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V- SUNDAY i ir "firrfn ant Ctibune MAY 1, 1927 Half Gods Cook GILBERT CHESTERTON Fowler ieei him. Chesterton'i "The Return of Don Quixote" it out this week. GRACE MacGOWAN COOKE, California writer whose latest it Mystery Tale, "The Man Behind the Mask." "Ulysse" Weigall Small Town Life in the MacGowan Cooke Story Kaffir Father Who Seeks Missing Son and of His Battle With Self and the Sorcerers Is nusual arid A rtislic. Feu) Know Egypt and Its Ancient Life as Does Arthur Weigall, Who Has Written" A History of the Pharoahs." Middle West Comes in for Another Satirical Attack in "Half Gods," a-Well-Written Slory. The small town Middle Westerner comes in for another Rttnrtk In Murray Sheehan's abashing story of a centaur born on a Mls- ii.y.

1 A Ohflahan soun iarm, xiaii uuu- knows his subject well and has v. 1 07 Carmel 7 urns to Mystery Fiction and Writes a Fine Thriller i In "The Man Behind the Mask." (' One MaoGowan Cook, of armel, novelist and editor, ha forsaken th romantic thm for ssystery. Th result 1 "Th Man Behind th Mask" a stirring and amazing atory In which thar Is bo murder, no detective, and no on falsely accused. In a way to hold the reader' up until past mid-nlg ht hls Callfornlan ha accomplished that which editors and Joke- i smiths have held was impossible. The man who lives behind the mask In this tale Is a power In finance, a shell of his former self, yet he dominates each scene, fights th good fight against a- group )f business rivals who ar also vll Hans of presentable literary qual ities.

-V In the mystery story review on cannot elaborate without giving away points 'which must remain secret. This. story has a number puzzles to keep th en gaged and contributes, at th end, solutions which aV least, explain The tale Is told with a skill, tar Above that of the run of mystery yarns and takes on, with its action a color and atmosphere of course, heighten the effect. The on who reads continues to rad, and la not content until th last pag Is turned, and th table ar turned on all who would work ml chief In finance, lor, and friend ship. "i Man Behind th by Grace McGowan Cooke: New Tork, Frederick A.

Stokes, $1.) fr written an exceueni. lhw should be found In the list of "best seller" at'th end of the year. Sheehan, who has spent th greater portion of his life in Europe and Eastern educational center, gathered themaTema.1 for "Half Gods" Jn four years oasso-clat professorship at the University of Arkansas. studied closely the new spirit which has blossomed out in the United States under the guise, and Klwahis clubs, and In this book sets down his Impressions. "Half Gods'! was wrltjten whil the author was living in a llttlo-stons house in the oak wood among th hills of Fayetteville.

lived on "nothing," Sheehan avers, th year spent writing the book. It is the only known full length novel by the author. The central characters ar tat centaur "Dick" Daniel Durnaaj son of the centaur's owner; Mrs. Delacourt, well-to-do young wife ol a Frenchman and near neighbor the Durnans; Rev. Holcomb, th "Holy Roller" minister, and Mr.

Durnan, father of Daniel. Th action is laid in Roosevelt a small college town in the Ozarks of Mis souri, and Sheehan gives a very searching picture of these stupldi self-sufficient, bigoted residents. The story deals with the develop ment of Daniel and the centaur, who as the months pass more and more talks and acts llkethe coun try youth and men who gather at the little red store at the cross roads to smoke and talk on thinitv ft fm iWKgri i ax His Valet 'V 'Garden of Flamesl Sir Francis Drake rigorously moral or else salacloui' Daniel, unlike his twelve broths' By HARRT NOTES PRATT. By E. S.

Stevens Modern arrive and th eternal triangle have supplied th plots (or stories slides th day ef th Csaears, but each year finds an Increasing number on the new book ounUrs. E. S. Stevens presents these two absorbing topic in a new dree in th "Garden -of Flame," published by Frederick A. Stokes Company.

