New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-18
LTTERARY NOTES.

Everybody knows that Lord Beaconsfelds
father spelled his name ''D'Israel' but IN spite
OF the mass of literature which has gathered
about Queen Victoria's favorite Prime Minister
the reason for the spelling which he adopted mas
not become known. The subject is brought UP
in letter recently sent to The Atheneulh
by Mr. John H. Burrowes- He says;
The following statement may be helpful IN fixing
Anglicized DIsrae into Disraeli In the year ~
the printing plant and effects of the late MI Iohn
65rundy "a successor IN the business Of Vine Hab,
late Rev. Newman HalD. Of Bank,st' MsldsIon ne
we're sold by auction and after the sale as an u,
the clearing up process, during which came across
le and other copies Of i CONNECTION With
fhe election bv which Disraen was returned one OF
some of IT had the name spelt Disraeli, but roll
Of from dozen to a score copies OF r IN
asked the overseer tHghsteadl-who was then
N that estahlshment since boyhood days-for
explanation. and he said that when iisraeh came
body suggested che belief being that it
fo a5Ee nG English ike il the apostrophe were
taken out. Disraeli assented and II came out; ana
served
In the series Of French texts edited by Mr..
Warner Allen. and published in this country by
G P. Putnam's Sons under the title Of Les
s,lassioues Francois" two new volumes have
inst appeared One is given to lie Roman dun
Jeune Homme Pauvre." of Octave FeuiIlet, with
q preface by NJ Filon. and the other to Ben
5arnin Constants "Adolphe," with a preface by
NJ Bourget These little reprints are beyond
praise. The introductions are not perfunctory,
but are readable essays by critics as sympa-
thetic as they are competent. and the books are
exuuisitely made with decorative bindings of
linn leather. designed in good taste. We wish
the series all prosperity.
Mr.. Russell Sturgfs continues his contribu-
+ions 20 the Popular Art Series published by
the Baker Taylor Company He is now bring
ing out a volume called The Appreciation of
Pictures" which with the aid of many illustra-
tons. viii do for the student Of painting what
the authors previous volumes have done for
students of architecture and sculpture.
Booth Tarkington's romantic little tale. The
Beautiful Lady is passing into English edi-
ton Meanwhile the author, having his
new serial '"The Conquest of Canaan" get a
good start in 'Harpers,' has gone to Europe for
the winter. He will spend most Of his time
abroad at Capri
Major Martin Humes new historical work
-sThe Wives of Henry VITI'-a book of which
we expect great things. since it comes from the
author of 1.-THE Courtships of Queen Elizabeth"
will be published in this country by Mcclure,
Phillips & Co.
The scrfbnars import two new volumes in the
Caxton series Of thin paper editions The fmita-
ton of Christ" and The Poems of Grey and
Collins The frontispiece 10 the first Of these is
from a CrIIciixion by Van DycE The second
volume has novel combination frontispiece and
title page designed by Edmund J. Sullivan, one
of the cleverest things we have seen by that
clever draughtsnaan.
Another series Of art books is presently to be
launched. this time by the Dodge Publishing
Conpany 1t will be made up of books illus
trated in photogravure with reproductions OF
,,a,n+fngs by ancient and modern artists. the
tex+ heing supplied by well known authorities"
-7,ba first four books will he on Reynolds, Tur-
nsr. Burne-Jones and Rembrandt.
Tho Funk & wagnalls Company publishes
.,r,,a travellers Handbook" compiled by jose
,t;ne Tozier who is pleasantly remembered as
+he author of a book called Among English
rms 1t is a convenient manual. small enough
- he sljpped into corner Of the tourists bag.
- ,.sc-e6 with information concisely set forth.
,-t hest way to prepare for foreign trip is
z.-f,sd. there are notes the art of max
So ones self comfortable aboard ship; the tour
.et e initiated into the mysteries OF British and
continental railroads and there is sound advice
an anv number of important subjects SUCH as
food. laundry work. local guideoooks' time
tables. shopping. cabs postal arrangements ana
60 on There are many publications OF inns
sort IN the field but this one has its own merits
and is welcome.
The Macmillans announce a timely volume III
aArnageddon. or, The Reshaping OF the faF
East" The author is Mr. B. L. Putnam Weaie,
zVbo has spent several years in business ana
,rs,seI in Manchuria and the neighborlng couh-
trses He writes of the war in its relations 10
the trade and commerce and everyday lie OF
the Far East
Little. Brown & Co, Of Boston. have IN press