The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-05-12
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"The Flower Of Destiny" an episode |
Of the second empire, by William
Dana circuit, is the love story of Ma
noleon H. and Eugene, told in a dra
matte and fascinating style and at
tractiyely illustrated by Charlotte
Weber, At Lady Blessington's ball,
the author makes her characters say:
I'VE are trying to determine who
is the most celebrated guest of the
evening" continued Eugene eagerly.
THE Count insists that it is Lord Lyt-
ten, and am sure it is Charles Dick
ems"
"YCu are both wrong, my dear
Madem0iseIle," answered D'Orsay.
with a profound bow, Il have the
honor to present to you our most eel
pbratcd euest-Prince Louis Napoleon
the future emperor Of France"
This meeting. so full of dramatic
significance. takes place early in the
hook, Just after Napoleon has escaped
from the fortress OF Ham and Joined
his sympathizers in London. The
story moves through a succession of
charming scenes and dramatic events
after the first meeting Of Napoleon
and Eugenie-the Promenade of Bad
en-, back to England where Napoleon
hears of his recall, the famous coup
d. etat, and the final climax when the
Emperor begs Eugene to accept
these flowers of destiny, my Empress,
wear this crown. which | place
upon your head. until France shall
present you with another
1t is all delightfully."- told, full Of the
spirit Of the time, and very success
full picture of one of the most ro-
mantle episodes in history. The Illus
tratiCns are unusually beautiful and
the book is further distinguished by
it's decorative scheme in violet 1t is
doubtful whether a more attractive
book has ever been produced at this
price.
Price SIPS. A. C. McClurg & Co.,
publishers, Chicago.
Over fifty full-page illustrations by
Dearborn Melvill add to the beauty
and interest of Byron Williams much
heralded and charming book of verse,
Down Country Lanes" just from the
press The title is appropriate, for
the book is redolent of clover and
bees, honeysuckles and provincial
isms true to the pastoral existence.
AS a depletion of rural life by one
who knows and loves the simple
heartthrobs of the countryfolk, il has
no superior in literature. In the 224
pages of the book, are many de-
lightful and pleasing bits of fancy,
pretty conceits and homely preach
ments stripped of tinsel and clothed
In blueieans. AS a book that touches
the heart it excels and no man or
woman who loves the country either
through birth Or adoption, should miss
reading this fascinating and artistic
volume so fragrantly and entertain
ingly couched in mirth and pathos.
Says a well-knOWn critic Of the book;
I'VE bespeall for it large sale and
the deep appreciation of every one
whose heart is touched by the quaint
lines of this popular author, whose
every verse seems especially written
to touch the tenderest chords of our
lives"
International Press or the author
IS Plymouth Place, Chicago, prettlly
bound in cloth, 1925, postage II cents
extra.
Captain James T. Elliott, presiden
of the Chicago Society of Proof
readers, is the author of elizabeth,
heart tale of interest, combining
in description the attractive OF botf
the North and the South. the scene
of action shifting from the beautiful
Southern country to the metropolis o
the West, closing in the pastora
quietude of the countryside.
Captain Elliott was born ant
raised in the South and depicts witt
graphic detail the chivalrous charac
teristics of the people of that section
AS editor and proprietor of Elliott
Magazine Chicago he did much t
advance the literature of the West
He is son of the late Judge James 1
Elliott of Arkansas, and inherits man
of the sterling qualities of his dis
tinguished father.
CHM Company, Boston, has place
upon the book market "The Louis
lana Purchase-Its History and E1
ploration," by Ripley Hitchcock. Tn
volume is complete narrative OF tn
country lying between the MISSISSIPPI
river and the Rocky mountains, and
recital of the eountry's development
1t is valuable acquisition to the hi
tories heretofore regarded as stant
ard and being told like romano