The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-19

OLLApoDIANA, OR THE LITERARY REMAINS OF
WILLIS GAYLORD CLARK-Edited by his Brother,
L. G.. Clark vol. Svo. This is one of the most
interesting and attractive books of the season. 1t
contains the productions, in prose and poetry, Of
one Of the most gifted and most true-hearted men
that have contributed to the literature Of America.
These sketches perfect pictures of the writer's
mnd-pathetic, humorous, gay and serious by turns.
The poems are all gems-they speak the language
Of truth, and passion, with an earnest sincerity
which no heart can resist. We know Of no book
which 80 well sustains the office Of an agreeable,
is got up in very beautiful style on fine, clear pa
per, and the Typography is unexcepticnable.
SCENES, INCIDENTS AND ADVENTURES IN THE Pa
crrrc OcsAN-By Thomas Jefferson Jacobs-Har-
per Brothers, New York. This book opens an en-
tirely new field to the notice OF the public 1t may
be said TO be journal Of all that was worth record
ing OF the cruise Of the clipper Margaret Oakley,
under the command Of Capt Benismn Moriell,
which left this country some years since, aud which
vessel or her master never returned 10 this country.
The writer accompanied the vesst throughout the
whole Of her expedition, and throws. considerable
light on what has hitherto been rather my sterious;
as well as gives vast amount OF information rela-
tive to these, it may almost be said, unknown re-
gions. The narrative IS enlvened ~ anecdotes and
variety Of nd centuries, and will be ad with gene
raj interest The volume Of over 300 pages is well
got up and is Illustrated with various wood cuts,
and one or two engravlngs.
DOMESTIC TALES AND ALLEeoRIEs, by Hannah
Moore. Appleton u Co. New York.-A neat, well
got up volume Of six Of this most popular writer's
best tales illustrating human life. No better work
could be placed in the hands OF the more Juvenile
portion of the community. Il Is at once both plea
sing and instructive. L
The HoRsRMAN, by H. r.. Hershberger. III. G..
Langley, New York. valuable little work to the
admirers Of equestrian exercise, particularly to
those who are attached to the military department
OF the country. The author appears to have well
studied the subject he treats of and his nine years
experience in the cavalry service, IS now rendered
valuable to his companions IN arms
ATALA, by M. lie Vicomte De Chateaubrlsnd,-
H. c. Langley, New York.--A very able iransla
ton OF one Of the best productions OF this able
writer, for l2A cents
ONEoTA, on THE RED RACE OF AMERICA, by H.
R. Schoolcraft. Burgess, Sringer u Co., New
York. ITO the admirers OF the Songs and Tradi-
tions Of the almost extinct tribes OF this country,
this work will afford great pleasure: Upwards Of
thirty wears connection with the different tribes OF
this continent has enabled the writer TO observe
their traits and characteristics, and he appears to
have done ample justice to his subject in this, the
A STATEMENT, by JAMES ScHoTr, JuN.-We do
not think il was altogether prudent 10 revive this
to many parties painful matter. II the public were
willing to forget the affair, it would be better that
they should do so. NOD
HARpRRs' ILLUMINATED AND PICTORIAL BIBLE;
still maintains its excellence ofcharacter as aspect
men of art. 1t cannot be surpassed by any produc.
ton Of this or the old country.
VERpLAwcx's ILLUSTRATED EDITION OF SHAK-
sPEARE's PLAYS; No. 70; II. M Hewctt, New
York The present No. contains the beginning oil
King Lear, and for style Of getting up, equals in
excellence any Of the previousrarts.