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Literary Notices.
Sonhey's Common Place Book Parts 8 and Edited by
his son.in-aw Jons WooD TRAm.nR, D. D. svo PIP. All
HARPER u BRoragRs.
We know Of no book containing such a variety Of
valuable reading relating to all subjects, and in all the
principal modern languages, these books contain
We doubt If any books can be found which embrace
more curious, interesting, and valuable matter They
are sort Of Encycop3 ia made up of valuable extracts
and notes from books read BY Southey during long and
aborous life devoted to literature. They are treat for
anybody and every who desires 10 taste the very
cream OF literature, gathered at his hand, will not fail to
possess himself of these unique and incompatible vol
umes. They are handsomely printed in large octave,
in double columns. Each volume is afforded at so
cents containing as much matter as single volume Of
the English edition, which costs several dollars.
Dictionary Of Practical Medicine conprising General
Pathology the Nafre and Treatment of Dieases Morbid
Structures &c. BY JAMES CorLANp, M d F. r. s. with
additions by CHARLES A LEE. NJ D., editor, Part Esd
oyo. HARPER ~ BROTHERS
This is reprint by the Messrs Harpers OF the great
English Dictionary of Medicine. II is by far the most
elaborate and useful work OF the kind that has vet ap
peared IN the English language, and is rendered more
valuable by the notes Of the American editor It is
work which commends itself to all persons connected
with the profession of medicine and also TO the general
scholar It is handsomely printed in large octave FORM in
double columns, and BREWER type and will be completed
IN three volumes The two first have already appeared
and may be had OF the publishers and obookseers gem
orally.
Ihs Fear Of Word LiUing for 6ppsarancss BY the
Brothers MArHHEw. HARPER y BRorHERs
This is worko fiction, well written full of interest
OF most healthy moral tone, and may be read with
profit by all II is handsomely illustrated with wood.
cuts from the graver Of Kenny Meadows
Grammar Of Aitms,ic or IN Analysis Of The La.eag, If
Figures andfh Science Of Nsmbes. By CHARLRs DAVIS
LID. A. s. BARNES u Co., New York; H. W. DKRpY
d Co., Cincinnati.
The design OF this little work is to explain to the be-
gnner IN arithmetic, by simple and opposite illustrations
the philosophy OF figures and numbers. Such work is
desideratum in the primary school, and will we think,
greatly facilitate the teacher in the task of ndoctrinang
the mind OF the Young learner with the science of num-
bers The author has spent life in teaching and under
stands well the deficiencies in the prevailing systems of
instruction. and therefore very competent TO undertake
an Improvement in the present methods OF teaching His
little work before seems well adapted to its objects
and will be valuable aid both to teachers and pupils
The Church and the World Lecture By Bishop HueHEs
E. DUNCAN q Brother, New York.
This lecture is written with the usual ability OF BishoD
Hughes, upon subject which cannot fail to interest all
As to the opinions expressed in it, we have nothing to
say, having neither time inclination to take part in
the religious discussions Of the day.
The Women of the Amaiean Rspoiuiion. By ELzaBErH
F. ELLEr Vol 8. iSmo.; PIP. 1896. BAKER &c scRpsER,
New York.
Those who have read the two former volumes of Mrs.
Ellet. will require no commentators of the present
volume TO induce them to purchase it, II embraces
sketches OF forty-fve OF the eminent women of the
revolution who distinguished for their patriotism as
well as their high womany virtues and accomplishments
And what makes these volumes particularly desirable is
the fact that they contain interesting and valuable mate
rals of history not TO be found in any other printed
books They have been diligently gathered by the
compshed authorizes from which the professed
historian hardly degns to explore and yet they throw
flood OF light upon the and events in that grand
and momentous drama The sketches are written in an
easy gracefu and unaffected style, every page of which
interests and charms the reader. The book is hand
somely printed and bound refecting credit upon the
taste and enterprise of the publishers.
Latter Day Pamphist, Edited by THOMAS CARLYLE. No.
3. Tor April. HAMPER a. BRorHERs
The subject Of the present number Of Caryles unique
pamphlets is Downing street, the famous place in London
where are located the government, Offices. OF course
such place is suggestive Of many striking ideas such
fertile mind as Carlye's and he has them forth in
the fantastic drapery which characterzes his graphic
but, to many. repulsve style.
Sacred Sce~s and Character BY j. L. HKADLKY, author
Of SACRED Mountains" etc. With original designs by
DARLKY BAKER 81 ScRrBSER, New York.
We may well confess that have never been very
warm admirers of the amplifcatons OF MIR. Headley,
whether historical or biblical; and certainly we end
nothing in the book before TO induce to change
mind to his works generally We believe they sell
WELL and doubtless the author and publishers receive the
most acceptable proofs Of their popularity; butt would
be dcult TO convince that the SIMPLE but often touch
ing and sublime narratives Of the Bible have been in any
way improved by the ENGAGEMENTS and decorations Pc
cuar to Mr. Headeys style, even when illustrated,
in the present instance, by poor engravings To our
mind such attempts fall little short Of sacrege, in
merely literary point Of view. however verently in
tended. The highest praise we can besow upon such
books is to call them successful humbugs.
Txs Elliott Family or s Tiais Of Nw York Ssam'rsssss
BY CHARLES BuRpKrr, &c, &C. BAKER SoRBsEn, New
York.
This sad and touching story founded upon fact, and
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stresses in New York The author tells us in the pref
ace that every incident recorded in the book was
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stresses in large cities and venture to say that many
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