Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-09-19
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INTERESTING BOOKS.
! Our ta'le is once more crowded with the lite
rary presents of our friends. We can only TAXI
briel notice OF their kind favors
| From Ball & Perkins We have received
| Treatise on Domestic Economy, for the use o
/ young ladies al home and al school, by Mis-
Catherine Z. Beecher. This handsome volume
from The Harpers' press, seems 10 us full 0
valuable uggesions;-among other imponan
| points, II treats Of The peculiar responsibilities 0
/ American women, domestic economy as branch
OF study, the care Of health, heahlul food anc
drinks, clothing early rising and exercise, temper
and system economy OF time and expenses OF
The construction Of houses and on numeruu.
branches OF domestic economy, FOR which we re
Ter TO The bool; itself. 1t is illustrated by engrav
ings OF different parts Of the human system, plan,
OF elegant cottages, &c.
Fart OF Cosmos-a survey Of the genera
physical history Of the Universe, By the distn
suishcd Alexander Won Humboldt. II contains
an Introduction on the various sources Of our en-
Ioyment in the contemplation Of Nature, and or
the scientific foundation Of The laws which go
vern The Universal picture OF nature, and se-
neral survey OF natural phenomena, such as ne.
buT, planets and satellites, shooting stars and
1rolyles, magnetism, earthquakes, &c, all for
one New York shilling (l2. ccn,s.)
The While Slave, or the Russian Peasant Girl
BY The author Of Revolutions of Russia-a mos,
interesting story, depicting the vassalage and
ihraldom oil the subjects Of the Aulocrat.
Nos and 10 Of The Encyclopedia Of Domes-
tic Economy, which we have often noticed with
appreciation. They are fall Of interesting rrac-
teal information Tor tie use Of families.
Nos. sc and 81 of Harpers beautiful Pictorial
Bible; and
Nos. G3 and 6i Of Harpers Illuminated Shak-
speare, containing the Tempest" with splendid
eagravinss.
To Nash & Woodhonse We arc indebted lor
an Interesting American work, called "My Uncle
Hobson and |, or slashes al life with free broad
axe It is said 10 be from the pen OF clergy
man; is ful Of wit, evinces much genius, ana
shrewd observation, and is capital satire upor
the times;
Two handsome little volumes by Capt. Mar
rya!t, being "The Mission, or Scenes in Africa,
written Tor young people Murh as We dislike
NJ. Tor his ISLANDERS upon this country these liitlt
volumes seem TO contain much useful matter f,
the youthful mind;
Rudimenlal Lessons in Music, with the prima
ry instruction requisite for all BEGINNERS in tht
art whether vocal or instrumental, BY James F
Warncr-with foil illustrations;
No. l OF Appeton's Literary Melange, being
Gertrude, tale, BY the author Of Amy Hcrber,
edited by Rev. W. Sewell, from the London ed
ton. A lady OF taste informs US, that it is a
charming book
No. of CycorGdia of several thousand
Practical Receipts, and collateral information in
the Arts, Manufactures and Trades, by Arnold
James Cooley-with numerous ensravings; ant
No. 4 Of The History Of France, from The ear
liest period to The present time, by NJ. Michelet
the distinguished French Historian.
From Dfinker & Morris We have received /;
valuable work, handsomely printed, and vel
bound, being The American Form Book, contain
ing legally approved Preccdenis, for agreements
aTbralions, &c, &c. with complete index Il
the volume, By Benjamin Tate, a wcll-read young
Counsellor al Law Of this city, who promises it
inherit much OF The reputation OF his father
Published in This city by Drinser & Nor
ris, and in Philadelphia by Thomas Cowperh
wait & Co. Excellent notes are appended. The
book should be in The hands Of every man of bu
sincss-Par,s6 and OF DR.. Lardner's agreeable
and instructive popular Lectures on Science ant
Art They treat on Comets, lunar influences
electricity, radiation Of heat, elasticity OF The air
r,etcoric stones, shooting stars, popular ialaces
&c.
Finally, we have to thank the publishers Paine
and Burgess Of New York, for sending us through
J. w. Randolph Co, three handsome volumes
;eing the Mcdici series Of Italian prose. They
are selections from the best Italian writer's beau
lifnlly translated BY c. Edwards Lester, Esq.
United States Consul at Genoa, author OF The
Glory and Shame Of England, &c. They arc
Iss ''Tbc Floren!ine Histories, BY the celebrated
Niccolo Machavell which, for three hundred
years, have been regarded with veneraion by The
scholars Of Europe. The famous feuds of The
Guelphs and Ghibellines are here fully disclosed
2dIv The Challenge Of Barlella, BY Massmt
d'Azeglio. This noble story has been regarded
as the best historical romance Of our times. II is
crowded with deep and stirring incident-Ge-
MUS is stamped on every page. The infamous
Caesar Borgia plays prominent character. The
passions are deIincated with holiness and power.
These TRANSACTIONS OF Mr. Lester have created
quite an enthusiasm in the Northern cities, in
honor OF the claims OF American talent.
All the above works are interesting, handsome
" gotten up, ana at very moderate prices.