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STRIKING scenes are unfoideu-euCn as
the expulsion of the money-changers
from the temple the beautiful dtsc
to the woman of Ssmaria; the delivery
of the famous Sermon on the Mount,
containing the grandest truths ever
spoken the stilling of the storm-tossed
sea of Galilee and the rescue of Peter
from wstery grave; the calling OF the
hardy fishermen to throw the gospel
net and catch the kingdom OF the world
and the noble deeds of love and mercy
that gave healing to the sick, eight to
the blind, hope to the desponding and
life to the dying.
The closing scenes in the life of Christ
depict the most startling tragedy known
in history. In graphic pen pictures the
scenes of the cruclfxion are portrayed,
and these are followed by the rending OF
the tomb and the sublime ascension. 1t
would not be possible for human pen to
depict more wildly those majestic
events, at once awful and fascinating,
which form the closing part OF Christs
| life upon earth.
Then follows a full account OF the lives
OF the apostles. The graphic story en-
braces the brilliant career of the Apos-
tie Paul, his stripes and pereecutions;
his perile and sufferings, his thrilling
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To these are added Sacred Allegories
by Rev. William Adams, who surpasses
all other writer's in teaching the most
beautiful lessons under the captivating
forms OF parallels and stories. This is a
most delightful part OF this very COM
preheneive volume. The engrgvings
are new, and are the masterpieces OF the
worlds most famous artists. The en-
blematical engravings teach the most
striking truths of the Bible in manner
not likely to be forgotten. This volume
will promote a greater interest in the
Bible and a better understanding of its
sacred teachings.
THE RED SULTAN: the Remarkable Adven-
| lures in Western Barbary of Sir Cosmo Mac.
Lauren, Bart, of Monzie, in the County Of
Perth. BY ]. MACLAREN CoBBAN. Pub:
lshed by Rand, McNslly & Company of
Chicago, Ill. For sale by the A. ". Berry
Stationery company, 100 South Spring
street.
The class Of fiction that has fer it's
theme contemporary questions must,
from its nature, be of transitory inter
est; for, when the particular phase is
past, the subject ceases to be of imme-
diete concern, and the narrative depend
ing upon it for motive loses its signif-
canoe. The romance OF action, ON the
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impulses that characterize mankind, is
form OF literature that, if true to hu.
man nature, is OF interchangeable inter
est.
This volume is the purest type of the
latter class of work. Dissections of
ephemsral conditions and analysi Of
eschewed by the author, who provides q
story alive with action, colored with the
warmeet tlnte of nature and pulsing with
hot blood Of vigorous life.
1t is u tale of romantic adventure, told
in the simple and convincing manner
that is the product OF genius alone.
MIR. Colban has opened up new
ground and has presented with great
picturesqueness race OF people and a
condition Of life, vivid and interesting
in the extreme.
There is considerable humor in the
narrative, any amount OF appalling in
cidents described with relish that
communicates itself to the reader, and a
very pretty love story. Even in these
days OF Rider Haggardism The Red Sui
tan is an uncommon book. Ii is half a
story of adventure. and at other times
not unlike tale of the Arabian Knights.
Besides that the remarkable adventures
in Western Berbary OF Sir Cosmo Mac
Laurln are highly entertaining. The
book has yet another charm. knowledge
Of human nature and of the types OF
different national characters is here set
forth in manner that is distinct with
out exaggeration, dramatic, and yet not
melo-drematic. Every one of the char
acters has the stamp OF human nature.
MIR. Cobban both in hia msthod and
in his literary manner, has more kim
ship with the author OF Waverly than
with any more recent romancer. He
has some of Sir Walters breadth and
ease, and writes with the came vitality
and gusto, giving the reader an impress
sion that the writing OF it has not been
a tack, but a delight. All in all it ia un-
questlonably refreshing TO rolick along
the breezy pages of his romance, after
wading through the profundity and pes
simism that characterizes the majority
of latter day novels.
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THE LOWELL LECTURES ON TIE ASCENT
OF MAN, by HENRY DRUMMoND. Cloth
edition, 81. Published by James Pott &
Co., New York oity: For sale by the stoll g.
Thayer company, 139 South Spring street.
The issue OF this volume has been
awaited with great interest by many
who were not able to see complete re-
ports OF the lectures when delivered.
Professor Drummond has made himself
an authority wherever the English
tongue Is spoken, and has commended
himself by the breadth of his thinking
as we'll as by the simplicity
of his style. When he utters
his best thoughts upon such vexed
question as evolution, it may be sup
poaed that the result will be studied
with esgerness. His mind is quick, far
seeing and clear. He is judicious in his
estimate of things, not easily partisan,
end detects factors which have not had
their due place accorded them.
we hnd In this volume all his est
qualities of style and thought. the
subject wac one which called forth his
beat endeavor. The history of the by.
poihesis of evolution makes it necessary
to be familiar with varied aspects OF the
debate concerning it. rhe author has
thought long and well about it, and has
thought it into his idea OF the universe.
For him it ia not a transient or unim-
portaEt suppoeition, buta living method
employed III all the buldidg of the uni
verse and the history OF man.
The author at the very beginning
makes known his method of handling
the subject He finds a missing factor,
one not wholly disregarded, Tor eminent
thinkera have dwelt upon 1t, but one
not currently held no to view in the act.