The oil fields Of South Persia furnish the' unusual setting tot this modern story of Vera Lowndres and her husband, Gilbert. Vra, absent from her husband thr years, speed to him in Persia from- her home in England when sh leerns he ha fallen in tor with another woman, Linda Wte. Ycra leave behind her dell. A remarkable study of a Kaffir father and of native soroery is "Ulyss and the Sorcerers," by Ma-rlus-Ary Leblond. Into It are put an understanding of subject," a wealth of human sympathy and th full color of th tropic.

One reads of Ulyss, th Kaffir, In domestic tragedy, In his long t-arc1 for a missing son. As th man seeks he learns and as learn he change. The on who held to the traditional cruelties of hi race and its superstitions comes under the Influence of a priest who has made war upon the sorcerers, conceiving that war to be a holy crUsad. There ar some weird chapters, some poignant ones, and all are done with a touch of ro The writer follows no accepted methods, but makes his own plan effective, the result Being an im pression of real, experience. Ulysse Is a man and an achievement, the book a work of art.

iby Marius-Ary Le blond: New Tork, Frederick Stokes, $2.50.) Two Stories of Sea and Bold Adventure There Is some of the flavor of "Treasure Island" In the "Perilous Quest," 'a rare and glamorous tale of th sea. Here a youth becomes acquainted with the plots of villains and an expedition leaves -quiet Devon port for the isle of hidden treasure. How the quest Is all but set at naught by the machinations of a "evilish rogue and how the adventurers outride mutiny and many deeds of villainy to a splendid victory, is set down in the straignt- forward style the theme demands. The story Is certain to satisfy any nravlnar for good romance and brave deed. Perilous Quest, by T.

A. Nlcholls: New Tork, B. sc $2.) Arthur Hunt Chute has written of a clipper ship in the days when men sailed around the Horn to the gold fields of California and his knowledge and love of ships makes hia story. There Is thrilling exploit he. set down In exceeding simple manner.

If style Is lacking, the love of ships, sailing men and the sea makes up. Mutiny of the Flying Spray," by Arthur Hunt Chute: New Tork, J. H. Sears, $2.) "My Garden Comes of Age," Julia Cummins Julia H. Cummins has written a most interesting book entitled "My Garden Comes of Age." The story Is told of how a deserted farmhouse in the foothills of the Adirondacks was made a charming year-round garden home.

With a modest ex penditure of money, but much of time and" patience, the country place was made a home of beauty and comfort. Lawns and plants and flower borders flourished in the place of neglected meadows overrun with sour grass and thistles. Rose gardens and wild flow-era were next to come and finally the old house itself was rebuilt and refurnished. To those interested in gardens, particularly at. this season of the year, when the outdoors makes its greatest appeal, the book should prove most interesting.

It Is Illustrated with many photo- I graphs, which show the progress of uummlns' garden and home. Comes of Age," by Julia H. Cummlngs: New Tork, me macMiuan publishing Com pany, 88.) Upton Sinclair on Oil Industry, Nthel This epic novel Is the first full length novel from the pen of the skilful Upton Sinclair in eight years. It Is a masterly picture of cmiizauon in southern California, of complex pattern and massed detail, the result of the author's eleven years' residence in the coun try or which he writes. With skilful characterization and swift moving plot the book Is ren dered enthalling.

