The Nation 1900-11-08: Vol 71 Iss 1845

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VOL. LXXI—NO. 1845. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, rgoo. PRICE 10 CENTS, SCRIBNER’S NEW BOOKS A BOOK OF THE HIGHEST IMPORTANCE By Jacop Dotson Cox, A.M., LL.D. new views. By Witiiam Newron Crarke, D.D., ties of the new age upon which the world is entering. A History by Augustus C. Buell. ‘* Mr. Buell eclipses all his predecessors. THE REFERENDUM IN AMERICA By Exus P. Osernorrzer, late Fellow of the University of Pennsylvania. Cr. 8vo, $2.00. Mr. Oberholtzer traces the growth of the idea of the Referendum from the time of its first being suggested to American constitutionalists by the Swiss down to its inclusion in modern political platforms. ‘* Is recognized as the best book on the subject treated, and should be read by all who wish to have a thorough understanding of the govern- ment of this country, especially as compared with other systems.”’ Phila, Evening Telegraph. Music Lover’s Library. With 8 portraits. 12mo, $1.25 net. Heretofore there has been no book to guide amateurs and profes- sionals in the choice of the best songs. Mr. Finck’s new book gives a bird’s-eye view of the whole field of song in the countries of Europe as well as in America. The volume is especially rich in anecdotes. SONGS AND SONG WRITERS By Henry T, Finck The author endeavors to define the ways in which the native character and thought of America have diverged from those of England. briefly on the seventzenth century, with a special chapter on Cotton Mather, he discusses the eighteenth century at greater length, with special chap ters on Jonathan Edwards, Benjamin Franklin, ani the American Revolution. ters on Brockden Brown, Irving, Cooper, Bryant, Poe, Emerson, Whittier, Longfellow, Lowell, Holmes, and Walt Whitman. With portraits and maps. Probably the most notable authoritative work of those that yet remained to be written about the Civil War. the contest as a participator, being one of the generals on whom Sherman, his immediate chief, most relied. A Study of Christian Missions This book is intended to set forth the fundamental principles of the missionary enterprise. tions, calls attention to the significance of the present difficulties growing out of the situation in China, and claims for missions a place among the activi- With portraits, maps, and plans. These two volumes form a perfect biography of the famous sea-fighter, a work which should secure at once, and indefinitely maintain, a high position in the literature of its subject. as a collection of well-sifted facts, but the author would not have undertaken his task if he had not cherished a profound sympathy for the man whose career shines with such brilliancy in the annals of the Revolution.”’—New York Tribune. A Literary History of America By Barrett Wenpett, Professor of English at Harvard University. 8vo, $3.00. I ouc hing The nineteenth century is treated in more detail, with special chap- Military Reminiscences of the Civil War 2 vols., 8vo, $6.00 net. General Cox His book is full of figured largely in new data as well as of Colgate University, Author of «An Outline of Christian Theology,’’ ete. 12mo, $1.25. It touches upon motives, methods, and existing condi- Paul Jones Founder of the American Navy 2 vols., 12mo, $3.00. Based on wide research, here and abroad, it demands consideration SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS By Sir Warrer Armsrronc With 70 photogravure illustrations and 6 lithographic tacsimiles in colors. Folio, $25.00 net. This work is uniform with the work on ‘Gainsborough '’ by the same author, which, when published two years ago, was in many respects the most sumptuous life of an artist which had up to that time been pro- duced. Sincethen the author has given great study to the preparation of this new volume, which, it is confidently expected, will exceed the former in value, Editors of «*Vasari’s Lives of the Painters.’’ 2 vols. $4.00. A collection of authoritative and stimulating papers on Italian art, the result of recent travel and re- ITALIAN CITIES search. The cities whose art trea- By sures come under discussion are Ra- __ ; venna, Siena, Florence, Assisi, E. H. and E. W. Brasnrietp Mantua, Perugia, Parma and Rome, CHARLES SCRIBNER’S SONS, PUBLISHERS NEW YORK