Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-10
Notices of New Books.

THE DESERTED WIFE. By Mrs. Emma D. E. N. senth
| worth, for sale by Bennett Gardner, Thibodaux.
! We estimate a mans taste for the beautiful by
merely asking him if he likes not the writings O
Mrs. Emma D. E. N. Senthworth, and if he an
swers us nay, or is Indifferent even in his praise
nay if he be not somewhat enthusiastic in his ad
mration of the matches writer, he is Immediately
at an intellectual discount with us, and we wouldn't
touch his "papers" in our literary bank. This
work is one of decided merit its style is simple and
unpretending, to remarkable degree, yet seeming
almost to sob with feeling The wildness of young
and untamed spirit, the soft and soothing uabys o.
love- the struggles of pride and sorrow, the hour o.
deserton, seeming so wide spread and interminable
and at last the triumph of virtuous love, are depc
ted as only those can depict who are skilled in
human nature, and the readings Of the heart. We
have not time to trace the characters of the work
throughout but hope every one will procure it, and
sympathize with the sorrows of poor Hagan.
THE TWO GUARDIANS by Miss Young author of Hearts
Ease,'' and The Heirs of Redclys Bennett Gardner
Thibodaux.
This is pleasant story we can recommend es-
pecially to those quiet people who are disturbed
by the terrible but who love smooth and pleasant
reading with good lesson. 1t may safely be put
in the hands of young folks.
SOUTHWARK, Ho by VIM. G. simms Bennett Gardner,
Thibodaux.
This is one of this popular authors happiest
efforts, written in chaste and beautiful manner.
1t is an honest hearty narrative of life South of the
mountains, setting forth, with varying power of
description, all the aspects, benefits, ETC., of a
southern climate. The author has interviewer
throughout the latter part Of the work, many in
terestng legends and pleasing stories. Redfeld
has issued uniform edition of Simms' work which
will make an interesting and beautiful addition to
every library.
HARpER's MAGAZINE, for November. Bennett + Gard
ner, Tbbodaux.
This unrivalled periodical owes its success to the
fact, that it presents more reading matter, Of a
better quality, in more elegant style and at a
cheaper rate than any other publication. The
present number, if possible, outstrips all former
efforts, and the illustrations which are scattered
throughout its pages, reflect great credit upon the
artist. To our mind it cannot be surpassed by any
attempts of others to improve it, it already takes
its stand beyond the reach of every previous effort
in this branch of Literature.
DE BOWS REVIEW. Industrial Resources Etc. edited by
Prof ]. D. B. De Bow. Washington City and New Orle-
ans
The November No. of this excellent Review is
e,nbellished with fine map, illustrating an in
teresting article on the commerce of the Atlantic
and Pacific oceans. "Law and Lawyers by
the Editor, is continued. Geo. Fredk Holmes,
of Virginia, contributes an interesting paper on
" Ancient Slavery" There are other articles
on South Carolina, Texas, Florida, etc. The
agricultural department is filled with its usual
variety of matter interesting to planters and
farmers. Nineteen volumes of the Review are
already published, of which any series may
still be ordered A condensation of the whole
into vols. has been published, price &c. in.
Guiding postage. Terms of the Review SIS per
annum. Office, Washington city or New Or
leans.