The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-07
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"Our Western Archipelago" -Mid-Contt-
nent Magazine, Juiy-"Ameriean
Politics. Literary Notes.

Henry VI. Field. Chas. Scribner's
sons. New York. 81. For sale By
West Johnston & Co.
The name OF MIR. Field upon the title
page OF book must insure 1t attention,
for he has proven his ability TO write
entortainingly and instructivey in a Sc
ries OF volumes recounting his experiences
as a traveller. among which was "On
the Barbary Coast" reviewed, or rather
noticed. in these columns.
In this latest and thoroughly delight
ful OF his hooks. Mr.. Fie,ss theme r.
that superbly picturesque but compare
lively unknown country traversed by the
! Canadian Pacific. IL is thoroughly ana
finely illustrated a valuable as well as
attractive volume. one OF the things
that make Mr. Fields writings especial
~ enjoyable Is the not invariabie GIT
I OF insight. more than a hint OF the po-
etic in the quality OF mis- mind. enabling
him 10 perceive deeper things than are
apparent 70 the mere commonplace trav-
efier.
The region which is the subject OF the
present volume presents brilliant possi-
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conspicuously its writer's. and all the
more brilliant because its beauties have
less frequently been commented upon,
than. possibly. those n any other Sec
I lion OF the American continent.
We arc not often enabled 20 travel
through the medium OF 80 delightful
literary style as Mr. Fields. for the
charm or a sensitive, forceful, thought
ful personality IS stamped on every line
az the book. which IS We are sure. des-
tined 20 have a wide circulation among
the very best class OF readers
AMERICAN POLITICS. chas. X. Kerr
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| by an author who has a definite post
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The first number. now ready. IS Fiat
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| EVERYDAY NEWS The lncognito Ii
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| SMlPLIFlED ELOCUrION: BY Edwin
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Beginning az the beginning, which many
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BACK FROM THE DEAD BY Saqul
Smith. Cassell Publishing Company,
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