The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-14

formation. there are few authors who are
preferable TO Captain Charles king. or
General Charles King as the United
States government calls him. OF Captain
General King. as he r. known TO some IT.
erary papers. His recent book. From
School TO Battlefield: q Story Of War
Days" Is a tale Of the early days OF the
great rebellion. and Is as attractive as his
books usually are.
For some time past there has been ex-
tensively advertised n new book by Rud-
yard Kipfng. and lovers of Dinah Shadd
and of the authors three military celeb
rites have been expectantly awaiting n
literary treat. The hook is now out and
IL Is new. But the contents Of the book
are not new. "A Days Work" In n coll
lection Of stories that rave already had
their day In the magazines. and while
they are good stories. they are not up to
Mr.. kipiing's best; nor are they what his
admirers have been looking for.
Her Memory" by Msarten Martens.
IL a work that I'm literary finish win take
a place with the other weii-written books
of the author. Were II better or worse
than the other books of Mr.. Martens II
would attract more attention. But as II
is It will be welcomed by many readers
who like a good him and who do not
insist on too great variety.
The most strongly written and most
fascinating novel in the list before us to
day Is "Roden's Corner" by Henry Seton
Merriman. This story has been followed
with much interest by many readers who
have watched from month to month for
its appearance in the magazine. and now
will delight many more who prefer to en-
Joy their feast all at once.
Two authors who are doing particularly
good work I'm these recent years. and who
are by no means letting their light be hid
under a bushei are Arthur Paterson and
Aga. DAxnan They ara nFndlalnD
about as many books a year as any other
two authors We know OF. and so far the
books nave been well above the average
in construction and interest. Mr.. Pater-
sons stories have usually been character
lied by strong historical element. but this
is not true of Father and Son." Mr..
Pemberton's books sound like historical
novels. but generally they are not. and
THE Phantom Army: n Story Of n Man
and a Mystery" Is one of those where We
can look for the history without finding
IL.
Torn Sails: a Tale of a Welsh Village
by Allen Raine. Is a popular story by n
Welsh writer of present fame.
Another Welsh writer of historical now
els. I'm which the historical portion con-
sists rather Of color than of tangible his
torical fact. is Owen Rhoscomyi. His
Lady of Cstell March is a good story,
somewhat out OF the ordinary.
There are few more healthful and at
~tractive stories for the children than "Isla
Heron. Melody and "Rosin the Beau
all by Mrs. Laura +. Richards.
"Chris and the Wonderful Lamp" by
Albert Stearns. Is a story In which Ara
bian Nights myths are mixed up with
modern ideas.
Two books for young people by William
o. Stoddard are In our list to-day. 'Suc-
cess Against Odds is n tale of modern
times. and with the Black Prince" is a
story of the romantic days of chivalry.
The Boys of Old Monmouth" THE
Boys with Old Hickory and Two
Young Patriots are three historical tales
for boys by Colonel Everett +. Tomlin-
son. The first and third of these books
deal with the revolution. while the second
one mentioned Is a story OF the war OF
1879.
T h House Of Hidden Treasure by
Miss NJ. O.. Tuttiett. IL n novel in which
the author comes nearer to her first sue
cess than she has done for some time.
A novel on an original theme IL THE
Story OF Ab." by Stanley Waterloo. u is
n narrative Intended to reproduce the pre-
historic life OF the cave men. 1t il inter-
esting as a story and a success In convey
Ing Information OF an archaeological inter-
est.
david Harum: a Story of American
Life" by Edward Noyes westcott. Is the
only book of the author and is character
lied by strength rather than by a finish
ed literary style.
"A Lover OF Truth" by Eliza Orno
White and THE Price OF n Wife" by
John Strange Winter. are two readable
books by authors who are appreciated by
many.
"A Little New England Maid" by Kate
Tannatt Woods is a pleasant story for
those who read for entertainment.
one OF the most popular juvenile stories
OF last year was W. Ten" by Barbara
Yechton. Its sequel has appeared this fall.
and IL called "A Lovabie Crank; or, More
Leaves From the Roses"