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Ziegler expeditions, and on the last
expedition he was In command. He
tells many exciting stories Of his ad-
ventures, and Of one occasion when he
nearly lost his life. The conflict Of man
with vast masses Of ice is an unusual
proposition. 1t Is a conflict wholly
new to us, and very interesting. Mr..
Fiala, at the time he made his last trip.
was engaged to a Southern girl. OF
course communication with any one at
the North Pole Is well nigh impossi.
Bile, so that it was two years before his
fiancee finally got word by cable that
he was out Of danger and on his way
home.
The new Kipling book, "Puck Of
Pook's HILL" Is a collection Of imagin-
ary tales written for children but so
much concerned with historical fact
that they will arouse the interest as
well as require the Interpretation of
older readers as we'll. These stories,
like others which Kipling has written
of late years for juveniles, were origin
ally prepared for the entertainment Of
his own children, and 1t Is said that the
royalties on the book will go directly
to the youthful readers who have been
its first critics. Two imaginative chill
dren, Dan and Una, acting Midsummer
Nights Dream" out of doors in a part
Of England singularly rich In historical
association, unwittingly call up Puck
himself, who, by his magic makes them
hear and see the events Of ancient days.
Puck Of Pook's HIP will be published
simultaneously in the United States,
England, Canada, Australia, and In fact
in all English-speaking colonies. The
book will be illustrated by Arthur Rack
man.
No part Of Mark Twain's autobiog-
raphy, which Is now appearing serially
In the North American Review, will be
published in book form while he lives.
Mr.. Clemens says that he has already
written 250,000 words of his autobiog-
raphy, which he began many years ago.
Not nearly all of this will appear seri-
ally. The autobiographer has not been
at pains as to the form and system Of
this story Of his life. 1t follows what
he calls a "systemless system" His
aim, he declares, has been to set down
the things which have interested him
In his lifetime. This seems to be
sensible idea what interests the auto
biographer is likely to be treated Of by
him In q more readable way than he
might treat Of subjects selected merely
because they might interest the reader.
Mr.. Clemens says he confided his plans
to Mr.. Howells, who approved Of them,
which, as the autobiographer remarks,
was wise and judicious. IF he had
manifested a different spirit / would
have thrown him out of the window.
like criticism, but it must be my
way"
Bran Stoker's Personal Reminls-
cences Of Henry Irving Is crowded
with anecdotes and personal touches
concerning Irving and his many friends
anu aCQudluIduCeS, luCluuluS ulOSL OL
the notabilities of the latter half Of the
nineteenth century. Naturally through
his association with Irving, Stoker had
many interesting experiences. He has
many amusing stories Of Irving. The
following one illustrates the actors
modesty and lack of self lf-consciousness.
The first year that Irving acted as ex-
aminer of the class for dramatic study
In the Royal College of Music he re-
ceived In answer to his report a genial
and friendly letter Of thanks for his
services signed by the chairman. In
acknowledging this letter to Sir George
Grove, the director Of the college, Irv-
ing added by way Of postscript, by
the way, who is our genial friend, Mr..
Edward7 / do not think 1 have met
him." He got Mortified letter sent by
a messenger from Sir George explain
ing that the signature was that of "Al-
bert Edward"-now His Majesty Ed
ward VII.