But the last line in tne book brings a' chance to compare the extremes to which the author leu himself be carried on the subject of Oil to the excesses in "The Brass Check." the black and cruel demon an evil power which roams the earth, crippling the bodies of men and womea, and luring the nations to destruction by visions of unearned wealth, and th oppor tunity to anslav and exploit labor." by Upton Sinclair New Tork, Albert and Charles BonL 18.50.) Upton Close Will Speak On China Upton Close, who has Just pub lished a very timely book entitled "The Revolt of Asia," will speak la the Paul Elder Gallery Monday afternoon. May at 8 o'clock en "The Crisis la Chins." His ad dress will be an Informative discussion of the present extraordinary movements la Asia which promised to ehange the whole aspect ef the world relationships. Uptoa Close speak as a participant, having a tea years' back ground. He has been chief ef for elga affairs ea the staff ef General Wu Pel-fa aad has had ether ef- flclal connections la China. He has just returned from aa extend ed tour, during.

which he visited and talked with political leaders of Japan. Burma. India. Blem, Dutch tadlea. Cochin-Chins aad aatlie ec th East, or K.

A The land ef. Egypt ha always held a fascination for the average reader. The mystery, tales and beliefs of these ancient peoples from th cradle of civilization hr ef never-ending lntrt Wha the subjct Is handled by such aa authority as Arthur Weigall become doubly pleasurable, for there are few men living who know Egypt and it ancient Mf he An. In his late position of Inspec tor general of antiqultie for the government of Egypt and later as a member of the catalogue staff ef the Cairo Museum, he has had the opportunity to examine and study th ancint monuments, records and relics in a way given hut few men. -In "A History of the Pha raohs" he ha eertalnly made the most of his opportunities and for the first time gives the general reader an Intimate glimpse of the life of the royal eourt of ancient Egypt 'A The secondyolumet dealing with the rulers from the Twelfth, to the Eighteenth dynasties, la Just off th press.

It embraces all of the kings from th accession of Amenemhet I to the death Sthutmose Til and ranges from the year 2111 to 1441 B. C. The first volume of the set took the reader from the prehis tory and accession of Menes to the end of the Eleventh dynasty. It came off the presses about three months ago. A third volume, to continue the story from th death of Thutmose III, is now in course of preparation.

"Historv of the. Pharaohs' should become on of the lndispen sible works to the student ancient life, for In both books now published a number of revolutionizing discoveries are told of and a new system or time scale ngunng presented which carefully co-relates various years that' the different rulers occupied the thrones of Egypt. Although the work should ap peals most strongly to the student because of its clearness and completeness and Interesting 'manner of telling. It should also be welcomed by the general reader. A clear and continuous account Is given of each ruler and through the style of the writer each Pharaoh becomes Imbued with human characteristics and is a real character Instead of a shadowy and ofttlmes mere myste rious name.

Weigall has delved deeply and worked hard to establish with accuracy the length of each reign. In few cases this has been found to be Impossible 1 of accomplishment because of the meagerness or complete lack of records, but on the whole, through his own system of estimating time and events, he has succeeded admirably. Contemporary were also called upon' to aid in establishing many disputed points. In the second volume the general reader will find increased interest from the fact that it is the period in which so much of Biblical lore developed and it contains a new- and highly interesting account of the story of Joseph and of the res idence of Abraham and Sarah In Egypt and their expulsion from the ancient lands. The semi-obscure Hyksos period la also given with new information.

The book Is well Illustrated with maps, 'picture and reproductions. "A History of the Pharaohs" without question one of the out- standing works on Egypt and is written by an authority thoroughly understanding his subject. History of the Pharaohs, by Arthur Weigall: New Tork, E. P. Button .) "Job's Niece," By Grace Livingston Hill Grace Livingston Hill, who has some twenty-odd novels to her added a refreshlng'love story to the list in "Job's Niece," in which a modern girl's life is paral leled to that of Job.

Trouble after trouble piles up-for, Boris Bunbar, iert by tne Heath of her father with a family of four children and a pile of unpaid bills. Even Milton Pag raiiea ner.ana marched off with th ring he had given her, and Zephyr, the pretty, anscrupulous wlf of her brother, harried her with a special malice. But Ilk Job, who "found all his troubles were only to try him for blessing to com," Doris discovered happl-ness suddenly and unexpectedly, for me weaitny Angus Macdonald had not forgotten the troubled eyes of ue gin ae naa left behind as com panion to hia lonely mother. Ro, Doris' younger sister, also finds happiness by the medium of the Macdonald family, falling la lov wun Angus' cousin. som ox better knows nf Miss Hill's books are "Coming Through-the Rye," "A Nw Name," "Ariel Custer." "Re-CreUons" and Niece," by Grace Living stone Hill: Philadelphia, 3.

