The National tribune., 1896-12-10

HISTORICAL TALES. Greek. By Charles Nor
ris. Published by J. B. Lippincott, Philadelphia.
Price $l.25.
HISTORICAL TALES. Roman. BY Charles Nor.
RS: Published by J. b. Lppincott. Philadelphia.
Price ti.25.
These tales, mythical, traditional, and his.
toricsl, are oil told in short, pleasing manner,
and give in outline much of the history of the
Greeks aud Romans.
The Greek tales are taken from the Had and
Odyssey, from the writings of Herodotus and
from other Greek writer's. They begin with
the account of the siege of Troy and conclude
with the destruction Of Corinth under the R0.
mans. and include description of Ulysses
travels and of the Voyage Of the ATgonauts, the
stories Of Theseus and Ariadne, Of the Seven
against Thebes, . short history of Scion and
Lycurgus, and an excellent chapter on the life
and struggles Of Dem0sthenes the orator.
Then there are accounts Of ThermopyiH, Mara
thon, and the stories of Zenobia Hypatia, and
the faithful Antigone, making all in all an in.
teresting outline of the life of the Greeks.
Tho Roman tales from the mythology, ira.
city begin with the story of Romulus and
Remus and carry the account down to the
fall of Rome. The quaint story of the Sabine
woman is retold. and the story Of the sacrifice
Of Virginia and accounts of Cincinnatus. OF
Hannibal crossing the Alps, of Marius and Sui.
IL, of the mighty Cesar, Of Antony and Cleopa-
ira. OF Nero and the burning Of Rome. and
many others.
These books represent many of the famous
stories Of Greece and Rome, and are excellent
for reference or for reading for the young folk,
who will appreciate the stories and will learn
somo Of the history, but would have no pa
thence to read the Had or Odyssey, or to hunt
out the stories,for themselves.
THE CENTURY MAGAZINE. Bound numbers
from May 70 October. 1886 The Century pub
fishing CO.. New York. For sale by Robert
Beall, 1876 Pennsylvania avenue. Washington, ID.
G. Price s275.
These bound volumes Of the Century Maya
zine are delightful addition to ones library.
and are too well known to need any praise. This
number includes the conclusion of Mr. Sloan's
great history of Napoleon; of Mrs. Wards
novel, Sir George Tressady, and one of William
Dean H0wells's serial stories. There are also
two Of Fernald's quaint stories of the Chinese,
story by I. w. Higginson, two good stories
by Ruth McEne.y Stuart. Mary Halleck Foots
Western Story, Amelia Barr's Prisoners
Of Conscience" and q host of other bright
stories. Two Of Marion Crawford's articles on
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nme, and are the most interesting work that
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on Spain, Africa and China, Guiana and Vene-
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SONS AND FATHERS. By Harry Stilwell Ed
wards Published by Rand. McNally 4 Co.. Chi
cago.
This mystery story won the $40, 900 prize
| offered BY the Chicago Record. and is pretty
good story. Tho plot is rather rambling and
uncertain. There are twin sons adopted by I
rich man named Morgan. They are brought
up in complete ignorance OF each other, of Their
] relationship. Or Of their passntA The twins IN