The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-05-20

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We have read part 10 of this handsome edition Of
SCOTS novels attaining Woodstock The whole series
will comprise IL volumes. and safely say that.
among the editions put FORTH none will excel
this either in the excellence OF the work or the correct
and faihulness OF The text The latest corrections
and notes Of the author mbodied with each separate
work.
The purchaser OF this edition OF Waveey may be assured
that he cannot procure faithful copy OF these pop
ular novels To be had at all the bookstores 10 the city
Paaehs P.iss N,otstsTs Fat Ooastbs.or and Travels
IA London by w NJ. THAoNgsAY, author of Vanity
Fair &c 10. ID. APPLETON v CO., n. Y, tFor ale by
TAYLoK IL MauRt
The above carnations IRON lhe pen OF Thackeiay are
comprised in OF the email volumes OF Appleions pop
uar library OF the best authors cheap little books which
well deserve place every house, serving o quicken
the intelligence OF youth 10 delight US in prosperity and to
cheer and soace i'll the hour Of adversely Like most OF
This authors productions, ihese papers exhibit great wit
and humor and display seen oense Of the ridiculous,
while, al the tme the ioes and vices OF mankind
are exposed and receive Their meriled lsshing.
The Capiips in Patagonia or, Life among The Giants BY
BENJAMIN FnASKi1S BouRsE. Published by GOULD *
LING, In Boston. tFoT sale by TAYLOR MAuhY)
This is rons.hat interesting narrative OF personal
adventure The author having embarked tor California,
was becared in The straits OF Magellan, and ashore
in esteh OF fresh ptoasiohs and water While thus en-
gagged be made prisoner but finally effected his es-
cape after three months captivity.
The reader VIII search in vain through The pages OF Ibis
volume for any Thing particularly novel elaborate touch
ins The History, nahners, and customs OF the Patsgonans
| concerning whom so little is known. The interest Of
me narrative has, however secured for the rapid sae of
| three editions
B,eok House. BY CnAnLKs DlcKrSA illustrated. HAIR.
| iEeS IN numbers, al l2i cents
We have received No ID Of this interesting work from
Earnbam at whose bookstore will be found all the pop
| ular publications OF the day.
/ AnaaJst. a Family History, BY FLIzApErm WoRMsLEY.
New Yo.k PursAM ~ Co. 1868 Cyo. PIP 49, tFor
| sale by TAYLOR ~ MAuRf
| This narrative purpors 10 be copied from authentic
materials If such the fact, only say that The
"iamily" the sport Of more romantic occurrences
than befal haDy OILERS 5f eiua fespectablliiy. The
foruou circumstances are remarkably oProitune, and
the successive events dovetaied togethet with 100
much ART 10 encourage the pteenslon that the characters
are real or the facts true However,. The book is very
readable and It's tendency good The style spTshy
the characters not overdrawn everything ends WELL
as is fiji and proper II should.
| Es.ays end hseeiamie. Choice cuttings from tho manu-
scrpts ef GKAeG AcrILrs author Of The Women OF l.
| rael" &c. Selected by her mother, SARAH a5bIi:sR
| Philadelphia A. HART. 1858. vo. PIP 2iO For
! sale by TAYLOR X MArEY)
Mos, OF our readers familiar with the OF this
distinguished author and with the high character OF her
writings which are popular and esteemed wherever
lansuase is spoken. This poshumous collection
lans many fine specimens OF her grateful and
style essay chiefly Jewish religious top and also
collection OF prayers and devotional exercises, which
render The volume specially interesting 10 those OF the
same faith with The wIiier In additions however, TO
these religious mscelanies, there valuable historical
pieces on the History Of the Jews in England and in
Europe. which are alone well worth the price OF the
1 BOOK,
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Tie Heir Of Radcliffe. BY the author Of the Two Guar
| dams" The Kings OF England," NC 2 vols APrLx.
/ roS 81 Co. (For sale by TAYLOR " MAuEY)
! The plan Of this novel is rather arIhcial the style
not distinguished ot either elegance or Yivacy, and the
dialogue a, Dimes dull ard insipid The moral OF the
work is however, well designed, The hero is pattern
of coutase and noiesy who, after being made 10 pass
through suthccn, number OF dangerous adventures 10
keep The reader interested in his fate. at last brought 10
tepoee in the peasan, helds Of ma,rimony 10 the mani
fest satisfaction OF all parties directly concerned and. we
nav add 10 The relief OF both author and reader.
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