Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28
NEW BOOKS AND MAGAZINES
Story of the Life of a Typical Hero Of
Medieval Times.
BOOK OF WHIMSICAL AND CLEVER rPleRAM.
Condensed History Of Wales and ths
WeIch PeOple-New story by e.
II. Cooper-Country Life
in Switzerland.

Charles Lethbrldge Kingsford Of oxford
college has written for the Putnams Henry
v: the Typical Medieval Hero" which has
Just been published as q part Of the Heroes
Of the Nations series. Few periods In his
tory present more interesting features than
the time Of Henry v, while fortunately there
is an abundance Of material for the his
torian. The author has made good use OF
the material at hand and has not only given
an exhaustive review Of the life of the king
and his times, but in doing so has written
q most entertaining story that will be en-
1oyed by all readers fond Of historical
works. The book is plainly but very neatly
bound and the print is large and distinct,
While the interest in the text 10 heightened
by the reproduction of a number Of old
prints. G. p. Putnam's Sons, New York.
There is plenty Of whimsical humor, de-
lightful satire and "blue-sky philosophy" In
Naked Truths and Yelled illusions" by
Minna Thomas Antrim. The authors clev-
erness and psychological insight into exist
ing conditions; her spirited femininity and
quaint diesections of social problems have
produced q volume that even the most jaded
reader can enjoy. This book OF many sur
prises, witty and brilliant from dainty title
pags to epilogue. Is largely given over to
bits of wisdom regarding the man-and-
woman side Of things. The naked truths on
these unconventional pages are neither
whitened OF rouged. yet the manner Of their
telling touches sleeves with elegance. There
may be something Of whimsicality in the
authors analysis of the passions, tastes and
humors OF both sexes-as when we are ad-
monished IF you cannot be clever, be care
full" and the eplgrams may range from
grave to gay. at once wise, easy, playful oil
worldly, yet they charm by their naivete
their extent and variety. Henry Altemu'
company. Philadelphia
owen M. Edwards, fellow Of oxford col.
lsge, has written a popular history o
Wales which, In spite o. the long perict
covered, he has condensed into the space
Of one volume. In the FIRST half the author
has sketched the rise and fall OF a prince!
caste, and In the second the rise of a self
educated, self-governing peasantry. Con
sidering the many difficulties to be met will
In the writing Of such a history. the autho
has succeeded most admirably In present
ing a narrative calculated to give tn
reader a very clear idea Of the subjec
in hand. There is something about Welcl
history that appeals strongly to the reader
Perhaps (. IL the romance and chivalry o
the people that awakens the readers in
terest and sympathy. Students OF histor,
looking for a short and concise history o
Wales will md It in this volume. Tn,
print Is large and clear and the genera
makeup Of the volume neat and attractive
@. P. Putnam's Sons. New York.
"A Fools Year is a novel by e. H
Cooper. which has been brought cut 4
paper covers AZ . part OF Appleton's Tow
and Country library. This story OF EnglisI
social and racing life introduces anon
other striking figures an American mil
l~ionaire, whose remarkable exploits on tn
turf involve some peculiar complications
II is possible that some attempts at quas
Identification may be made by America
readers, but for this the writer affords n
Justification, The plot turns largely on
curious intrigue In which the America