East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-04-16
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SEE AMERICA FIRST

books OF description and travel in tht
western states and South America
Those who expect to enjoy vaca
ton of western travel will be inter
ested in reading up in advance abou
the special points Of interest as giver
in these books.
Observation-Disclosures, en- intimate
histOry.-"Mrs. Atherton tells tn,
picturesque story of California from
the days of the Spanish missions tc
the present, She says: In compress
ing the history of California into one
volume it is only possible to select the
main historic events for treatment
connecting them with a synopsis OF
the contributing causes and illustrat-
ing them with all the personalities
and anecdotes available. a book OF
Importance beyond its possible mo-
mentary use by those who would
know something of the land toward
which their feet are set.
Austin-CalifOrIaa collabor.
ators have succeeded in conveying
both by text and illustration some
thing of the charm OF the California
landscape The thirty-two colored
plates by Sutton Palmer are delight.
ful and give an excellent impression
of the wonderful variety and strik-
ing contrast of scenery throughout the
state, The text is equally attract
i've. Has the appearance of a gift
book"
Enock-Ecuador,- comprehen-
sive survey of Ecuador, on which
there has been hitherto no adequate
English book Like others Of the SER
les 1t deals with history and anti.
quities. government natural scenery,
people, resources and economic po-
tentialites. with view to the inter-
ests of prospective investors and set
tiers or others seeking practical in
formation"
Markham-California the wonder
ful.-"A work that is both historical
and descriptive. The author, who is
Californian, writes with enthusi-
asm for his native state. He gives
glimpses Of early history. with an ac-
count of the geological background
Of the state; writes OF the original
Indian tribes; devotes one chapter to
the. old missions and their romance
and tells the story Of the transfor-
nation brought about by the discov.
cry of gold. Many chapters are de-
scriptive of California's wonderful
scenery, and her industries are not
neglected. One chapter is devoted to
the women of California; one to in.
tellectual California. and one to Ore
gon and Washington. her northern
neighbors. The book contains much
of the information that the traveller,
starting for California in this year of
expositions will desire"
MiIls-Wild Life on the Rockies
The explorations adventures, obser.
vations and impressions Of a govern
ment experiment officer in the wilds
of Colorado. A sturdy mountaineer
calm philosopher, a great nature.
lover, the author writes of winter ex-
cursions, mountain climbing, furred
and feathered life Of rocks and trees.
all with love and reverence for un-
sullied. primeval grandeur The work
is fittingly illustrated and Is dedicated
to John Muir"
POwell-End of the Trail-"A very
readable description Of a motor trip
from Mexico to Alaska, along the Pa
cific coast. off the beaten track. In
teresting to travellers and a strong
argument for Seeing America first "
Gives historical background and en-
ough facts and figures to make the
book useful to homeseekers. Photo.
graphs illustrate frontier life. 1t is
good book to put into your collec-
tion il you are going to the Pacific
coast next summer; and indespens-
able If you propose to extend your
journey north of the international
boundary. A book which reclothes
our own country with some of the pri-
mitiye charm. the glow and fasci-
nation which enveloped the new
world at the time of its discovery"
Viyian-Peru-"One Of a new ser.
les Of international and statistical
guides to South America, designed for
manufacturers and intending invest
ors. Arranged to fit a definite out
line, which allows little originality
Of treatment. Contains a gazetteer Of
towns and appendices relating to
postal facilities, currency and kindred
topics"
Wood - Tourists CallfOrnia.-"A
comprehensive guidebOok, readable,
and timely on account OF the ap-
preaching exposition. A chapter of
general information Is followed by
others on hotels and restaurants, the
aters and sports. and descriptions OF
trips which may be taken from San
Francisco to the Upper Coast region,
to Sacramento. the Yosemite, the mis-
sion country and elsewhere through
out the state. List Of tourist cities
and resorts"
New Fiction.
Adams-Health Master
Observation-Disclosures Quarez.
Buck--Battle Cry.
Dayiess-Tinder Box.
Copy-cat and other
Stories.
Gale-Neighborhood Stories.
Greene-One Clear Call.
Grey-Light of Western Stars.
Hagedorn-Faces in the Dawn
Hannay-Lost Tribes.
Hartman--White SAPPHIRE.
Hay-Happy go Lucky.
Iafon-Jean GILES, School Boy.
Yourself and the Nei-
ghbors
Observation-Disclosures Of Avon