Life — December 1, 1910 — page 102: what you’re looking at

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A FEW OF THE NOTABLE FEATURES OF HARPER’S MAGAZINE 9 MAGAZINE that can hold the first place among all the magazines of the world for more than sixty years, and hold it to-day more firmly and securely than ever before, is an institution worthy of every one’s consideration. Only one magazine in the world answers this description—HARPER'S MONTHLY MAGAZINE—established in 1850, and to-day more successful, both in quality and circulation, than ever before in story. It is a record to be proud of, and only the approval of our readers which has made this continuous growth possible. Quality and interestingness are the characteristics which have given HARPER'S MAGAZINE so strong a hold on the affections of its readers. It is not possible for a great magazine like HARPER'S to present in advance any complete list of its notable features for the new year. But a few important things already scheduled for publication may properly be mentioned. Margaret Deland’s Great New Novel A Royal Explorer in Indo-China < hey ee ar novel by Marmare ened, fas ean niet i The Duc de Montpensier is a nobleman who has already made for himself a reputa- Moth Li fotiba peaduced |i amy Aimericaneerier: for many” yeast Spicocsdly tion as a traveller and a mighty hunter. He has just started on a journey by illustrated by F. Walter Taylor. automobile across the wilds of Indo-China. The Duke himself will write the story 5 of his adventures and discoveries. Other great travellers will write of their adves- He Talked With Napoleon tures in other equally interesting and little-known corners of the world. There has just been discovered in England a manuscript, of astonishing historical importance—a verbatim report of an interview with Napoleon at Elba. This anuscript has remained unpublished in the hands of an English family. and will gq Shortly tet publatied in HARPER'S MAGAZINE. "No such femarkatie human Fe Work of Making Men Socument has /appeared In ‘years: Norman Duncan, whose article on Doctor Grenfell in HARPER'S MAGAZINE The Last Thing that Mark Twain Wrote first attracted attention to his magnificent work, has discovered other mea who The last thing that Mark Twain wrote—a strangely touching and beautiful tribute by (sang a, Important work for their fellow men in other fields. The firm tohisdaughter Jean will be published in HARPER'S MAGAZINE. It was-written ‘these articles will appear soon, au the final chapter in his autobiography. and was completed only a short time Before hia death. The MAGAZINE will also have the privilege of publishing a number of stories by Mr. lemens—some of them marvellously fantastic creations of his inimitable fancy, Short Stories An Unexplored Corner of the World HARPER'S MAGAZINE publishes more and better short stories than any other pe ie eee au i eens itisiosa illustrated magazine in the world, There will be at least seven complete short here remain to-day only a few corners of the world which have withstood the 5 rari veil WHEE Of the, BE ding i daring of venturous spirits and remain ferra incognita to the civilized world. stories in every number. Practically every writer of the highest standing in The most interesting of these is the Arabian Desert. It is peopled with warlike America and England will be represented, and there will be many stories by new tribes, who have steadily resisted all attempts of foreigners to penetrate this region writers. of mystery. a Bay. te, wel ere english Craveller and writer, is making the venture alone for HAI . and, like Sir Rict jurton, disguised as a a native. The true story of his adventures will be more fascinating than any romance. 35 cents a copy $4.00 a year What Others Say of HARPER’S MAGAZINE The Boston Transcript: “Too much cannot be said of HARPER'S MAGAZINE. It is difficult to speak of it in enthusiastic terms without passing the bounds of self-restraint. The reader who holds it in his hand for the first time, however, will realize the difficulty of doing the MAGAZINE justice. The fiction varies greatly in scene and motive, but is unvaried in ex- cellence.”” Editorial in Baltimore Star: “In the midst of the motley monthlies it is a true delight to turn to a publication of such sterling worth, ripe interest and mental tonic as HARPER'S. It is generally the best of the magazines. All of the HARPER publications can be unreservedly commended as safe, sane and desirable reading for the home and family.” Sage in the Cleveland Leader writes: “HARPER'S is edited with an intelligence that secks goods that wear, just as a prudent housewife picks a black silk gown; it lasts and lasts and lasts—and always with instruction and entertainment. I’m sorry for the lads and lassies that haven't had the influence of a good magazine in their lives, and I'm sorriest for those that have never known HARPER'S. It isn’t a fiction magazine alone. It stands firmly on the basic idea of soundness. It keeps in touch with science in all its branches and deals with it authoritatively, but in terms of common understanding. When a big new idea comes up, I'm sure to get the best explanation of it from the pages of my old friend.” A Professor in the University of Chicago writes: “You may be interested to learn that at a dinner last week where I was the conversation turned upon the mag and one of the gentlemen, whom I have long admired for the breadth of his intelligence and keen literary appree! remarked he thought HARPER'S MAGAZINE within the last year had become the most stimulating and interesting magazine in America. I confess to the same opinion.” The Philadelphia Public Ledger: “The influence which the HARPER PERIODICALS have exercised in every channel of improving thought and achievement can be scarcely measured ; they have flowed continuously on, over vast areas, among millions ol people, learned and unlearned, upon all of whom it has acted as an elevating, refining force. 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