Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-07

1t is all told in Mrs Casey's own good
natured way TO the enjoyment u the
reader r. F. Fenno & Co. is the pub
Usher.
'The Wild Flower Book for Young Peo-
pie by Alice Lounsberry, is a story in
which the lives, of wild flowers and those |
of children are intermingled by the happy |
incidents Of out-of-door life in the coun-
try. The language of the book is simple |
and relates to surprises in the unfoldings |
of nature, and wonders at her laws and |
beauties. The beginning is in the early |
spring, and the end is reached with the |
Oncoming of winter. The greatest number
OF wild flowers described are those COM |
mon in the northeastern states while the !
range Of others is general throughout !
America. The book is illustrated with sew
enty-seven illustrations from photographs |
Published by Frederick A. Stokes COM
pany
The President OF Quex-A woman's Club
Story" by Helen NJ. winslow. is the first
novel to deal with women's clubs from the
inside, and Miss winslow was chosen by
those who encouraged this work as the
best adapted of all the women writer's
"ouex" is the fictitious name OF a thor
oughly up-to-date club and the story lie of
reaved of all she loves in life and changed
to a recluse in her fine home, to whom the
presidency of Quex comes as a revelation
and brings a new and larger life. The de-
velopment of her character from loneli-
ness and weakness to joyous activity and
strength is a study to be followed with
great profit. Under the leadership OF the
president and her loyal supporters, Quex
becomes a power for social betterment
that even a legislature must reckon with
and is especially efficient in respect to
that blot upon our civilization, child labor.
It comes at a time when the attention of
the whole country is focused upon that
very subject and shows what women's
clubs may do in beneficial civic lines. The
faithfully mirrored internal politics of the
club add great piquancy to the story. 1t
has charming romantic interest, with two
love stories involving prominent characters.
and a vivid presentation OF q modern
bachelor maid and bachelor man. Indeed,
the book is as capable OF interesting an
intelligent man as ii is the women for
whom 1t is especially written. and who
will welcome IL. Illustrations are by W. L.
Jacobs. The Lothrops Lse & Shepard Co.
is the publisher.
1.-The Flight of Puss Pandora" by Caro-
line Fuller author of IAN Alley Cats Kit
ten" is the story Of an apartment cat.
The homes into which Pandora is taken,
the part she plays in the futures of hu-
man characters and the adventures
through which che passes are entertainingly
described. Miss Fuller writes in a pleas
/ ing. natural style. and the story possesses
an abundance Of humor. The book is IL
Illustrated from drawings after photographs
| by the author. Little, Brown & Co., Is
the publisher.
Ready. the Reliable" by Lilly f. wes-
selhoeft. is another delightful animal story
by this favorite author. in which she at
tempts to show how adversely develops the
energy and awakens the sense of re-
| sponsibility in children. which traits would
lie dormant or be misdirected in a life of
J luxury. The story will impress young
readers With a sense OF the distinct lndi-
yiduality Of every animal. The Illustrations
are from drawings by Charles Emerson.
The publisher is Little, Brown & Co.
"odes From the Divan of Hafiz," by
| Richard lie Galliene, are freely rendered
| from two literal translations. the prose
! translation having been made by Colonel
! Wilberforce Clarke and the verse transla-
/ tions lin accordance with the original
forms" by Mr.. John Payne, both being
learned Persian scholars The book is
neatly bound in green and the type is of
/ good readable size. L. C. Page Co. is
the publisher.
THE International spy,-Secret History
of the Russo-Japsnese War" by Allenup-
ward (Monsieur A. VI the man in the
confidence Of the mOnarchs Of Europe,
| who interprets the occurrences of the
underground history Of the world. In
this thrilling story Monsieur A. V. has
made clear the purpose OF the sinking Of
1 the British fishing schooners by the Baltic
fleet of Russia, ana he has made the most
astounding prophecies regarding the
events Of the war-prophecies which.
when read in the original serial pubiics.
tiOn Of the story, were SCORED at as
hallucinations; but which, when consid-
cred now. after their historic fulhllment.
must stamp this writer as the greatest
diplomatic observer of the age. The G. w.
Dillingham; Co. is the publisher.
Further Fortunes OF Pinkey Perkins"
! by Captain Harold Hammond L. s. A.
author Of "Pinkey Perkins: Just a Roy"
etc, will be warmly welcomed by @ose
boys and girls who have already made
the acquaintance Of "Pinkey" Because
Pinkey is a boy in whom fathers recog-
nize their own youthful selves and whom
all healthy lads quick to claim as a
comrade, his adventures-this is the
second book OF their telling-are good
reading for boys of all ages. There is not
a mean fibre in Pinkey; all his mischief
Is wholesome and above board: but he
was born leader. and the mischief he
doesn't think OF In the course of year
simply isn't worth thinking of-and what
is more deliciously funny than a boys
innocent mischief. II is said that
Pinkey's adventures are largely memories
Of Captain Harold Hammond's own young
days-certainly they read like IT, Pub
lished by the Century company
Above books az lowest retail prices. Nat.
thews. H. South Fifteenth street