Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-11

does not take place, FOR the bridegroom
disappears. Such ar, tho conditions
disclosed in the opening chapters OF Mr..
Carvings latest book conditions rich
in the possibilities Of mystery and ro-
nance whica. in tho nands OF Mr..
Carliag becomes more intense IN its alb
sorbing interest Us It Is developed. The
Wierd Picture is sure to take its place
among the most popular books OF the
year.
The Lightning Doctor, q Self dag
nostician and Practical Doctor book,
for private families, students, and ply
sicians. by benjamin Franklin Weaver,
NJ. D., with thi!1y-two illustrations, four
etchings ana twenty eight photo-en-
net: PIP. 4S4: New York: The Saalflcld
Publishing Company.
This volume gives rules for the self
diagnosis Of deseasc With formulas for
tho treatment Of spacifl; ailments. The
author has written number OF books
along similar lines which lave enjoyed
larG" sale. While it Is always VisesL
for the sick TO consult & reputable ply
stefan as soon as possible this book APP
pears to b. wei suited TO Intelligent use
when this; is impossible. 1t is exceed
inSly comprehensive and is written in
terms which should be readily under
side The medical profession.
Heroes Of Iceland" adapted from
Dascnt's translation Of "The story Of
Burnt Mai. the great Icclandic
saga. with a pr' face. introduction and
notes by Allen French. Illustrations
BY +. ". ID. Hamilton; 12 mo. price,
$3.50. BOSTON: Little, Brown x Com
pany.
The scene Of this story is Iceland in
the trnth century, the age Of heroic
deeds. ana 81 the Change Of Faith.
Against this background the narrative,
stands out in strong relief. The old
heather HE. the coming or Christian
ity, the mighty struggles Of the heroes
VINO thought il no shame TO kill men
but great shame 10 tell an untruth-nlI
this Is wildly pictured as the saga
sweeps on 10 its climax. 1t is a tale
that Stirs the blood; il shows us the
lif" and habits Of our past ancestor.
III" Nors"man, and upholds 4 high and
heroic standard Of courage.
This; books crnboii,i ths. greatest of
all the Ic"landic sagas-an epic of rare
beauty and intense interest Tho
spirited illustrations Of +. w. d. Ham,
ilton add materially 70 the value Of the
text.
"M"rcifui Into Nc 4 Sinner" by Eli
nor Dawson. Cloth: I2no; PIP. $40.
P-lce. $40. Chicago: Thompson G
Thomas.
In this book We have story very
graphically told from the standpoint Of
2 Christian scientist II is q story
strong in the interest il awakens. and
in tn" elements Of dramatic strength.
There if some very strong and vivid
character sketching. and tho moral
obloqry Of a woman. who commits the
great crime If selling herself for
money. though il be under the legal
sanction OF the marriage tie. is set
forth with graphic force. The author
shows much clearness in her analysis
Of tn" influences and motives that de-
telmn" human character. The vol !
ume vii! also appeal to the most criti-. /
cal book lover through IT'S beautiful .
Typography and artistic binding
BOYS Who Became Famo1s Men"
stories of the childhood Of poets. artists
ana musicians. by Harriet Pearl
Skinner. Illustrated by Sears Gala
CHER: l. mo; decorated cloth: PIP. 22l.
Prize. $i.2-. Boston: Little. Brown &
Company.
III this book thc biographies of eigh.
Of the worlds great artists. poets and
muSic iInS are old in an attractive and
fascinating story form. While the au-
thor thus gives Us 4 book which cannot
fail to be both entertaining and inStrcc-
tive 10 young readers, ana not without
interest to hose Of older growth, She
has been careful 10 observe the facts Of
history. and thus gives her work a
distinct educational value. 1t is not
al easy thing t. rlOthr the skeletons OF
history with flesh AMI bluod. 10 SUM
mon thrm back from the misty past
into The light. the color and the ami
nation Of life. This, Mrs. Skinner has
hcca successful i'll accomplishing il i
most Crcditablr degree Her Churac-
trrS aIr alive: they move and breathe.
ana apparently form 4 part Of the read
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