The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-15
kvinq BacheLi&r,s Mezu Book.

"n'rl ana l." which has been running No
serial In the Century Magazine. hnaly
appears IN excellent book form from The
press OF the Lothrob Publishing company.
II is a fine Ind shirlted story that tho
creator OF Eben Holden pres, nts--one fun
of action and sure 10 hold the reader TO
the last page. Few readers of Mr. Bach
cllers first great success will consider
'D'n and II equal to "Ebcn Holden" but
IT is far ahead of the average historical
novel that has hcen swapping the hook
market for the past Eve or six wears Il
has distinct literary flavor and barring
q slight lack OF continuity In plot Ia m at
satisfactory reading Mr., f. C. Yohn. who
illustrates the volume, lnterprcts the
spirit Of the novel admiralty Nor should
one In speaking Of the book neglect to make
mention of the patriotism which animates
its pages Perry's victory on Lake Eric
has never been described with more spirit
aud yigor "D'rl," the hired man who IS
quite as distinct a personality as Eben
ko!den. is the embodiment ~ patriotism.
His scntUntlous remarks after he had been
given the cross Of the Legion Of Honor be
longing to an old Frouch soldier are wor-
thy OF quoting at length:
ITS badge Of honor" | said ut
shows you're brave man"
Got 'nough on en-" said p'ri This
ere rip n the foreheads bout all the
badge need"
ITS from the cmperor--he great Na.
poleon." said MS mark Of bis plcas.
urc."
wall, by Judns PRIEST" said D'ri, II
wouldn jump o a stump or a stun wall
IL please no emp ror, au / voudn cut of
my lcctlr finger for Il hnll hushcl basket o
them air. / haint n.hghtIn' fer no honor %
what them" said J.
His face turned very sober lie purse ed
his lips and spnt across the ditch then he
gave his mouth wipe and elancod
thoushtfully at the sky.
Fer liberty" said he. with decision
same thing my father died fer"
Liberty that's grand thing to aght
for" said |, after brief pause.
Swap my blood any dine fer that mir, .
said D'ri. Il can fight sassy. but not Ter
no king but God Almighty Don't ray t
eli All tore up less It's fer suthin' purity
middlm yaIlyble. MY life aint wnth
much, hut. We see, halnt nulhln' csc"
"DrI and T. Is the tale of the war OF
1872 The scene Is laid in the Great Lake
region aud in ,cappte s..As In 'HsDen HOLD
en- Mr., Bneheglesbtnfts his hero Ms how
and cnmles him down tn years ot age and
prosperity. Possibly he has made him a
little too capable In meeting the various
adventures which befall him. hut Nj
Barhellers erring on this score is slight
compared with the average historical novel
Isl of the day. The plquancy Of his hcro's
love afar with The two French damsels OF
/ Chateau lie Ray, Louise and LouIson. is
another feature Of the story IN agreeable
contrast to the general cut and dried ro
nance.
The author Of "D'r aud II has not ap
parenty tricd to emphasize rhe historical
setting Of his novel. Some mention Is
made of the various generals who conducted
the campaign in the Norihi Perry in par
tlcnlar is described but there Is no such
atmosphere as was found in "Janlrc Mere
dlth" and Richard Carvel." The interest
Of the book Hes rather In the sprishily ad,
ventures Of IT, hero aud the homcly phi.
! lokophy OF D'ri