Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-02-06
: Books : Magazines


Two unusually interesting book,
have been received from the Ameri
can Book company, Chicago, Ill
Outlines Of General History by Franz
Moore Colby provides a good founda.
tion for historical knowledge ani
awakens a desire for further historical.
study. In an appendix the autho,
gives a full list of valuable books fol
an extended study of the subject.
The author has divided the book into
three parts, Ancient, Medieval and
I Modern History; each part being
divided into topics making it a valu
able and easy reference book.
Introductory Lessons in English
Literature by McNeill and Lynch,
is the title of a book, the aim Of
which is to present types of literary
art in order to furnish a basis for
future study and appreciation of lit.
erature. From S'Feathertop, the first
piece, a prose narrative and dsscrip-
tive, to the drama ssThe Merchant Of
Venice, the student lis taught the
different kinds of literature and. the
interpretation of it. This is a book
that teaches that literature is a fine
art that insrtucts and sdifes while it
furnishes pleasure.
The Venezuelan and Panama canal,
situations are Observation-Disclosures in;
the Review of Reviews for February.
In addition to his comments on those
very prominent topics Of the hour,
the editor gives his usual valuable
survey Of the months important hap
penings, at home and abroad. Among
the contributed articles there are two
character sketches of exceptional in.
forest; "Abram s. Hewitt, a Great
Citizen, is the subject of a discrim.'
mating tribute from the pen Of Ed
ward M. Shepard, the New York law
yer and politician, who knew Mr..
Hewitt intimately, while MI. George
Perry Morris reviews the too brief
career Of Mrs. Alice Freeman Palmer,
the former president Of Wellesley
College and a leader in many intellec-
tual movements. The art treasures
of the late Henry g. Marquand,
many Of which were sold recently in
Now York at almost fabulous prices,
are described in an illustrated article
by Ernest Knauft. The latest devel-
opments in wireless biography are
rseounted by Prof. Frank A. Wilder
give much interesting information
about the coal deposits Of our great
northwest. Several othsr valuable
articles and the regular department.
round out the number.
Keith's magazine for February has
9 number of designs for homes OF
moderate means, and the usual hints
for decorating and furnishing besides
telling Of garden fences, trees TO,
lawns and city streets, and building
laws. In fact its columns are filled
with information valuable to those
interested in house building and
home furnishing.
In McClure's Magazine for Febru,
airy Ida Tarbell continues the History
Of the Standard Oil company. This is,
chapter Of unwritten history telling
OF Mr.. Rockefeller second attempt t
bring about q combination to contro.
the oil business. In this number alse
wills Low begins his history Of {
Century of Painting in America.
The January Craftsman is largely
devoted to the fine and the industrial
arts. The article on German ant
Netherlander shows that civic spirit
and good craftsmanship were tn,
cause which produced the art of th,
Teutonic countries. Oscar Trigg,
writes on School of industrial Art
VIM. Brewster, on Porcelain a
Made in its Native Land; shor
sketches on the Roowood Pottery ant