The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-22
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The Flower Of Destiny" an episode
Of the second empire. hy William
Dana Orcutt, is the Use story Of Ma
poleon III and Eugene. told IN 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-
ton, and I am sure it is Charles Dick
ems"
You are both wrong. my dear
MademoiseIle." answered D'Orsay.
with a profound bow. II have the
honor to present 10 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 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 Eugenie TO accept
these flowers of destiny, my Empress,
wear this crown, which | place
upon your head. until France shall
present you with another"
It is all delightfully."- told. full Of the
spirit Of the time. and very success
ful 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 It is
doubtful whether more attractive
book has ever been produced at this
price.
Price s125. 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 depletion Of rural life by one
who knows and loves the simple
heartthrobs of the countrytolk, 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
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 1t a large sale and
the deep appreciation Of every one
whose heart is touched by the quaint
lines Of this populs- 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, s1.25, postage IL cents
extra.
Captain James T. Elliott, president
of the Chicago Society Of Proof
readers. is the author of Elizabeth, +"
a 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 ElIiotts
Magazine, Chicago, he did much to
advance the literature Of the West
He is son of the late Judge James I.
Elliott Of Arkansas, and inherits many
OF the sterling qualities OF his dis
tinguished father.
CHM Company, Boston, has placed
upon the book market THE Louis
lana Purchase-Its History and Ex-
ploration," by Ripley Hitchcock. The
volume is a complete narrative Of the
country lying between the Mississippi
river and the Rocky mountains, and a
recital OF the country's development.
II is a yaluable acquisition to the his.
tories heretofore regarded as stand
ard and being told like romance
holds great interest for the reader
and student It is attractively illus
trated and should be In the library OF
every man interested in the progress
Of tse great region depicted.
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little Folks Of Many Lands by
Tulu Maude Chance. a teacher in tha