Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-04
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~ WMaH Haatt NHAHlNNA a. EANhNa NAAA
Dany
The story OF a countesa who takes Moth
ing seriously until she Is caught-a con-
noisseur In men and romance. In san
Francisco she caioles a community with
her Hypnotic league. she upssts the So
briefly OF BOsHBur and POUNDS a new religion,
and in New York she iOstles the smart set,
and the literary folk. and foists a coal
HEAVIER upon society Illustrated by the
author.
tn EsTATEsMAN sNOwBOUND. by
Robert Fitzgerald. az pp.; lB The Neale
Publishing company.
A group OF statesmen. five senators. sew
eral congressman. a private secretary OF
two and some newspaper men. having ac-
companied the body OF a dead senator to
it's final resting place in Kentucky. ara
now returning to Washington. The train
Is -snowbound for many hours. hence the
necessity Of killing time" Each one in
the party tells a story and from the au-
thors vivaoious account the burdens OF
state in no way incapaeitates a man for
genuine fun.
TOLERAT1ON. by A. Nygaard. 34 Do;
dd0; Richard G. Badger
This is a historical novel, the scenes be-
ing laid in New York state during the
early part Of the nineteenth century. A
I QEaGElpLlun Oh me WQIkluE OK the uhueF-
ground railway is an interesting feature.
A WAVE OF LIFE, by Clyde Fitch. 92
pp.; $50; Mitchell Ksnnerley.
This, the only novel by Clyde Fitch. was
written in 1850, before his great success
as a playwright. 1t is largely autobio-
graphical, dealing with tho literary life,
and is full OF brilliant lines. It first APP
peared in Lippincott's Magazine.
AN EASTERN LION IN THE EST or
The Marvellous Find OF an Ideal, by M. Y.
T. II. NTH. rs pp; 70 cents; Broadway
Publishing company.
A somewhat enigmstic story Of far vest
ern ranch life.
, EUGENIUs. THE STAR CHILD. by M.
Y H Myth. lis 3D.; 70 cents; Broadway
l Publishing company.
A series OF sketches.
Juvenile.
l sKIMMING THE SKIES. by Russell
Badger.
This is the second volume in the Com
rade Courageous'' series and will make a
wide appeal to every wide-awake young
? ster Interested in airships. The story Is
thoroughly up-to-date and full OF such adj
> venture as could really be managed by two
bright young Americans. clean-cut and in
spring.
MOTHER GOOSE AND WHAT HAP
PENHD NEXT, by Anna Marion Smith.
, leo ID; H&5; E. p. DuttOn & Co.
! A new version of Mother Goose tales
printed from heavy-face type that will
please and attract the childish eye. Illus
, trated by Reginald Birch.
II SHEPHERD WHO DID NOT GO
TO BETHLEHEM, by s. Alice Ranlett. 1Ib
pp.; Zoo; Richard G. Badger.
Tales OF spiritual symbolism that will in
terest children from 8 to 10 years old.
( miscellaneous.
= ww..w
{ NJ. D.. I9 pp. 80 cents; A.. Vessels.
This book tells in a practical way how
- people who have little energy to spare can
e use that energy to the best advantage. IL
takes up the subject OF bath, fresh air,
exercise, coffee. tea-drinkfng and worry,
and In all has many useful suggestions.
LOCKS TO PICK; KEY AT REAR. by
n Anna Jane HarAwell. NW; Richard G.
Badger.
The book contains 1O2 charades ana a
most ingenious Key.
, THE STORY OF DUTCH PAINTING. by
fury company.
A story OF Dutch art from the beginning
OF the seventeenth century, and it's rela-
ton to the material and mental environ
: ment OF the nation. 1t pictures the repre-
sentative painters OF the time, their lives
their attitude toward life and their art.
their failures and successes. II is a heIpf1Il
y NNN AAAobAAhh 6AllH u 6ullduu snare IN
r the worlds progress. The book is hand
O somely bound with halftone reproductions
= Of notable Dutch pictures.
"a TREND OF SCIENTIFIC
THOUGHT AWAY FROM RELIGIOUS
BELIhFS, by Horatio Oliver Ladd. zoe;
? This is a thOught-provoking little book
( discussing the question OF acceptance or
Z rejection OF religious beliefs In the light OF
3 modern scientific discoveries.
HOUSEKEEPING FOR TWO, by Alice
, sons. .
A volume intended for beginners in house
keeping. 1t gives detailed Information which
many young housekeepers lack, and the
many phases OF household life are treated.
The author endeavors to show the mex
perienced housekeeper a practical way Of
taking care OF her house.
EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC. by
Charles Hubert Farnsworth. los DID,; a.OO;
American Book company.
A text for instruction in the art OF music
teaching, setting forth clearly methods OF
presentation applicable tn any system. Not
only music reading and song singing are
discussed, but the various forms OF written
work in music, from simple dlotation to
original composition, are carefully pre-
scented.
PUPILS NOTEBOOK STUDY OUT
LINE IN ORIENTAL GREEK HIS
IN ny L. .. Lewis. DC Inc American
Book company.
This book aims'to help the pupil in under
standing the relations between cause and
result, and in distinguishing the landmarks
OF history from the minor details. Outline
maps are provided which the student can
fill out with the essential geographical data.
HLNDRANCES OF LIFE. by Johannes
Muller. 0z pD., Mitchell Ksnnerley.
This volume represents the work and
thought Of many years. Dealing especially
with such mental attitudes as grief. worry,
lack Of assurance ana their physical con-
sequences, IL Is a book OF Insight and
power.
AMERICAN Ian WATERWAYS.
by Herbert Quick. al pp; $3.50; G. P. Put
nnm's sons.
A study OF our water highways and a
comparison OF them with the Ike channels
OF trade and travel abroad. This book
covers the question OF waterways in well
ntgh all their aspeots-their Importance to
tha natfaufa WaIfara. their ral8rfoug m