Among the Books Initial Volume of Appletons New Biographical Series
A brief notice introduces Among the Books, described as the initial volume in Appletons new biographical series. It outlines the work's aim to present concise biographical sketches of notable figures, highlighting its scholarly tone and prospective additions.
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Appleton
Quebec
France
Father Starquette
Father Marquette
Laon
Naz- Areth
Cabin
Marquette
Jesuit Missions in America and The Starbucks Play Review
A reviewer surveys The Jesuit Relations volume on Father Marquette and Jesuit ventures in North America, noting uneven narration but strong facts, with extracts from Marquette. The second feature previews The Starbucks musical drama, detailing Jasper Starbuck and family dynamics, romance, crime, and a climactic courtroom escape.
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Dearborn
Chicago
Emmett Corrigan
Jasper Starbuck
Starbucks
Tennessee
David Harm
Lou Starbuck
Jim Starbuck
Margaret Starbuck
Jasper
Mr. Mayfield
Wild Mountain
Tom Elliott
Little Lou
United States
Tom Falllote
Lige Puters
Hetle Log
Lige
Starbuck
Miss Lou
Fathers Marquette and the Jesuits in Early North America
Kate Stephens reviews a biography of Father Jacques Marquette, outlining Jesuit missions in 17th century North America. The piece contrasts French and English approaches to Indigenous peoples, notes Marquette’s diaries, and discusses the broader context of colonial religion, social order, and imperial claims.
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Grims
Emouth
Massachusetts
Friendi
Ag Ush
Shakespeare Gloves in Possession of Dr Furness Revealed
An interview reveals Shakespeare’s gloves now belong to Dr Horace Howard Furness, editor of the Variorum edition. The article traces their lineage from David Garrick to Sarah Siddons and Fanny Kemble, ending in Furness’s private collection.
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Shakespeare
Florave Howard Furness
Variorum
J. FR. Lippincott Company
Macbets
Julius Caesar
David Gierrick
John Ward
Sarah Siddons
Mr. Furness
Fanny Kemble
Horace Howard Furness
Abridged Standard Dictionary and Notable Books
The piece reviews The Concise Standard Dictionary by Punk & Waenalls, noting concise yet true definitions with over 500 illustrations and an appendix of spelling rules and measures. It surveys recent books and authors including Dumas, Barr, Tarkington, and Zola, and previews forthcoming works and publishers.
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Punk & Waenalls
Standart
Question Brady's Record Sparks Literary Debate
A New York critic challenges Cyrus Townsend Brady as the swiftest American author, claiming Brady produced 433 500 words in seven months across stories, reviews and sermons. Laura W. Sheldon is cited as surpassing that output with four 60 000 word novels and extensive shorter fiction totaling 640 000 words in seven months.
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New York
Cyrus ‘Townsend Brady
America
Laura W. Sheldon
Philadelphia
Sam
Montana
Hearts Courageous Nods to a Humorous Riverside Scene
In Miss Rives's popular new novel Hearts Courageous the southern heroine and her veteran friend dine at the Waldorf. A general recalls a Cuban campaign tale told by a colored hostler whose line about the Mosquitos becomes a famed quip in the book. The author laughs at reinscribing a real humor into fiction and notes the phrase's charm.
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Wheeler Wm
Miss Rives
Welkdorf
San Juan
Barry Pain's The One Before a Delightful Absurd Tale
Barry Pain offers an entertaining review of The One Before, a short comic novel about a magic Persian ring that transfers the wearer’s personality. The tale, though light and fanciful, keeps readers engaged through its quirky adventures and memorable characters. Published by Scribner and Wells for $1.25.
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Barry Pain
Pzin
Scribnere and Wells
The Conquest of the Air by John Alexander
A brief note notes public interest in The Conquest of the Air by John Alexander Dook on aerial navigation published in England and America, with references to Brazilian arrivals proposing to write about Sirakiy.
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John Alexander
England
America
Sirakiy
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Dumas
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Monsieur Duras
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Las Eter
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Max Norday
Paul Bourget
Charles King
Henry Sienkiewicz
C. Howard
Andrew Carnegie
Ethan Allen
Frank Leslie
Emile Zola
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Miss Stone
Lfe
Indiana
James
Booth Tarkington
Tarkington
Indianapolis
Herbert Brewster
Stewart Edward White
McClure, Phillips 4 Company
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Edward Emerson
the Inquirer
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Palmer
Dunn
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Join
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