New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-15
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Among the mos, pr)minen; OF their new publ
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France" which has been translated into English
by Mrs. Helen r. Dole. II field which
has been little touched on and is practically new
many Americans who are cognzant to a large
extent OF the aspect or French life that Is TO be
found In French cities. This IS especially so be-
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France that NJ Theuret Is reproducing. He has
taken little account OF the changes which spread
ing civilization has brought in the way Of added
comforts and better methods OF living and filling
the soil He aims rather to reproduce tho original
He OF the peasant OF France. his work. his beliefs
his pleasures and all his customs. and TO make
their memory enduring. His friend Leon Iher-
mite who illustrates the book. has worked hand
In hand with him. adding his sympathetic Views
OF the life In French farms and vineyards which
is fast changing in form to the authors graphic
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some edition OF Saul" which Is especially do
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spirit Of the poets treatment.
G. f. L.. Wingate whose "Shakespeare's Hcroines
Year. has brought out two companion volumes to
that work one as an editor and the other as an
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portrait OF Joe" jefferson in the role OF Rip Van
"shakcspearc's Heroes on the Stage the other
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4 new edition OF John Ormsby's translation of
Don Quxote IL noteworthy among the recent
piblic afions OF the firm. Mr.. Ormsby has spent
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knight displayed his chivalry and valor. His
knowledge OF the language and idioms OF cervantes
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trustworthy and pleasine translation. The book Is
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'Two new additions to the firms "Fatence Ii
brary' are worth special notice. These are
pierre Lofts IAN Iceland Fisherman transln ted
nv Mrs Dole and George Sands "Fodette." which
has been translated by Mrs. Lancaster. OF Wash
ington.