Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-03-10
THE GREAT AMERICAN TEMPERANCE TALE.
MRS. BEN DARBY;

lHE uhEhI hWEhIUHN VEMT EhhNUG ThLEs
MRS. BEN DARBY;
THE VEAL AND WOE OF SOCIAL LIFE.
One Volume 12mo, 81.
HNHE object of this tale is to exhibit in different
phases. in high life and low life, the accursod
effects of intemperate drinking the bano of social
life the curse Of civilized man. Tho characters
well and sharply drawn, and the various scenes arc
described with much spirit and graphic effect. \ y
We are disposed to regard the book as the best
OF its kind that has yet appearedBoston IyaUells,
II is not often that wo read story of any kind,
but havo broken practice, and have road this
book not only with pleasure, but with qualification
which but very few novels have afforded 1t
is quiet and simple, but still striking and effective
picture of American social hfe.-Chicago 1,i6une.
thrilling picture Of tho effects of that informal
bano OF social life, intcmperance.-Rtchmon Pal.
ladtum.
Tho style is attractive and fascinating thero is
freshness and originality about it. that is very pleas
ing One of its chief merits is tho excel.
lcnce of its observation-disclosures.
Has so many thrilling passages and well drawn
characters that you road it with absorbed attention
1t cannot fail to achieve for Mrs Collins enviabc
popularity She takes US with her to the drunkards
home, and tells of tho hunger and tho fear the toll
and the suffering, that are there. Shc paints with
q woman's delicate skill, the mock patience tho
long abused, but unchanging love Of the drunkards
wife, touches tho deepest chords Of the heart and
makos them vibrato with pity and with ir dignaton
Christian Herald.
Though Mrs. Collins has already hosts of admi-
OF her literary productions this work. we pro-
dict will increase that number ton-fold and give
her reputation worthy Of her high talents Nep
Albany Tribune.
Tho style is easy, natural, beautiful chaste, and
at times very eloquent. We would commend it es-
pccialy to young ladies' that they may 500 to what
dangers thcy exposed in forming alliances with
tho fashionable in high life.-Ohto Organ.
deeply interesting and powerful work. 1t vivid
ly portrays some Of the terrific exploits Of strong
drink in both high and low lic Nor are such scenes
it depicts either imaginary or few Let this book
circulate Ii has bene6cent aim, and is the vehicle
Of admirably old and most sauary lessons-Prss.
6yterfan
y Has skotchod it in its daintiest form Of
fascination, as well as in its grim and dismal aspect
Of open degradation. Rarely has a woman vcntured
to hold the torch to such a dark recess of human
woc.-Daiiy Times.
We know Of no passage, anywhere more uniqaoiy
beautiful, more intensely absorbing, more ovorpow.
ering in the pathetic than the thirty fourth chapter
It Is indeed gom We doubt whether the cclebra.
ted chapter devoted to the death Of Eva in Uncle
Toms Cabin is superior. II is certainly
the most powerful temperance tale that we have ever
pcruscd.--.lonr7ai and Messenger.
Beautifully written. work OF great
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- Tho incidents dramatic, and the inter
ost intense to the ond.- Ohio Statesman.
wieIds an easy pen, and sketches mon and man
to the life.-Presbyterian Herald
Graphic truthful, chasto and deeply affecting the
story winds itself into our feelings and We become
absorbed In the plot as five behold before our own
eyes tho realities Of the authors doineations Dai.
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