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'le theories OF the eminent ne'aphyscians OF France
Germany and England. Ii first published in the
edition Of the Encyclopedia Britannica, and has
peatedly been issued in distinct form.
Ii can hardly be necessary say n word tc high
repu,e Of this work, the abilities Of It's author,
those whose debsr them from the cultivation Of
tsir literary tasies Ii acknowledging the receipt
books which already Standards likely become
10 from the proved talents OF their authors, that expo
risnce sedistrus and feel ourselves in the dilemma
Of Byron In his address TO the young lanthe:
"To such thee not words weak;
To who gaze thee what language could they speak,
Because entirely that brief limits, aud
more, incspsey, c'top from bearing worthy
testimony their merits; while those already familiar with
their productions profit nothing by meagre alluson
their character.
In catalogue Of books recommended student dis.
tingnished metaphyscan puts down "Mackntushs Dsser
taton-to read with cae; and ne adds that he consid
il the profound and convincing book Ethics
that he wh-thus besOwing the high praise
Of being the best work perhaps the best subject all
philosophy.
But province simply point respectable
which the publishers have furnished the work in
this country.
HIsroRY OF THE HusUFsoTs. BY w. s. Browning
Lee & Blanchard We hope for much from Michelei's
History Of France, in progress OF publication az
fording sufficiently full of the national
view Of its history and wish plunge
Vulnerable Memoirs &c. from which anything like
able history be compiled. Until that work be
pleted know OF which exhibits complete
Of France religious aspect, Mr. Brownings volume.
He has penned in spirited manner history OF events
and has wisely avoided any ENHANCEMENT in doctna
uover.ies though he has had difficult path travel,
the history Of the church, especially IN the l1 and s
centuries, was the history Of France.
The present edition brings the down the pre-
sent tine.
CycLerupIl OF TACTICAL REcTIPrs and cl,ters infor
nation the arts, manufactures, and trades including
medicine, Pharmacy and domestic economy designed
nsrompendious book Of reference for the manufacturer
smsn, and heads Of families by Arnold James Cooley.
rated by numerous engravings-io be completed in
- semi.monthly parts: d. Appleton & Co.
We have received the first No. OF this serial with long
wnded ue and shall further notice it, il its performance
keeps pace with the promise OF Its prospectus.
TIE Crock CON. by Martin Farquhar Tupper Ii.
brsry Of choice Reading; Wiley Putnam. Truly deli
cious books work for the million. We wish sincerely
tnat this volume could be in the hands Of every
the land; for do think worth weight gold. and
shall be glad this opinion induces any purchase
DICTIONARY OF Tbs ENslIsH LANGUAGE, by Alexander
Reid d. Appleton & Co.
We find appended this volume number Of lsu datory
testimonials, which pay slight regard az we know
10 OBTAIN commentators OF book % ge
up numerousy signed petition for the abolition Of slave
~ or the repeal Of The Tariff But have examined this
book ourselves and decidedly pleased with it,
30 much that may be elbow when we ave
desk-apari from other improvements the derivation
OF nearly every word is given, and there a vocabulary OF
the of English words and list fifteen
thousand) OF accented easca and scptual names both
which features really valuable.
We quarrel with the author only because he evinces a
prsiudice and To
in calling every word Americansm for whose use he
cannot find authority; and TO be expected zeal o
cssonay ouuns his discretion. Thus he at the
word "senied" when, II he had searched carefully he
might have found IT in Addison, that 'pure well Of English
undefled" In spite Of these perhaps cspuous criticisms
the book acquisition the library every phloogs
Other ayocstons combined with ndispositon preclude
MS from sdvslng greater lcngh this excellent work
and the compel TO render but passing no
tiee TO several other books
TBavKLs IN NORTH AMERICA, by Charles Lyel: New
York, Wiley & Putnam.
In this well printed volume have a book on Amcrics
by gentleman and liberal, well informed, cosmopo
scholar Nearly half Of the work is occupied by geoogi
cal observations, but the remainder is interesting
the general readers. Mr. Lyc discusses decai,
internal questions with freedom and strength, but always
with Bberality aud it may be sufficient add that he
touches subjects Of slavery free Of color the Rhode
Island troubles. aud the AntReni difficulties in New York
q
while IL manly contains naUght induce the charge
impertneni meddling. Every American may read his re
marks with profit and when he differs with the distin
rushed suihor, he will the loss respect his anknes
truth, aud high tone.
We have only space notice. curreHfe edisino the re-
cept Of Dr. ArnOds lNTRoDucTORY LECTURES os MopERr
IsToRY the production Of hs pen, aud enibued witt
the philosophical analysis and historical truth which char
hetenzcd their ania5le author
Grvrr. avu cu.rafrru ~ nrpvs ty p,,C,..,. Nytt..
81 Library Of Choice Reading Wiley Il Putnam.
column would be too tls II we propJsed Ia invest
gate Wilson's claims be read and a sentence would b.
much after bsd alluded the Roeoecto Of Chr
tOphcr NORTH and the Lights aud Shadows Of Scottish Life
The Of a volume by wilson is to his i'd
mirers what the discovery Of old the Anti
qusy, I've scO's) thug be sought ou ard OBJ
tanned without regard TO expense which, however in thu
case, glad to say v only fifty cents
THn TEUEfs Marco PoLo. Harper & Brothers
bsing No. I73 Of their Family Library.
Many persons have put tn author upon level with s
John Vaudeville aud Baron Munehausou, and will bo on,
prsed Is were, when they read the introductory chap
Ger Of his edition, where tho claims Of Marco Polo b.
s.hwsre the HerodOtus Of TIC middle ages supported
with mach show Of truth.
AtsH events whether his work should rank ne guide
book, OF with the somewhat spoeryphs travels Of CuH
var Robinson Crusoe, and Peter wilkins IL is enter
s.isiar work and will give nearly graphic idea Of b
spsnsor sud ierny Of the Eist, derive regard
OREGON from the pens Of paotie Democrats, so many
Whom have cleft their country fOf their cOuntys good,
snd migrated to the far West
MreuI.Srous Essays, by Dr. John Abercronbio
Harper a Brothers containing five essays upon moral
religious Subjects.
csnserfns or snlK.rEiSr, by William liazhn; NJ
II Lisrsy Of Choice Reading Wiley and Putnam.