The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-25

Rrom the Bowen-Merrill Company
One Of the few books which / can return
to and reread every six or seven years is
this book of Gilbert Whites. 1t has a per-
ennial charm" So says John Burroughs in
an introduction TO the Natural History OF
Selborne. and Observations on Nature by
Gilbert White. The author was one Of those
close observers and students OF nature who
pursue the study from love OF 1t and with
out any ambition to shine as a discoverer
or writer. Yet he has a charming literary
the most accurate manner. This work re-
cords the results Of his studies OF nature
in the vicinity of a typical English village.
It very pleasant reading 1t is beautifully
illustrated. New York: D. Appleton & Co.
Robert Grant. author OF "The Opinions
of a Philosopher" and other pleasant books.
has written a new one. 1.-THE Art Of Liv-
ing treats of real life from a point of view
at once practical aid philosophical. Among
the topics treated are .Incomsu The
duct Of Life etc. These and other phases
of life are treated in a manner that shows
the trained thinker and the hand of a mas
ter .a literary workmanship. The book is
a pleasant one to read and Is copiously and
beautifully illustrated by Bibson and other
noted artists. Cloth. ornamented. gilt top.
$3.50. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.
@L'Avril," by Paul Marguerite, is a pretty
and simply told story, the scene of which
is laid in southern France. The charm OF
the book lies in its artistic study of a young
girls nature and QfvaI friendship between
two old friends reunited after long years
of separation. The young girl is an invalid,
a disappointment In love having under
mined her health But change and new
friends quickly cure her: even her broker
heart IS beautifully gmended. The story is
translated from the French by Helen NJ.
in the Faience library. Cloth, 81.
Charles scribner's Sons have issued in
book form Miss Jerry by Alexander
Black. The story has been read by the
author before many college, social and lit
accompanied by lantern Illustrations. In it's
present form II is illustrated with artistic
Photographic engravings. The story itself
I'm connection with the illustrations. might
be called a pictufe 1s<ss Cloth. IL.
A pleasant and instructive book in a way
is Inmates of My House and Garden" by
Mrs. Brightwen. The author is English,
and the book is a series of close studies of
natural objects In and near her own home.
The subjects OF study include some domes-
tic animals, and pets. birds and plants.
The sketches are we'll written and have the
evident merit of originality. The book is
prettily illustrated. Cloth. N.c5. Macmillan
& Co. ~
Cousin Anthony and T. is the title given
4 " Il tOiuIlt OI tSSdyS Dy EuWdTu D MdTtlD,
which he designates as Some views of ours
about divers matters and various aspects of
life The essays treat of Readers and
E ls1sas and " Stysr psCl, and i S Sar; .our,
of Age and other topics literary and
social. They are in a thoughtful vein and
well written. Cloth, N.25. New York:
Alice Morse Earle, who has been doing
some good work in the field of early New
England history. has a new book entitled
Colonial Danes and Good Wives" It is
a series of character sketches and Incidents
in colonial history in which women of that
time were prominence actors. The sketches
and the pictures OF domestic and social
life In the colonial period are drawn with
historical accuracy. Cloth. $50. Hough-
ton. Mifiin & Co.
"Mr. Rabbit at Home" by Joel Chandler
Harris. author of the Uncle Remus' books,
is a sequel to Little Mr.. Thimblefnger and
Charming series OF stories iaa an 1Shi adventu res
begun i'm the earlier book, The illustrations
by Oliver Hereford are artistic and humor-
Gus and the binding is attractive. Cloth, 81.
Houghton. Miffiin g. Co.
The Students Edition Of Irving's Works
&c. p. Putnam's Sons) is intended for the
use of instructors and students of English
literature and OF reading classes. The edit
ing and annotating is done by Professor
| Phelps, of Yale College, and the edition Is
well calculated to meet the requirements of
in English literature. THE Sketch Book"
third in the series. is at hand. Price. 81.
Houghton. Mif1In & Co. have issued "A
| Singular Life" by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
Mrs. ward). in book form. The story has
been running as "A serial In the Atlantic
Monthly. 1t is well written and decidedly
in'e MeilnbaIa m spp's story oSt cs Ney narSay be called f ID
worth reading. Cloth. N.25.
Houghton. MitHin & Co. reprint "A CUES
| ton of Faith" by L. Dougan. author of
The Zeitgeist," etc. Under the guise of a.
| story. the scene of which Is laid in Eng
land. it treats of some of the mysteries of
life. The story is in a minor key, and it's
ending leaves rather a sad impression.
"A New Alice in the old Wonderland" is
the taking title of a new Juvenile book. 1t
presents an odd mixture of real life and
fairy life. but none of its Incredible hap
penings are too Incredible for children. 1t
Is copiousiy illustrated Cloth, $50. Phil
adelphia: G.. b. Lippincott Co.
Under the title The Life of Nancy"
Houghton. Mifiin & CO. publish a volume
of short stories by Sarah Orne Jewett. Be-
! sides the story which gives it's title to the
volume there are nine others, most of them
stories of New England life. and all bright
and wholesome. Cloth, N.25.
''The Blessing of Cheerfulness," by the
Rev. ]. r. Miller. inculcates the cultivation
of a cheerful disposition as a duty. II is
a helpful little book, and the world would
be much brighter If its teachings were uni
versally followed. Cloth, 30 cents. New
York: T. Y. Crowen x Co.
Little Miss Phoebe Gay" By Helen Dawes
Brown, is a bright, wholesome story. or
rather. fifteen short stories in one. Of a
little girls life. A pleasant vein of humor
runs through the book. and II has a sug-
gestion OF personal reminiscence. Cloth.
S.. Houghton. Miffin & Co.
1.-THE Art of Living Long and Happily"
by Henry Hardwicke. contains many excel
lent suggestions touching things conducive
to happiness and longevity. Cloth. 81. New
York: G. T.. Putnam's Sons
Books Received.
wild Rose. a Tale OF the Mexican From
tier" by Francis Francis, author OF sad
die and Moccasln-" Cloth. 81. New York:
m a Co.
"A Bid for Fortune" a novel. by Guy
Boothby. Published in the Town and Coun-
try library series. By ID. Appleton & Co.,
| New York.