The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-02-17
/ BOOKS AND B0OkmAEIRS


There IL = desire On the part Of peo-
PIE both in and ont Of society 10 read
the chronicles Of some smart set"
In the much-SzIked-0f book Mrs
Clyde by Julien Gordan, the reader
is introduced into Boston society of
fifty YEARS ago. and finds the expert
ence interesting.
Too much brain work Is said to be
very fztiguing, therefore. IL books can
be made lightweight without being
positively feathery, they are often of
more value to a reader than heavier
ones.
Mrs. Clyde is essentially a wo-
mans book, because women fairly re-
vel in the witty little conversations
between others OF their sex, and then
imagine all the details of personnel
as men rarely do. This story is full
Of bright dialogues, clever women.
gallant men. and enough variety in
situations to keep the readers int4r-
ested and wondering what is coming
next. The author dashes into her
story without any pretense of preface;
sets her characters a-whirl in the first
paragraph and keeps them busy all the
way through TO the very last There
is not the least excuse for the reader
/ to become depressed. as the tone
| throughout is buoyant, and the climax
es thrilling.
D. Appleton & Co., New York. Price
$3.50. Wall. nichols Co.. Honolulu.
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To ~ he 10
who are interested in subjects consid-
| cred by many unknowabfe, The In
dividual," a Study of Life and
Death" by Nathaniel Southgate Shall
er "a professor of geology in Harvard
University will be most welcome.
The author does not attack any creed
or doctrine, but very scientifically sets
forth his views on this interesting sub
ject and gives his reasons for the faith
within him. This subject has been
one of endless consideration, and one
that will continue to agitate great
minds until the question is solved by
each one personally. The author says
in his introduction: in effect this
book is a plea for an education as re
CARDS the place of the individual life
in the whole of nature which shall be
consistent with what we know of the
universe.
1T is plea for the understanding
of the relations of the person with the
realm which is, in the fullest sense,
his own; with his fellow-beings of all
degrees which are his kinsmen; with
the past and future of which he is an
integral part. 1t is a protest against
the idea, bred in many natural miscon-
ceptions, that human being is some
thing apart from Its fellows; that it
is born into the world and dies out Of
it into the loneliness of supernatural
realm. 1t is this sense of isolation
which, more than all else, is the curse
of life and the sting of death" This
book furnishes food for thought on a
subject which is, or should be, of vital
importance to every intelligent indi-
vidual
D. Appleton & Co., New York. Price
$3.50.
The idea of an Eclectic School Read
er. wherein the best from various
sources are chosen, as in the book
"Alice's Visit to the Hawaiian Islands"
by Mary H. Krout, seems a very sensi
bic one. There are many parents who
will be glad to avail themselves Of
such book, because the chapters are
written within the understanding IF
children, to whom knowledge of the
new possessions is now important. It
is in the form of a historical journey.
many inclaents mentioned being ac-
tual experiences of the author while
visiting localities described. While
written primarily for use in schools,
much valuable information may De
gained by mature minds from the
clearly written stories of the manners,
customs and history of the inhabitants.
There are many. Illustrations typical
OF the people and country which en-
nance its value in schools and other
wise.
The American Book Company. Price
IS cents. Wall, Nichols Co., Honolulu.
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A novel of Western life that has
made success this season is with
Hoops of Steel" by Florence Finch
Kelly, third edition of which has
just been issued
Florence Finch was born in Macou-
pin county. Illinois, but most of her
early life was passed in Kansas, and
she is graduate of the Kansas State
University Some years ago she be-
gan newspaper work ana soon won the
place of regular editorial writer on
the Boston Globe.
She became the wife of one OF the
editors. Allen Kelly. and has since
been engaged in work with him IN
New York. San Francisco, and other
cities. besides contributing stories
and sketches to various newspapers
and magazines.
The familiarity with the outdoor
life Of the West shown in with
Hoops OF Steel" was gained by Mrs.
Kelly through personal experiences
Long hunting trips in California, Ore
son. washington and in the Rockies
gave her unusual opportunities for OBJ
servation. and during the two years
when Mr.. Kelly was State Forester OF |
California she frequently accompanied
him on horseback journeys through
the high Sierra, travelling with no out |
Mt other than such as could be tied |
behind the saddle. ignoring roads and |
trails and relying upon the compass |
Tor guidance, and camping without |
shelter wherever night overlook them |
and grass and water were found.
Although in NO sense masculine mr.
mannish," this slight. quiet little wo-
man Is perfectly at home in the wilder.
ness. absolutely without fear, and al
most an expert With revolver and rife.
Her knowledge Of the conditions Of