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"The Making of a saint, py w. som erset Maugham, published by the l., c. Page & Co.,, Boston. $1,5O, A book with not dull page, telling of love, in- trlgue chlvalry, plots, fair women not over vlrtuous, and others loyal and true, of times when the sword was cas- fly drawn in personal quarrels, and so- cial and political upheavals gave fre- quent opportunity for both heroic and base deeds, phe characters ofthis bright and interesting tale are wildly drawn, and stirring picture of life ana times in Italy in the fifteenth century is pre- sented. The heros unconquerable love for a beautiful but errlng woman his final bllssful welded life with her, ter minated by his discovery of the return of her former lover, whom she well comes with reviving affection, and the 1 tragic denouement form the backbone of story skilfully drawn and of strik- ing interest, despite the questionable premise of the author, that if his char acters sinned they "slnned elegantly" and much may be forgiven to people whose pedigree is above suspicion"
 Journeys Through France, Being Impressions of the Provinces" by H. A. Taine, D. c. L., with illustrations; Henry Holt & Co., New York, publish CTS. The nature of this handsomely bound volume is indicated in the title. This distinguished author has furnished another very agreeable book which none can fall to enjoy His previous works are guarantee of the populari- ty of this volume
 How the Dutch Came to Manhattan" is another delightful little book in the series of colonial monographs penned and pictured by Blanche McManus; E. R. Herrick & O., New York, publish CTS; for sale by the E. P. Judd Go. The writer in her introductory words sets forth that "the arrangement herein fol- lows no previously conceived plan or outline, except that it supplements the | first book of the series, 'The Voyage of | the Mayflower," but forms in itself true chronicle of the events of the early l Dutch occupation of Manhattan Island 1 from it's beginning to it's final reversion into English hands. "The drawings" with which every page is suitably em- bellished, have been made with a like regard for fidelity and authenticity. and idealized only when permissible and ap
 propriate." The writer has admirably performed her task, and the work mer- it's the favor with which it is being re- ceived.
 "Hawaiis story by Hawaiis queen,
 Liliuo Kalani." Lee & Shepard, Bos- ton, publishers; cloth, full gilt top; il l lustrated price $2.00 This autobiogra- phy has already attracted much atten- :! tion, and the more perhaps in view of the fact that the islands in question are now under the United States flag In
 this work former Queen Lliuokalani pathetcally details the events of her | life protests against the revolution which deprived her of her throne, and replies to the slurs of her adversaries. As has been well said, "she throws a new light upon the manners and cus- toms of a strange people, and holds that she Is still endeared to her former people. The book Is surprisingly well written. She tells the story of her life in simple, unaffected way, and with much dignity, devoid of anything ap- preaching the hysterical holding her emotions in check. Those who agree Nllii ilSi NltWS Wlli lilpdlIlE Nllli her, and with those who do not her claims merit dispassionate hearing.
 The book has for it's frontispieee DOT trait of the ex~queen. The subjects of other illustrations are His Royal High ness the Prince Consort, General John Owen Domins His Majesty the Late King Kalakau, King Kalakau, his Cab iret and Staff, Princess Kiaulani, Niece of the ex-Queen and Late Heir Appa- rent of Hawaii, Her Majesty Queen | KrLiolani, King Kaakau Lying in <! State, Her Majesty Queen Lii with her | Lady-in- Waiting and Hawaiian Secre- tary and many scenes in city and coun- | try A specimen of her writing is the
 following really eloquent appeal, with which she closes her book "Oh, honest | Americans, as Christians, hear me for my down trodden peoplel Their form of government is as dear to them as
 yours is precious to you, Quite as warmly as you love your country, So
 they love theirs With all your goodly possessions, covering a territory so inn lnense that there yet remain parts un- explored, possessing islands that. al-
 though near at hand, had to be neutral ground In time of war, do not covet the little vineyard of Naboths SC far from your shores, lest the punishment of Ahab fall upon you, if not in your day, in that of your children, for be not de- ceived, God is not mocked The people to whom your fathers told of the living God, and taught to call Father and whom the sons now seek to despoil and
 destroy, are crying aloud to Him in
 their time of trouble, and He will keep his promise. and will listen to the voices of His Hawaiian children lamenting for their homes. It is for them that would give the last drop of my blood; it
 is for them that I would spend nay, am spending, everything belonging to inc. Will it be in vain? It is for the American people and their representa- tivse in congress to answer these ques-
 tions. As they deal with me and my people, kindly, generously and justly, so may the Great Ruler of all nations deal
 with the grand and glorious nation of
 the United States of America"
 This work is very valuable contri-
 button to the history of the Hawaiian
 revolution, and the cause leading up tc
 it, which has been presented to the
 American people, and with the treaty of
 annexation now pending before the
 United States senate, should command
 the attention of the reading and think