Important New BooksLove and the Soul-MakerBy Mary Austin,Author of “The Arrow Maker.”In this new book the author makes one of the strongest pleas for the home that has ever been voiced. Mrs. Austin discusses frankly the problems of sex differences that are being encountered everywhere today in our social life, and proves that the balance of the social relations can be accomplished only by the same frank handling of the so-called problem of the double standard of morality. Every serious minded man and woman should read it.$1.50 netHail and Farewell—A Trilogy“Ave,” “Salve” and “Vale”By George Moore.In these three volumes the author brings us into very close touch with many men and women who have helped to make the history of art and literature during the last decade. “It is a wonderful tour de force in literary art, with scarcely a parallel since Rousseau’s Confessions.”—North American, Philadelphia.$1.75 each vol.Insurgent MexicoBy John Reed.This is the true story of the Mexico of today; showing the peon in war and in peace; intimately portraying the character of this little understood people and their leaders; describing many of the scenes along the march of Villa’s victorious army, and offering to the reader the only up-to-date and accurate account of the Mexican situation available.$1.50 netAmericans and the BritonsBy Frederick C. De Sumichrast.A timely book discussing the differences between American and British social order; The American Woman; Education; Foreign Relations; Journalism in America and Britain; Militarism; Patriotism; Naturalization, and many other important subjects of interest to all English speaking people. The author is a strong believer in Democracy, though he sees many faults in it, and these he discusses frankly, with a hopeful outlook for the future.$1.75 netNotable New NovelsBy the Author of “Richard Furlong.”AchievementBy E. Temple ThurstonThe story of an artist whose character develops under the influence of different women. His trials, temptations, ideals and triumphs are described, showing that each man as he works is subject to feminine influence, whether he works for a woman or in despite of her. A true picture of studio life in London, and peopled with real men and women worth knowing.$1.35 netBy the Author of “The Inheritance.”To-Day’s DaughterBy Josephine Daskam BaconTo do something worth while in the world is Lucia Stanchon’s ambition. In search of a career she is led into many interesting experiences. Falling in love is one of them, and her conclusions after this unexpected happening are especially interesting from the viewpoint of a very modern young woman.Illustrated,$1.35 netBy the Author of “Broke of Covenden.”Anne FevershamBy J. C. SnaithPiqued by her punishment for sauciness, Anne Feversham elopes with Heriot, who is falsely accused of a serious crime against his Queen. Disguised, they join a troup of players, but they are discovered and brought before the Queen for trial. Exciting events follow, and things look grave for the culprits. The climax, however, is both original and charming. The author has drawn a splendid picture of the Elizabethan period.$1.35 netThe Romance of An Ambitious Woman.The Torch BearerBy Reina Melcher MarquisThe story of Sheila Caldwell, a girl of rare literary gift and passionate idealism who realizes too late that she has married a man intellectually and spiritually her inferior. Her husband’s discovery that his wife continues to cherish literary ambitions creates discord that grows with each succeeding day. Mrs. Marquis’ handling of this difficult situation is decidedly illuminating.$1.30 netD. APPLETON & COMPANY, NEW YORK
Important New Books
Love and the Soul-MakerBy Mary Austin,Author of “The Arrow Maker.”In this new book the author makes one of the strongest pleas for the home that has ever been voiced. Mrs. Austin discusses frankly the problems of sex differences that are being encountered everywhere today in our social life, and proves that the balance of the social relations can be accomplished only by the same frank handling of the so-called problem of the double standard of morality. Every serious minded man and woman should read it.$1.50 netHail and Farewell—A Trilogy“Ave,” “Salve” and “Vale”By George Moore.In these three volumes the author brings us into very close touch with many men and women who have helped to make the history of art and literature during the last decade. “It is a wonderful tour de force in literary art, with scarcely a parallel since Rousseau’s Confessions.”—North American, Philadelphia.$1.75 each vol.Insurgent MexicoBy John Reed.This is the true story of the Mexico of today; showing the peon in war and in peace; intimately portraying the character of this little understood people and their leaders; describing many of the scenes along the march of Villa’s victorious army, and offering to the reader the only up-to-date and accurate account of the Mexican situation available.$1.50 netAmericans and the BritonsBy Frederick C. De Sumichrast.A timely book discussing the differences between American and British social order; The American Woman; Education; Foreign Relations; Journalism in America and Britain; Militarism; Patriotism; Naturalization, and many other important subjects of interest to all English speaking people. The author is a strong believer in Democracy, though he sees many faults in it, and these he discusses frankly, with a hopeful outlook for the future.$1.75 net
Love and the Soul-Maker
By Mary Austin,Author of “The Arrow Maker.”
In this new book the author makes one of the strongest pleas for the home that has ever been voiced. Mrs. Austin discusses frankly the problems of sex differences that are being encountered everywhere today in our social life, and proves that the balance of the social relations can be accomplished only by the same frank handling of the so-called problem of the double standard of morality. Every serious minded man and woman should read it.
$1.50 net
Hail and Farewell—A Trilogy
“Ave,” “Salve” and “Vale”
By George Moore.
In these three volumes the author brings us into very close touch with many men and women who have helped to make the history of art and literature during the last decade. “It is a wonderful tour de force in literary art, with scarcely a parallel since Rousseau’s Confessions.”—North American, Philadelphia.
$1.75 each vol.
Insurgent Mexico
By John Reed.
This is the true story of the Mexico of today; showing the peon in war and in peace; intimately portraying the character of this little understood people and their leaders; describing many of the scenes along the march of Villa’s victorious army, and offering to the reader the only up-to-date and accurate account of the Mexican situation available.
$1.50 net
Americans and the Britons
By Frederick C. De Sumichrast.
A timely book discussing the differences between American and British social order; The American Woman; Education; Foreign Relations; Journalism in America and Britain; Militarism; Patriotism; Naturalization, and many other important subjects of interest to all English speaking people. The author is a strong believer in Democracy, though he sees many faults in it, and these he discusses frankly, with a hopeful outlook for the future.
$1.75 net
Notable New Novels
By the Author of “Richard Furlong.”
Achievement
By E. Temple Thurston
The story of an artist whose character develops under the influence of different women. His trials, temptations, ideals and triumphs are described, showing that each man as he works is subject to feminine influence, whether he works for a woman or in despite of her. A true picture of studio life in London, and peopled with real men and women worth knowing.
$1.35 net
By the Author of “The Inheritance.”
To-Day’s Daughter
By Josephine Daskam Bacon
To do something worth while in the world is Lucia Stanchon’s ambition. In search of a career she is led into many interesting experiences. Falling in love is one of them, and her conclusions after this unexpected happening are especially interesting from the viewpoint of a very modern young woman.
Illustrated,$1.35 net
By the Author of “Broke of Covenden.”
Anne Feversham
By J. C. Snaith
Piqued by her punishment for sauciness, Anne Feversham elopes with Heriot, who is falsely accused of a serious crime against his Queen. Disguised, they join a troup of players, but they are discovered and brought before the Queen for trial. Exciting events follow, and things look grave for the culprits. The climax, however, is both original and charming. The author has drawn a splendid picture of the Elizabethan period.
$1.35 net
The Romance of An Ambitious Woman.
The Torch Bearer
By Reina Melcher Marquis
The story of Sheila Caldwell, a girl of rare literary gift and passionate idealism who realizes too late that she has married a man intellectually and spiritually her inferior. Her husband’s discovery that his wife continues to cherish literary ambitions creates discord that grows with each succeeding day. Mrs. Marquis’ handling of this difficult situation is decidedly illuminating.
$1.30 net
D. APPLETON & COMPANY, NEW YORK