25 parts. Price 81 q
part.
The 11th, 18th, and 18th parts of this ad-
mirable representation of the Columbian Ex-
position ready The plan of the work is
comprehensive and yet not too extended, the
aim being to give the Exposition entire in
pictures and print, in 1000 imperial folio pages;
that is to say, 25 parts of 30 pages each. By
taking the leading exhibits of class as repre-
sentative of the whole giving the rest minor
mention to greater or less extent, the entire
round can be made, and yet the total result be
work not too cumbersome or expensive for
the general public to handle and purchase.
THE SOUL OF THE BISHOP. By John Strange
Winter. Published by J. Sewin TAFT & Sons, 65
Fifth avenue, New York Price 80 cents.
To say that book is by John Strange Winter
is to command for it at once wide circle of
readers. In preface the authoress says frank
ly that heretofore she has been known only as
the writer of more or less amusing short stories
and sketches, which have hardly prepared the
public for taking her seriously, but that the
present book has been on her mind for some
years, and she has felt strong call to write it,
because the things that were in her own mind
were in those of innumerable others. The
motif of the story seems to be an attempt to
bring the pure religion which Christ taught
into closer relation with modern thought, by
freeing it from the membranes of the dogmas
Taught by narrow theologians of the Middle
Ages, and which have proved such stumbling
blocks in the way of Christians who will per-
sist in thinking for themselves. Whatever one
may think of the positions which the authoress
assumes, and of the doctrines she puts in the
mouths of her characters, no one will depy
that she has written a strong, interesting story,
and one that will be read closely by all whose
minds aroused upon the subject of which
she treats.
ONE DAY. BY Elbert Hubbard Published by
The Arena Publishing Co.. Boston. Price so
cents.
If there were nothing else attractive about
this book its cover would be sufficient for it is
exquisteiy dainty. 1t is a story of the prairies,
by an author who has gained much reputation
lately by his works It is good enough to
eabauce that reputation.
Published by the Arena Publishing Co.. Boston,
Mass. Price so cents.
FORBES of Harvard is bright story told
by series of letters. Instead of describing
his characters the author allows them to reveal
themselves in their epistles. Thus a good
hearted but shallow student writes to his chum
in glib, gossipy sort of style which gives us
a clearer picture of the youth than any word
painting could render; we not only know how
he looks, but how he feels and what he thinks.
Over-cautious and pedantic professors, wise and
witty women, dull -witted men, and loving,
tender hearted old lady, all show themselves
in this correspondence. We know nothing in
recent literature that equals the tender pathos
of the letters written by the plain, hard-work-
ing. loving mother to her only son who has
gone away to make his fortune. Then there
are love letters written by the heroine Honor
Harold, to Arthur Forbes, and letters written by
Mr.. Forbes to Miss Harold that will doubtless
be copied by many young people as models.
And indeed they might do worse, for these
epistles not only mirror deep affection but show
an appreciation of Nature in her manifold
moods that is very pleasing. The average love
letter is q thing entirely unsuited for literary
uses, its repetitions and verbal endearments
tending to pail on the reader; but here we have
enough universally to lend hearty interest.
HOME DREssMAKING. A Complete Guide to
Household Sewing. By Annie Il. Myers. Pub
iished by Charles L. Sergel Co.. Chicago.
AMERICANS IN EUROPE. By One of Them.
Published by j. sewin TAFT & Sons, 65 Fifth
avenue, New York. Price so cents.
This book is already making great sensa-
tion. The writer evidently knows just what
he is talking about and he does not mince
matters in telling them. Clearly, he is trying
to give the exact facts about world of things
that we have heretofore only heard of through
the gush and mush of interested parties, who
had only their own regulations and interests
in view in what they said. There are many
things that Americans would like to know the
truth about that he photographs with great
clearness and accuracy.
A MARRIAGE ABOVE ZERO. BY Nevada
Published by q. w. Dillingham;, New York.
Price so cents.
story Of absorbing and vidid interest. The
publication of this brilliant and fascinating
novel has proved great event in the history
of the book trade.
PRINCIPLES OF CHESS IN THEORY AND
PRACTICE. BY James Mason. Published by
Horace Cox, Windsor House. Bream's Buildings,
f. c., London. Price 2s. Cd. nett.
This neat little volume, in dark.red cloth,
comprises: /. Elements. ii. General Princi.
Piles. III. Combination. ". Master Play. V.
Appendix. All carefully and clearly compiled.
The work is such that if its plan of arrange
ment is followed there will be gain, even for
the uninitated.
THE CENTURY COOKBOOK. A Collection of
Tested Recipes illustrated By Jennie A. Han
sey. Published by Laird & Lee, Chicago. Price
25 cents
EARNEST LINW0OD. By Mrs. Caroline Lee
Hentz. Published by G.. w. Dillingham; New
York, and for sale by Charles Baum, Washing
ton, ID. G. Price Is cents.
EDITH LYLE. BY Mary J. Holmes. Published
by q. w. Dillingham;, SO West Twenty third
street, New York, and for sale by Chas Baum,
Washington ID. q. Price 25 cents.
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