The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-17

of a boy whose father had been a New
York fireman. The boy was born in the
country, but went TO the city TO seek his
fortune, and he found a place in the fire
department. The scene OF the story Is laid
entirely in New York, and IL shows ac-
quaintance with city life a newsboy known
characters. Published by Brentanos, New
York.
Jenny Wren's Boarding House." by
James Otis. is a story of New York news
boy life, and relates the attempts and final
success of a number of young paper sellers
to establish a boarding house for them
selves. The story must be favorite par
ticularly with boys, TO whom ii especially
appeals. 1t is neatly bound in cloth and IL
Illustrated with numerous designs by w. "A.
Rodgers Cloth, $1.25. Boston: Estes &
Lauriat.
Macmillan G. Co.. New York. have issued
a new edition of "Our Village" by Mary
Russell Milford. The work itself is an En-
glish classic and needs no introduction to
the lovers of good literature The present
edition is a very attractive one. There is an
introduction with biographical sketch of the
author by Annie Thackerary Richie, and the
text is copiously Illustrated by Hugh Thom-
son. Ornamental cloth, gilt tops, 81.
The Rev. A c. Church, one of the most
popular and interesting writers on ancient
history, has new work entitled Pictures
from Greek Life and Story" 1t contains
twentyfour chapters, in each or Whlch
some famous passage or incident of Greek
history is related. 1t is an admirable book
for the young, and can be read with equal
pleasure by adults. Cloth $1.25. New York:
@. Il. Putnam's Sons.
Romance of the Insect World" by L. n.
Badenoch. treats in popular and interest
ing way some of the peculiarities of COM
mon insects. Although the author is evil
IDENTIFY a skilled entomologist there Is no
parading of scientific and technical terms.
The style is simple and clear, and great
deal of curious information concerning
the insect world is presented in attractive
& CO.
Thomas Hoods wit seems antiquated now,
but it was considered very fine in its day,
and some of his quips have not yet lost
their brightness. His Humorous Poems"
a new edition of which is published by Mac
MILAN * Co., present a mixture OF clever
verses with fiat. The continual punninS be-
comes tire5ome. There is a biographical
preface by A. Angler. Illustrated. Orna-
mental cloth.
Following soon after the death of the
Hon. Hamilton Fish comes a work by G..
c.. Bancroft Davis entitled MIR. Fish and
the Alabama Claims" 1t is an inside his
tory of Mr. Fish's connection with the
negotiation which resulted in the settlement
of the Alabama claims and the proceedings
connected Herewith. Cloth, 20 cents. Bos-
ton: Houghton, Miff1in IL Co.
The handsome edition of BalZac's novels.
which is being published by Roberts Broth
ers. of Boston. has reached its twenty-sixth
volume. the latest issue being 1.-THE VII
lage Rector" The work of translating from
the French is done by katherine Prescott
Wormeley. The volume is bound in uni
form style with preceding ones of the same
edition. Half cloth, $3.50.
photography, Indoors and Out" by
Alexander Black, is a book for amateur
photographers. 1t contains a great vari-
ETY. of practical information of the kind
desired by an amateur to aid him in his
home gallery, in the field and in many
artistic applications of modern photogra
ply. Illustrated. New York Houghton,
Miffiin & Co.
'Only Guard-room Dog" by Edith E.
Cuthell, is a story for children, of which
a skye terrier is the hero. The author
shows thorough acquaintance with soldiers
and camp life. The characteristics and ex-
ploits of the skye terrier make quite an
interesting story. Cloth, $1.25 New York:
Cassel Publishing Company.
.Keynotes'' is the title of collection of
short stories by George Egerton. The
stories show a straining after effect both
in their subject matter and style that is
rather tiresome. They are too intense to
be natural. Cloth, 81. Boston: Roberts
Brothers,