The New York herald., 1845-01-02
Literature, &c.

Literature, &c.
The History OF RoME-By B. q. Niebuhr:
Burgess x Stringer, New York.-This is one of
the cheapest, most useful and valuable works ex-
tant, ably translated, principally by Leonhard
Schmitz. 1t ought TO be in the library of every
pretending to the least love of literature and
history. The whole work is well printed, with
voluminous notes. in FIVE vols. at one dollar each
The LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF ALoNso-Christy
New York.-A very interesting work, translated
from the Spanish, and said TO be equal, if not sur
passing Gil Bias in interest. 1t is well worthy of
perusal.
ONEoTAs, OR THE RED RACE OF AMERICA No. 8:
Burgess u Stringer, New York.-A work both
useful and interesting, particularly to those at all
curious on the subject of the Aborigines OF this
country.
The NEvLLEs OF GARRErsoN, No. 2-Harper,
Brothers. New York-The author of "Harry Lor-
requer," &c. does not appear quite SO happy in
keeping up the interest OF the present work as Of
many OF his previous productions but perhaps it il
too early to Judge.
THE WANDERING JEW, No. 7-Harper. Brothers.
New York-The admirers of the improbable and
questionable utility must be gratified by the ssu.
ing OF such works as this.
WILTON HARVEY, AND OTHER TALKs-By Miss
Sedgwlck-Harper. Brothers, New York-The PEE
cullar character OF Miss Sedgwick's writngs-that
lnlmtable blending OF the useful with the agreea-
BILE, which has made her tales universally popu-
lar, is so well known as to need no remark. The
little volume of which we have given the titIe
contains or twelve of these tales and sketches
written In her best vein, and which WILL of course
within month, have been read by nearly every
person in the country They are very neatly pub
lished
REDBURN, OR THE SCHoeLMAsrER OF MORNING:
Christy, New fork-A somewhat interesting love
tale done in rhyme.
LovELL's YOUNG SPEAKER-Durrie IL Peck, New
Haven.-A very useful and well got.up work, for
n L Sh0 he in tho 40 H.
of all the youths of the country.
INTRODUCTION TO THE PICTORIAL READER: Sax
ton u Miles, New York-One of Rensselaer, Bent
ley's most useful werks for children. It contains
in such style, and SO beautifully illustrated as
cannot fail to impress on their minds the import
ant facts it contains
VERY LITTLE TALES, FOR VERY LITTLE Chill
DREN; Appleton, Philadelphia "A series of tales in
single syllabes Of four and five letters; formisg a
very pretty little volume for children just attempts
ing TO read.
Duty Is SAFETY; AND JACK THE SAILOR Boy;
Appleton, New York Two other volumes of Mrs.
Sherwoods interesting tales for children.
DAILY MEMORANDUM Book, for 1845 Francis IL
Lautrel, New York very useful pocket book,
with almanac, blank memorandum, &c, for the
ensuing year.
HARpER's PICTORIAL BIBLE, Nos. IA and Is: Har-
per Brothers, New YorkIThis most beautiful work
Is fast drawing to completion II will be one of
the most splendid works issued from the press
OF this country, when complete.
DuNIGAN's ILLUSTRATED EDITION OF THE DouAy
BIBLE, Nos. ii to IA DUNCAN, New York k-Ano-
ther very beautiful WORK reasonable cost.
HoLYDAy TALES (; Appleton, New York-Four
interesting Tales neatly got up, forming hand
some present for youth.
The LIFE OF CHRIST; Hewett, New York-A
neat little volume for children
The CHlLD's DELIGHT Appleton. New York-A
very neat little work with several beautifully CO.
lored drawings.
LIFE OF PHILIP RANDOLPH Appleton, &C., New
York7A very interesting piece OF biography form
ing vol Of the Library for NY Young Country
men" we'll got up at reasonable cost.
THINK BRSoRE You Acr Appleton " Co, New
tales; particularly interesting to juveniles.
THE CENTURION, OR SGKnEs IN ROME Dodd,
New York-An interesting little volume of SIX etches
in the early days of christianity, peasingly written
by w. w. Taylor.
The DRsERTFR:; by Charlotte Elizabeth: Dodd.
New York-One of the most interesting Tales for
Juveniles that has recently issued from the press.
HEwET's ILLUSTRATED SHAKsPRARE, No. 81
Hewet, New York.-This excellent and beauti-
fully illustrated work may now be had complete.
The ODDFELLow's OFFRRINe FOR ls45-Mc-
edited by Paschal Donaldson, consists of various
papers, the productions Of Odd Fellows and their
ladies', the Embellishments, some eight in number;
also the handiwork OF an Odd Fellow. The work
isneaty got up.
GKAHAM's MAGAZINE, for JanuarY-Graham,
New York-Containsfv five most beautiful engravings
and a series OF papers OF considerable merit. The
spirited proprietors apnear determined to take the
lead with this work
ARrHuR's LADIES' MAGAZINE, forlJanuary-Bur-
CESS u Stringer, New York-This work is not be-
hind others in excellence of engravings and style
OF the articles. There is evidently great im-
provement in i of late, which promises to be con-
tinued II will not only let live, but must live as
long as it proceeds thus
COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, FOR JANuARY-I Post,
New York.-Another edition of this number is
just issued. From what we can hear, gee and un-
derstand, this work promlsesto be formidable II
val in excellence to all other Magazines during the
ensuing year.
The LIFE OF GEN. JACKSON, No. 6-Harper
Brothers, New York.-Amos Kendall, is getting
well on 'th this work 1t is most valuable ad-
dtion t. the history of the country, and must be
interesting to men of every class and party 1t is
well got up and will contain upwards Of 80 beauti-
full illustrations.
LIrrKLL' L's LIVING AGE, Nos 81 and 33-Burgess
Il Stringer, New York.-Three very interesting
numbers, aboundng with some highly talented
papers.
terna or Historical Division; exhibited in course
the Protestant Episcopal Church in Ohio Sixth
edition. Harper IL Brothers, New York-This
work has already gone through five editions in
by the Society Of the Church Of England for the
promotion Of Christian knowledge, as one Of their
standard works Tor distribution.
The PRosK WORKS OF Mrs. ELLIS, 21vols H.
G. Langley, New York.-A most beauuiul and
well printed work, containing this lady's writings,
forming as handsome present at this festive sea-
son, as can well be thought OF, particularly to the
fairer portion Of the community. We know not
OF more interesting or valuable work al present
extant
BLAcKwoop's MAGAZINE, for Dec.-Scot, New
York-COntains some very Interesting and valuable
papers. The one on "Injured Ireland" throws
considerable light on the true state and evils pre-.
vaing in that unfortunate country. The first pa
per in the number on "Yhe Scottish Banking Sys-
tem,' will be found to contain much information
that may be valuable to the banking and financer-
ing portion Of the community in this country
The FUNNY ALMANAC FOR lS45 London pub
lication after the manner OF punch" Ii con-
tains few humorous articles, which will be better
understood at the other side of the water than they