B. Lip prawn v.ompaay, fz.j 9 "Stories Older and Newer," Sheriff Gathered hetweea the covers "Stories Older aad Newer" Is a most pleasing collection ef erlglnal verse, dialogs aad stories, re-prints classic poems ol childhood lit. raturl adaptation of famous narrative, fable and folk-lore ef many people. Any child Is sure to fnd enjoyment la this anusaul vol ume, which Is as varied and cosmopolitan as the old McGuffey's readers. Older aad Newer." by Sheriff: Philadelphia.

Dorranee Ccsapaay. 84 A er detailed to accompany the Colonel on his travels, and was the only person with Roosevelt wnen ne died in his sleep early the morn ing of January 1919. Amos denies Roosevelt's death came un expectedly, and states the Colonel was In great pain the last two days of his life- His end was hastened by the death of Quentin, the "baby' of the family, in the war. Amos' little volume Is interesting reading for Roosevelt's admirers, and clears up -a few controversial points In the Colonel's career Amos, in discussing the muchly critlzed White' House luncheon at tended by the late Booker T. Washington blames the famous Negro educator and not the Presi dent for the affair and its effect on the country, Roosevelt is painted in this book as a home-loving man who never ol grew old and always had time to ith his family.

Mrs. Roose- was the business head of the family, according to the author, and she and the President were "like a young married couple." Roosevelt: Hero to His by James Amos; New Tork, John Bay company, 82.) "Carry On, Sergeant," Bruce Bairnsfather All too little of Old Bill, all too few impressions of the American army in France, not nearly enough of his own illustrations and a great deal of pleasant generalizing about the World War, are contained in Bruce Bairnsfather's new book, "Carry On, Sergeant." Captain Bairnsfather presents the book for an American public and almost in an American manner. It is full of personal reminiscences and humanr contacts and observa tions in which the humblest of the soldier become likeable, even ar ticulate. Through the book sergeants come in for their trials and their temptations are treated pic turesquely their efficiency In profanity with admiration and un Th book is sprinkled with colorful and situations. Illus-tlons of mor of them would have pleased this reader.

On Sergeant" by Bruce Bairnsfather: Indianapolis, the Bobbs-Merrlll Company, $2.60.) Sir Francis Drak, Gentlemant Adventurer; Brake, Freebooter; Drake, harrier of the Dons, returning, to" Virgin Queen with the hold of his. Golden Hind filled with the gold and silver treasure of the Spanish cities of th new world isn't that the rjlctur the school histories gave us, the picture have treasured through th years? And now come this iconoclast, Henry R. Wagner. Berkeley' Taistorian, and breaks down the golden tradition. He admits the treasure, to be sure.

and he admits th adventure, but both were merely incidental, a Dart of the coolly calculated mercantile project which was the real incent ive for th famous voyage about the world. It's a tory, this voluminous work of Wagner's, which will not ba eheerfully received by those British-who have deified Drake as a very god of adventure. It won't be received with enthusiasm by those of us who prefer to look upon "that little cove just north of here as the resort of a famous freebooter. But Mr Wagner has dragged the old documents from tneir half -oblivion and added some new ones, by the way brushing gold dttet and -the glamour from the old tale, until it stands forth the cool scrutiny of the present day as an account of a mercantile voyage pure and simple. And if Brake did bring home some Of the more romantic treasure of the Spanish galleons it was because it was perfectly conven- lent for him to do so: the real treasure, lay la the seemingly unimportant lot of spices upon which, presumabliy, the Golden Hind's crew; looked with scorn." In this volume of almost 650 pages 8x11 it is not a bed-side book, you see Mr.

