A Trip Through Central Asia by Ellsworth Huntington
A lively review of The Pulse of Asia by Ellsworth Huntington, tracing his Central Asia journey from Russian Turkestan to Chinese Turkestan. The author blends geography, climate, and history with vivid, first hand storytelling, humor, and detailed observations of Ladakhi superstition and local life.
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Asia
Ellsworth Huntington
Houghton, Mifflin & Co
Huntington
Central Asia
Carnegie Institute
William M. Davis
Harvard University
Russian Turkestan
Ralph Pumpelly
Robert Garrett
Chinese Turkestan
India
Siberia
Kashmir
Mr. Huntington
Turkey
Transecaspia
The Greater Love by Anna Metlare Sholl review explores a mother's secret
A mother guardedly hides her daughter's birth from a child of a great love. Set in a country town, the story contrasts provincialism with artful gentleness, ending in a logical outcome. The critic calls the novel worth the writing and dignified in tone.
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Anna Metlare Sholl
Pocket Sized Reference Library Sparks Wide Interest
The Outledge miniatures prove valued for quick reference with nearly fifty titles in print and more planned. Aimed at aiding the informed and instructing the uninitiated, the series covers dictionaries of synonyms quotations and classic notes, with critics noting both usefulness and limitations for language learners.
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Outledge
Swan
Mr. Swan
Webster
Abdaldar
Captain Absolute
Crowdero
Jerry Cruncher
Lord Waldemar Fitzurse
Flibbertigibbet
Gordobuc
Peter Maznus
Lord Mohun
Ollapod
Jack Scriever
Gosling Scrag
Tom
Morphine Velvet
Zamora
The Land of the Living by Maude Radford Warren
A novel about life abroad in an American city with an Irish castle romance. It blends joy and burden in daily living, with wit and sentiment running through its pages.
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Land of the Living
Maude Radford Warren
The Shoulders of Atlas by Mary E Wilkins Freeman
A brisk New England mystery novel scene sets the pace as splendid characters drive a compelling tale. The story gallops along with unresolved questions keeping readers engaged to the end.
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Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
New England
Mary Wilkins
The Barrier Dominates Local Booksellers
Rex Beach novel THE BARRIER remains the best selling title in twenty six communities across many states. Officials report its sweeping popularity and urge readers to discover the triumphal tale of primal passion.
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Kashmir
Sir Richard Escombe and Kitty Dulcior Romance Cliffs
A romance set in England under German George follows Sir Richard Escombe a bold reckless soldier and Kitty Dulc ere a proud spirited heroine. The tale blends swift courage with intense passion, detailing enmity, affection, and enduring resolve.
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England
George
Richard Escombe
Kitty Dulciere
Ava
R. J.'s Mother and Some Other People by Margaret Deland
Critic lauds Margaret Deland for sympathetic humane portraits of conscience duty and life in R. J.'s Mother and Some Other People, calling it equal to her best work.
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Margaret Deland
America
R. J
The Servant in the House dramatic review
A reverent drama praised as more than a play, likening its life like quality to real brotherhood among men. Critics call it compelling and permanent in tone as it reveals that the impossible has become possible.
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