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Messrs. Copeland and Day of Boston have recently published a volume entitled Cinder-path Tales, by William Lindsey. The author has for a long time been identified with amateur athletics in New England, and the tales are for the most part based upon personal experiences. Aside from the fascination of the theme itself, the cinder-path tales are excellent short stories and must appeal to every one, whether he knows anything about athletics...
...that has read the charming books of Ian Maclaren would miss the opportunity to hear Dr. Watson in the lectures which he is to give at Tremont Temple, both afternoon and evening, Tuesday, Nov. 24, and Saturday, Nov. 28? Those who have listened to this Scotch divine and author say that no matter how high an ideal his readers have formed of him, they will not be disappointed when they see or hear him. Besides the qualities of thought and expression, the wisdom, the wit, the pathos and the power which characterize his writings, he brings to the platform...
...that has read the charming books of Ian Maclaren would miss the opportunity to hear Dr. Watson in the lectures which he is to give at Tremont Temple, both afternoon and evening, Tuesday, Nov. 24, and Saturday, Nov. 28? Those who have listened to this Scotch divine and author say that no matter how high an ideal his readers have formed of him, they will not be disappointed when they see or hear him. Besides the qualities of thought and expression, the wisdom, the wit, the pathos and the power which characterize his writings, he brings to the platform...
...Curtis contributes an article on "American Amateur Athletes in 1896," which contains portraits, descriptions and performances of the famous men of the year. "Prominent Trotters and Pacers," by E. B. Abercrombie, with portraits of the reigning equine monarchs, is valuable, while "A Gossip on Golf," by Horace G. Hutchinson, author of the Badminton "Golf," will appeal to enthusiasts in the popular sport. The complete story is "The Story of a Penny Pencil," by Sarah Addison Wedderburn, who displays a mastery of the pathetic. "The Canoe Camp at Grindstone," and "Racing Schooners," are by R. B. Burchard. Ed. W. Sandys contributes...
This book is not intended for special students nor as an introduction to the study of French literature: Its avowed purpose is that of a companion, and possibly a guide, to the better appreciation and enjoyment of those authors who mark progress in the evolution of literary ideals since the Revolution. The intent is to give some hints and clews to books which are illustrative, whether as the results or the occasion, of altered standards of criticism and aesthetic principles. The author expresses his attitude toward literary criticism as follows: "No one can be more keenly aware than...