Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-21

lineat1onS or character. Tncre -. 100,
wholesome atmosphere Of Christian for
titude and self-restraint under condition
well calculated to try both, that cal
scarcely fail to exert an elevatine an,
helpful influence on the reader-evel
rade the moral OF the book with a bras
band. One thing IS certain In the juve
nile world, and 1t Is evident tnat Mrs
fully appreciates it, viz. the influence
that exert themselves the most strongl.
upon young readers are or the unobtru
sive kind. They make themselves felt b.
the chords of life and make them vibrat
with truth and feeling. The moral tina
stalks about the pages OF q book like
walking advertiser, duiy piacarded. an
pointing to it in an ecstacy of idolatry
will never appeal to young readers. In
deed it will be fortunate II II does no
excite their aversion 1. y one 81 tn
ries for young people that they are neve
invaded by such ostentatious morals. A
the same time there is not one OF then
that does not carry the strength of al
elevated tone and Christian purpose.
Is not the person who goes about in thu
world with sanctsmonious mein recitin;
ethical maxims who exerts the mos
powerful influence for good; but the on
whose life and acts radiate. unconscious
~ perhaps, but none the less powerfully
influences whose beneficial results I
would be Impossible 70 M. measure; It !.
the pages of Mrs. Richards books. ant
constitutes the all pervading though in
definable charm, that has given them 6
abiding as 1t is merited. There is not Z
false note in any Of them.
Margaret Montfort is III the writers
happiest vein, and is story that any
reader may ENJOY WITH pleasure anC
profit.
Under The Rattlesnake flag by F. II
Costello, illustrated by J. steeple Davis
Boston: Estes and Lauriat.
This is most interesting book from
the pen of State of Maine writer who
has come to the front very rapidly In re.
cent years, as successful writer of jul
venile works. Although this latest worR
from his pen Is specially addressed u
boys. it will be found of interest also by
their elders. Indeed il appeals strongly
to that class of boys" who never grow
old. We have here some exciting adyen-
lures of young man who left mis- home
in Bath, Maine, with his widowed moth
er. to live with rich Tory uncle IN
Boston. whose displeasure he almost
privateer which, in those early days OF
the great struggle for independence,
sailed under flag with the design OF a
rattlesnake coiled ana ready TO strike.
The adventures which befeil the hero in
his experiences under the command of
the brave Captain Spinney. are full of ex-
citing interest. The story throughout IS
well told. and holds the close attention
of the reader. 1t Is easily one of the best
boys books of the year. and should meet
with large sale
More Rhymes by Edith Lcverett Dali
ton. Boston; Damrell & Upham.
In this dainty little volume are included
a number of short poems OF more than
ordinary merit They are characterized
by marked power of conception and
oil nf &c
ming through them all a pervading spirit
of hope and tender aspiration which
renders them distinctly wholesome and
helpful.
Rare Old Chums 10y Will Allen Drom-
goole. Published by Dana Estes & Co,
Boston. Price so cents.
This pretty little story of the hills OF
Tennessee, is told in the best vein OF the
popular author. ii is tale Of just two
people, an old man and little girl, his
daughter. an odd child. who were the
best of friends. inseparable chums. IN
and the single life of these
two Is told with a sweet directness that
appeals strongly to the heart of the read
er. The spirit OF out of door life in the
the volume. The half dozen full page IL
by Etheldred b. Barry are
feature of the volume.
The Princess and J6e Potter, by James
Otis. Published by Estes & Lauriat OF
Boston. Price $l.25.
Mr.. Otis is prolific writer of books for
boys. good. wholesome books that fit
their young readers for strong and
honest manhood. The Princess and Joe
Potter is one of the best that has APP
peared from his pen, 1t is an interest
ing story of newsboy life in New York,
in the delneation OF which the author Is
well known: though perhaps he has won
more fame in his historical stories of the
and 1872 Joe is an engaging
youngster, and his adventures. ending in
good fortune at last. are sure to hold the
closest attention of any reader, young or
old. The volume is very attractively got
ten up, has 2is pages, and contains Is ex-
cellent Illustrations by Violet Oakley.
The Chatterbox for 1898, edited by j.
Erskine Clarke. Published by Dana
Estes & Co. Boston.
What child in the past score of years
has not read the Chatterbox? There are
many, no doubt, who have not had this
good fortune, but they are to be sincerely
pitied. The ChatterboX ought to be a part
of every young persons education. and
no volume has ever appeared more COM
pletely filed with good things than the
one for 1898. The stories. the articles and
that occupy its 4l2 pages
are full of interest for older readers, too
and it is volume that adds value to any
library.
i ne 1oullHtHl, DS Olo Null
do. Published by the Harper-Osgood Co.
Columbus, Ohio. Paper cover, price 25
cents.
This is novel dealing with impossible
things in an imaginary world. 1t at
templs to outhaggard Rider Haggard and
to outverne Jules Verne. The result is a
most interesting story, told with no little
dramatic power, intensely thrilling in
places, and charming all the time 1t
goes a few decades into the future and
tells of the great Chinese invasion. The
scene is laid all over the world and in
the air that surrounds it, where grea.
battle of airships is fought. Its scientific
dreams are most interesting, and the
story of the hero, the great Toto. is sure
to be widely read and much discussed
The Man Without Country, by Ed
ward Everett Hale. Published by Estes
& Lauriat, Boston. Price, so cents.
This new and pretty edition of an old
favorite will be widely welcomed. DIR.
Hale's story of Philip Nolan. breathing
true patriotism in every line, might well
be made a text book in the schools. The
little volume of As pages is daintily
bound and profusely illustrated.