The San Francisco call., 1910-12-25


blank page for names and dates, which
is followed by few pages of analysis
Of the characteristics and tendencies of
those who are born under this sign
There have always been many believers
IN astrology, and lately a revival Of in
terest in this occult science has taken
place To them this book viii be well
come holiday gift. cThe Baker & Taylor
company, New York; SD
Edwin Chauncey Baldwin offers an
addition TO eclectic English classics in
old Testament Narrative The selec-
uons were carefully made with a view
10 furnishing students of high school
age with an introduction to Hebrew lit
erature which would stimulate them to
further reading in this line. The in
PRODUCTION gives good general view of
the Old Testament as a work Of itera-
ture- At the end of the volume are
critical comments. largely in the ma
tuTe of literary comparison with such
English and American poetry as the
pupil may reasonably be expected to
know or TO have heard of, (American
Book Co, New York; 20 cents.)
'The Pied Piper OF Hamelin" is al
ways delightful whenever he appears
and surely he has never appeared
more radiantly than in the edition just
brought out by the Rand, McNally Co.
Browning's poem was never more pro-
fusely or strikingly illustrated. Hope
Dunlap is the artist There are eleven
full page drawings. in coiors, while
every page carries gay border and a
black and white drawing. Price $I.25.
Paul Elder & Co. have brought out a
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They serve the purpose OF a Christmas
or New Year remembrance in charming
fashion. Several OF these are printed
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papers, with envelopes to match. The
cards bear verses, clever drawings and
decorations.
One of the most beautiful of the
seasons output of holiday books is
The Lady Of the Lake" as illustrated
by Howard Chandler Christy. The work
is bound in gray green cloth, and con-
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pictures in color, not to mention in
Vulnerable half tone reproductions OF
pen and ink drawings. The text gives
the artist ample play, an opportunity
OF which Mr. Christy has taken full
advantage, and the technique and ex-
ecution of the work are up to his usual
high standard. AS Christmas gift
~-AN DRlHH
lar. Bobbs. Merrill Co. are the pub
fishers.
D. Appleton & Co. New York. have
published two fine juveniles. Rulers
of the Surf" by ]. N Miller, story of
the mysteries and perils of the sea;
and Williams on Service" by Hugh S.
Johnson, lieutenant, United States
army, a second volume describing the
adventures and experiences of Bob
Williams. Both books are freely Illus
trated, with some prints in color and
viii be found among the best of the
autumn books for boys. (s1.5o each.)
No one needs to be told that the
children enjoy any story from the pen
Of Laura Z. Richards, and it seems
superduous to say anything more in
regard to the delightful story OF a
little invalid. "A Happy Little Time"
Little Betty and the happy time she
had during her convalescence will ap-
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the little ones who will have this story
read to them, and appeal all the more
on account of its being such a 'real''
story. 1t is illustrated both in colors
and black and white drawings by L. ].
Bridgman. tDana, Estes & Co.. Bos-
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with Sully Into the Sioux Land" is
the title of another volume of the
Among the Sioux" series by Joseph
Mills Hanson. This author does by far
the best work today of the frontier ro-
mancers OF the west. Readers who
know the country in and about st.
Louis will enjoy this book, for the
author shows himself a master of the
history of this part Of the country in
the early days. His powers of descrip-
ton. are vivid but unaffected. and the
simple style Of the writing gives an
added force to his pictures Of the hor-
rors Of Indian warfare. General Sully
seems a real person, not figure of
romance. and the book will take a
front place in historical novels. CA. c.
Mcclurg & Co, Chicago; $1-50.)