The Story of Aaron. By Joel Chandler Harris. (Osgood, Mcllvaine,
and Co.)—Aaron, to quote what is said about him in the conclusion of this book, "was and remains a mystery." He was a slave, but not of negro or Indian blood. But whatever he may have been, he understood the speech of the animals, and gave the secret of understanding to his master's grandchildren, " Buster John " and " Sweetest Simon," whose acquaintance some of our readers have probably made in times past. Thus we get the story of the Black Stallion, of Girth' the Gray Pony, ' Rambler' the Track Dog, and ' Grunter' the White Pig, all of them inhabitants of a certain plantation in Mid-Georgia, and with experiences that are worthy of record. Mr. Harris's writing is not for everybody's reading, for it is somewhat allusive and difficult; but those who enjoy it enjoy it greatly.
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