The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-01-04

Physical Gsoryaphy BY MARY SoAxRvrLLK VOL limo.
pp $40 Lea& Blanchard, publishers. Philadelphia.e
The former edition OF this book having been hong in
the hands Of the American public Il is unnecessary 70
say much in relation TO its merits. Miss Somsrvle's
fame as writer is widespread Is the knowledge Of
the English language. She may DO ranked among The
most eminent OF British writer's scientific subjects
Few have done to popuarss science, BY dyestng
OF the learned terms which most scientific writers use.
than Miss Somervlle In this field OF literature she 70
probably exceed only by the ceebratedDr. Dick Her
Connexon OF the Scences.is work Of extraordinary
ability, and has called forth the highest encomiums
from the most eminent philosophers Her work on
Physical Geogap by oil equal merit and has been
received with extraordinary favor by the reading public
The present edition has been very considerably ENLARGED
and will on that account, entirely supersede the nrst
edition. contains complete glossary Of scientific and
technical terms mainly prepared by DR.. Ruschenheer
OF Philadelphia. II adds greatly to the value Of the
work This book Of the best Of the season, and
should have place in the library Of every wclinf0m-
ed man 1t is we'll printed good paper. and bound in
neat and substantial manner. The publishers have
tanly done their duty in getting out the present edition
The King Of The Hro BY the Author of "Thc First Of the
Knickerbockers" and "The Young Patroon." l2no PIP.
$40 George p. Putnam, publisher New York.
From the title OF this book, person not acquainted
with its character might suppose il ID tale Of savage
life; but upon perusng il. he will discover that isa
story of life as civilized could be at the period which
the multitude OF new books that now crowd our bIe,
we have not time to give them thorough perusa and
can only glance their pages to catch the thread OF
the story, and acquant ourselves with the authors style
We have been only able to do that with the book
before But even with superficial knowledge Of
its contents, confidently recommend il a. very
interesting and readable book. The style is smooth,
graceful and polished the incidents OF the story ingen-
ously combined and the characters well sustained. To
the lovers Of this kind of reading the King OF the Hurons
will afford rich repast
For the two works above mentioned are indebted to
Mr.. Franck Taylor, at whose well supplied bookstore
they may be found.
The Miscslaneons Works Of the Req r. Hsadsy, Sisk
Biographical Sketch Of the ASthor vols limo, pp 31
$40, John s. Taylor, publisher New York. 8
The Rev Mr.. Headley is an author Of very consider
able merit He has written several very creditable
books. which have been well received by the reading
public. The present volumes are made up Of various
contributions from his pen to periodical publications
We had read several OF them before they appeared in
the present volume and regard these productions Of
high order of merit, and worthy of being collected and
published together, they have been done in III vol
umes before The sketches Of his rambles Ia Rome
and other parts of Europe exceedingly graphic md
interesting He fine, polished, and elegant writer.
and his various efforts have contributed to elevate the
literary character Of his country We understand these
volumes have been published without his knowlsdgs0
consent. ede
We are indebted for our copy % Mr.. VIM M. Morrison.
OF this city. at whose bookstore they may be found
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