GUIDES.
In this column of "Guides" are placed books that will be useful in arriving at a fuller knowledge of literature and authors, in determining what to read, and in our own literary efforts.
[293] "What to Read on the Subject of Reading," by William E. Foster, Librarian of the Providence Public Library. Every one who is interested in books should keep an eye on this thorough and enthusiastic worker, and take advantage of the information he lavishes in his bulletins.
[294] The "Pall Mall Extra," containing Sir John Lubbock's "List of the Best Hundred Books," and letters from many distinguished men.
[295] English Literature.
[296] English Literature.
[297] "English Literature." The most philosophic work on the subject; but it is difficult, and requires a previous knowledge of the principal English authors.
[298] Handbook of Universal Literature.
[299] Dictionary of Authors.
[300] Bartlett's "Familiar Quotations" is one of the most famous and valuable of books.
[301] "Edge-Tools of Speech." Brief quotations arranged under heads such as Books, Government, Love, etc.
[302] "Library of Poetry and Song;" but for the general reader Palgrave's exquisite little "Golden Treasury" is better.
[303] "Primer of English Literature." The best very brief book on the subject.
[304] Bibliographical Aids.
[305] "Motive and Habit of Reading."
[306] "Choice of Books."
[307] "Sesame and Lilies."
[308] "The Love of Books."
[309] "History of Prose Fiction."
Baldwin's "Book Lover" is valuable for its lists of books bearing on special topics.
C. K. Adams' "Manual of Historical Literature" is invaluable to the student of history. There ought to be similar books relating to Philosophy, Fiction, Science, etc.