The Sun.
London, England, 1854-05-18 00:00:00

Deeds of Naval Daring. By Edward Gitrard.
Murray.
This is a second series of the Anecdotes of th•
British Navy, which was published some time since.
It is a volume especially suited for the juvenile lovers
of adventure and daring. It is likely to divide the
empire of " Robinson Crusoe" in its exciting and
thrilling interest. But it is to be trusted that
older and wiser readers will feel the exploits of
British seamen to be a subject worthy of record.
and remembrance. The reader of this work will
indeed feel inclined to admit the truth of the
song— _ . .

"Ah, gentlemen of Englanil, who live at home at ease,
How little do you think upon the dangers of the seas.*
Every variety of risk and peril seems to be the
subject of some courageous hazard or chivalrous
adventure. To those, therefore, who are attracted
by tales of daring and endurance, and who triumph
in recalling the heroism of their countrymen, this
work is especially suited.

A Hand Atlas.

By W. M'Leod, F.R.G.S.
Longman.
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A very small, but clear and compendious atlas,
comprising twenty-nine coloured maps. It does
not, of course, pretend to the elaboration and com-
pleteness of large works of the kind, but as a pocket
atlas, or for studying the outlines of geography, it
is well calculated. It is principally intended for
class teaching.

The IVorks of George Herbert, in Prose and Verse.

Routledge.
This is a collection of the works of this eminent
writer, edited by the Rev. Robert Willmott. His
poems are, perhaps, better known than his prose
writings ; this volume, however, will give his
admirers an opportunity of comparing his styles
as it contains about equal portions of prose and
verse. It is the first edition that has recently
appeared with the advantage of notes. It is els-
gaudy bound and illustrated, and the introduction
gives us a memoir of the author.

Russia as It Is. By-T. Reynall:Morell. Routledge.
It is asserted that this little work is intended to
meet the wants of a large class of readers. Cer-
tainly at the present epoch every one in contem-
plating the scene of action (or inaction) is desirous
of knowing something of the disputants. It is
justly observed, moreover, that many persons are
better acquainted with the peculiarities of the an-
tipodes than with their " uncouth neighbours."
The author, therefore, being desirous of presenting
the curious with a manual of information at a mo-
derate rate, has published this little volume rro-
fessing to describe "Russia as it is, its Couct,
Government, and People." It treats of all these
subjects and many others, such as its history,
church, its language, and illustrative anecdotes. A
concluding section relates to Poland and Cinlassia.
It also contains a map of the Baltic. All those who,
finding themselves uninformed on the great ques-
tion of the day, desire to correct their ignora-L:ce,
would do well to study this little volume, whi
will explain to them the historical, geogra-phica.H
and other peculiarities of the domains of th:`
Autocrat.

The Pocket Peerage. By H. Rumsey Forster.
David Bogue.
This is the fourth year of this useful little publi-
cation. It comprises the usual genealogical and
historical accounts of the peerage, a list of the
Archbishops and Bishops, the Baronetage, the
Privy Council, &c. In presenting all this infor-
mation in an unusually small compass it forms
convenient and valuable referee.

Record of the Great Industrial Exhibition, of 1853.

By T. Jones. Falconer, Dublin
Numerous volumes and accounts of ilia Great
Exhibition of 1851 have been published, but a com-
plete volume on the Dublin Exhibition is not so
common. The present little work has therefore
less to fear from rivalry. Those who were not
present may here find a description and account
have
f
the wonders they did not see, while those who
' witnessed it may take pleasure in having their im-
pressions revived, and their recollections of the
various departments renewed by this little treatise.

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order of Freemasons, was celebrated at the hall in Great
Queen street last evening, the Right Hon. Lord Londes-
borough, P.G.S.W., in the chair, supported by nearly
350 of the brethren. His lordship pointed out the advan-
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