Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16

entertainment there Is considerable informa-
ton concerning one phase Of western life in
the stories. It Ii a book to pick up now
and then for relaxation, after one has been
engaged with more serious things.
IN A TUSCAN GARDEN, New York, John Lana
The latest addition to garden literature will
persuade many readers that gardens are
really possible only in Tuscany, where
weather and soil combine to favor man in
his efforts to supplement and manage the
beauties Of nature. But it 10 not confined
to garden matters. 1t deals in a de-
lightful style with Tuscan servants, the
treatment of animals In Italy, the Brit.
ish tourist in Italy Tuscan courts Of
justice and the pros and cons Of settling
in Italy, with comparative balancing Of
the attractions Of Rome and Florence. In
short, 1t Is charming guide to some Of the
phases Of Italian life which are generally
overlooked by tourists and always ignored
by the guide books. The illustrations are
in sympathy with the text and add greatly
to tho charm Of the work. The anonymous
author has keen sympathy with nature.
but believes that man can do much to at
front her in his so-called gardening.
AMERICAN ,7..;S,o MEN Or LETTERS 3 aN
Boston: Houghton. Gimin Co.
OF biographies Of Hawthorne there Is no
lack, but the present work, intended to At
into the series which the Houghton- Miffiin
press has been issuing for some time. en-
braces the best materials of all its prede-
cessors and presents them. together with
many direct personal reflections Of the au-
thor, in q convenient and attractive form.
The printed sources Of this work are Haw-
thorne's autobiographical writings. which
are to be found in his works, including the
Mote Books not intended for publication;
Julian Hawthorne's work, Nathaniel Haw-
thorne and His Wife, Mrs. Rose Haw-
thorns Lathrop's Memories Of Haw-
STUDY of Hawthorne" These have at
forded a close view of the subject and. sup
plemented by citations from and references
to works on the great novelist by his con-
temporaries, the present condensed biog-
raphy becomes one of the most satisfactory
yet issued.
ventures in Two Wonderlands. By Fannie E
Ostrander, author Of Baby Goose" !llustra-
s. Brison. New York: Fleming ii. Reven Com
pany.
Few children's holiday books possess the
charm which this one secures from the COM
bfnation of clever fairy story and a series
of exceptionally well drawn pictures, given
a handsome dress. Paul in the story has
some remarkable adventures which teach
him wholesome lessons anu widen his hor1-
ION. He returns home after a series Of
surprises a wiser and better boy.
LITTLE SAINT SUNSHINE By Charles Frederic
Goss Illustrated by Virginia Keep. Indianap-
oils: The Bowen4Merrill Company.
Children will like this story because it
tells about a little girl. Young folks in
their teens will enjoy it because this same
little girl develops into charming damsel
and becomes the center Of a romance.
Adults will appreciate 1t because Of its
natural favor, it's strong and yet heaithful
bid for the sympathies and its clear-cut
character delineation. It tells the story of a
waaf adopted by western family. OF her
she wins the heart of wealthy man who
In vain tries to adopt her himself, OF her
growth among the rough but kindly folks
Of the great southwestern prairie and final
ly her great happiness. Such stories are
iielpfrl They teach many lessons and make
the world seem brighter and purer.