Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-06
EVENING STAR,
New Books

We are indebted TO the publishers, who send
US through the hands of Mr.. L K. Lundy, Of
Georgetown, work with the following title ;.
GEoFFREY MoScroN, or the Faithless Guar.
dian" By Susanna Noodle, author Of
Roughing it in the Bush," "Mark Hud-
dlestone," &C., &C., &c.
This is tho last work Of a lady who is grow
ing rapidly in public favor as writer Of mod.
srn romances. 1t was published at about the
same time by Bentley in London, which fact
proves that it is likely to be extensively read
On the other side Of the water, as here. The
story is of the trials and sufferings of youthful
loveliness and excellent old age at the hands
Of villanous, crafty, and false legal adviser
not uncommon theme, all general novel
readers know-though in this case it is han
died more skilfully than by most of those who
have wrought out works Of fiction on il.
Mr.. Frank Taylor has favored us with the
following works, just published by Moore
Wilststch Keys q Co., Cincinnati, viz: il
The MERCHANT VESSEL: A SAILOR BeY's
VOYAGES TO SEE THE WORLD. By the au
thor Of 4" Man of w ar Life
We know not the author of this pleasant
little volume, Designed principally to be read
by youth We welcome him, however, into
the field Of literature, as a writer who is des-
tined TO cheer the family circle in many thou
sand houses on many wintry night. He writes
well-admirsbly; that is, simply and truthful
ly, and in very interesting way indeed. He
tells the story Of the vicissitudes as well as the
pleasures of the life of the boy or man before the
mast, so that no youth who longs to be on the
'deep blue sea- or may hereafter, in cursing
his stars for his ill-luck in the choice Of pro-
fession, say that it was out Of his power to
counter on becoming sailor. The moral of
his work is excellent, and its style pithy and
descriptive.
MAS-oF- WAR LIFE: A Boris EXPERIENCE IN
THE U. s. NAVY DURING VOvAGR AROUND
TIE WORLD IN SHIP OF THE LINE.
This is a work by the same anonymous
writer, as full OF interest as the volume noted
above, and of kindred character. As in the
other, the noteworthy incidents of his voyage
arc told with charming naivete and simpli-
city. He is q keen observer Of human nature,
as we'll as Of the interesting sights and ciTcum-
stances with which one meets in strange lands.
Though this work was designed for the edif-
cation Of boys. we confess to have been so
struck with it as that We have laid it dowa,
ere completing lis psrusal, with much regret
indeed, that our time is not our OWE, to be de
voted to 4" books which aTe books"
TIE Russian EMPIRE Irs RESOURCES. Gov
EsNaENr AND POLICY. BY "A LOCKER Oa''
from America,
This is the work of some American who, if
ne has not crossed the sea, has evidently resd
all he can lay hands on in this country likely
to minister to his high opinion Of Russia, of
her success in civilizing and greatly inprov.
ing the condition of vast hordes of humanity
whewsr stepped in the profoundest barbar-
ism centuries after the rest Of Europe had be-
come enlightened and far ad yanced in Learn
ing, the arts and sciences, &C., and of her
almost universally admitted remarkable des-
tiny as O member Of the family of nations.
He reviews her history, civil, ecclesiastical
ard military, critically and philosophically,
aiming evidently, however, to magnify her in
whatever aspect he looks upon her. His con-
clusions, therefore, should De received cRm
srano sails. Nevertheless, his work is a val
liable addition to the books in the English
langage concerning the wonderful power, peo-
pie and country, of which it treats, iusomuch
AZ it embraces vast mass Of solid and valid
information upon his subject, which cannot be
read by our countrymen at large without ma
terislly adding to the stock of useful knowl-
edge with reference to Russia, possessed by
the American public
MERRr OLD ENGLAND AND Her HIsroRY By
Miss Julia Corner.
A very clever account of the ancient Brit
ons, and rapid synopsis of England's mod
ern history, designed for the use of small
children. The suthoress is evidently well
qualified for her task Of imparting improving
information to children in a very simple, and
at the same time, agreeable way. This little
volume will make capital Christmas or New
Years present for boys or girls.