Evening star., 1897-06-11
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

SKETCHES IN LAVENDER, BLUE AND GREEN.
ny Jerome Jerome. New York: Henry
1ioit q Co. Washington: William Ballantyn ne
1t is some time since a Jerome book has
made its appearance, and those who form
ed fondness for this writer on the basis
or Idle Thoughts and Three Men in n
Boat VIII no doubt be glad to resume ac-
quantarce with him. The book is composed
of nine short stories, some of which have
seen the light in magazines previously, and
ten characterscapes. which are very
muoh on the line of Jerome's previous
work. that stamped him as a typical Brit
ish humorist. OF the short stories. prob
ably the first one. The NATURALIZATION of
Charies and Mivanway," which might be
called study in practical Spiritualism is
about the best.
solDiEIS OF FORTUNE. BY Richard Harding
laws: New fcrk: Charles Scribners Sons
Washington: Brentano's
Ihis absorbing story deals with the un-
certainties and vicisstudes Of life in the
South American republics. Two or three
strong characters are introduced, and the
action Of the story, always spirited, leads
to dramatic climax when the republic of
Olancho passes through a double reyolu-
ton that involves the fortunes of all the
interesting perSonageS on the scene. The
love motive is peculiar, the hero making n
lightning change of sweethearts that
rather detracts from the strength of the
story when it is judged according to nor
NAL standards. Mr.. Charles Dana Gibson's
pictures contribute, as usual to the charm
of the volume.
AMERICAN PLUMBING PRACTICE New York:
The Engineering Record.
The various papers that have been pub
lished from week to week in the Engineer
ing Record-prior to 1887 the Sanitary En-
gineer-have been here reprinted in inde-
pendent form, with all the original illus
trations. over five hundred in number.
Within this period plumbing problems have
been greatly complicated. owing to the de-
deiopment of the tall office building and
the equipment of other great structures
with the most complete plumbing plants.
These papers come from the best of au-
thorities. but their mere publication in the
Record is a guarantee Of their accuracy
and worth.
THE CENTURY ILLUSTRATED MONTHLY MAG
ZINE A Vol: LII. New Series, Vol XXNI.
York. The Century Co.
This is an exceptionally interesting vol
ume of this great periodical. 1t includes
some Of the most valuable papers that have
been written on Gen. Grant and is of es-
pecial interest to Washington readers by
reason of a series Of articles on the ma
tional capital. appropriate to the Inaugural
tion and descriptive Of the new Congress
stonal Library building. The volume shows
an easy maintenance of the high standard
that the Century has set tor itself.
THE OUT-0FDOOR LIBRARY: MOUNTAIN
CLIMBING. New York: Charles Scribners
Sons Washington: Brenano's.
Mountain climbing is a peculiar fad. but
1t has enough devotees to warrant a separ-
ate volume descriptive Of the ways and
means Of the sport and perils that accom-
pany 1t. Some of the most romantic and
at the same time tragic adventures have
been experienced by mountain climbers,
and the literature on the subject Is almost
certain to be intensely interesting. The
papers in this volume have previously an
peared Ia Scribner's Magazine and are by
well-known authors.
MY LORD DUKE By z W. Hornung. New
York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Washin-ton:
- Brcntane's.
This tale deals with the difficulties of
maintaining an English title along strictly
accurate lines Of pedigree. An Australian
bushman is suddenly elevated to a duke
dom. and after having become comfortably
settled in his new and strange relations he
Is ousted by reason Of the arrival of the
true duke. who has been none other than
his old employer In Australia. Around this
plot a simple but touching love story Is
constructed.
fRARL OF THE REALM: A Story OF Nonsuch