The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-05

D. Appleton &, Co. New York: This re-
markable historical novel, depicts the
actual beginnings of Mormonisrn, the
character of the first Revelations,
and of those who accept them, and the
extraordinary experiences and perSe-
cuuonS OF the early members OF the
sect Merely as a story of strange nap
penlngs and adventures, this novel
would interest the common reader, but
it has also as really its chief reason for
being, the great interest attached to
the character of Joseph Smith. In these
pages the peculiar temperament OF the
/ prophet" the founder Of the sect, is
placed before readers in manner
which Will open to them an unknown
chapter in our history. The author has
studied his character in the light given
by modern psychological research, thus
showing a true interpretation OF an ex-
traordinary character. The story
shows what Mormonism was and is to-
day. At the present time an intimate
interest will be felt in this vivid picture
OF the Mormon prophets origin and ca
reer.
1.-The Rough Riders" by Theodore
Roosevelt, colonel of the First U. s. ".
cavalry. Published by Chas. Scribner
Sons, New York: A most intensely in
teresting book of today. The author,
as a writer of books, is not so We'll
known, but as a man he is known by
all. This work, 1.-The Rough Riders is
both accurate and historical It is full
of anecdote and episode, and is told
with freedom and rapidity that is
bound to hold the readers attention
The book is dedicated to the officers
and men of the five regular regiments,
which made up the cavalry division at
Santiago.
Mr.. Roosevelt's account is given in
narrative. He tells of the raising of the
regiment, their trip to Cuba upon the
transports, the fight under General
San Juan hill, of the Rough Riders
July 1st. The book is prOfusely illus
trated from photographs by experts
and sketches by artists, such as Glib
son and Frederic Remington. One of
the best of Mr. Remington's sketches
hill.
There is a design upon the front COW
er, a fac smile of the bronze medal
struck for each of the Rough Riders,
making very attractive as well as an
interesting cover.
"a Triple ENHANCEMENT" by Mrs.
Burton Harrison, author of "a Bache-
Tor Maid Sweet Bells Out of Tune"
Published by J. B. Lippincott company.
Price, 81. 25: In "A Triple Entangle-
ment," Mrs Harrison has sketched a
charming love story with the sweetest
of heroineS and a very manly yet low
able hero. 1t is a story of well-sus-
tanned interest. written in Mrs. Har-
rison's best style.
1.-THE Capsina." by f F. Benson,
cOmpany) While THE Capsina" is not
author of 1.-THE Vintage" 'Limita-
lions, "DOdO," etc. Published by Har-
per Bros, New York. Price. 81. so
Through Kellam Book &, Stationery
company While 1.-The Capsina is not
absolutely a sequel to THE Vintage, -
nevertheless some of the same charac-
ter appear in this book. The stirring
times, which took place in Greece dur
ing the Greek war of Independence,
1S20-21, are pictured in a graphic and
Henson hook
will hold it's readers attention by it's
action and the remarka Bile vitality
which chara cteFizes all of Mr.. Benson
work is of the greatest value as an ac-
curate description of the life and
character in Greece during the early
part of this century. 1t is unquestion-
ably the best work that the author has
written, and as such in connection with
1.-THE Vintage. win take it's place
among the historical novels Of this
period of historical literature.