Wagner discusses first the voyage; from its preparation to, and after, the return of the expedition. He goes back to the original documents by th early writers on the subject, Commodore James Burney and latei Sir Julian Corbet. He uses In addition certain other evidence unknown to or unavailable to these material uncovered through search by himself and his agents in London and Seville. Mr. Wagneradds this first part of his volumfc a chapter dealing with Edward Fenton's expedition.

In his introduction' -he says: "In marked contrast to the paucity of English documents concerning the voyage of Drake, those relating to that of Fenton still extant are numerous. From- them we get a very good-picture of the way expeditions were prepared and financed -at that time, which Is of the greater value since none of a similar character about Brake's expedition have survived. The extracts printed herein from the documents of the Record Office in London and the correspondence of Bernardino da Mendoza, will, I think, go far to sustain the views which I have set forth on some of the disputed questions- about Brake's voyage." And later, in his chapter on Fenton's expedition, he says of Brake: "Brake's voyage, then, was only one of a number set on foot In England between 1553 and 1604 which had in view one prime ob ject only to open commerce and trade for England with Cathay and the famous or Spice Is lands. He was the first to meet witn any success, and the few cloves he brought back formed the feeble beginning of a trade des tined in later years to become one of the principal sources of England's wealth." The second part of the book concerns itself with the documen tary evidence and a discussion of the various texts. There are numerous plates and illustrations, al most four score, and th hook itself is a splendid example of Western typography.

What la mor it is pronounced by authorities, as the most com prehensive and probably the final word on It Is certainly so except in th remote possibility, of new documents on Drake turning up. In view of Mr. Wagner's comprehensive search this seems most unlikely. Let it be added that in spite of its voluminous content the book is most readable and Interesting, and should find appeal far beyond the ranks of the historians. The burden of support- I I ins aeuien moiner is lext to Andy's youngest sister, Althea.

Miss Bryner. faithfully records the 'bitter rivalries between her brothers' families; the suspicions and gossip on which her mother thrives and Althea's pathetic ef forts to find happiness. A good deal of the book is -devoted to the mother Is a- parasite and trouble maker. The book is issued la aa attractive wrapper In 'the modernistic style an ark tossed In the sea designed by Helea Rldgeway. Brandt's Ark," by Edna Bryner: New Tork.

E. P. Dutton sc Company; 11.69.) "The Happy By Vera Wheatley This is the story of aa English family grandmother, mother, daughter fighting for safe pas-sag through th complications ef love and The grandmother Is wise and mallow, th mother alluring and clever, the daughter willful, young. Fairly good entertainment ef Its kind, but never halr-ralslng. Happy Medium," by Vera wheatley: New Tork.

JL P. Bsttos i i I si Hero to Evervone from th top girl in a musical show to the White House cook has published his or her au tobiography and' memoirs in the last year. The latest to loin tnis ever increasing army is James Amos, colored manservant to we late Theodore Roosevelt, wnn. a 162-oage' book of' his reminiscen ces of the former president and Rough Rider. The title Is "Theodore Roosevelt: Hero to His Valet." Amos entered the.

service or President Roosevelt and his family shortly after his inauguration. He at first cared for the children, but soon was elevated to the position of second butler. In this capacity he was stationed in the main dining room and was present at family dinners and public functions. The President became attached to Amos and took him on most of his trips. When Roosevelt, left the White House, Amos entered the customs service in New Tork, returning to the former President's employ at Oyster BaW when T.

R. came back from his African hunt. After three years Amos became member of William J. Burns' detective staff, but was always Crazy Pavements, By Beverly Nichols "Crazy Pavements" is' a sophisti cated, wise-cracking book dedicated, if it is dedicated to anything, to th theme -that young England, after the war. Is hopelessly decadent Beverly Nichols takes a young man of rich appearance from poor surroundings and gives him a mad season with the titled and idle.

