Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-03

THE LAND OF THE WINE; Being an Account
Of tine Msdeirn Islands at the Beginning of the
View. BY A. j. Drexel Biddle. illustrated.
In two volumes. Philadelphia: Drexel Biddle.
Mr.. Biddle combines the tastes Of trav-
eler and a writer with the means to pub
lish. He has achieved considerable success
in both directions and his own works are
by no means the least regarded of those
which bear the imprint of his presses. He
has devoted much time to geographical
search and today his name is fretted with
initials denoting his standing a member
of many scientific societies and CONNER
cial bodies. Madeira has been one of his
fayorte fields of investigation, and this
work is the second to come from him de-
scriptive of that delightful region. The
present contribution is historical. in a large
degree, but it combines with the story of
the discovery and development Of these is
lands much information as to their present
condition. The commercial aspect Of the
islands Is thoroughly exploited, exact
statistics Of trade, agriculture and finance
being given as a guide to the business
world The illustrations are numerous and
beautiful, showing the charming scenery
of the islands and affording thought of
the character of the inhabitants. There is
no attempt at consecutive literary treat
ment, the information being divided and
ShDdtNfdea HlI0 paragraphs WIFI COii-
spicuous side heads. which afford the eff
feet of a guide book. very much expanded.
Much good advice is given to travellers as
to their conduct in Madeira. The historical
chapters bring to light much that is gem
orally unknown about the early record of
this group in it's relation to the mainland of
Europe The story of the discovery and re-
discovery of Madeira and of its absorption
by Portugal Is filled with strongly TO-
mantle interest. Mr.. Biddle has sought dill
igently in the libraries. of Europe for facts
and has produced in consequence work Of
unquestionable value in the historical as
well as the commercial sense.
MARCUS WHITMAN AND THE EARLY DAYS
Honorary Member Of the Oregon Historical So
ciety. Member OF the New England Historic
Genealogical Society and Of the American His
terieal Association illustrated. New York:
Silver. Bufdett Co.
No more thrilling episode appears in all
the history of the early settlement of the
west than DR.. Whitman's explorations his
wonderful ride across the continent to in
form the government at Washington Of Its
opportunities and finally his slaughter by
the Indians together with others Of his de-
voted band This story has been given in
prose and in poetry. it has been celebrated
in song and on canvas. It has become part
of the record of the great west and now
comes another book to tell the tale anew,
from the point of view of one who early In
life obtained an exalted ideal OF "hitman's
achievements and sacrifices. The work Is
full and vivid in it's descriptions 1t refers
the reader to more ysluminous works for
side lights and corrob0ratve facts. 1t
forms, indeed. a valuable rendition of this
dramatic chapter in the early expansion Of
the republic
j. DEyLIN-BOSS: d Romance OF American Poli-
tics By Francis Churchill williams Boston:
Iothrop Publishing Company.
ic no Of
an unnamed American city. This story
sketches his career. starting with his serv-.
ice in newspaper Office as messenger and
rising through the gradual stages Of eyo-
luton until he energies from his final po-
litical defeat as the high-minded president
of a bank, whose act of devotion in a crt-
sis saves the institution. There are some
excellent phases in the story, as when the
details Of the "bosss" machine are re-
vealed and the characters Of some Of his
friends and foes are drawn with clear
strokes. The heart interest In the tale is
divided and becomes monotonous In it's
juvenile phases.
THE BOOK OF ASPARAGUS: With Sections
also on Celery, Satisfy, Scorzonera and Seakale
BY Charles IlDtt, F. r. II. s.. Together with
Chapters the History. Decorative Uses and
Cookery of these Vegetables, by the Editor
New York: John Lane.
This Is the first OF series Of hand
DOOAS ucdhhS ifVu a pAdAAiSd1 SlduOPoatit
with the culture of various fruits, vege-
tables and flowers suitable for cultivation
In the English latitude and climate They
will naturally apply to certain portions Of
the United States possessing the same
conditions. The purpose Is to provide In
Struction necessary to the creation of
beautiful and useful gardens by combAn-
ing plants which not only present a.
tistic appearance. but which have a Gull
nary value.
Petarsd by Clare 1Tiets@ Dsissins. Philad i
phia: Henry T. Coates Company.
The writing OF epdgrams has no end The
interest In d modern rendition of the fun
damental truths about humanity and OF
personal views Of some OF the stock skep-
ticisms rests mainly upon the manner Of
condensation Mr.. Mattiaewman has sue
ceeded wen In boiling down hundred no.
tons into very brief space and In some
cases into witty form. But he has not
done better than his collaboration, the ar
scoring more heavily than the text. Each
aphorfsm II given an individual setting on
a fun page.
COMMoN-SENSE IDEAS FOR DA1RYMEN; Being
an Exposition OF the Methods Pursued By the
Eigin District,. Embracing Instruction "a the
selection. EeedinE and Care Of Dairg Cattle.
and o1 a Tsstass end Cheese and Butter s
Making in the Factory and on the Farm. By
George II. Blake. Illustrated. Elgfn Ill.,:
The ESfa Daily Report
DBEAssB OF The TONGUE BY Henry 7.
Bafais. r. r. c. g.. d. g. L. and Walter u. 4
Spencer, NJ g.. n. B. uond.}. r. r. C. IS.
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