Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-09
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NEW MENICO THE LAND OF THE
DELIGHT MAKERS. BY George
Wharton James. !, The Page Co. Bos-
ton.
Of our vas, Southwest makes this
volume uncommoply timely. Or.
James. who has already contributed
volumes on California" and Ariz-
is famous as an explorer, author and
lecturer. and Is tho recognized au-
thority on the history of the South
western section of the couniry.
In his attractive. pithy style. DR..
James reveals the curious lore OF New
McNico's ancient cliff and cave dwell
linEs and pUeblos; spreads before the
reader in swift panorama the story
of the Spanish Conquest, the Fran
ciscan Missions. which surpuss in
romantic interest those OF california;
the Sedentary and NomaG Indians.
their tribal ceremonies and games
and their industries. and presents an
absorbing account of New MeXico's
Flora and Fauna. its birds and game,
clamation and other public utility pro-
jects in its rapid development. Also
n survey CT New MeNico's splendid
educational system and It's progress
achievements and the opportunities
they offer. There are eiEht Plates IN
illustrations in duograVurc.
STORM COUNTRY POLLY. BY Grace
Miller White. Little, Brown 4 Co,
Boston.
squaiter settlement. The Silent city
an eyesore to Marc Mackenzie. on
whose land it was located. Jeremiah
ony. and his daughter, Polly. its
rcign;ng mistress and idol. Polly's
loving nature. her simple and un-
faltering acceptance OF the doctrine
life and can overcome NIL evil brought
cheer and comfort TO tho wrctch"d
s9uattcrs. when odd Marc" began
rich and powerful and determined to
wretched homes BY fair means or
foul.
her own father was railroadcd to Jail.
and wee Jerry" the baby brother.
torn from her. But not until her
lover himself turned from Polly be
cause of wicked lies: and there was
nothing in life lect for the girl. did
her thoughts OF love tlrn to thoughts
one object. How Polly worked out
her vengeance and how the squat
ters OF tho Silent City, Jared. form
the theme OF this dramatic and NOV
ing tale.
Polly herself. crude and untauEht.
but beautiful in face and fine i'll spirit,
is an adorable heroine. loyal through
thick and thin, tempestuous at times
when her anger is aroused by wrong
or injustice, but tenderness itself TO
all weak and helpless creatures.
The situations In Storm Country
Polly" are tensely. emotional. ,skilfully
led up TO and adroitly handled, and
the readers sympathy with Polly and
her people never lapses from start to
finish.
GOLD OUT OF CELEREs. BY Cap
tain y. Z. Dingle. Little. Brown K
Co. Boston.
Batavia, and Tom Little. an entnusi-
astic salesman LISTING for adventure.
join forces In the employment OF one
Cornelius hopten; the owner WI a, Of vhri-
Thithcr the two men journey IN
boat provided by Houte,, and com
manded by Barry, to Investigate an
become suspicious. On their arriva!
the two quickly proceed 10 concern
themselves Win an effort To save =
fair young missionary from the evil
Intentions OF another agent Things
happen swiftly 20 the two young men.
not always pleasantly. and Littc's
;hirs; for action is fully .gratlaed,
charming missionary. who apparently
does no, wish 10 he saved. reduces
Barry TO desperation. Bewilderment
succeeds bewilderment In their minds.
IL
cumstance to another but doEScdly
they hold to their purpose Not until
the very close of the story do the
incidents link UP and the mystery
unfold itself TO the two adventurous
spirits.
II is hook Of thrills and suspense,
complicated b. love story which In
terfercs with purely masculine pur-
suits, as 10y" stories Invariably do.
but lends the element of romance 10
this tale OF adventure
"nAvE FAlTH IN MAssACTIr-
SETSTS" 4 collection % speeches
and addresses by Governor Calvin
Coolidge NouEhton. Miaiin Co, Bos
ton.
Elected by crwheiming vote Gov
ernor OF Massachusetts on Il platform
OF law and order, Calvin Coolidge
has become real national insni-a-
tion by his intelligent and courage
Gus eNcr+STiAca,te OF the true Ameri-
can sHrr!t..
The publishers have performed n
real public service in making a care
rui selection from the best OF his
them in an attractive and convenient
form
Nicholas Murray Butler, president
OF Columbia University. says OF the
volume The Massachusetts OF
Samuc! Adams. o, Fisher Ames. o!
Daniel Webster and o. John A. An
drew speaks with the voice OF Gov
that American state watch N trcub,.
times Ike these can SPEAK By voice
that is so clear. so definite, 20 cour-
aEcouS. and so absolutely American
oiicn MS sentences are texts rather