Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-19

gfateIully on It's own merits IL tells some
more of the remarkable adventures OF
the tin woodsman and the scarecrow and
their little friends, carrying them into
strange countries and bringing them into
communication with some most extraordi-
nary creatures. The same wholesome
books by this genial lover of children is
a distinctive characteristic of his present
contribution to Juvenile happiness.
CENTENARY EDITION, WORKS OF
CHARLES DICKENS. In 36 volumes.
Illustrated. London: Chapman Il
Hall. New York: Charles Scrib-
ner's Sons. Washington: Wood
ward & Lothrop.
Charles Dickens was born in February,
1872, and a little more than year hence
the centenary o. his birth will be cele-
brated AS one of the methods Of mark
ing this important anniversary special
edition of Dickens works was some time
ago proposed, strong sentimental rea-
son for this enterprise existing in the
purpose to devote the profits first to the
erection of a great national memorial TO
the novelist and then to the relief OF his
only living descendants. two nieces. who
are in needy circumstances. The VOL
umes of this edition are being issued
in ample season for the cOmmemorat!on
of the anniversary in the manner just
outlined: The works that have already
Ddue IHelT appearance are oiiSCI
Twist" two Volumes of Sketches by
Boz and one comprising the American
Notes and Pictures from Italy" The
three volumes of Sketches and "Oliver
Twist" are of especial interest in that
they include reproductions Of the original
rCruikshank Illustrations with which many
readers of Dickens intimately associate
the text In every respect the publfca-
ton is worthy of the occasion and the
matter. The volumes are of good size,
mot ,hc,.S
large and the Cruikshank drawings are
clearly and wildly printed. 1t would
have been deplorable had an attempt
been made to give strictly modern dress
to these immortal sketches and tales. for
although in some respects the art of book
illustration has been greatly improved
since the original appearance in 1880 in
volume form. yet it is doubtful whether
any later illustrator has caught the spirit
of Dickens work as happily and thor
oughly as Crliikshank.
Tic volume comprising American
Notes and Pictures from Italy is IL
Illustrated by Marcus Stone; whose style is
markedly different from that Of Cruih-
shank. Where Cruikshank was gro
tesqu4, Stone was realistic, lifelike and
conservative in his illustrations
These centenary Dickens volumes will
be warmly welcomed by all readers of
the novels. who cling tenaciously to their
ideals. 1t should also serve a purpose
in bringing to Dickens new readers.
These immortal works should never lose
their appeal
TALES FROM THE ALHAMBRA. BY
Washington Irving. Adapted by Jo-
sephinc Brewer. illustrated in color
by G. T.. Brock. Boston: Houghton
Miffiin Company.
1t was a happy thought to Gull from
Washington Irving's charming text the
distinct folk tales and legends about
the Moorish stronghold at Grenada that
have always delighted the younger
readers. Three generations have en-
joyed these stories Of romance and
mystery which Irving immortalized in
the course of his description of the for
mer home of SPANS alien masters.
These tales that are now reproduced
are. the legends of the Arabian as
trologer. Prince Ahmed al Kamel, 1.-The
Moors Legacy 1.-The Three Beautiful
Processes. 1.-THE Rose of the Alham-
bra" and 1.-The Two Discreet Statues
They are presented with practically no
changes from the original text, such
alterations as have been permitted be-
ing calculated to improve the volume
for juvenile reading. An attractive IL
Illustration for each of the legends has
been prepared by c. Il. Brock. whose
work is better known in England than
in this country. These are reproduced
in full color and add richly to the
value of the work.
GIRLS. By Henry HUT New York:
Charles Scribner's Sons. Washing
ton: Woodward & Lothrop.
There are sixteen of these girls.
Three OF them are young, the others