The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-08
Literary Notices.

lflc press OF the MeSsrS. Langley Sine great eui
cal publishers in this city. The author, Dr. James
Stewart, is man OF experience, erudiuon and
sound judgment We do not know that any more
useful work on the important subjects OF which II
treats can be obtained. The first edition sold very
rapidly, and the present Will have equal, II NOT
greater popularity. II is very handsomely got up IN
one large octave volume OF 600 pages.
LETTERS FROM IRELANp.-By Charlotte Elizabeth.
These are very interesting series OF sketches
by one of the most charming female writers OF the
day. Ireland now occupies much ef the public at
tention, and these "leiters," by an impartial and
candid observer, will throw much light upon the
social and political connection OF the country.
Published by Taylor, l45 Nassau street.
GoULD's ABRIDGEMENT OF ALIsoN's HIsToRY:-
This has been issued in an elegant form by Win
chester 1t is admirably abridged and arranged,
and must prove extremely acceptable to the gene
raj reader and will also be very useful IN schools
and colleges
DALToNs ABANDONMENT OF DAuBIGNE.-M Tay-
lor, of Nassau street, has also commenced the pub
LEGATION of this excellent work. Vol. l., In a very
neat form Is out
THE LITTLE PIN HEApKRs.-A very beautiful
series of stories for children, by Charlotte Eliza
beth. Published by Taylor, Nassau street.
. The CAPITALIST: or Fortunes Frolic.
THE MARQUIS DE LEToRIERE.-By E. Sue
THE CHINESE AS THEY ARE.-By G.. T. Long,
Esq. These are all recent publications by Messrs
Burgess ~ Strnger, 222 Broadway. The latter
the moral and social character, manners, customs
and language of the nations of the Celestial Empire
and has appended to it number OF Illustrative
Notes from the pen of +. q. Squire, Esq.
The GARLAND OF HoPs.-A very elegant little
gift-book for children. containing pretty stories
from the French; Published by Murphy, OF Balti-
more, and for sale by Dunnigan, Fulton street.
THE BIRruRIeHr. BY Mrs. Gore An admira-
BILE novel, just issued by the Harpers. For sale at
this Office.
PUsEYIsM.-By Richard Heave Another of the
numerous pamphlets on this subject. The present
production gives detailed account Of the enets of
the sect, and will be acceptable to those who wish
to know and study them.
BIoaRApHY OF LEWIS CAss.-An eectioneering
pamphlet. Very well adapted present the claims
ter.
CHRONICLES OF SIR JOHN FRoIssART.--No. 10 of
this invaluable work has Just been published. 1t
completes the work. The value and merits OF these
chronicles are now 80 generally known that little Is
necessary TO commend them to public favor. The
publication in such cheap, and at the same time
elegant form, hasbeen crediable TO the eneprislng
publisher, and we have no doubt he will meet an
ample reward.
GIBBONS ROMAN EMPIRE.-No. 2 is out. Pub
lished by the Harpers.
SHAKspEARE's WoRKs.-Part III. of the elegant
cheap edition has just been issued by Burgess and
Stringer.
MARTIN CHuzz1.EwIr-Wile & Putnam have
just received No. II.
OwEN's LEGAL OBsERvKR.-An excellent peri
odical.
NEW MrRRoR--National Songs of America.--At-
will has just published them in very beautiful
form. a.E
The DEMOCRATIC REvRw.-The number for
December is one of unusual excellence, and con.
tains the very agreeable intelligence to all well
wishers of the work, that Mr.. Brownson's connec.
ton with it has ceased. The first paper, on Con
sttutional Reform is. from the pen OF JohI
Bge,ow, Esq. 1t treats in fair and candid spirit
subject of acknowledged and growing interest
and Importance. We trust that this article willhave
extensive circulation it is we'll calculated to re-
relative to the nexibility of the Constitutions OF
the States. Amongst the lighter matter are very
agreeable sketch entitled Sire Worship" by
Hawthorne-the commencing paper of series en-
titled Tales of the PRAIRIE" which opens we'll
and very entertaining article on Literary Physi
Clans" The article on Shelley is written with great
liberality and feeling, and does justice to the cha
racter and name of that illustrious poet. In the
Justice Of the crtique on the pictures of Washing
ton we concur.
New Year, and Birthday Present-containlng Ia
miliar descriptions of civil, military, and naval
events-by the old English Chronicles, Frolssart,
Monstrelht, and others. Also-he HIsroRY og
Evans; illustrated with forty engravlngs New
York-D. Appleton " Co. Philadelp hia-George
5. Appleton.
Ancient History, however proper and even neces.
sary to be known, especially by Theologians and
Jursts, is Of very inferior Importance when com
pared with more modern history, and especially
with the narration of those events, principles, revo
lutons, and usages which still influence modern so
ciety. Hence the history of the feudal period, anc
Of their semi barbara grandeur and manners il
always attracting to us-and the strange habits o.
life and uncouth habiliments of the by gone antique
generations, excite in youth an unwonted interest
The contents of the youths Historical Gift" are
peculiarly fitted both to awaken and to crafty curl
osity inyouh-while its external beauty, its interior
decorations, and its romantic details, all combine
to render this volume very suitable present fol
those youth who have any taste for the Fine Arts
any love Of the marvellous TRUE, and any sollci
tude to minge instruction with enjoyment.
HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF Mexico, with 9
Preliminary View of the Ancient Mexican Civii
zation, and Life of the Conqueror, fernando
Cortes, by William II. Prescott--in three vols; vol
portant respects, Mr.. Prescott is the most accom-
pshed historian this country has ever produced he
combines in himself TO remarkable extent, the In
dustrous research OF Sparks the polish and grace
Irving, and the briliancy of Bancroft; though m
works are far more interesting than those OF thu
nrst, ana ms judgment more reliable than that o
the last OF these distinguished writer's His " His
tory OF Ferdinand and Isabella, I" published few
years SINCE has won for him the most fatterins
praise from the most distinguished European cri.
tics, and the fame he has thus so Justly acquired
Will be greatly enhanced by this mexican history,
of which the first volume has lust been Issued.
The subject is one Of more splendid and attractive
interest than the Others and the access which Mr..
Prescott has enjoyed to the most copious and aii-
thentlc sources OF information concerning II, and
the materials which have been placed in his hands,
and of which use has been made by any previous
historian ensure for his work value and interest
which can seldom be commanded. Like his
" Ferdinand and isabella" this history will be
Immediately translated into the various European
languages, and will, we cannot doubt, be received
by the literary world, on both sides the Atlantic,
with the most eager and cordial welcome. The
book, whether we regard its intrinsic worth, or the
style of unrivaed elegance in which it is issued, is
one eminently honorable to the author and to his
native country. Though it is printed and bound
in the finest style, and illustrated by numerous
maps and engravings, ii Is sold at the moderate rate
of two dollars volume. The other two volumes
are promised soon. For sale at this office.
History OF THE PuRrrANs OR Protestant Non
men; and although many fanatics were among