The age-herald., 1898-12-18

Some year or so ago Henry Savage Landor made perilous trip into Thibet. In his travels he was accompanied by thirty men, but one by one they deserted him as the trials of the journey became heavy un- til only two faithful followers were left to him. Now he has written an account of his journey in Thibet entitled Tn the Forbid den Land" In two large volumes he dwels upon his capture and imprisonment torture and ultimate release. Perhaps no more thrilling account of adventure ever was written than that found "In the Forbidden Land" Think of a man drawing the map of hitherto unknown land, the tracery of 1t marked off in his own bloodl Mir. Landors objective point, of course, was Lhassa, and the perils that he endured and surmounted would have ended the life of an ordinary man. The two volumes are substantially bound and fully and beaut- fully illustrated, and no doubt the author feels repaid for all the misery, danger and nation he has since given to the world.
 Two charming books of travel by Charles Abbott, whose works have long since be- come popular gift books are .Travels in Tree-Top'' and "The Freedom of the Fields" MT. Abbott evinces a freshness and heartiness in his lore of nature which is fascinating to the reader. Both books are exquisitely illuminated by photogra- vures after drawings by Alice Barber Stephens.
 In another box is found two dainty little volumes about Switzerland with bindings of white and gold, making them peculiarly suitable for gift books. The two volumes are entitled Romance and Teutonic Switz- erland," by W. D. McCrackan, the author of 'The Rise of the Swiss Republic" The Cyw.vt4 land from an historical and literary point of view, and is emphasized by numerous att tractive pictures. In fact, all these-vol- umes of foreign lands are most fully and comprehensively illustrated by the daintiest of photogravures, which makes them val uable as holiday books.
 The many popular books by Edmondo De Amcis, Morocco and Its People" "Hol- land'' and "Constantinople" and others, are published in attractive form for the holi- days. They have exquisite binding daintily embellished with filagree work in gold, ex- cellent quality of paper, with paper cover and in boxes to match the binding.
 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's "Hype- rion'' is published In a most elaborate set ting for the holidays this year. This work is, of course, a constant favorite, but such an exquisite edition as th's with such taste full illustrations, will be peculiarly accept able.
 
 For the young man who has not emerged from his bachelorhood his many friends anxiousy inquire at this season What shall give him?"
 Bachelor Ballads" collection of master pieces of verse relating to the subject will prove a helpful means toward the solution of the difficulty. They are delightfully."- characteristic and depict the various phases Of bachelor life in a charming manner The poems include the best productions the subject by such writers as Rudyard Kipling, Longfellow, Thackeray Thomas Hood, Thomas Moore and many others.
 The pages are embelllshed and the illus trat'ons number nearly fifty, printed in reddish-brown tint.
 '"Joseph Jefferson at Home" is a worthy successor to the above mentioned book, for the young-old actor is a universal favorite with young men. The book is filled with pictures which represent the places and scenes most familiar in the life of the fam ous actor.
 The Christmas subject is one that is Thoroughly understood by Dr. Henry Van Dyke, and the charm of his stories on this delightful topic is found in their artistic literary treatment and the healthful re- ligious tone with which they are permeated.
 Dr. Van Dyke is young man himself. and he appeals with singular strength and fervency to young men readers.
 His contribution for this Christmas is
 
 could be selected. The ful-page llustra- tions are appropriate and beautiful. 'rhe Lost Word; a Christmas Legend of Long Ago" is a beautiful old legend told in a simple but intensely attractive manner. Every element in and about the book be- speaks it as a most dainty gift.
 Other suitable gift books for young men which come in one box are Irish Wit and Humor," English Wit and Humor," and 'Scotch Wit and Humor."
 The contents of the books are appropri- ately descrihcd by this one little extract:
 Doctor" said a friend stopping him in the street. what do you take for heavy cold?"
 "A fee," replied the doctor softly and passed on.
 No doubt these books on wit and humor must he acceptable gift books for number less people, and would be perennial happy. un-nrovoking reminders of the thoughtful donor.
 Books on many themes will include charming list. First to be mentioned is one of the most exquisite books ever pub lished. It is "Baby's Record" It is bound in baby-blue silk embell'shed with gold. There are twelve illustrations "in colour" and thirty in black and white, by Maud Humphrey.
 The facsmiles represent babies or chill dren of tender age in their first attempt to walk. .Ine VOluIne COHtdlnS pidhh paeeS for recording all the important events In the baby's life.
 Cartoons of Our War With Spain" Is book of drawings upon variety Of themes and forms most acceptable gift book.
 On the title page is found the quotation from Lamb, "A laugh is worth hundred proans in any market" and as one turns the pages of these singularly applicable drawings by Oh. Nelan, many and many laugh. hearty and full of merriment will be enjoyed. Uniform in binding, each In
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