The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-09-12
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Literary Notices.
1. NWsoy Book for Young Mothers. ByNrs. L. c. TUT
HILL lsmo., Up. SO0 George p. Putnam, publisher,
New York
We have not seen more racy and readable book on
such subject for long time. II contains in yery
small compass vast amount of valuable lore connected
with of the most important conditions and relating
to Of the most responsible duties, OF human life
The unnitaed in the holy mysteries and solemn respon
sbiltes of the nursery cannot appreciate the value of
this little book. But every mother knows that the nur
sery is the place TO which Heaven first sends its little
precious cherubs to be cared for trained into yrtuous
women and men, and finally sent forth TO become the
ornaments and pride of society, its ostcass and nui
sances and she will appreciate the importance Of any
book that will enghten her in her great and momentous
task OF rearing these tender buds OF humanity inused ia
her charge. This little work is written in the familiar
form of letters and treats OF everything in relation 10 the
health comfort, and rearing Of the infant Il also has
sound and jpdcious criticisms upon the character Of
nurses, the conduct of doatng parents who laborng
under the pardonabe but ridiculous delusion Of having
precocous Children and the rationale OF nfante nurture
under all circumstances In Short has much to amuse
well as instruct, and we hesitate not TO say tina,
should be in the hands of every young MOTHER present
or prospective
?. Letters from the Aqsg4any Mouatains. BY cmARLr
LANMAs. IL no., PIP. 1873 Press of GeorgesP. Putnam
New York.
This volume is made up Of series Of letters descru
tive OF scenes and events among the Allegheny noun.
tains in the two Caronas and Georgia. They are well
written, and contain accounts OF very amusing scenes
events legends and scenery witnessed and picked up By
the author while sojourning among the Aleghanes
The descriptions are vivid and the stories and anecdotes
with which the book abounds graphically told Its
altogether very readable book and may be regarded 4.
valuable contribution TO the current literature of The
day.
s. Bai,os and Forbes on the Water Ts,atment Edited
4 IN att Inv RoIa NnS
| PIP. 2N. Press OF George p. Putnam, New York.
! This volume contains reprint Of Bulwer's celebrated
letter to the New Monthly Magazine. imbodying the
confessions and observations OF patient; and also
the celebrated treatise OF Dr. Forbes upon the water cure
or hydropahy, which originally appeared in the British
and Foreign Medical Review; together with notes and
valuable additions by the editor, comprising the opinions
of many eminent English physicians in favor Of this
mode OF treatment and much valuable advice as well al
vindcation of the water from the attacks OF ia
assaiants. The testimony Of Sir Edward Lytton Bulwer
unequivoca in favor Of this mode Of treating diseases
He speaks OF rheumatism, govt and dyspepsia as dis
in which the treatment peculiarly and sin.
guary efcacious In other Diseases such as neuralgia
paralysis, and tubercuar consumption 1t is not so sure
According to this eminent author, the water treatment
possesses remarkable curative powers, and is well wor
thy the attention OF the learned aud skilful physician
Dr. Forbess essay is much full and particular than
Bulwers letter. and describes not only the diseases which
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modes OF applying it. The editor has also added much
valuable matter To those who desire to become ac
quainted with this mode OF treating the diseases which
human nature is heir to, we commend this book as one
containing valuable information in popular and readable
j form.
L. The Liberty Of Rome Hstory With an historical &C.
count Of the liberty Of aacisat Haiioas BY SAMUEL Et.
i LOTT. vols. Svo, PIP. 526, 523 George p. Putnam
I New York; Richard sntIey, London, Publishers
The title OF this book implies work OF superior merit
and of absorbing interest 1t is upon great and noble
theme which should be treated with an ability, dignity
of style, and berality OF sentiment corresponding with
the lofty and majestic character of the subject That the
work possesses these requisites think. will be the
conclusion Of most readers after perusing ii. To
has been one OF deepest interest. We have been alb.
sorbed in its pages and happy to bear Testimony
to the eminent ability with which the author has
ted his task. He has treated his great theme with
eloquence and dignity Of style becoming and appropriate
TO il, and has fully indicated his claim to high rank
historian and writer. The object of the author has
been to treat OF the forms OF government and political
institutions under which the people OF Rome lived, but
show the amount OF real practical liberty which they
oyed under their political institutions and the real
of comfort and happiness which the people possessed
II is, the author announces the commencement Of
series OF similar works upon the liberty of ancient nations
which will be executed his time will permit. He has
happily hit upon field Of historical research and
il he executes the task which he has undertaken with
the ability with which he has commenced it, he cannot
fail to acquire fame, honors, and, trust ample reward
in pecuniary form for his labors. We should remark
that the work printed in the best style Of the art and
is embellished with several engravings upon steel
.. David Coppefsd the Yonmgr of Biundenon R,Osuy.
/ No. BY CHARLES DIcKESs. Lea 81 Blanchard, pub
! fishers, Philadelphia.
This is continuation Of the amusing story OF Dick.
ems under the title above II is told with the usual skill
OF its distinguished author, and, of course will be read
by everybody. We should like Dickenss stories much
his readers long time waiting for the delightful repass
he sets before them.
This with the other works noticed above, for sale
at the bookstore Of Taylor & Maury in this city.