Of course, he loses his head only to regain it when he discovers how thoroughly rotten are all of his new acquaintances. There Is not a decent one in the. tot and scarcely a depth of depravity which they hav not searched. The book has some crackling dia logue of the ultra-smart kind and the story of the opening of this young man's eyes runs along in a way -that is now merry and now startling. If England is the Eng land of this book it is without hope.

Pavements," by Beverly Nichols: New Tork, Boran.) "A Free Soul" By A dele Rogers St. Johns Unless yeu love San Francisco you will not thoroughly, enjoy "A Free Soul." In it Adela Rogers St Johns has captured the genuine flavor, of -the metropolis of the Pa- ciflc, seeing with a. clear eye the deep charm and appreciating with an understanding heart the intangi ble lure of the city by the Golden Gate that -makes a captive of any. one who lingers within Its -gates. For on who knows Saa Fran cisco there are a hundred alluring references -to familiar scenes and places that lend a fascinating Inti macy to.

th tale, for those to whom Saa Francisco is- a closed book there Is a splendidly told story, woven about aa excellent theme aad fined with lovable characters. The novel recently appeared la serial form. Free Bout" Aflela Rog St Johns: New Tork, Cosmo-olrtaa Press; $8.) Breako'Dayr -By Con O'Leary Com O'Leary ha written here in "Break e' Day" a tragi -comedy of Ireland la the recent political dis turbances. His hero Is unusually portrayed, without distorting sym pathy, but la the light of analytical irony and. wit Incidents crowd swtRIy.

It Is a book read at one I sweep. I e' Day," by Con O'Leary. I ana sister, desires an education fj the better things in life. His KJ ily is unable to understand him Uii dismiss him from their thoughf as queer." Not so with Rev. Holcomb.

Ha works hard on the Durnan pastolic" visits to force Daniel ta attend his church and his "convincing" argument against schools was ir Uod had intended us tn educated He would have hart born that way." vv hen the centaur wa hnm the Burnan farm the "Roosevelt 1" rtQtBj Journal" carried a small paragraph uwuer xne neading: r. I vanumri ijJiira iHEAK COLT Young Hose Born With Baby's Head West of Town." The Lions' Club immertlni'v took action and orders tha be hushed up as detrimental to the interests of Roosevelt The Rota rv and chamber of commerce followed with similar action. The au- thor sarcastically describes theA meetings in full. Th university president and hu enterprising deans come In for their share of Sheehan's illnminAt.1 ing satire. Mrs.

Belacourt for her' Interest in Baniel received a midnight call from white-robed Klans-men "barbers, grocery atore clerks, salespeople, garage workers and delivery boys." 'Half Gods," by Murray Shea. han: New Tork, E. P. Button sc 82.60.) "Among Those Present," By Lois S. Montrose After the 'Joyous, cars-freeneaa or "Fraternity Row," In which Lei aeyster Montros collaborated wit ner husband, her newest book snon stories, in which only own are included, is rather gral Jonsiaerea by itself, hnwevx Among Those Present" is ouite I colorful collection of short storiei ranging from grave to arav.

fror me tnriiiing and amusing to the sombre and trasrlc. There la a. thread of interest in each of the tales, and each one is different but every reader should be able to find one to his taste. Those Present" bv Lois Seyster Montross: New Tork. George H.

Boran Company; 82.) ft succeeds hi "coming 11, Ml TV -1 T. eal with the high-minded vent's courageous battle of wits against th beautiful and seductive Linda and presents clearly th intricacies ind complexities of modern mar-flag. Th barren oil fields of Couth Persia ar contrasted with this cool slopes of th Lebanon ollv groves and red-roofed villages. a elevens is aiso tne auxnor oi The Veil" and "By Tigris and Eu- phrates." 1 Of FlaniesV? E. 8 Stevens: New Frederick A.

