New-York tribune., 1900-12-15

tion Of two volumes now issued for the holi-
day season. The paper Is handsome and sub
Etantial, and all the illustrations are used that
were made for the story when il was Trinted as
a serial Mr. Sterner who is responsible for
these has realized Eleanor, Lucy and Manisty
with considerable sympathy and his style is
pleasing. The volumes bound in dark blue
cloth, with title stamped in gold. We have
so recently dealt with this novel that il is un-
necessary TO repeat in detail judgment
its more admirable qualities.
An enormous number Of copies Of David
Rarum" In the ordinary edition have been sold,
but as large circulation is deserved IN tEe
holiday edition, for the illustrations may be re-
garded as really increasing the value Of the
book. Mr. b. West Clinedinst who makes most
OF the designs mas entered wholly int the spirit
oi Mr.. WestcOtts story. His portraits OF David
are just what they ought to be- and other char
acters receive equally sympathetic treatment
The introduction is tactfuly written by friend
of the authors. Mr.. Forbes Heermans: the
presswork is thoroughly satisfactory and the
cover is also good could be desired. the
gold design being well placed on cloth Of a re-
fined color.
Mrs. Riggs's Penelope" is We Believe on the
eve OF conquering new fields, further adventures
az hers engaging the pen OF the author who has
introduced her 10 many readers. In the mean
time the two volumes which chronicle respect
ively her English and Scottish experiences have
been prepared for the holidays with every cir
cumstance OF good printing and illustration
Mns. Riggs has been fortunate in her artist. Mr.
Charles f. Brock, who is a most graceful and
animated draughtsman. with the vein Of humor
that is needed in the present case. Penelope is
a companionable Individual. and her travels are
described by Mrs. Riggs with pleasant nghtness.
The descriptions whether II Landscape or Of
types, neatly turned. The author does not
take herself too seriously. but glides gracefully
from one thing 10 another with twinkle H. ner
eye. The publishers have made two artistic VOL
cmes FOR her in covers Of extremely graceful de-
sign.
cape COD Folks" Mrs. Greene's best book 50
ernphatically deserves 10 be thus characterized
that II perhaps unduly overshadOws ''Vesty OF
the Basins" Bat I'm the latter book there is
much OF the same clever observation and much
~ the shrewd humor which made its companion
popular and IL is pleasure 10 greet the new
holiday edition with Illustrations from drawings
and photographs. Mr.. Bacher. in making the
former. and Mr.. Clifton johnson. in taking the
latter have entered authoritatively into their
task reproducing with fidelity not only the
facts but the spirit OF the text. II is an Ameri-
can book. intensely American. with the SAVIOR OF
the soil and of native types IN its every page
IL is reprinted now In fine form. and ought tc
take a new lease of life. photograph Of the
author is reproduced as a frontispiece.
The Harpers have done well 20 reissue thei,
edition OF Daisy Miller" with the illustration,
drawn for the book by Mr. Harry McVicxap
some years ago. The little sketches IN blacl
ana white are vivacious and clever. and they
are especially effective when they are placed OF
the margin Of the page. encroaehing upon the
text. The volume is daintily printed on calen.
dared paper. and there IL an uncommonly AZ.
tractive binding. SIR. James has travelled fa,
since the time Of Daisy Miller" His portrait
Ure Of the American girl mas changed as tha