Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Il rapdity Of movement, and variety
of incident that will not fail to NEE
the approval of the most cXactine
child reader. The princess and tho
fool start out in search for beauty
Their travels and adventures take
them through Toyland and the
surrounding country, so interesting t.
all young readers. Finally by the helG
of Obcron, at his ball, they find beauty
and find that it is.L"ve. 1t is most
fascinating story for children. Nc
small part of its charm is contributed
in the six full-pagc illustrations arlu
the chapter headings by l.. j. Bridg-
man.
Trail and Trading Post, sixth
volume of the colonial Series" by
Edward Stratcmeyer. Illustrated by
J. w. Kennedy: 12mo.; cloth: Price
$1.25, Boston; Lothrop. Lee &
Shepard Co.
Those who have read the preceding
volumes Of the Colonial series" will
have Il cordial welcome for this latest
addition to it. Trail ana Trading
Post" is one of Mr.. Stratcmcycr's best
stories. In it the reader meets again
the Morris boys Sam Barringford. the
quaint fronticrsman, White Buffalo,
the friendly indian, and many other
friends. 1t is Il story full of move
mcnt, and incident and exciting advcn-
ture, and one that will appeal strongly
to the favor of every live boy who
reads it. Around a trading post on
the Ohio river, which certain French
L
as their own, is woven a plot of
absorbing intereSt-one whose unfold
ing will be appreciated by older
readers as we'll as the boys to whom it
is specially addressed. The mystery
of the twin boys, sons Of Maurice
Hamilton. who We're discovered and
placed in the care of the Morrises, is
cleared up in this volume, ana they are
finally restored to their father who
however, was content to allow them to
continue to make their home with the
Morris family. In closing Trail and
Trading Post" and with it the
Colonial series Mr.. Stratcmeyer
leaves suggestion that the twins
may be seen again in the stirring
events of the war for American Inde-
pcndcnce. His many admirers will
hope that he may carry out this sug-
Sestion in later volumes
Esther Reds Namesake, by Pansy
Olrs. G.. Il. Alden), author of esther
Ried' Esther Ried Yet Speaking"
Doris Farrand's Vacation" David
Ransoms Watch" illustrated by
Ernest Frosberg: II mo-; cloth: price
s1.5o. Boston: Lothrop, Lee & Shep-
ard co.
Large as are the number of the
Panay books they do not appear to
have lost any of their popularity with
the reading public. Indeed they seem
to gain constantly in the number and
the enthusiasm of their admirers.
Among these books those which give
the experiences of Esther Ried are es-
pccial favoriteS with the public.
In this latest book from the pen of
Mrs. Alden we have another Esther
Riei, namesakc of our former friend.
She is the daughter Of Western mis-
sionary. a girl of versatile talents, with
many lovablc qualities. along with
some few fauits-as is usually the case
with real, live girls. BY improving
certain opportunities afforded her for
earning her way. she is afforded an on
p"rtunity for securing a college cduca-
ton. Here she becomes by her bril-
liancy Of mind. her varied accomplish
ments and warm-hcartcd. unaffected
ness. a leader in the student life.
Naturally she is bcsct with tempta-
tons. and is confronted with questions
i.,,
for both tact and strength of charac-
ter.
She is compelled to reason out deci-
sionS that are at times contrary to the
views Of those to whom in her new
surroundings she would naturally de-
fer, and an impulsivc nature makes il
all the harder. But her native good
sense. strengthened by her continued
confidential relations with her parents
carries her safely and triumphantly
through. The description of a young
woman's college life is admirably Civ
Ell. and the account of the struggles OF
a Ladies' Aid Society" in a small
church is true to life and genuinely
humorous, as well as effective in other
respects. The whole book is SD bright
| est at every point.
american Poems G7761900) b,
| AUGUSTUS Whitelaw. Professor o
English in Princeton University; th'
book is published by American BOOB
Company. New York and Chicago: PIP
36S, price $3.50.
The book is intended to serve in thu
hands of students as a useful collec
ton of American Verse with notes o
explanation and Interpretation which
shall illustrate the growth and spiri
of American life as expressed in 1T
literature. There are biographies
sketches of each author written In
most interesting and informing style
There are also brief critical comment
which are meant to interpret IN
poems in a most sympa thetic manner.
While the volume does not preten'
"Reminiscences, it never tie les