Lang Syne; or The Wards of Mount Vernon. By Mary Stuart Smith. 12mo, paper, 30c. (10c)., cloth, 60c. (20c).
In this book, which is dedicated “To the Memory of Washington and to American Womanhood,” we have an interesting love story of the revolutionary era, in which are interwoven in a skilful manner many excellent descriptions of prominent events and of the eminent men, Washington, Lee, Franklin, Cadwalader, and others, who were foremost in the great struggle for independence. It also shows the important part taken by the women of that period and the valuable service which they rendered the patriot army. About one-third of the book is specially devoted to “the Women of the Revolution.” A great deal of information regarding the character, habits, tastes, and labors of the people of that stirring period is conveyed in an entertaining manner. The author, who styles herself a “Daughter of Virginia” (and who might have stated the interesting fact that she is a direct descendant of Gen. Washington’s only sister) has done well to write this book, and its appearance at this centennial period is appropriate and timely.
Patriotic Hymns.
Rankin. Hymns Pro Patria. By Rev. J. E. Rankin, D.D. Ideal Edition, cloth, 60c. (20c).
Dr. Rankin needs no introduction to the American public. As a clergyman and an author he long ago won high reputation. In this little volume will be found his more recent poems. They include some of his finest work and will certainly add to his reputation as a genuine poet. In the collection are Hymns for Forefather’s Day. National Hymns, Humanitarian Hymns, Foreign Missionary Hymns, Christian Endeavor Hymns, and several Hymns relating to Christian Experience. The book will interest many.
Jerry: A Story for Young Folks.
Pratt. Jerry. By Ellen P. Pratt. 12mo, cloth, 75c. (25c).
This is a spirited story which will especially please the young people, though it will furnish no small degree of entertainment to their elders. It opens sadly with a record of intemperance and misery, but the scene soon changes and the love story opens in earnest. Various adventures, some of them quite remarkable, are narrated. The characters are numerous, events move rapidly, and the interest deepens until the closing page is reached.
The Medical Student As Pictured in Punch.
Smith. The London Medical Student. By Albert Smith. 12mo, cloth, 50c. (20c).