Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
Books for
Profitable Reading.

or for mere pastime. On our we'll
stocked book shelves are to be
found rare and valuable additions,
which distinguish this department
as being unusually rich in scholarly
resources. And our collection of
light literature offers attractive
novels to those who are planning TO
provide a supply of books for sum-
mer reading.
The deep interest displayed by readers in the vital
questions in the East more than justifes our large
collection OF books both countries involved and
perhaps one OF the most important publications on
the present Situation Is John W. Fosters "Amerf-
can Diplomacy in the ORIENT This is one OF the
most important historical works Of the year. 40
American diplomacy has become important fac
tor In the East. Readers who are interested In
the future OF American trade and prestige in the
Orient should not miss the opportunity Of secur-
ing copy of this mastery work.
Letters From japan" by Mrs. Hugh Fraser,
are a record of modern life in the Island Empire,
and were written from actual observation by the
author wife Of the British Minister TO Japan.
during the period OF the casting aside OF the yoke
of tradition. and OF its assertion Of itself as .
modern nation. The book lie full of illustrated
original photographs which add materially to the
charm Of the vivid descriptions OF the quaint cos
tunes ard fascinating personalities OF the JAP
.Eese.
The Mastery OF the Pacific" by Archibald n.
Colquhoun, Is graphic and comprehensive study
of the complex life of the Pacific, and of the in
ternational struggle In the far East. The iustTa-
lions are from sketches and photographs made by
Mrs. Coquhoun, and very valuable from an
chronological standpoint well as deeply inter-
esting.
Kwaidan," by Lefcadio Hearn, is the latest
pen picture of the aesthetic and tradition loving
people of Japan, by this incompatible writer,
whose books are a succession OF wildly drawn
studies of the life and strange ways of the people
in the land of the lotus flower.
How to Get the Best Out of Books" by Rich
ard Caffeine, will be valuable to readers who
wish to grasp the deep significance of books and
the motives of authors In finding expression In
print.
American Music" by Louis Elson, is an inter
esting history of the origin and development Of
music In this country. from its very beginning
with pitchforks and solemn tunes to it's unques-
tionable position as one of the foremost nations
today In the world of music and musicians. Every
young musician should own a copy Of this book
an incentive to increase by study and practice per-
sonal talents which always lead to national great
ness.
Santos Dunont's Narrative Of the Perils and
Delights of Aerial Navigation is as original AZ
his inventions. His descriptions Of the wonderful
mechanism Of his discoveries are Interesting even
to the unintiated, and one can read MY Air
Ships without learning something well worth
knowing Of the Individuality of this marvellous
genius.
Lord Acton's Letters to Mary Gladstone" are
aR inf a1y fas ting fhav
of period of English life always full of vital
interest.
Manners and Social Usages" by Mrs / sher-
wood, is book Of inestmabe value to every one,
inasmuch as the constant rush Of city life is apt
read such a book is to arouse almost neglected
courtesies and niceties always needful In every
walk of life.
''The Children Of the Tenements" by Jacob
Riis. is book of sketches of side young peo-
study. and OF whose pathetic condition he is %
eminently able to write.
THE People Of the Abyss" by Jack London, 4. q
wonderful revelation Of the dark side of the great
Call of the Wild" still maintains great popularity
and is one Of the most successful of recent pub
locations.
Garden Making" by L. II. Bailey instructs how
book wiz be Immensely popular, especially at this
season, when every clod In the garden is astir
Win growing possibilities
"a womans Hardy Garden" by Ely. is a prsc-
etc, and is a valuable addition to books ON gar
den making.
A charming book by r. @. Hubert jr, IL a de-
scription Of his attempt to secure dread. butter
and sunshine" by virtue of gardening. fishing and
hunting. To earn a living out of doors by turning
ones favorfte recreations into a means OF lyeii-
hood is tempting experience to lover Of fields
and streams and wood craft.
Josephine Daskams new hook ''The Memories
of a Baby" win ind as many readers as Der for
mer stories for children.
.arhe Fat of the Land" by John streete ia n
story Of an experiment on American farm.
The title alone insures the success of this book.
for every man Interested In farming viii want to
know why and how this particular one waxed fat.
The Price Of Youth" is pretty story Of a
flrtation of a village belle and journalist In q
New Jersey town.
Captured by the Navajo" by Captain Charles
Curtis, is story that Will appeal to boys who
dams. The tale is OF two boys. sons OF an officer
in the United States army in the civil times.
campaign against the Navajo Indians in New
Mexico.
''The American Prisoner" by Eben Philpotts. IN
one of the most recent novels. which bids fair TO
rival In popularity the authors former books.
The paysprlng'. is another new novel: whose
meshes of French politics.
1.-THE barrow Enigma" is n detective story with
a novel plot, and Is startlngly original and In
teresting.
adams Diary" by Mark Twain, IS of course
Characteristic Of the writer who is always refresh.
ing and amusing well az genuinely original.
New Novels.
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The Silent Places, by Stewart e. White $I.o8
Peace and the Vices, by Anna A. Rogers Yl.Oo
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