The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-29
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work is the hrst Of the kind ever pub-
hshed. II is a history OF steam vessels in
this country told in illustrations. The
author Of this book has spent his lifetime
in accommodating the data from which It
Is prepared, in verifying. in every way DOS
sible, everything that is herein stated as
facts. The researches, the essence Of
which is 10 be found In American Steam
vessels cover a period OF more than ten
years OF assiduOus devotion TO their &C
emulation, and the preparation of the
illustrations and descriptive pages have
consumed period of over three fun years
OF constant application. The descriptions
as well as the Illustrations, are all pen
drawings, entirely original, and by the
same author-artist. Moreover, the small
er illustrations that embellish the descrlp-
tive pages, in each case, present in differ
ent view from that of the main iIluA
tratiOns of the steamers. the vessels de-
scribed. As a reliable reference in the
matter Of types OF American steamers at
different epOchs, as a standard authority
upon the appearance of the craft as they
existed. 1t is asserted that American
Steam Vessels" fears no criticism. Not
alone to the thousands of Americans who,
as owners, officers or travellers upon the
steam vessels Of our country, and who
have love for the craft will this work
particularly appeal, but to the builders.
owners, officers and travellers upon for
eign steam vessels, since the illustrations
and descriptions of American Steam Yes
sels' will be particularly instructive and
pleasing revelation. The work stands up
on it merit alone. Fidelity in reproduc-
ton, the most painstaking care in the
preparation of its illustrations, and the
most attractive presentation of them, in
a manner pleasing to the eye, have been
aimed at.
"A School History of the United States"
by Susan Pendleton Lee, with questions
and summaries for reviews and essays
by Louise Manly. B. F. Johnson Pub
fishing Company, Richmond, Va. Cloth.
Price, $3.50. To teachers and others in
terested in the education of youth, $125.
This volume fills a long felt want. The
southern people have long been demand
ing a school history that is fair and sat
isfactory. Most of the school histories
of the United States are by northern
authors, and they naturally have the
flavor of the sentiment prevailing in that
section. OF this history, ex-GoV. Fleming
of Florida says: The story as told by
Mrs. Lee combines great force with
most pleasing and attractive style. While
the author has not failed to paint the
pictures of war with a strong hand and
in glowing colors, she has adhered closely
to the facts of history; and that which
especially commends her valuable work
is that It is fair and truthful. We cannot
over-estimate the benefit which Mrs. Lee
and the publishers of her work will have
conferred upon the south by placing
within reach of her youth a school his
tory Of our country which narrates
the events of the great civil war, and the
causes which led to it, with truth and
fairness, whereby they will the better
learn to appreciate the heroic patriot
ism which animated their fathers in their
struggle to maintain the sovereignty of
the states and the right of self-govern-
ment.
Annals of an Invertebrate," by Lau-
rette Nisbet Boykin. Brandon Printing
Press, Nashville, Tenn. Cloth, 80 cents.
The critics all speak in the highest terms
of this little volume, and with excellent
reasons. 1t is a very original work and
its brilliancy arrests attention at the out
set. 1t was written while the author was
confined to her bed by a disease which
eventually resulted fatally. 1t is a poem
in verse, and will well repay perusal.
Modern American Drinks" by George
]. Koppeler. The Merriam Company, e.
Fifth avenue. New York. Cloth, 70 cents.
This is a valuable collection of receipts
for mixing and serving all kinds of cups
and drinks. The formulas are simple,
practical and easy to follow and are es-
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tells, clubs, buffits and barrooms.
1.-THE Yelled Doctor" by Varina Anne
Jefferson Davis. Harper & Bros, pub
fishers, New York. Cloth, $1.OO. This is
a delightful story, and one that will be
found well adapted for amusement during
these idle summer days. The plot is good
and the dialogue is bright and full of life.
This story is Miss Davis first venture
into the realms of fiction. 1t win, in all
probability attract good deal of atten-
ton. An early opportunity will be taken
to give it an extended review.