New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-04
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-, among the prolific publishers OF books
TIC w. Dillingham; Company ana one OF 'ne
the sn,rortant Of its numerous publications
sosi = =, ..-rhe Memoirs Of Victor Hugo. For
this iAu work Hugos literary executor.
ths .rarrice has written preface. Inc trans
PAU - made by John W Harding The memoirs
bho" simultaneously in Paris, LONDON ana
sPptxo~l They contain many striking accounts
Ss%,.-io scenes. together with several short
80 never before published They are all en-
r@s :, one large volume with photogravure
,rrait OF Hugo 49,. ovo,Na,, art,o- -,
NJ, -l.,ees Of Vascovy." Gods Prisoner" etc.
,s foundation the London advent OF two
~ -, talented young Scotchmen from the coun-
p'' Ttsir various adventures are carefully de-
ny Their va
yesd .o>, or p,oon
Dsganeration Of Dorothy" by Frank Kin
- for its theme the TRANSMISSION Of blood
- po,5 Of Black" is by William lie Queux, the
"lne IT,, author Of II Sinners Entice Thee" and
~. nav OF Temptation
- Cosme." by T. II. Tyndale introduces the
10" southern family. The favorite daughter
ieAu IN alleged Mexican. Don Cosme. who is
%~ =, have colored blood in his veins. The
F"e re Girl stunning him at the altar is an
s'. So. Incident but which may especially
~i - Southerners. "Jac Crews" by Martha
~ pogrs is new novel. dedicated TO the rail-
70 W, .jneers Of America, one of whom is the hero
q. the story. ,,.u.,,. IT,. De-. l., d,
.,nanca Of the new Virginia IN the phase which
r'-.hnrr life assumed at the close of the war.
e.. wee slaves Of New-York," by Roy L. Nc
- 1ros originally published in a NewYork
,ev,snapeT II Is Illustrated.
AZ A1-THoR WHOSE BOOKS SELL.
49, I of
hos novels more than three million copies have
~. sold .eThe Funny Side OF Politics." by George
: wilton gives many amusing stories told in the
rsonse and Senate in Washington. The book is
..,lete with anecdotes Of many living politicians.
Their names are given, well as the occasions
vbleh called forth the stories: "A Transplanted
YT1y@ nv sydney j. Wilson is the story of lovely
~ brought up among lawless relatives. but ele-
ss.ed to her natural sphere by happy marriage.
SThe Broken LOcket" by VIII A. Garland, deals
,s-cularly with political social life the capital
"a ,be nation and is written by one who has been
,sn9sh ii all and is able therefore, to describe
s.rs ana attention TO detail and the attraction OF
mystery IS preserved almost TO the end Don Don
rs1ss he story Of the lie and aims Of Spanish
~ snd his accomplices in the United states; II
--rih" is by Albert Ross the style Of whose novels
/. familiar 10 many .thousands OF readers. The
ordered on publication day.
THE VIRTUES OF SILENCE.
aTss Slave OF the Lamp is by Henry Seton
vsrrimsn. author Of The Sewers" and Young
xistlsy." THE Sacrifice OF Silence" by Edouard
Rod has been translated by John ". Harding NJ.
Rod sets out 10 show in two widely contrasting ex-
suples that silence under certain conditions con-
stiutes an heroic sacrifice, so generous in its
abnegauon. and in one case: in which the I'M
bemished reputation Of a wife and mother is in
volved 60 unfnchingly steadfast. as 10 impaTt al
most a character Of nobleness and grandeur to a
A Princess Of vascovy" is another Of John
o1enhams books Hats or is by Arthur Henry
Veysey author Of "A Cheque for Three Thou
sand II IS full OF laughter. The Man Who
Dared" by John P Ritter, is historical picture
Of the time OF Robespierre, in which fact and
fancy are welded together This book is illustrated.
The Day % Temptation" is another novel by
William lie Queux, and carries the reader through
q labyrinth OF strange experiences. The Story OF
the Rough Riders" by Edward Marshall, the war
correspondent, Is devoted entirely 10 this one
famous regiment IL contains a complete roster
Of the regiment and Is profusely illustrated from
photographs and dra wings.
Waters That Pass Away Is the work of y. B.
Winston. Of which The Philadelphia Item says:
There Is deep lesson of life TO be learned from
book Ike this. and in IL one may study character
and the tnfallble trend of social consequences.
borrow following sin and sin in its turn yield
ng 70 Joy When true repentance follows after.
The Two White Elephants" Is written by Arthur
Henry Veysey. author Of "A Cheeue for Three
| thousand" "The Return Of the O'Mahony" is by
iarod Frederic. II is illustrated. and contains a
portrait OF the author.