The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-06-07
THE NEW PUBLICATIONS,
FEATURES OF SOME OF THE
 LATEST BOOKS,

FEATURES OF SOME OF THE
 LATEST BOOKS,
 s'The seigncur do Boaufoy," by Hamii-
 ton Drummond-"Asa Holiness" by
 Annie FelIows-Johnston - "UncIe
 Jed's Country Letter." by HIIda Bren-
 ton"The Wager" by l.. McMsnus-
 "OpportunItles in the Colonies and
 Cuba" by Eminent Writers, Etc.
 The seigneur de Beufoy, by Hamil- ton Drummond, author of "The King s Pawn" etc, library, 12 mo-, cloth gilt top, illustrated is a spirited story of unfagging interest It is devoted to the adventures of the proud and power ful Seigneur de Beaufoy and not a page of the book is commonplace Moreover, these adventures so graphi- oally told throw a striking side light on the political and social condition of France during the time of Charles VII and his crafty son, Louis XI. and King Charles himself is deftly pictured in one of the brightest chapters. How the brave Beaufoy scored in his unexpected meeting with the king is charmingly told. The career of Beaufoy-how he ruled his wide domains, Warred with his neighbors, succored the weak and hum- bled the powerful, opposed priest and abbot, made terms with dauphin and king-all this is set forth with a purity of style and dramatic force that stamp MT. Drummond as one of the most sat isfactory romancers of the day. The book is very handsomely illustrated by "A. Van Nnroov.
 Published by L. c. Page S Co.,, Bos- ton; price S1.5O; for sale by the E. P. Judd Go.
 Asa Holmes; or, At the Crossroads, By Annie Fellows Johnston, author of 1.-TWO Little Knights of Kentucky" ''The Story of Dago," etc, large 16mo, with frontispiece, $1.00. For sale by the E. P. Judd Co.
 This is another interesting offering this season just issued by l., c. Page & Co.,, of Boston. It is a sketch of coun- try life and country humor, done with the simplicity and grace which marks all of Mrs. Johnstons work, and touch- ed with the sunny wisdom of the cheery old Cross Roads philosopher, Asa Holmes. This Is a book which will win its own way into the affections of the public, to which Mrs. Johnston's de- lightful juveniles have already en- deared her. Asa Holmes was the miller ever ready to help and cheer those about him. The background to this sturdy old man of fourscore and more Is furnished by the story suggested rather than told, of the quiet western neighborhood in which he lived. As is well said of Asa Holmes "Thanksgiv- ing, Christmas, Fourth of July-all the red-letter days-are in the book, with the celebrations and the thoughts to which they give rise. Perkins eldest boy is there, with his freckles and his arithmetic. So is Bob Alers, with the presumption to pit his fresh college learning against the milIer's common sense in argument, Of course quiet little love story goes with the rest of the quiet little chronicle"
 "Uncle Jed's Country Letters" by Hilda Brenton, is a collection of half dozen sketches in dialect, written in a humorous vein and in the language and thought of country farmer. The top les are New Years Day at Pine Hol- low; The Spelling Match at the Ridge; Uncle Jed Buys Stage Coach; Jed and Betsy at the White Mountains; Case of Jim-Jams; Uncle Jed's Dream of the White House; and Uncle Jeds Experi- ences with Lawyers. The book has handsome frontispiece representing Un- cle Jed affectionately caressing his beautiful mare Fire-Fly just as his It. tie party were about to start for the spellin' bee. Jed tells you about the little mare as follows: "Ther evenin of the contest arrived. It was excellent sleighin'--with a fine moon overhead. l Iitched up my little mare Fire-Fly, an after tuckin ther buffalo-robe round Betsey,-away we went like ther wind. l I wish yer could hey a ride after Fire Fly. Dick; thar is nothin' faster in 1 these parts can tell yer! She seems to l understand all I say, an alwus whin ] nies at ther sound of my footsteps. | Her ways air like a man's-affection- | ate an WllDln -dl 5llG WILL put lCl head on my shoulder an rub her face | against mine as if wantin to say | Uncle Jed, am yours-take good care ] of me !"
 The cover has lively picture of un- | cle Jed driving the oldfashioned stage | coach with a four in hand.
 The reader will, find Uncle Jed very | entertaining. Published by Henry A Diekerman & Son, Boston; 50 cents; for sale by all booksellers or to be obtained | of the publishers.
 A charming romance based on histor fcal facts and a spirited narrative l throughout, well befitting the eventful | days in which the principal characters of the story figured is "The Wager, book of 306 pages, by L. McManus It deals with the siege of Limerick in the days when William was still battling with James for his throne. There is life and spirit in every page and the readers interest readily centers about the brave and ltnightly young officer, | Lord Iveagh, who makes many a gal I