The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
THE LITERARY FIELD

with Crockett and BUw<e.- by Kirk
' nnsnroe- Charles sSrbnsrs Sons. pub
This Re story OF the struggle by which
Texas gained her independence from Mex
leo and the author stAses that 1t Is his
torically true, being based upon facts
glcaned from Yoalum's History Of Texas
anu upon the statements Of John c. DuvAl
Of Austin. VINO took part IN the conflict.
There are undoubtedly several facts In
regard to early Texas events in the au-
thor's narrative. hut the greater part OF
IT is pure fiction and often very wild ex-
aggeration. 1t is an interesting story,
however. OF the great struggle. The hero,
Rex Hardin. son of Texas ranchman
and graduate of an American military
school, takes a prominent part TN the
heroic defense of the Alamo, the terrible
scenes at Goiiad and the final triumph at
San Jacinto.
"Mifanwy." BY Alien Raiae. p. Apple
ton & Co, publishers, New York. From
Bother Bros. Houston.
This lie a very strong story, with a noble
Welsh girl as the heroia,e. A vein of min
gled pathos and humor runs through the
story md greatly heightcns It's charm.
The authors work has the ring OF sin
certify, beauty affrchalty. and deserves to
be one Of the NEST popular novels Of the
day.
The Texas Arithmetic" by A. NJ. Tfor.
ton. 3. N; 9. A. Horton. publishers,
This practical arithmetic 10 the product
Of gentleman who has had long expert
ence in teaching In Texas and who has
undertaken to furnish the schools of TINS
State with work that is commendoble
for It's brevity and simplicity The arith-
metic is so arranged that 1t adapts It.
self TO the wants of beginners. as we'll as
those further advanced. and the author
thinks 1t might well DO termed the "one
book method"
1.-THE Man OF the Family" by Christian
Reid. G. p. Putnams Sons, publishers
New York.
A story that Is entertaninEly told. and
with a plot that is ingeniously worked
out In the ,dellneation Of characters the
author shows both delicacy and vigor
| The family arouHi which the interest
centers is of old aftlstocratic French an
| cestors, but much OF the story is of ar
| adventure in Hayti.
'.ho" peautS,. py. SLaiios @hn.tin
| Laird & Lee, publishers, Chicago. From
| I(ottler Bros, Houston.
| A publication that Will delight the chill
dren. being descriptive of cats and kit
tens, with big yellow beauty" the her,
| of the narrative. 1t contains six illustra
tions. reproduced from paintings by Hen
riette Homer OF the Belgian Royal Acad
| envy. the celebrated painter of cats.
THE Little Kbondyke Nugget" com
| piled by Max Maury. has been receive,
from Bother Bros, Houston. 1t gives II
condensed form all the practical informa
ton needed by any one interested in tn
KIdndike country.
The following late musical composition
have been received from c. Grunewald
Houston: Mamma, Don't Be Cross wit
Me-" one of the most touching storie
ever set to music; 'Mam'zele Marie"
charming and brilliant march song, tn
twin to 'Miss Olivette;" Governor
Guard GRAND Waltz" which LIS dedicate
to the Governors Guard of Austin in con
memoration OF their great victory at IN
interstate drill, San Antonio. This walt
was composed by Max Il. Jesse, author c
several well known musical composition
| 700.