Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-05-12
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poleon III. and Eugene, told in dra-
matte and fascinating style and at
tractively illustrated by Charlotte
Weber. At Lady Blessington's ball,
the author makes her characters say:
1--WE are trying to determine who
Is the most celebrated guest OF the
evening"" continued Eugene eagerly.
1.-THE Count insists that it is Lord Lyt-
ton, and i am sure it Is Charles Dick
ems"
"You are both wrong, my dear
Mademoiselle," answered D'Orsay'
with a profound bow. 81 have the
honor to present to you our most cell
ebrated guest-Prince Louis Napoleon,
the future emperor of France"
This meeting, so full of dramatic
| significance, takes place early in the
| book, 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 Ehgenie-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
trations are unusually beautiful and
the book is further distinguished by
its decorative scheme in violet. 1t is
| doubtful whether a more attractive
book has ever been produced at this
price.
Price $1.25, A. c. McClurg G. 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, it 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 bluejeans. 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 bespeak 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,
65 Plymouth Place, Chicago, prettily
bound in cloth, SIPS, postage IL cents
| extra.
Captain James T. Elliott, president
of the Chicago Society of Proof
readers, is the author of Elizabeth"
heart tale of interest, combining
In description the attractive of both
the North and the South. the scene
of action shifting from the beautiful
Southern country to the metropolis of
the West, closing in the pastoral
quietude of the countryside.
Captain Elliott was born and
raised in the South and depicts with
graphic detail the chivalrous charac-
teristics of the people of that section.
AS editor and proprietor of Elliott's
Magazine, Chicago, he did much to
advance the literature of the West.
He Is son of the late Judge James T.
Elliott of Arkansas, and inherits many
of the sterling qualities of his dis
tinguished father.
CHM Company, Boston, has placed
upon the book market 1.-THE Louis
lana Purchase-Its History and Ex-
ploration," by Ripley Hitchcock. The
volume is complete narrative of the
country lying between the Mississippi
river and the Rocky mountains, and
recital of the country's development.
It is valuable acquisition to the his
tories heretofore regarded as stand
ard and being told like a romance,
holds great interest for the reader
and student. 1t is attractively illus
trated and should be in the library of
every man interested in the progress
of the great region depicted.
Little Folks of Many Lands" by
Lulu Maude Chance, teacher in the
first grade, public schools, Riverside,