The Only Book in Its Particular FieldThe Book of the EpicBy H. A. GUERBERWith 16 Illustrations. 12mo. Cloth, $2.00 net. Postpaid, $2.12“‘The Book of the Epic’ is a notable contribution to the history of racial poetry.”—Philadelphia Inquirer.“A valuable book which it is a pleasure to recommend. The stories of the most famous epics of all the nations are told briefly and illustrated by reproductions from the masters of painting. It is, in fact, the first book published which contains all the great epics in scenario. This is a book to own, for it is a rich source of knowledge which many readings will not exhaust.”—Pittsburgh Post.NOTEWORTHY JANUARY PUBLICATIONSThe Careful InvestorBy EDWARD SHERWOOD MEAD, Ph.D., Professor of Finance, University of Pennsylvania. 12mo. Cloth. $1.50 net. Postpaid $1.62.Professor Mead is well known for his articles on and investigations of financial conditions. In this book he presents the accepted opinions as to what constitutes a safe investment, and gives in condensed form a vast amount of data regarding the financial market.The Lost Vocal ArtBy W. WARREN SHAW. Introduction by David Bispham. 20 explanatory illustrations. 12mo. Cloth. $1.50 net. Postpaid $1.62.Mr. Shaw has written a work revolutionary in character, yet eminently logical, which should be in the hands of every teacher of voice culture and singer. His methods and principles have been endorsed by such great artists as Olive Fremstad, Johanna Gadski, Titta Ruffo, Florence Hinkle, and many more.Practical Cinematography and its ApplicationsBy F. A. TALBOT. With nearly 100 illustrations. 12mo. Cloth. $1.00 net. Postpaid $1.12.This volume has been written with the purpose of assisting the amateur who is attracted towards the making of moving pictures. Set forth in a non-technical way it clearly points out the first principles of the art and the apparatus employed.The Meaning of ArtIts Nature, Role and ValueBy Paul Gaultier, with a Preface by Emile Boutroux. Translated from the Third Edition by H. and E. Baldwin. With 36 illustrations. 12mo. Cloth. $1.50 net.This work was crowned by the French Academy of Moral and Political Science. It is a remarkably entertaining and earnest exposition of art in its utmost complexity. Its appeal is to the feeling as well as to the understanding. Mr. Gaultier’s work will delight all lovers of the fine arts and to many it will be the portal to a finer enjoyment of art, and a deeper knowledge of its Nature—Role—and Value!TWO NEW SPRING NOVELSDO YOU KNOWthat the greater part of the Crown Jewels of France disappeared from the Garde-Meuble during the Reign of Terror and never were recovered?DO YOU KNOWTarrington, the fox-hunting town in Virginia, with an Alimony Row?DO YOU KNOWthe blind Scotswoman’s tale and the search which followed?IF YOU DON’T, THEN READThe Red EmeraldBy JOHN REED SCOTT, author of “The Unforgiving Offender,” etc. Three illustrations in color. $1.25 net. Postpaid $1.37.A romantic story of to-day with scenes laid in Washington and Virginia.The Best ManBy GRACE LIVINGSTON HILL LUTZ, author of “Marcia Schuyler,” etc. Illustrated in color. $1.25 net. Postpaid $1.37.Young and old enjoy Mrs. Lutz’s charming and wholesome romances. They are recommended and endorsed by ministers, Sunday school superintendents, and they are fast taking a deserved place among the best and most desirable light fiction of our day. “The Best Man” is the story of a secret service employee on a dangerous mission, whom love overtakes in a most extraordinary manner. The climax of his peculiar and thrilling adventures comes only after many lively and humorous scenes.J. B. LIPPINCOTT COMPANYPUBLISHERS PHILADELPHIA
The Only Book in Its Particular Field
The Book of the Epic
By H. A. GUERBER
With 16 Illustrations. 12mo. Cloth, $2.00 net. Postpaid, $2.12
“‘The Book of the Epic’ is a notable contribution to the history of racial poetry.”—Philadelphia Inquirer.
“A valuable book which it is a pleasure to recommend. The stories of the most famous epics of all the nations are told briefly and illustrated by reproductions from the masters of painting. It is, in fact, the first book published which contains all the great epics in scenario. This is a book to own, for it is a rich source of knowledge which many readings will not exhaust.”—Pittsburgh Post.
NOTEWORTHY JANUARY PUBLICATIONS
The Careful Investor
By EDWARD SHERWOOD MEAD, Ph.D., Professor of Finance, University of Pennsylvania. 12mo. Cloth. $1.50 net. Postpaid $1.62.
Professor Mead is well known for his articles on and investigations of financial conditions. In this book he presents the accepted opinions as to what constitutes a safe investment, and gives in condensed form a vast amount of data regarding the financial market.
The Lost Vocal Art
By W. WARREN SHAW. Introduction by David Bispham. 20 explanatory illustrations. 12mo. Cloth. $1.50 net. Postpaid $1.62.
Mr. Shaw has written a work revolutionary in character, yet eminently logical, which should be in the hands of every teacher of voice culture and singer. His methods and principles have been endorsed by such great artists as Olive Fremstad, Johanna Gadski, Titta Ruffo, Florence Hinkle, and many more.
Practical Cinematography and its Applications
By F. A. TALBOT. With nearly 100 illustrations. 12mo. Cloth. $1.00 net. Postpaid $1.12.
This volume has been written with the purpose of assisting the amateur who is attracted towards the making of moving pictures. Set forth in a non-technical way it clearly points out the first principles of the art and the apparatus employed.
The Meaning of Art
Its Nature, Role and Value
By Paul Gaultier, with a Preface by Emile Boutroux. Translated from the Third Edition by H. and E. Baldwin. With 36 illustrations. 12mo. Cloth. $1.50 net.
This work was crowned by the French Academy of Moral and Political Science. It is a remarkably entertaining and earnest exposition of art in its utmost complexity. Its appeal is to the feeling as well as to the understanding. Mr. Gaultier’s work will delight all lovers of the fine arts and to many it will be the portal to a finer enjoyment of art, and a deeper knowledge of its Nature—Role—and Value!
TWO NEW SPRING NOVELS
DO YOU KNOWthat the greater part of the Crown Jewels of France disappeared from the Garde-Meuble during the Reign of Terror and never were recovered?
DO YOU KNOWTarrington, the fox-hunting town in Virginia, with an Alimony Row?
DO YOU KNOWthe blind Scotswoman’s tale and the search which followed?
IF YOU DON’T, THEN READ
The Red Emerald
By JOHN REED SCOTT, author of “The Unforgiving Offender,” etc. Three illustrations in color. $1.25 net. Postpaid $1.37.
A romantic story of to-day with scenes laid in Washington and Virginia.
The Best Man
By GRACE LIVINGSTON HILL LUTZ, author of “Marcia Schuyler,” etc. Illustrated in color. $1.25 net. Postpaid $1.37.
Young and old enjoy Mrs. Lutz’s charming and wholesome romances. They are recommended and endorsed by ministers, Sunday school superintendents, and they are fast taking a deserved place among the best and most desirable light fiction of our day. “The Best Man” is the story of a secret service employee on a dangerous mission, whom love overtakes in a most extraordinary manner. The climax of his peculiar and thrilling adventures comes only after many lively and humorous scenes.
J. B. LIPPINCOTT COMPANYPUBLISHERS PHILADELPHIA