The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-14
m THE FIELD OF LITERATURE

tho book is TO stimulate In young people a
desire for good literature. While many OF the
| masterpieces OF famous authors have often
boeil n,nde nonsonsical by an attempt TO put
their thoughts into simple language. 1t can
be said for Mrs. spillane that she has sue
ceedfd where others have failed. She has
prepared several little stories from the most
famous works OF Dickens and Scott and has
rc0fly woven narratives that ara entirely IN
dependent Of the original IN thought and nc
lion. though stl bearing the stamp in char
| acteis and scenes. The articles on Shakes
peaio are designed simply TO familiarize young
re1oers with the names and characteristics OF
both his female characters and his plays. and
are suggested as being preparatory to Charles
Lamb Tales from Shakespeare, Mrs, spil-
lane is a Texas lady and Is quite well
known In Houston and other parts of the
Sinte. This is her first effort at literary work
aud IL one that will moot with hearty APP
| provm by parents and teachers. The work Is
neatly bound. printed on excellent paper and
Is sold for 81 per COPY.
Charles scribners Sons of New York have
Jus, issued thrilling story of land and sea
In the days of tho revolution. entitled "For
Low, of Country" 1t is by Cyrus Townsend
Brady, archdeaoon OF Pennsylvania, and rs
Dedicated to the society of the Sons of the
Revolution. The book Is filed with interest
Ing historical matters pertaining to the btrug-
Gle for freedom so successfully made by the
American colonies. and mt the same time con-
tans all tho romantic happenings and Incl
denta that constitute the making of n sue
cesstul novel. The remarkable fight between
the Randolph and tho Yarmouth. two ships
ceiclrated IN the history of that day, Is made
to appear one OF the most heroic battles ever
witnessed on the seas and ia graphically de-
SERTED. The character of Washington is bot
ter portrayed In this work than in any his
tory OF romnnto hitherto published. and other
revolutionary heroes are also given due promi-
nchce. Mr.. Townsond's work is fun of fro
ANA spirit, Astounding In Incident and marked
By good character drawing.
What Is n Bank? Is the unique tito of a |
pamphlet recently received by The Post |
The pamphlet is issued under the auspices |
of the committee OF the American Bankers |
assoeiation composed of w. C. Coruwell. Rob |
ort j, Lowry and Howard ]. wilson The pur- |
pose OF the pamphlet Ia plain. II sets forth
In the simplest manner possible the WORK
witch bank does In the community, mud all |
OF the facts stated In II are elementary and
IN u" Wise In dispute. The book. as the pros
pectus states. Is intended as primer, and
tho manner of stating facts In II is so clear
that NIL can understand 1t rehects credit
uron the committee. aud especially upon its
an'for. William C. Cornwall Of Buffalo, N. r..
a noted writer on financial topics
r. Gallon, the author of "Tattorly." has
gi9en the public another excellent novel on
titled "A Prince OF Mschancc." 1t is an on
OBTAINING, wholesome and pleasing piece OF
WORK The author displays an originality that
~ utditab,e In itself and his story holds the
readers interest from hrst to last. "A Prince
nj Misohsnce' is published by n. Appleton K
Co.. New York. Another gouj addition 10
hfrieton's Town and Country Library Is "a
Passionate Pilgrim" by Percy White n book
that will appeal to many tastes II Ia brill
liant IN thought and treatment, and tho story
IS told with an intellectually ana art that
arc rare In contemporary fiction.
The eleventh number OF Great Pictures'
contains the following beautiful plates: Am
9uell' &c. Schrodtorl. The work is something
'Ncentional in It's depletion of unconscious
ieauty "Mortc dc Sardauupale" IL. Chalon,.
ms picture portray5 with dramatic power
he tragic ending Of mssront life. "Balg.
ltse' Bougucroau. "pcristyle and Water
int wv. II. Jackson). One OF the beautiful
tnicttros of the Worlds fair, connecting tho
nnsic hall and the casino. Mission San
uan capistrano' CIV. IL. Jackson The
Nhne City Art company. publishers. Gil Man
nttan building, Chicago III.
nj |
V. Hornung which has Just been issued from
he press of Charles Scrlbnors Sons. New
ORR 1t tells OF the struggles OF a young
'hgl'shnan who was left without money and !
''th dishonored name Mt tho age of II. and {
mo succeeded In overcoming the disgrace and ,
egnining his fathers lost fortune. The story Z
the hero's buiets with fortune is well do l
eloped and In some instances reminds ono !
pickens' deiineation OF David CoppcrGeld.
'Croolo Carnivals," by T. c. DeI,eon q, .
ne title of publication describing the origin n
the American Mardi Gras and tho mystic I
riders of the Creole South Mr.. DeLeon is n
ne best posted man in tho country To- write a
hch description. lle originated shroye $
hosday day ppgcants In Mobile, aud de.
Fned the Carnivals of Pensacola, Vickshure. :,
-" F'i"""Ff ~ 10 I'upilANNu ny the u,
lthor at Atlanta. Ga.
Tho current issue of italics from Town b
opics.' tNew York;. contains novelette, by o
: 5. Van Westrun entitled 'Margaret's Mis- 81
venture. II is intended as a satirical de. ie
ription of an attempt to get into society. A Il
imber of sharply drawn character sketches b
ON society add to the interest Of tho Mot. ~
The brown-Laurcl Marriage" by Lands IA
'r' has been received from Bother Bros, n,
custom. 1t is u society novel. with no ,ntr. TO
tie plot, but quite exciting and sparkling 81
tn Wit Published by II. Tennyson Nee,y, tn
,icago. m
Rand, McNaly Co. OF Chicago and New W.
'rk have published another story by Flor. ro
co Mnrryat entitled I'm the Name OF Lib.
~" II Is a novel OF considerable interest.
tn the scenes mainly located in England at
The Colonel by Brevct." novel by St an
orge Ratibone. has been received from Nj