The Washington times., 1902-08-03
-be Canadian School Of Etutbors----
Some Of the Poets afo Noveltsts
From Across the Ifre----Ube Cbar=
acteristtcs Of Canadian Literature
TU. Fl. fraser's Flew Novel--Reto's
Life Of TWilltam Black. II Il II

his novels. one can see in this BIZ
NOR charmir to those who were for
tunate enough to enjoy his friendship.
1t is always interesting to the un-
initiated to know how work of art is
produced; and there is much of this
sort OF information in the book. One
went to the making of 'Shdhdon Bells"
White Heather" Macleod OF Dare
Princess of Thule" and In Far Locha-
ber.'' albeit the originals of the va
rious characters, if there were any such
individuals, are not revealed to the
public.
Some Other Books.
But there is plenty of good literature
among the seasons successes, and this
is about the only out and out imposition
in the collection. For those who like
sensational melodrama there is Conan
Doyle's Hound of the Baskervilles,'
than which be has done nothing better.
Halle Erminie Rives' Hearts Cour-
ageous," while it does not merit all
the extravagant praise of the adver-
tisements, is a good story and worth
reading. ''The Story of Mary MacLane''
possesses the unique distinction OF be-
ing the only book of the season which
has made its way without line OF ad-
vertising. It has advertised itself.
Moreover, from the interviews with the
young lady, published during her prog
ress across the country, 1t plainly ap-
pears that her personality is not only
unusual but pleasing. She is said to
be a modest, gentle, and refined girl;
and it is safe to say. moreover. that
people who read the book itself instead
of the sensational extracts from 1t
which have been printed will like it bet
ter than they thought they would.
Lucy Meacham Thruston's novel, "A
Girl of Virginia" is a charming and
dainty story for those who like simple,
Wholesome fiction without any melo-
drama. Her heroine is a particularly
delightful character. Eleanor Hoyt has
achieved distinct success in her Mis-
demeanors OF Nancy" Nobody can help
enjoying that book. 1t is fresh, original,
and full of bubbling, sparkling humor
and exquisite femininity.
1.-THE Beau's Comedy" published by
the farperS, is another DeWltcnl1S DIT
of comedy fiction, by Carrie Harper and
Beulah Marie Dix.
The House of Harper.
The Harpers. by the way. are sappa--
emily regaining the prestige which 1t
was rumored they were in danger Of
losing for a time. Perhaps the rumor
was not worth circulating; at any rate.
the present head Of the house has
smashed it. Mr.. George B. Mcclellan Har-
vey is fully sustaining the traditions OF
the oldest and one OF the best American
publishing houses. This firm has paid
particular attention of late to brlng-
ing cut new, writer's of American fiction.
This is something of an innovation, for
some fifteen or twenty years ago it was
noticeable that much of the serial fie-
tion in the magazine as well as tie
books published by tie firm were by
foreign authors. 1t was the Harp0rs
who introduced to American readers
Thackeray, William Black. r.
D. Blackmore. George du Maurier. all
A dozen other English writer's, as well as
1ne or two French authors. Apparently
the new policy is to develop native tai
ent, and that is a good thing.