The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-18
BOOK NOTES.

EuDnSQeQ Dy Inc Macmillan Co. new
HOrk- EgertOn Castle follows up his
success of last year, the romantic
Pride of JennicO," with this new novel
entitled Young April The story may
be summarized as the intensified pal
plating chronicle of one month OF
springtime in the existence of its prin-
ctpal characters, all of whom are in
the heyday of youth and enthusiasm.
The central figure, though not precisely
the hero OF the story, is an ariStOcrat-
ic young Englishman, who, while traV-
cling on the continent of Europe re-
ce1VeS sudden news of the death OF his
uncle, the Duke of Rochester, and of
his own accession to the title and es-
tates. one month hence, upon his COM
ing of age he will enter upon his new
dignities and responsibilities. The 80
days intervening, he determines to live
and enjoy to the utmost. Forthwith,
the younk duke is plunged into vortex
of exciting adventures in which a king
and his court, a philosopher and
siren, a prima donna and soldier, all
are involved in a drama Of mingled
passion and mirth, laughter and tears,
and chiValry as chaRgeful as the IN
certain glory Of an April day." and
ending with the same vague, sweet
usefulness.
This book contains a rare degree of
beauty and distinction of literary style.
Dash, color and a fine sweep of dra-
matte movement are combined with the
tender glamour of a poets imagination
throughout the story.
Yesterday Framed in Today" a
story of the Christ, and how today re-
ceived him. by Mrs. G. r. Alden, (Pan-
sy) cloth $3.50. Published by the 10th
rOp Publishing Co, Boston, Mass,
Through Kellam Book and Stantionery
company.
This book by "Pansy'' is an inspira-
ton. Other writers have attempted to
portray the actions of the world of to-
day if Christ should appear in it to
labor, heal and bless as he did in the
dow Of r-7r 4rTf1 ero
''Pansy'' has placed him there. Her
book is unlike anything else in print.
Into the today of railroads and tele-
phones. telegraphs, monographs, etc.
Christ She has placed in contact with
this central light the people of today
who appreciate it no better than did
those of old Judea, with the result, that
all who read must consider and decide
upon for themselves.
1.-The Market Place." by Harold FIRE.
deric. Published by F A Stokes COM
pany, New York. Price 81 so. This is a
story of finance and business schemes
and social struggles. 1t deals in part
with English life that has no counter
part in this country, and that was fully
exposed by the Hooley scandals. It
compares so closely with the disclos-
ures that recently shocked London that
it would seem almost as if the talented
author had the gift of prophecy
Combined with the story of company
notation and financial magnates are de-
scriptions of social life at the west end
and of English country life, that make
the book thoroughly fascinating.
Thorpe, the principal character who
dominates the whole story, is one of the
most absorbingly interesting book peo-
ple,'' met with. Drawn to the life, he
seems, indeed a living man. Harold
Frederic never did better work and this
is saying a great deal for his "Damna-
ton of Theron Ware" was exceeding
strong.
when the Sleeper Wakes by H G.
Wells, vo cloth. Published by Harper
Bros, New York. This IS another book
of Mr.. Wells, which continues upon
something the same order as The War
of the Worlds published by the same
company, and which was so much talk
ed of at its coming OUT The follow
ing is a brief suggestion of the strik-
ing plot which H. G. Wells has worked
out with such dramatic power: When
the Sleeper Wakes, "Opens at the pres
ent time and the hero after week
without sleep goes into a trance.
Two hundred years later, when he
awakes he finds himself practically the
money which he had invested two CEN
turtles before has increased so greatly
that he owns more than half the
worlds wealth. The story must be
read to appreciate thoroughly the
wonderful imaginative power and the
wealth of detail with which Mr. Wells
has made an impossible romance real
and without dullness from start to fin
ish-
"Joubert, selection from His
Thoughts" translated by Katharine
Lyttelton. with an Introduction by Mrs.
Humphrey Ward. S1.25. Published by
Dodd Mead & Co, New York, Through
Kellam Book and Stationery Coz
JOubert is more familiar to us in
these days, than he was three and thir-
said that his name was almost I'M
known in England. But no man can be
said to have missed his mark who has
sat for his portrait to Sainte-Beuve and
Matthew Arnold and Joseph Joubert,
the simple student and philosopherwh
as Chateaubriand said: Chose to live
his life" and care far more for per-
fectness than for glory" is gradually
entering upon the fame which he would
not seek. This selection from the
Thoughts" Of Joubert rendered by
English reader a true appreciation of
the literary quality of his work
Mrs. Humphrey Ward gives a charm
ing sketch Of the man in her introduce
ton to the book.
1.-THE Bee People" by Margaret War;
ner Morley, published by A c. Nc
Clurg & Co, Chicago: Price s125.
science. which concerns animals, in
sects and the vegetable world, will sure
~ be glad to see this book upon Bees,
by Miss Morley, whose previous vol
umes, "A Song of Life and Life and
Love-" have attained such wide pOpu-
larity and have helped so many parents
and children
Miss Morley evidently loves bees as
she loves children, and in this book she
cordially introduces her insect pets to
her human pets. She has q power of
putting her young readers into a state
of expectancy. and then satisfying their
curiosity by revealing some new won
people
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