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THE VEAL AND WOE OF SOCIAL LIFE.
One Volume 12m0, 81.

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THE VEAL AND WOE OF SOCIAL LIFE.
One Volume 12mo 81.
rTNHE object of this talc is to exhibit in different
i phases, in high life and low life, the accursed
effects Of incorporate drinking, the bane of social
life tho curse of civilized man. The characters
well and sharply drawn, and the various scenes
described with much spirit and graphic effect.
y We arc disposed to regard the book as the best
Of its kind that has yet appeared. Iraveiler
It is not often that We read story Of any kind,
but have broken practice and have read this
book not only with pleasure, but with qualification
which but very few novels have ever afforded u.s. 1t
is quiet and simple but still striking and effective
picture of American social lfe.- Chicago Tribune.
thrilling picture of the effects Of that Internal
bane of social life intompcrance, -Ricamond Pal
lad,um.
The style is attractive and fascinating there is
freshness and originality about it, that is very pleas
ing. One Of its chief merits is the excel
lcnce of its conversations. Enquirer
| Has so many thrilling passages and Wells drawn
characters that you read it with absorbed attention
1t cannot fail to achieve for Mrs Collins an enviabe
popularity. She takes with her to the drunkard's
home and tells Of the hunger and the fear, the toll
and the suffering, that there. Shc paints, with
womans delicate skill, tho meek patience, the
long-abused, but unchanging love Of the drunkards
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makes them vibrate with pity and with indignation
Christian Herald
Though Mrs. Collins has already hosts of admi
rers OF her literary productions, this work, we pre-
dict, will increase that number ter. fold and give
her reputation worthy Of her high talents Nehc
| AAony Tribune.
The style is easy, natural, beautiful chastc and
at times very eloquent. We would commend it es-
pecially to young ladies, that they may to what
dangers they exposed in forming alliances with
al a.. IL sx.A A.kf. n.
A deeply interesting and powerful work. 1t vivid.
ly portrays some Of the terrific exploits Of strong
drink in both high and low life Nor are such scenes
ii depicts either imaginary or few. Let this book
circulate IL has a bcnefcent aim and is tho vehicle
of admirably old and most salulary lessons.-Pns-
byferIan.
** Has skctched II in It's dantiest form Of
fascination, as well in its grim and dismal aspect
Of open degradation. Rarely-has a woman vcnturcd
to hold the torch to such dark recess Of human
woe.--Da,iy Times.
We know Of no passage, anywhere. moro uniquely
beautiful, more intensely absorbing ovorpow-
erng in the pathetic than the thirty chapter
Ii is indeed gem. Wo doubt whether tho ceebra.
ted chapter devoted TO the death Of Eva, in Uncle
Toms Cabin, is superior IL is certainly
the powerful temperance tale that have ever
porused.--.Jovnai and 1essngo.
Beautifully written. A work OF great
strength and powcr.-Govci Hyold.
est intense 60 the end Ohio !Stalosman
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Graphic truthful, chsstc and deeply affecting the
story winds itself into our feelings and become
absorbed in the plot, If we bcheld before
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