The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-08-15

that 1t soon passed out of print with
such men as the late John Fiske pro-
nouncing it "the most complete and
trustworthy description of the civiliza-
ton of the North American Indians
that has vet appeared" it has never
been reprinted. There will be two edi-
tons of this work revised from the au-
thor's own copy, with textual additions
and corrections, one printed upon ia
pan paper and consisting of 25 to so
copies. Mr.. Reids book is a large oc-
tavo, with about 60 illustrations, and
is an attempt to bring together the leg
ends and traditions which, arising in
the Indian times in the valley of the
Mohawk have since become widely
scattered OF lost sight of in out of the
way places. The period covered is be-
tween 1909 and 1850.
The literary world of the metropolis
is now discussing the work of Maxine
Gorky, the young Russian novelist,
who is regarded by many as a second
Tolstoi. The story of his life is one of
pathetic interest With little save an
his cry might be heard hope that
when he knocked door might be
opened unto him, Gorky, vagabond and
outcast, bids fair to capture the atten-
ton of mankind. His first novel, or,
rather, series of sketches, "Chelkash,"
which met with astounding success
and which at once transformed the
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proletarian life of which he was a part
and mirrors with insistent power and
precision the restlessness of soul, the
scorn of convention. the blind craving
for something different and something
better which characterizes the lower
strata of Russian society. This book
and other of his later stories and
sketches are being translated into Ger
man, French and English and are at
tracing much attention. Gorky is at
present in prison at Mini Novgorod as
a political suspect, suffering from lung
trouble. The police. having searched
his house, have been unable to obtain
evidence against him, however and his
friends are hoping for his speedy re-
lease, while all Russia is said to be
watching the proceedings in his case
with suspense. His popularity with the
lower classes in Russia is shown by
the fact that he has received innumera-
Bile letters from peasants in which
they assure him of their devotion and,
with touching naivete, recommend va
rious domestic remedies for his dis
eased lungs.
Although the memory of Nathan
Hale, the pathetic American spy of the
Revolution. has been recently honored
by statues. memorials, tablets and dra-
mas. authoritative information con-,
corning his brief and romantic career
is not generally accessible. Stuart's
work has long been out of print, but
Professor H. P. Johnson of this city,
whose contributions to the literature of
the Revolution are well known, has q
new biography Of the patriot martyr in
press. In 1t we are promised fuller
and more authentic account Of Hale's
life than has yet appeared. including
the reproduction Of personal CORE
spondence and important documents.
A new novel by Max Pemberton is
soon to be published by leading New
York book house, entitled Love the
Harvester" The scene is laid In the
time of George III. 1t Is an exciting
story, where plots and dangers thicken,
but where everything ends happily.
Another book by Mr.. Pemberton will
also be brought out this fall. The story
deals largely with Paris and the new
French nationalism and shows what
would be the result of a really strong
mans leadership in Paris just now and
how the clerical and military strings
are pulled.
1.-THE Velvet Glove" which is the IT,
tie Of new romance by Henry Seton
Merriman, soon to be published, has its
story located in the north of Spain in
about 1870. While it deals principally
with the alliance between the Jesuits
and Carlists, students of Spanish his
tory will find it interesting. as 1t gives
the causes of the present anticlerical
movement in Spain. while what is pre-
scented as sheer fiction has within II
months been r'ade a reality.
RICHARD UPPER.