The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-10
Literary Reviews.
TRAVELS IN ASIA MINOR.


Europe particularly interested by the appearance
efa new work in Paris, which is entitled As,s MI
rorr on Descriptions Physique, Statistigsx ct Arche-
togiqw de cete comtrte-par Pierre de Tehihachef-a
Russian gentleman whose celebrity Is quite Europe
an This work is the fruit of three years Of explora-
lions by the learned Russian traveller already
sufo'ently well known to the public by his published
labon, among which may DO mentioned his two
great works upon the countries contiguous to
China. Having embraced within the circle Of his
studies all that necessary to a complete picture
of Asia Minor, the author has divided his work into
two principal sections, to witt. The physical
description; and 2. general account, embracing
the statistics history, politics, national manners,
and antiquities of that country, little known. and
which, by its remarkable position, is destined to
become again, as it was formerly the great link be-
tween the European and Asiatic worlds. The most
important conquest which it would be possible for
Europe to make of this magnificent country-upon
which, at the present moment, all eyes are fixed
would be to bring it within the knowledge of the
public This is what M Tchihatchef has endea-
vored to do; and it of the most important and
bsld undertakings which any private individual,
unaided by public authority, has ever ventured
upon The volume which is just issued is the first
tenal features Of Asia Minor, and is entitled Geo
grafhae Physique a Comparee dc PAsI Mnems.
1t is confined to giving account of the genera;
oonfgursicn of the country-its rivers its lakes, its
mineral wealth, its mountains Sc Offering, on the
enc haDd, comparison between the natural fea.
lures Of Asia Minor and those which characterize
the sthsr countries Of our globe and, on the other
hand, presenting elaborate researches upon the
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of this country have undergone since the earliest pc
Rod of which history affords any record down to the
present time-the whole resting upon the testimony
and monuments of all countries and all ages
This volume, which is printed in style af ele-
ganee and richness worthy Of its own Importance
and that Of its subject, comprises 400 pages grand
octave, and is accompanied, first, by a map of Asia
Minor, in two sheets folio. which has been con-
structed out Of materials entirely unpublish
ed, and which, for the present time, will present
true picture of that country, in regard to which
have SO little authentic information; second, by ff
teen engrnrings on copper, of the same size with
the text, representing objects connected with the
physical geography Of that country: third, by
twsoty-seven Autographs in quarto, representing
tho most remarkable sites in the country; and
Lastly, by portrait of the author, taken by means
painting of the celebrated Russian artist, Charles
Breelaw. All the drawings from which the engrav-
ings and Autographs are taken, wore made on the
spot, and have been copied by the best artists of
Paris.
The work of M. Tchihatchef will soon be sent to
the United States, and, though its price will be
twenty dollars a volume, it will be bought by all
the connoisseurs Of the country. The FIRST volume
will soon be followed by those remaining portions OF
the work which designed to complete the picture
of Asia Minor, which will soon be completed imme-
diately after the return Of N. Pierre Tchihatchef
from the East, whittier he proposes going once
again, at the beginning of the approaching spring
The work, when completed, will be composed of
four volumes, and the publication will be brought
to Q close in two years, The other
Fumes will scarcely exceed from 81 to S.. Messrs
Glide S Baudry, the well known publishers Of Paris,
have undertaken the publication of NJ de Tchi-
hatchefs work, and this is sufficient to ensure that
it will be a magnificent affair. OD.K
The NATIONAL PoRTR AIT GALLERY OF DIsrIS
GUIsHED AMERICANS. Philadelpha Peterson &
Cove are much pleased with the 6rst number o.
this work, which is prepared with much beauty.
and We have doubt that its admirable design aud
execution will entle it to take high position and
command large sale. The present number
tains steel engravings of Washington ard his mother
accompanied with well prepared memoirs.
EoRRELL's MISCELLANY OF CHOICE READING.
New York: M0rrell.- If this little series is con-
Quoted with that ability which its design entities it,
1t will afford much entertainment and be successful
THE MECHANICS MAGAZINE AND EsGIsEERs'
JOURNAL, FOR AUGUST. New York: Appleton
This periodical sussains its character and cousi-
dering the great scope it has for the display Of its
ability, ought TO command high position.
The REPUBLIC MAGAZINE. FOR AUGUsT. New
York: Whitney.-We should like to see this peri
odical exhibit greater amount Of diversified enter
tainnent
7. Freddy. Pbhadephia: Lippncctt, Grambo s
Ce.-1he author has given to the public treatise
which will convey much entertainment and many
practical hints, and every person engaged in trade
periences and advice Of men who have acquired
large fortunes by their business qualifications
among the rest. that Of Mr. Barnum, the Snowman,
whose commencing capital was .'brass,' and who
owns that all his fortune was made by the immense
use Of ssprinter's ink" Barnum gets quite serious
and moral in his discourse upon the advantages Of
advertising.
TIE SOUTHERN QUARTERLY REVIEW. July, 1852
Charleston, IS. c Walker s Richards The pre-
cent number Of this periodical exhibits it's usual
ability. Among the principal articles are Men aud
Women Of the Eighteenth Century N ossuth and
article the pennsylvania Iron Memorial, which
are effectively handled both in respect to argument
and language.
Books REcEIvED-Thc Two Fathers, Spanish
novel, translated. Fair Rosamond by Pierce Egan,
(reprint). Bishop Doape's Fourth Of July Grafton,
Influence butt not Intervention Kiss 10 the Dark,
an amusing farce. Winter from Home, an ap.
parcntly well written tale. The Milliner's Guide,
FOR the June quarter. Uncle Sans Invitation to
the World, an appropriate piece of music Uncle
TENS Cabin, also piece Of music Wilson's Blu
siness Directory for 1928, useful and unique
little work The Art Journal for July, sustains
but not increases its reputation Life ir the South
= Coop zion to Uncle Toms Cabin. Report
Light Hoses, for 1862.
Colleges and Academies.
Theodore Irving, Esq, LII d., has' been ap-
pointed Profess n in Union College; and the Rev.
John Newman, A. VI . bss been made Professor Of
the Latin language and literature.
Prof Thomas ID Mitchell late Of the Philadel-
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