Stokes Company, $2.) VSdltdcres" Stow. of Old England English country landscape of the Shor and marshland type instead the hedgerowed uplands and downs so frequently used "by au- thors, a run-down English farm and a gossipy village, furnish (the setting ror by Reld. The cast Includes th ordi nary and typical family of a British Small farmer of a type who, lacking ambition, 1 satisfied to let wall tnnugh alone and to spend his time dreaming of the things he intends to accomplish. Th heroin of the tale is Ethleen Jacquith, daughter of th farmer, and interwoven' in th tale figures the father and chit dren of the each playjng their share in maintaining Interest, th father as putty In -the hands of th designing stepmother. The un fortunat Robin Millard, and th jealous but generous Maurice Rivers, husband of Ethleen, each faking a surprising jSart In a play bf that which is very much human.

Saltacres" la really the of th love of Ethleen and Robin with th rest of th cast -and the" Old English Tillage and 'farm as the background. Incidentally, it con tains many interesting descriptions bf English rural scenery. by Leslie Reld, New Tork: Dutton 3c Co 2.) By Achmed Abdullah Achmed Abdullah answers th VttaJ question of today, can modern lovet survive in the affirmative 'in i novel of swift romanc. 'Ruth's Rebellion.1 The author of "Shackles" and "Th Singing Car a van" tells th story of New York and th small town girl who marries th brilliant lawyer after rv-tna- him as secretary. Th girl Is Ruth Welles and th lawyer is Peter Barton.

"Ruth's Rebellion" deals with Barton's conflicting Ideas ef love and ef fair play la marriage and th "rotter" woe Mks to wreck the home. Abdullah claims to be a 'direct descendant ef th True Prophet, a member ef the Baatmlte family ef Xeeeaa, Arabs and ef th ancient "rattle trtbe ef Kora-iah. Is a nendson ef an Amir, a doctor ef Koranic hv from El-Ashar la Cairo, was educated at jford and the University ef Paris ir.l ha served ln'the BrtUah army. Rebellion," by Achmed ANlaUaa: New Tork. Ceorg BZ.

Cap well Co "Andy Brandt's Ark" Oh Ctifomii Ortst Sioisi ROOKS We Sell Not Only Books but Book Knowledge "The Immortal Marriage" By GERTRUDE ATHERTON A story of tie love of Aspuia and Periclet. Perhaw Kdne, Bryner, who has had many short stories published, branched out into writing- full length novel and. her "Andy Brandt's Ark," Is a character stody of a California family. Th petty bickering and Jeal ousies and the tangled and tyranlz- Ing emotions of Andy Brand't family are bar.ed In th direct styl of Miss Bryner with a terrible fidelity te truth and in the end leaves the reader depressed. Th book Is In teresting in that it Is a portrait of American llf.

although not typical. But every town, and city has Its Brandt families. Andy Brandt is a woman, mar ried to a Jew, who has worked out her own llf la New Tork far from th miseries and trivialities ef her own family la California. Her father, who has nvr mad enough money te support his family, and saffered as a result the scorn of his wife and children. Is separated frdn them.

Andy goes west la aa effort te straighten out the tangled live of her father and mother, brother and sister. Her Gregory, Roger. Baron, Oscar and Hugh, are- la a constant turmoil and state or enfcapplaese. The first three are fairly se-eneesful. hat sever satls- this is the only instance in history when the greatest man and the, greatest woman of an age found each other, and through that love were able to influence the course of history.

Beautifully told as only Gertrude Atherton can tell a story. $2.50 ft ine lYiamc man Bs HALUE ERMIN1E RIVES The story of a man who The terting is dramatic; the story races on through many (rripDina intense scenes that will hold rou irvlIbounJ until tne most unexpected end. Kew era. Sea, Si Peru Co, 114' fcOd SSW3 tfc Ml I.