The Washington herald., 1912-03-10

I ISABEL GORDON CURTIS,
| Author of 'aThe Woman Ffc.n wolrrrton."
clude Sandeval, a young Spaniard cast
upon the shores Of Yucatan, who comes
to love Maya, daughter of Ahpuia, the
reigning King OF the Mayan nation. and
| Canek. lord of Peten-ItZa, who tried to
separate the Spaniard and his Phoenician
mistress. We have all the atmosphere
of ancient Phoenicia blended with that
Of the modern Western world.
The lyrical quality of this is excellent,
| and those who are interested IN the
drama will find much satisfaction in the
perusal of the stirring verse Of this epic
of Yucatan. published by the Cosmo-
politan Press. New York. Price, SIS
nett
THE STORY OF SAM TAG. By S. ]. Ksunerly.
This story of a small boy who takes
part in the war between the States
should be of especial interest to the
soldiers who fought in the Tennessee
Valley. The Little Reb's" experience
as a hunter, a fisherman, and as the
business man OF the farm during the alb
sence of his older brothers, who were
| in the army. are all told in a fresh and
breezy manner. One follows Sam with
pleasure and delight. as he makes friends
and enemies among the Yankee" SOL
diers, and through exciting adventures
with a band of robbers who haunted the
| valley, in the absence of the armies.
| This Is a valuable book as an authen-
tic review of wartime conditions in the
vale of the beautiful Tennessee River.
The hairbreadth escapes and the many
hardships endured by this little hero
make thrilling story. published by the
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BooK REVIEW FOR sun. MARCH 10
| ISRAELS PROPHETS. By George l. Petrie
D. d. The Neale Publishing Company. New
| York.
! DIR. Petrie is no novice in the field that
! he has chosen. About 4 year ago he
published a similar opus, entitled Jacobs
! Sons which met with so marked n sue
cess that the many requests for further
Biblical studies prompted the talented
Clergyman to offer the present book to
the reading public. IL contains addresses
which he made 10 Sunday evening con-
GregatiOns. Each chapter contains por-
] traiture of one Of the sixteen prophets,
whose books constitute a part Of the Holy
Scriptures.
In these pen pictures the prophets are
viVidly represented in Their personalities
To know them as men is 10 feel a deeper
! interest in their writings and 70 obtain
n clearer insight into the meaning Of
| their messages. The purpose Of the au-
| thor excludes the consideration of ques-
lions that are interesting only TO ripe
scholarship. The author skaters the
steel engravings that have so misrep-
resented the great personalities Of the
Old Testament during the ages that have
passed kince their lives were lived among
| ttseir fellow-men. Just as We know now
that Frederick the Great. Bonaparte.
| Washington, or Caesar were human be-
inEs, whose work must live through their
personality so the saints OF old were
men as well as saints. and so DR.. Petrie
would have US know, showing by his
books that only as men, men may be
studied whether they be saints or secular
prodigies.
| ! doubt not that 'IsraeFs Prophets will
stimulate Bible study, just as did Its
predecessor, Jacobs Sons"
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. By VIC
| ter p Hammer Ii. NJ. The Seale Publishing
COMPANY, New York
Beginning with the discovery OF Amer
! ica in the year L.. brief historical ac-
count is given by the author Of the
| foundation on which our governments
Federal and State-now rest. Among the
! subjects presented in this sketch are:
| Government-Colonial, Provincial Pro-
prietary, and by Charter; Violation of
| Granted Rights, Declaration of Independ-
ence Articles of Confederation, Consti-
tutional Convention. The book, in fact,
shows the manner in which the ma
chinery of the Federal government is op-
Grated. For reference and general utility
| its value is undoubted, especially for
4 men in public office.
| Proceeding to the development of the
| American Union, the author gives table
of the order of admission Of the States,
| another that compares the States to one
another in the development of their re-
sources, population, &C. Then follows
an account of the work and development
of Congress, the extension Of the execu-
tive branches, and other matters, to the
/ adoption OF the present form of govern
| ment.
The chapter devoted to the legislative
hrn rch shows, among other important
subjects treated, Qualifications necessary
| to the office of Representative. how va
cancies are filled, powers of the Senate,
! qualifications of Senators, how Senators
q are and ought to be elected. Should you
wish to draw bill introduce one, petit
ton Congress, or otherwise enter into
relations with our law-makers, you may
| find the procedure all laid down in this
1 volume.
| AS with the legislative branch, so, nat
urally, it is with the executive, which
is treated concisely, yet comprehensive
! ly. Such topics are described as the
duties and powers of the President, how
to impeach him. the departments, the
great seal. relative rank, clerks and clas-
sified work. diplomatic bureau, consular
matters, &c.
The part of the book that relates to the
| United States courts gives the powers of
each court. its jurisdiction, and salaries,
&c. Such important papers as the Dec
laration of Independence and the Fed
eral Constitution are given in full.
THE LAUGHTER OF JESUS. By Elmer Willis
seri. The Neale Publishing Company. New
YORK.
The author does not begin his analysis
CT the Redeemer trameled BY traditional
views. A nature lover. he has described
in essay and In sermon the natural sim
picity and freedom OF outdoor life. and
he sees in Jesus one who lived close to
nature. The book, therefore, is of rare
charm. showing the Galilean as He has
been shown never before. Sunshine and
optimism flood the pages.
There have been many studies of-Jesus,
grave and otherwise. Until within a dec
ade or so every approach to the con-
sideration OF the character OF the Nara
rene WAS largely ffr,ou the aaT-fo,.. and