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

Polly of the Pines; a Patriot Girl OF
the Cardinals. Fourth volume OF
''i:ravc Heart Series" the previous VOL
umcs being "!etty Seldom. Patriot
'i:rayc Heart Elizabeth" and "A Las
sic of the Isles" by Adele +. Thomp-
son. Illustrated by Henry Roth;
Emo; cloth; price S1-25. Boston:
Lothrop. Lee & shepard Company.
y new book by the author of "Becks
Fortune" Betty Seldom, Patriot" and
other delightful stories will find a host
of friends awaiting il. In Polly Of
the Pines" Miss Thompson is certainly
at her best, and the story will rank
high among the many excellent books
for girls that have been published in
this country in recent years. In Mary
DunnnS, otherwise known as Polly of
the Pines" the author has given us Il
most attractive and lnVablc character.
Her home * in the Cardinals and the
events in which she has 81 interesting
Il part occur in the years 1115-S2. Polly
Was an orphan living with her moth
c,'s family who were Scotch High
lahders. and for the most part intense
ly loyal to the Crown. a leading
spirit among them was Lady Kings
burg" formerly Flora Macdonald. the
heroine of "A Lassic of the Isles"
Polly finds the glamor of royal alher-
erce hard to resist. but her heart turns
towards friends who are patriots and
she welcomes a home with her uncle
who is devoted to the cause OF the
Colonies. An excellent account is
given of the struggle for the Carolinas.
in which Polly and other brave young
women do much to aid and encourage
those in the field. Colonel Tarleton APP
pears frequently, and graphic pic
turc is given of partisan warfare as it
affected homes and families. In the
end the principal characters find much
happiness in spite Of hardShips and
great losses. Polly's bravery, beauty
and keen wit are equally in evidence
through Il story of great interest for
any age. and no girl can read it with
out growing up to Il better understand
ing of what liberty means and what it
cost There is not a dull line in it.
Whom | Was a Girl in Italy. Third
Series" by Marietta Ambrosi; Emo;
cloth; illustrated; price - cents. Bos-
ton: Lothrop, Leo &, Shepard Company.
Th;s volume will make n most well
come and valuable addition to the in
Structivc ana entertaining "Childrcn OF
Other Lands Series Here we are
given a very interesting insight into
child life as it exists in Northern Italy
The author. Marietta Ambrosi. was
horn in Tyrol, having an American
neither of Italian descent. and a
Ncroncse father. Her entire childhood
was passed in Northern Italy. chiefly in
the city of Brcscia. In early woman
hcod she came to America with the
mcmhnrS Of her family. ana it has
since continued to lie her home. Her
story gives most graphic account of
the industries. social customs, dress.
pleasures. ANA religions obscrvances of
the italian common people. those who
truly represent the life of Il country.
In hcr childhood she helped make lint
for Wo,llidcd soldiers in tic Croatian
War of 1HJo and later on, with her
comnanipns. did all in h"r power to aid
trc patriots under Garihaldi. the ac-
count Of which is very interesting. The
charters describing the culture of silk
worms. and those describing church
festivals are also of special interest.
No one can read the book without a
vastly increased knowledge of the
actual life Of an interesting country
that is contributing more and more
towsrd the building up of America. AS
a school library book. it will be a most
efficient aid to teachers in winning the
l nf ln nNar-innrp1 SING l.
| Der of pupils Of Italian birth or origin
and will be of great interest and value
| to all others as well.
Polly. the autobiography of parrot
| By Molly Lee Clifford. author OF
| "Yoppy." Illustrated by L. J. Bridg-
man; cloth; 12mo.: price s1.25. Bos-
| ton. VI. NJ. Caldwell Company.
This is the latest volume in the "Ani-
! NAL Autobiographical Series and is
| from the pen of the author Of "YOppy.'
| a story of the life and adventures of al
| Organ grinders: monkey. which en-
| joyed merited popularity. In polly
we have a most delightful story of the
| life of q parrot. from his birth in Soutt
| America. to the time he reaches a home
| where loving care is always given him
A mischievous bird he possesses many
| excellent traits, and exceptional ac
complishments. The book is certainly
a most entertaining one. and the stOr!
| has the further advantage of being
| true.
| The Wishbone Boat, by Alice c. d
Riley. pp POS: Price 80 cents: Boston
! Fl. II. Caldwell & Co.
| This is the latest and in many re
streets the best addition 10 the popula
Pheasant street series" 1t is rich il