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Show J. C. DERBY'S PUBLICATIONS. "Bell's sketches are instinct with life, they sparkle with brilliants, are gemmed with wit, and address themselves to almost every chord of the human heart."-Louisville (Ky.) Bulletin. B E L L S M I T H A B R O A D. A Handsome 12mo. volume. Price $1 00. "With Illustrations by Healy, Walcutt, and Overarche, " The readers of the Louisville Journal need no introduction from us to Bell Smith, Her own brilliant pen, and her own sparkling, witching and delightful style have so often graced the columns of this paper, and have made so many friends and admirers for her, that we need say but little toward creating a demand for this charming volume. But Borne tribute is nevertheless due to Bell Smith for the real pleasure she has imparted in every chapter of her book, and that tribute we cheerfully pay. Her admirable powers Beem so much at home in every variety and phase of life, that Bhe touches no subject without making it sparkle with the lights of her genius."-Louisville Journal. " She is ever piquant in her remarks, and keen from observation; and the result is that her ' Abroad' is one of the most interesting collections of incident and comment, fun and pathos, seriousness and gossip, which has ever fallen under our notice."-itosJon Evening Traveller. " It is dashing and vigorous without coarseness-animated with a genial humor-showing acute and delicate perceptions-and sustained by a bracing infusion of common Bense."-2T. K Tribune. "There are many delicate strokes, and not a little of that vivacity of description which entertains. The author shows her best side when matters of home-feeling and affection engage her pen."-N. Y. Evangelist. " History, art and personal narrative are alike imprinted in your memory by the asso* ciations of anecdote, merry and grave, and you feel that you are listening to the magical voice of' Bell Smith' at home. Such volumes enrich and honor American literature."- Philadelphia Merchant. " This is a capital book; full of life, spirit, vivacity and information-thoroughly ladylike, and telling precisely what everybody wants to hear, so far as the author knows,**- Salem Gazette. " Spirited and artistic! Bell Smith sparkles, and dashes on, amusing and interesting A capital book for a leisure hour or railroad travel, or for those seasons when you want to be pleased without effort."-Cleveland Leader. " We like Bell Smith and Bell Smith's book. A lively, free, dashing style, she talks »n, and nothiDg Is wanting but the merry laugh we know she is owner of to make us think we are listening to a very interesting woman."-Chicago Journal. "Lively, gossiping, chatting, witty, sparkling Bell Smith, we must confess your book has quite enchanted us."-N. Y. Day Book. " In freshness, piquancy, and delightful episodes, illustrative of foreign life and manners, they have rarely boen equalled."-UfaUonal Era. |