The Portland daily press., 1897-12-14

the regions of Augustus, each of these
sections having q characteristic of it's
own The book contains more than six
hundred pages with copious illustrations
and numerous maps. it also has an ap-
pendix and indexes. 1t is handsomely
bound in red with gold lettering. 1t
will make a very appropriate holiday
gift book for students, travellers and
members of clubs who are studying Ro-
man history. (Boston and New York ::
Houghton, Miffiin & Co. Portland ;
Loring, Short & Harmon.
In Memoriam. By Alfred Tennyson.
With Preface by Henry Van Dyke. IL
Illustrated by Harry Fem New York ::
Ford, Howard Il Hubert; Portland
Loring, Short & Harmony 1t is not
often that SO undisputed masterpiece as
Tennyson's "In Memorian' is left SO
long without the attention of special
edition for purposes of presentation.
Whether for its exquisite poetry, its pro-
found philosophy, it's reverent religion, or
Its uplifting strength in bereavement,
1t has always been priced among the fore
most of elegiac-or, indeed, any other
poems. Yet, save in the admirable low
priced Students edition." with DR..
Rolfe's annotations, and a small pocket
volume Of Macmillan's, this wonderful
poem cannot be obtained in a volume by
itself.
That it should have been selected, then,
for artistic illustration and beautiful
printing is no wonder but the publishers
have been peculiarly fortunate in secur-
ing for it the services OF Harry Fem.
The wide range and delicate quality Of
his artistic capabilities are we'll known,
but his fitness for the present task lies in
the fact that some years ago he spent
many months in the immediate vicinity
of Tennyson s old Sussex home, and filled
his portfolios with the beauties of thGt
charming region of rural England. In
all the mechanical features of book max
ing this volume is a delight to the eye.
The ivory surface of the paper-smooth,
but not unpleasantly glossy; the clear,
legible text; the effective engraving OF
the drawings, in all their variety of pen,
pencil, brush, charcoal, etc.; the rich yet
delicate printing; the silk binding, with
it's simple but striking decoration in
gold; the gilt top and uncut edges-com-
bine to make an example of refined taste
skillfully directed. Both in spirit and in
form. it is rare and exquisite produo-
ton.
On Plymouth Rock. By Col. Samuel
Adams Drake, author of watch Fires
of '76'' decisive Events in American
History etc., etc. Illustrated. The
story of the first settlers of our country,
who landed upon the rock made famous
by the pens of many able writer's, is, in
this little volume, most graphically por
trayed. In no book of thrice it's size can
be found SO much of descriptive interest
of the daily life of our sturdy forefathers,
and the reputation of the author as one
of the ablest historians Of the generation
is guarantee Of the historical accuracy
of the statements herein contained
"There are some things which the young
people of this country should know By
heart" Mr.. Drake Gays in his preface
How much the story of our Pilgrim Faith
ers transcends all others was lately EN-
phasized by the high honors paid to the
faded manuscript Of Governor Bradford,
upon the occasion of it's return to its
rightful owners. Mr. brakes idea has
heen that this simple, but touching, story
would best impress itself upon young
minds by keeping in close touch with the
spirit of Bradford's, Mounts, and Wins
lows narratives. (Boston: Lee & Shep-
ard; Portland Loring, Short & Har-
mon.)
Laura E. Richards has firmly estab-
lished herself IN the hearts of the young
folks. She is one of their several laureates
and if that is half fledged pun, why
doubtless it has been made before. At
all events she has certainly attained ex-
allied rank as d writer of juvenile ntera-
ture. The the Hildegards Series is not
so young after all. since love and mar
rage peep in at the last chapter The
book contains in Hugh an idealization
almost as charming as Fauntleroy
''HiIdegardes Harvest" tells of tho wide
awake independence of young girl
brought up in luxury and of her good
sense and sweet temper. The story il
wholesome, full of life and thoroughly
entertaining. The illustrations are grace
fulfil astrifle lacking in substance. (Bos
ton: Estes & Lauriat; Portland: Lor-
ing, Short & Harmon. Price $l.25.)
The Christ of Yesterday. Today and
Forever; and Other Sermons. By Ezra
Hoyt Byington, D. D., author of The
Puritan in England and New England
(Boston: Roberts Brothers) DR.. Bying
ton gives to the public nineteen sermons
under the above title in which he
breaches 'fthe old Gospel under its new
aspects. By this we do not mean that
he asplres to say new and startling things,
but merely that the sermons are highly
suggestive and stimulating to the intel
lect. The new currents of thought char
acteristic of our day, are in evidence, and
religious trUth is prODerIV adiustad n