Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

part OF their surroundings. and one of
them conspicuous in personality and aim.
These. however, dwarf besides the re-
sources themselves. The spirit. the at
forest life transforming to the uses of
industry. Even the strain of method.
whereby the measures Of 1.-The service
are contrasted with political schemes,
1t is a big. open. rugged book. less
likely to endure. however, than a slight
er thing of more genuine, human appeal.
ARTS: Giving n Description and
Critical Account Of It's Treasures.
Which Represent the Arts and
Crafts From Remote Antiquity to
the Present Time. BY Julia de
Crafts in the Middle Ages" etc.
illustrated. Boston: L. c. Page &
Co. Washington: Woodward & Lo-
throp.
Uniform with the preceding volume de-
scriptive of the Metropolitan Museum OF
New York comes this work, which tells
in detail of the Boston institution. The
authors inspiration has been to enable
her readers to understand the history OF
the arts and industries, of which such
admirable examples are exhibited in the
Boston Museum. She calls attention to
itors to enjoy what is in store for them
by outlining the general features of the
departments and exhibitions. Necessar-
lily there is a running commentary upon
the works themselves. setting forth the
judgment of recognized critics and in
some cases telling briefly the stories that
are depicted in paintings. prints and
sculpture Richly illustrated, the volume
Is of invaluable assistance to any one
who proposes to visit the Boston Museum.
FAIRY TALES OF ALL NATIONS:
Famous Stories From the English,
German, French, Italian, Arabic,
Russian, Swedish, Danish, NOrwe-
Gian. Bohemian. Japanese and other
Sources. Translated and edited by
Logan Marshall. Illustrated with
original color plates. Philadelphia:
The John c. Winston Company.
OF the making of fairy tales there is no
end, and likewise of the collecting there
Of. Thirty fuil-page color plates will
prove an irresistible attraction to all
children whose eyes light upon this vol
ume. The tales themselves are drawn
from all possible sources, having been
carefully selected SO that the child reader
is certain to be benefited as well as en-
tertained. Rarely has so beautiful and
interesting volume of fairy tales been
produced.
Big Game Country. BY John T. Nc
Cutcheon, cartoonist of the Chicago
Tribune. Illustrated with photo
graphs and cartoons by the author
Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill Com
pany.
Mr.. McCutcheon is no mere animal
slayer. He is always a humorist, and
on his expedition to Africa in search of
sport he observed matters with that
sense of fun that has given great pleas
ure to thousands of newspaper readers.
There is no possibility Of becoming bored
with the repetition of bloOdletting. He
sees things always from that sidelOng
point OF view that differentiates the man
who can make others laugh from his fell
lOw-men. Not only is the tale of this
particular African trip set forth in laugh
ter-provoking lines, but the usual array
Of reproduced photographs is effectively
supplemented by number of pen draw
ings by Mr.. McCutcheon. These give
quite new view of African adventures
tragedy that is always suggested by the
name Of the dark continent. The expe-
dition with which Mr.. McCutcheon was
attached came in contact with Col.
Roosevelt. and there are some interest.
in this volume. Mr.. McCutcheon's party
proceeded from Africa eastward. visiting
india and the Philippines before return
ing home.
SICILY IN SHADOW AND IN suns
The Earthquake and the American
Relief Work. BY Maud Howe, au
thor of Roma Beata," etc. Illus
trated by photographs and from
Little, Brown & Co.
Maud Howe has written various books
about Italy and particularly that part Of