The Detroit times., 1910-12-10
BOOKS.

I'm Africa by John T. McCutcheon.
is the latest addition to the rapidly
growing photography on the Dark
Continent which has expanded like
a tropical forest since the visit OF
Bwana Tumbo to the East African
haunts OF big game.
Mr McCutcheon' book Is simple,
narrative OF trip
through the most interesting portions
of the big game country made by a
party of four hunters. 1t was first
published as a series OF articles in the
Chicago Tribune. Mr.. McCutcheon
does not pretend to make any addi-
lions to the worlds knowledge about
Africa from a scientific standpoint.
His observations are those Of the
amateur who Is getting his first i'm
pressions of big game hunting. Ii Is
pleasing and readable. although there
are cases of repetition and elabora-
ton OF trivial incidents that might
have been edited with sharper pen
ell.
The most important feature OF the
book. as with most books Of travel,
are the photographs. There is an
abundance OF pictures that give a first
hand idea OF life in the camp OF the
big game hunter. The art of the mod
ern printer Is we'll exemplified in the
excellent reproductions.
Some Of the most interesting pic
lures are those which were taken
when the Akely expedition, TO which
Mr.. McCutcheon was attached, omet
the Roosevelt expedition In the 'wiids
OF the East Africa. The two parties
spent several days hunting elephants
together with considerable success.
Another interesting chapter deals
with a trip TO Mt. Elgon, a volcanic
peak l4,300 feet high, the exploration
OF mammoth caves and observation of
little known tribes. This district is
one that has not been much visited
~ white men on account OF the fire.
quent uprisings. One unique feature
of McCutcheon's book Is the series of
little cartoons and drawings with
which he humorously illustrates Incl
dents that occurred when the camera
was not available.
I'm Africa Is a book that will be
enjoyed by the reader who cares not
SO much for information about Afri-
can big game as he does about the
life on an expedition that goes into
the wilderness after It. 1t should APP
peal especially TO the younger genera
ton.
IN Africa" by John T. McCutcheon,
Is published by the Bobbs-M Merrill Com
pany, Indianapolis and is for sale in
the local bookstores.
unfnrtnh'. uCnrranf prfpnt mi a
of Classical Singing" Is departure
from the ordinary book on voice or
voice culture and a most welcome one.
He does not profess to have found the
royal road" to singing, he expounds
no new theories, no new method.
What he understands by method is
good judgment, experience, a musical
ly trained ear and the ability to train
each voice according to its individual
ity. He does not agree with Rossim,
who contended that three things only
were necessary in order to become
great singer: First, voice; second,
voice, and third, voice." but considers
intellectually, sense Of tone color and
personality. greater factors in the
making OF a true artist. His sugges-
tons In regard to oratorio singing
should prove invaluable to the stu
dent.
The book contains some interesting
anecdotes Of great musicians and will
appeal not only to the teacher and
student. but to all music lovers, and
especially to those who were fortunate
enough to hear Max Heinrich in his
inimitable recitals.
Correct Principles OF Classical
Singing" may be obtained through the
local bookstores.
Raphael Tuck a Sons have publish
ell for the holidays a new edition OF
Alice in Wonderland that should prove
very popular among the little folks.
There have been a good many chill
dren's books written since Lewis Car
roll produced the story Of the wonder
full adventures OF Alice, but none OF
tnsm has ever attained the popular
ity OF his book. IL Is by far the best
book OF its class that was ever writ
ten in English.
The new edition is illustrated with
pictures that appeal to the young
folks. many of the colored plates. The
print is large and clear so that young
eyes can read II and il Is just the
thing for them.
Alice in Wonderland Is the one chill.
dren's book that is accepted by the
81 holars who claim to know a
proper foundation Of a good EngLs :.
style. The new edition of Alice In
Wonderland is published by Raphael
Tuck & Sons and may be obtained al
the local bookshops.