Life — January 18, 1929 — page 37: what you’re looking at

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RE | lSehfbeee FARRER Sek = EAgGA PEE eebi-sh kee FEE BRR _— natural sympathy for the weird and So indeed, rr is probably this sus- ceptibility to mysticism which sent him down into Haiti in the brsipiace Seabrook is no woman's club adven- turer. There is no attempt to astonish the young matrons, to horrify the old ladies. Even when he describes the blood rites of Voodoo, you feel that he is reporting things as he found them, without exag- geration oF self-glorification. Throughout the book, he pays much attention to Voodoo. But it is easy to say that he sees Haiti through Voodoo spec- tades. Maybe Haiti is like that: somber, fascinating, coated thick with black mystery. I enjoyed “The Magic Island” ex- cept for two things—the lack of a map with which to foltow the author on his travels, and the revolting illustrations by Alexander King. To my mind, these are dreadful and ooscene, thoroughly loath- some in their treatment of what the author presents so beautifully. I would like to know what Seabrook thinks of them. Maybe Haiti is like that, too Recommended Joseph and His Brethren, by H. W. Preeman— Hot... The Magi Island, by W. B. Seabrook B Wit's End, by Viola Para- se of Sergeant Grischa » «+ Twenty Thousan: , of David Copperfield, by Robert Benchley— Holi . .. Way for a Sailor, by Albert Richard Wetjen—Century ... My Life Ib in. Your Hands, by. Eddie Cantor— Harper's +++ Nights Abroad, by Konrad Bercovici—Ceniury. The largest and fastest transatlantic liner in weekly service between NEW YORK and HAVANA From NewYork Every Saturday direct to pier in Havana Famous transatlantic liner Caronia, 31,155 tons, newly remodelled with first-class eer- vice of Cunard’s Transatlantic standards, Hot and cold run- ning water in every room... all beds, no berths, many rooms with private baths. Glass- enclosed deck... lounges... verandah café... All at rates which only Cunard service merits. Advance hotel reservations in Havana. Spe- cial 13-day all-expense tours. See Your Local Agent CUNARD HAVANA SERVICE SIXTEEN CHRIS-CRAFT MODELS FOR 22 to 38 feet 30 to 45 miles an hour 8 to 22 passengers 82 to 200 horsepower $2235 to $15,000 1929 Whatever your boating needs may be, there is a Chris- Craft that will meet them exactly.. With the busiest and most successful year of its history behind it, the Chris-Craft organization further emphasizes its inter- national leadership by offering for 1929 a complete line of quality-built craft, each expressing three generations of pricele8s boat-building experience. Smart, sturdy, easily handled boats for general family service at home or at your Summer residence! Open cockpit boats with or without one-man top! Fast, racy runabouts for the thrill-loving sportsman! Snug, all-weather sedans that carry their passengers swiftly and comfortably to social or business engage- ments! A 38-mile-an-hour custom commuter that speeds business executives to and from their downtown offices or distant clubs! And most thrilling of all, a magnificent 38-foot, 30-mile-an-hour, vee-bottom cruiser that con- tains sleeping, eating and lounging quarters for an entire family. Your local Chris-Craft dealer will be glad to show you the various models. See them at the New York Motor Boat Show, January 18th to 26th. Early orders secure preference in delivery. Deferred payments if desired. Free catalog describes all models. CHRIS SMITH & SONS BOAT COMPANY 201 Detroit Road, Algonac, Michigan New York Factory Branch: 153 West 31st Sereet at 7th Avenue ris- Craft World's Largest Builders of comicbooks.com