The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-05-16
LITERARY NOTICES.

LITERARY NOTICES.
Legend Of the Waldsases aud other tales BY Mary j. Win
die. J. w. Moore.
marked feature in the literary character OF the present
times Is the rapid Of female authors The
papers, magazines and filled in no small de-
gree with their eusions and in the world Of fiction there
namberless adv In America especially the
Der and influence Of female writer's have rapidly increased
The character Of their influence upon the tone of lit
eraue apparent the casual observer IL has been
to refine and soften the tone public ccis elevate the
taste and to give impetus the social literature, the
books of the hreside.
We have been led to this reflection by the
by ladies table, among which is the above
named ofhe value Of these tales and how they have been
appreciated the fact that this ia the third edition is ample
Miss Windle still continues to enrcl the peri
odca literature of the day with contributions frsm her gift
ed pen. The present edition finished OF in astyle adm
rabiy suited for the centre table or library
The .saWs,er Land. ID. Appleton Co., publishers From
Taylor Maury.
This the title of very volume which rurports
have been written by Child Of the Sax We presume that
the author is descendant from the lncas, they being the
onChildren of the Sun that have any acquaintance
with The writer processes to gye from actual
sketches of the southern character it H. The style Free
careless and sometimes loose Otent;nes the writer puts
good point well but he she has not think justly APP
preciated the better types of southern character. The
book, however, is quite readable, and contains many whole
truths.
Robert Graham. BY Caroline Lee Hentz. Parry McMi-
Ian. 1855.
Another among the female writers of America who have
themselves host of admirers in the literary world
and the time added valuable material light lit
erature Mrs. Lee Hent who has already become widely
known to the reading public the auloress Of Marcus
Warland," s'The Planters Northern Bride" &C., &C.
To those who have read other of Mrs. Henzs works we
may that, for depth, pathos and briancy together
with interest in the plot Robert Graham WI compare favor
ably with her former works. While giving satsa ction to
her present admirers it will doubt wider the cir
Gle Of her fame. For sale by Taylor 4 MaurF.
Lamartines History Of Turkey. vol. j. APPLETON Co.
The breaking out Of the eastern has been the oc
cason of hordes of books pamphlets etcgacr perhaps
than would have been occasoned by in other part
of the world simply because there e reliable in
formation abroad in regard least the bessrents
Most Of these works however, written to supply the
porary demand and will die with the war. But the one
before ephemeral in its character The world
has long needed good history OF Turkey and anoag
sra Of France, there Who BY hong resi-
dence in and intimate knowledge the country better
qualified write il than rtinethe brilliant chronicIer
Of the French Revolution. The work to be nnshed in
three Volumes and may be had OF Taylor Maury.
Maoir. Of Mrs.. Seoa Nth her Poems and Psosc Selections
BY Mrs. G. NJ. Sawyer. A. Tompkns publisher, and for
sale by Taylor 4 Maury.
The many admirers of Mrs. Scots brilliant genius viii
thank Mrs. SAWYER for her interesting and excellent
selections the many articles which were scattered in
poetes while living will make her acquaintance in the very
neat volume into which her gems are bound.
Hocard Grey the title of very little volume writ
by young lady of Philadelphia Published by Parry
Mcmillan ard sent by Taylor Maury. 1t is adnira-
bly, suited for boys, for whom il was written
The firm of Lippincost Grambo Co. have recently is
sued Mirop la Elliot or the Voice Of The Sprit BY W.
evincing considerable talent part its author
in plot and style. There little inaccuracies how
ever, which critical attention the part the author
viii perhaps correct
SeAokkes History Of Scitzrland Translated by Francis
George Shaw.
There has long been need of good and authentic
history of the brave and hardy Swiss and Mr. Shaw has
conferred ben the English reading public by his trans
aton of this work. long standard among the Swiss
pie themselves Franck Taylor has thanks the copy
before us.
Lectures English Literature from Chaucer 7earysoa
BY Henry Reed. Parry Mcmillan
This course Of lectares says author sis prepared
the hope Of doing service in conpcxion with the
abundant and precious literature which lies about us in our
English speechto assist and guide students Having read
the book carefully do not hesitate that Mr. Reed
valuable guide the student Of English liter
guide too the rapid increase OF books rem
ders absolutely necessary to every young person.
Many Of readers will remember Mr.. Reed as for con
siderable while professor in the Pennsylvania University
or perhaps Of the many and the least lamened
victims of the il-faed Arctic BY natural endowment and
education alike fitted for the task he has acquitted himself
with honor to his and benefit TO his readers.
The hiffass. A Story of Modern Life. T. b. Peterson
For this work bepesk careful perusal Ii Is the re-
suit of long residence among the people whose
character attempts describe by the daughter OF Lord
Erskne Won The is laid in Germany
and the work all the deep and abiding
the first novels OF the day The fair author inherited not her
fathers great alone, but much Of the genius which
raised him the rank OF Lord High Chancellor Of England
Unlike many, she has not allowed her good English eiucs
ton be overccuded and ruined By the spirit Of German
csn but she writes though she understood what she
intended say and wanted others do the same II richly
deserves the elegant style in which finished Fer sale BY
Taylor Marry.
Ksanreb ne Rear Gsard Of he FreseL Army By the au-
thor Il "The Heir Of Redeihe,v "Hearrs Ease" dc
Stamped indeby in the minds of the memory OF
the retreat from Moscow the very title of this
attention The field rich one and we are fora
nate having brilliant pen depict the scene OF that
memorable event the actual OF famine pesti
lenee and DEATH bat such the rich OF
the author has called up.
The story of intense interest and throughout the
attention Is riveted the feelings enlisted and the SYM
pathes aroused in behalf Of the characters Of whom Ken
meth the hero, is master.piece
The Cadc Bsisrs another work from the same gifted
PEN and fully srsain the reputation which other works
of the author have gained Both Kenneth and the Castle
Builders published by L. Appleton Co. and for sale BY
Taylor Maury
rh< Practical Cook BookIs work which all housewives
shoald be studying To sneducsted ndg
nent the receipts appear excellent
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