The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-13
BOOKS

II Ia said that discerning publishers de-
mend largely upon the taking quality OF
the title of a book for its sales and that
In many instances the name OF DOCK
makes or mars 1t to a really remarkable
degree. In consequence of this fact' Oh
late years as much attention Is PAID TO
the best possible title for book as Is
bestowed upon the subject matter OF the
story. When Miss Mary Johnston wrote
her first story and submitted 1t to her
publisher, Houghton, Mifflin & Co, they
Immediately accepted the story but not
The title, ard subsequently no less than
dozen names were suggested by potn
publisher and author. until finally MISS
Johnston submitted prisoners of Hope
and 1t was accepted immediately
'Ypiranga' may be a rather difficult
name to pronounce, but 1T is suggestive OF
Interesting and alluring experiences.
And the reader is not disappointed, for
1t is a very spicy little romance OF Bra
Gillian life. with a distinct flavor OF Its
own that makes it attractive and read
able.
.Twice a white rose fell from her cor
sage bouquet and while the FIRST wall was
anwittingly crushed under foot, the latter
found a speedy rescuer in the young dip
louat and a safe Judgment In his bou-
tonniere Yplranga smiled at this trivial
exhibition of gallantry, but her eyes
spoke to him and predthed the tenoerest
CT thanks" In this romantic episode Is
the beginning of the love tale thal loi-
lows. The scene is laid mainly in the
capital of Brazil and while a picturesque
setting is given the story by the beau
liful. tropical country, the canvass Is not
I. broad one and the action of the story
In confined to only few people. HOW
ever these are slSetched in graceful ana
easy way and the plot which Is reaiiy
gracious one develops so smoothiy anu
naturally that the reader is Thoroughly
interested. A most satisfying and culti-
eating little story; but 1t is always the
reeder's own pf erogative to quarrel Win
The ending OF a story. 1t IS Sranleo .ha'
The author has the unquestoned right .o
develop the situations ana the plot AZ
HE ar her own way; but the finale az
fects very materially the reader ana SO
we must disagree with Mr. Marker III
The sadly tragcal ending. There Is SO
mueh of sadness, so closely interviewer
with the human interest OF the story
throughout that a really artistic oenou-
ment demanded a happier note at the
close. Mr.. Charles +. Markell is the au
thor OF 'fYpiranga" He Is prominent
and well known lawyer and journalist OF
MARYLAND, and in addition to works OF
action. has published some creditaple
volumes OF verses 1t will be remembered
that Mr.. Markell married recently MISS
Sue Rogan of Birmingham, and at pres
emit Mr. and Mrs. Markell are visitors IN
the city.
Mr. Allen French, the author OF Ihe
rSolonials" a successful new novel OF
the beginnings of the Revolution, Is
man who has given himself wholly TO III
erarv pursuits. He is a well trained ane
vtdelv read student, who takes the great
80 care in securing accuracy of back
ground and in the use of materials MT
French is a resident of Concord, Mass
ne Is a graduate both of the Massachu
sotts Institute of Technology and OF Har
yard College. THE Colonials' was pup
iiabed the first of February and the sale
iustifv the prediction that 1t will be on
~ the successes of the year.
aAt sunwich Port by w. w. Jacobs
,uthor of Many Cargoes," will appea
from the press this month. The seen
=, the story is the English coast and
/. usual with Mr.. Jacobs the tale is ful
n quaint real characters ana SAT- all
The other day. when asked how n
worked, Mr.. Jacobs said: I DO httl
york and l have no methods. puolishe
NV first book, Many Cargoes," In 1881
and since then one book of mine-neve
: very large one-has appeared each year