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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1914
Page
8
One night in a far December a boy of eleven sails the blue Atlantic aboard a Bristol cruise with buccaneers. The voyage is haunted by a fluttering flag and danger to ships and maidens, as the narrator recalls being a young deckhand among marauders.
Booth Tarkington’s Period portrays Penrod Schofield as a boy of universal American appeal. The critic notes its episodic, spontaneous episodes rather than a strict plot, praising its lively depiction of youth and the humor of boyhood as it echoes into adulthood. Doubleday, Page & Co. priced at $1.25.
A new portable burglar alarm debuted in Germany as a small circular metal disc that can hold a detonating cap. It is designed to be slipped under a chair leg or placed in purses bags or under tires and would explode if entry is attempted awakening sleepers and deterring thieves.
Burnham Antique Book Store formerly Old South relocates to 56 Cornhill offering libraries and small lots of books for purchase and collection.
Randall Parrish recounts Arthur Shea a volunteer lieutenant in the Irish Brigade whose duel kills Charles d Enville and forces a flight to France near Fontenoy. He hides in an inn with Camille d Enville as rescuers clash in a vivid, adventurous scene. A brisk romance amid intrigue follows.
The piece praises Arthur S. Walcott’s Java and Her Neighbors for its clear traveler narrative and accurate notes on Java Celebes the Moluccas and Sumatra. It highlights vivid sunset descriptions and claims the book as a valuable guide and interpretation for readers and travelers.
James Jane Allen presents a poignant etching like tale of a mother’s love and a promising boy singer amid a harsh New York life. A. Maurice Low reviews Wilson’s first-year presidency and there is a provocative piece on Rodin’s Note Book along with other art writings.
The review praises Collyer's sympathetic handling of topics from Westminster Abbey to Burns. It highlights his simple Saxon language, gentle humor, and poetical touch, noting the book’s uplifting insights and Holmes edited edition from the American Unitarian Association priced at $1.50.
Clyde C Westover writes The Scuttlers a sea set detective tale about a hero hired to guard a wine ship against scuttlers. The plot includes a love affair Ecuadoran politics and an enemy who becomes a friend as the crew plots to sink the vessel. It is published by Neale Publishing Company priced 1.20.
Cyrus Townsend Brady presents The Sword-Hand of Napoleon a historical novel set in 1812. The work follows Napoleon Ney and a cadre of veterans on the Niemen campaign with vivid battle scenes and a light romantic thread. The narrative blends period detail with brisk narration and anticipates a Waterloo background. New York Dodd, Mead & Co. 1.35.
Louise M Breitenbach continues Alma Peabody in a wholesome boarding school tale at Hadley Hall. The Page Company publishes Alma's Junior Year in Boston with a $1.59 price, presenting another year of bright, friendly experiences.
A clear accessible study on New York Stock Exchange statutes for members and customers. The book outlines the Exchange constitution, key laws and decisions, and broker customer relations with precise NY statutes. Published by Doubleday Page & Co at $1.50.
A travel account from two women in the Egyptian desert. The book emphasizes Jewish history tied to Egypt but demands heavy historical knowledge from readers. The prose suffers from proofreading errors and uneven interest.
A review lauds The Two Americas by former Colombia president General Rafael Reyes. It traces his tour of South American nations, his aim to foster better U S Latin ties, and his views on Latin governance, education, and constitutional fit. The volume and its translated edition are noted alongside a second book.
A review notes Brilla Billa by Anna M Boling from Neale Publishing mixes a maid heroine with two flowers in the Missouri Ozarks. The tale unfolds through happy surprises and a reformed villain as North and South memories temper romance.
A mother’s reflective review of One Year of Pierrot recounts a French peasant woman’s diary of her baby’s life and death. The critic praises its pure devotion, universal motherhood, and the translator’s delicate rendering of a deeply spiritual story.
Review highlights Alpheus Hyatt Verrill's Harper's Book for Young Gardeners a nearly 400 page guide in three parts Garden Profitable Ornamental and Practical with detailed grafting pruning and insect notes. The accessible text promises broad usefulness for gardeners and includes a healthful tale My Garden Doctor by Frances Duncan with warm outdoor imagery and practical tips.
The review notes Francis Duncan's My Garden Doctor presents Caroline as a heroine who recovers from nerve strain after overwork and a guilty conscience. Set in a New Hampshire farmhouse with a nurse and garden, the tale promises health and poise through simple rural solace.
A concise entertaining guide about vegetables with original couplets for each, including a California planting table. Irrigation chapter offers tips for California climate, noting that planting dates shift about a month later. Published by John Lane Company.
Two young women chat about hats servants and shows when one mentions Mrs Smith. Another notes Mary suffers for her belief and explains she thinks she can fit a No 3 shoe on a No 6 foot in a playful exchange.
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