Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-14
Book Notices.

VILLAGE AND FARM COTTAGES, by Henry W.
Cleveland, William Backus and Samuel d.
Backus.
Messrs. D. Appleton & Co. of New York, have
just published handsome octave volume with
the above title, in which the requirements of
American village homes are considered and sug-
gested, with designs of such houses of moderate
cost. The authors say in their preface, that they
have endeavored to provide the villager of mode
rate means with plan for his house, in which
strict economy shall be combined with comfort
good looks, and substantial value; and careful
examination of the contents shows that their en-
deayors have been most successfully carried out.
Every part OF the work seems to have been per-
formed with accuracy and thoroughness. There
are twenty-four perspectives of model cottages
and houses, and the letter press descriptions show
very clearly that the authors have combined their
talents to good purpose
The admirable publications of the late Mr.
Downing of Newburg, N. Y, gave al new and last
ing Impulse to the improvement OF the homes of
the people, and this book will, we doubt not take
as high rank. and become even more popular
with the mass of the people who consult good
taste and comfort in the erection of their dwell
ings.
For sale in Worcester by Baker, Trumbull, &
Barnes, at the Old Stand OF Z. Livermore.
JACK THE GIANT KILLER, ILLusTRATEp.-
Messfs. D. Appleton n Company have inst pub-
which has always been the delight of the little
folks 1t .iAfor sale by Baker, Trumbull, 4
Barnes. ~
THE, KANzAs REGION, BY MAX GREEN.-This
new work upon Kanzas, embracing as il does.
descriptions Of scenery, climate, wild productions,
and commercial resources, cannot fail to have an
extended circulation. Its directions as to routes
outfits for the pioneer, and sketches of desirable
localities for present settlements, coming as they
do from one who travelled mneh in the country.
and made himself familiar with soil climate. and
people, will readily commend it to the perusal
oil all who intend to remove to that fertile
region of country, or who feel an interest in the
success and prosperity of friends who have gone
thither. Published by fowlers Wells, and for
sale by Baker, Trumbull, 4 Barnes.
PHGNIxIANA, or Sketches and Burlesques by
John Phoenix New York ID. Appleton & Co.
This book is collection of sundry humorous
sketches, which originally appeared in the news
papers and magazines of California. The book
affords abundant evidence that Mr.. Phoenix is
good deal OF wag, and that he has an eve and
an ear for the ludicrous side of life. The book
will be read with delight by all who love fun, and
can appreciate wit and satire, untaiI6ed by yul-
garity or coarseness. The compiler is entitled to
the thanks Of the community, Tor presenting such
capital budget of side splitting sketches for the
amusement OF the people in these dull times
For sale by Baker, Trumbull 4 Barnes.
Book FoR THE TMEs.-LUcy BosToN, or
Woman's Rights and Spiritualsm Illustrating
the folles and Delusions of the 10Th century.
Auburn and Rochester: Allen and Beardsey,
1896
We have already noticed a very dull and stupid
work, with this title. and have very little to add
thereto, except that those who relish coarse Jokes
OF the Irollope school, unreieved by the talent
or tact displayed by Mrs. TrOlope, and who es.
teen anything as wit and humor, that attempts to
be severe on what they dislike, may perhaps find
amusement and ediication in this volume, which
is for sale at Thompson's Periodical Office.