BOOK NOTICES. 



Hon. John S. Wise's dog book is out, at 

 last. It has been referred to in a previous 

 issue of Recreation, but lest some unfor- 

 tunate reader may have neglected to order 

 a copy of it, I will state, again, that the title 

 of it is " Diomed; " that it is the most 

 charming dog story ever written; that it is 

 a work of 330 pages, with nearly 100 beauti- 

 ful illustrations, and that it sells for the very 

 easy price of $2. 



John S. Wise, the author, has done as 

 much to promote a love for dogs, in the 

 minds of the people, as any other man liv- 

 ing. He has also done a great deal to ele- 

 vate field sports and to improve the blood 

 of field dogs. He was for many years presi- 

 dent of the Pointer Club of America. 

 When he took that position, dog shows 

 drew only sportsmen, and few of these. 

 Now these shows are crowded by society 

 people, many of whom care nothing for 

 shooting, but all of whom like a good, well 

 bred dog. Mr. Wise has been largely in- 

 strumental in bringing about this change. 

 His name, in connection with any dog 

 show, or field trial or strain of dogs, has 

 been, for many years, a guarantee that 

 fairness and squareness could be expected 

 from that source, and this, I am sorry to 

 say, was not the case when he entered the 

 field of dogdom. 



Diomed is the life story of one of Mr. 

 Wise's famous hunting dogs, purporting 

 to have been told by the dog himself. It is 

 told so naturally, and in so graphic a way, 

 that the reader forgets, entirely, that the 

 beast is dumb and that some one else is 

 speaking for him. 



At a recent dinner of the Camp Fire 

 Club, Mr. Wise was invited to read a favor- 

 ite chapter from his book, and did so. The 

 50 ladies and gentlemen present were fas- 

 cinated, and spellbound by the intensely 

 dramatic interest of this small portion of 

 the narrative, and at every pause they ap- 

 plauded, heartily, and cried " Go on." 

 They would have had Mr. Wise read the 

 entire book, that evening, if they could. 



At the close of the reading, there was a 

 perfect tumult of applause, and dozens of 

 the guests crowded around Mr. Wise to 

 commend and congratulate him. 



This book is bound to sell, by the thou- 

 sands, and I trust no reader of Recrea- 

 tion, who has not already a copy of it, will 

 go to bed without ordering one. Send your 

 order direct to John S. Wise, 44 Broad 

 Street, New York. It will warm the heart 

 of the veteran sportsman, and you will get, 

 in return, a book that will warm your heart, 

 through many a long evening. 



Do not forget to mention Recreation, 

 when you write for the book. 



" How to Listen to Music " should be in 

 every home and every library in America. 

 It is one of the most satisfactory books of 

 the year — as fascinating as a romance and 

 as instructive as a text-book. Mr. H. E. 

 Krehbiel, to whose keen perception of our 

 deficiencies and our desires, we owe this 

 delightful book, has been for many years 

 musical critic for the " New York Trib- 

 une," and is the author of " Studies in the 

 Wagnerian Drama," " Notes on the Cul- 

 tivation of Choral Music," etc.; but he 

 never struck a happier note than he has in 

 this, his latest work. It appeals to every 

 lover of music, though Mr. Krehbiel mod- 

 estly disclaims the attention of professional 

 musicians. It is doubtful if there are many 

 of that class who would not enjoy reading 

 this book; yet it has evidently been written 

 with a genuine desire to reach and benefit 

 a far more numerous class — those who are 

 fond of music, but in the vague, untrained 

 way due to lack of knowledge. For these 

 people, Mr. Krehbiel analyzes the elements 

 of music, defines the kinds, describes and 

 explains the composition and scope of the 

 orchestra, outlines the various divisions of 

 pianoforte music, classifies opera and treats 

 of the value of choral music. His knowl- 

 edge of the history, purpose and meaning of 

 music is apparent in every line, and is im- 

 parted with wonderful clearness and force. 

 He has sifted the learning of a lifetime into 

 a form and compass within the reach and 

 understanding of everyone; but he has 

 served a higher purpose, as well, for no one 

 can read this book without being inspired 

 with a desire to know more of music, both 

 by hearing the best and by studying its 

 historical and intellectual side. 



The sales of " How to Listen to Music " 

 have already been enormous and will surely 

 increase as the fame of the book grows. 

 It is seldom so much of value can be had 

 for $1.25. Twelve fine half-tone plates il- 

 lustrate various orchestral instruments, 

 each in the hands of a master. The public 

 owes a debt of gratitude to Mr. Krehbiel 

 and to Messrs. Chas. Scribner's Sons, his 

 publishers. 



Percy Selous and H. A. Bryden have 

 written an interesting book entitled " Tray- 

 el and Big Game." It is a collection of 

 disconnected stories of hunting trips, made 

 by the authors in various parts of _ the 

 .world. The following chapter headings 

 indicate the nature of the book: "By sea 

 and land;" " Hunting and trapping in 

 Canada;" "Desert hunting;" "Leopard 

 hunting in Bechuanaland:" "After griz- 

 zlies in the Rockies;" "Hunting wapiti 

 and moose in North America;" " Lion 



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