Omaha daily bee., 1898-06-01

of Spanish history, a sketch of the origin and
character Of the Spanish race, the rise of
the modern Spanish monarchy, the con-
quests, methods of warfare and diplomacy,
the settlement, government and treatment
Of colonies and other historical topics. His
work shows conclusively that the long series
of oppressions and cruelties in Cuba and other
islands is but the consistent development
and outcome of Spanish policy and in accor-
dance with the character of the Spanish ma
ton as manifested in the history of the ma
/ ton for more than four centuries. The
author has fortified his position throughout
by constant quotation and citation of stan
dard works on the different divisions Of
the subject, so that the book is at once seen
to be not a war time philippe but a truly his
torical review, with strenuous and painstak-
ing endeavor for accuracy and justice-not
invalidating, however, vigOr and decisiyeness
of conclusions. Among the chapters that
are most striking are those on The conquest
of Granada, 1.-The Inquisition," 1.-The EXpul-
sion of the Jews and Moors," THE Spaniard
on the Throne and 1.-The Spaniard in the
Netherlands With colored maps Of Cuba
and Spain and some account of the islands
held as colonies. Funk 6 Wagnalls Com
pany, New York, rs cents.
Under the title of "The Spanish Plot" a
story by r. A. Randle, evidently a reprint,
has made a timely appearance. 1t is q story
of three or four nations and two continents,
a story with the claims of the Carlists to
the Spanish throne as the thread holding 1t
together in all it's parts and yet including
something of the history of the effort to
establish a Bonaparte on the Spanish throne,
the troubles of the Bourbons throughout the
century, the connection of Napoleon III with
the Mexican empire under Macmillan, the
treatment of the United States during the
rebellion by the European powers, the re-
publican movement in Spain, the restora'
ton and a great many other historic Incl
dents of the closing century. There is Il
great deal of historical information in the
story and it is all interviewer with a charm,
ing story of adventures. 1t is a good book
to read at this time. F. Tennyson Medley,
New York. so cents.
The war with Spain has naturally inter
fered with the manufacture of innumerable
books. Many well known artists and authors
who were at work upon books of various
kinds were suddenly summoned into service
or else engaged for war work by the illus
trated periodicals. The plans of several pub
fishers have been seriously disturbed in con-
sequence. Among those who have beer
drawn into'the maelstrom are Rufus +. Zog-
baum, the great marine illustrator, who has
been at work for the Harpers at Fortress
Monroe; William j. Henderson,, who was
drafted In the first squad of the naval re-
serves aboard the monitor Nahant; james
Barnes, the historian of the war of 1912, and
also a member of the naval reserve; Stephen
Crane, the novelist, who has just come from
England as a correspondent of the Londor
/ IN. ,--.- and ana or fUIn too
and Poultney Bigelow. the we'll known
writer, who recently left England for thu
purpose of taking part In the war.
The late Bishop Perry of Iowa was 6
5 great student and an author of note. Tit
{ Davenport Democrat, published at his homt
by one who was his lifelong friend, says
} that his greatest work was his History
l of the Episcopal Church In America" This
/ was issued by James r. Osgood in 1885
1t was a fine work as to matter, illustra'
tions and mechanical execution. but unfor'
tunately is out of print now, owing to the
> fact that the plates were all destroyed b,
l fire at Boston. Preceding and following
: this scores Of volumes, large and small, lefl
. his pen and were given publication. The,
{ range all the way from large volumes tC
7 small pamphlets OF the size Of a single
q sermon. They aggregate almost loo in NUM-
Der and their combined volume Is yer,
large. In fact the writings and collation'
OF Bishop Perry constitute a practically per
l feet and complete library OF the Episcopa
church, with all correlated matters, In THU
| country. No other churchman has ever ap'
: preached him in the output OF his. pen
4 Beside his own writings, which went Il
. reinforce 80 many other libraries In tn
: country, as well as on the other side of thu
1 ..u ni.Lnp Da.nrv durino his Iong narinf
Z of activity, gathered a splendid library. O
which he was the master. Not long as'
It was looked upon as the finest seclssi