Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-20

to those new publications which,
from careful perusal, we deem specially
worthy of their notice at this season when
SO many select their winters gifts. Many
books which fall under our observation are
absolutely worthless. and viii repay no one
for the time spent in reading them.
Ifany Of our friends want to purchase
magnificent present, or secure valuable
work Of art, we advise them to buy "THE
GOSPELS illustrated by Overlook, with 40
engravings. We never opened a more
attractive volume, and 1t is well worth its
price. This production reflects great hon
or upon the Appletons' and it is the book of
the day. Let us specially ask Fathers and
Mothers to give their children "JoHNsToS's
CHEMISTRY OF COMMON LIFE" This
book should be found in every house in
the land. 1t will make family inteligent'
and furnish topics for conversation. We
are delighted with PETER PARLEY's WIN
TER WREATH OF SUMNER FLowERs it
is exquisitly gotten up in all respects, and
we fancy will be a general iavorite.
Phillips and Sampson are out in full
force and have furnished rich treasures for
the season we are charmed with their
truly beautiful edition Of "LlSeARd'. HIS
TORY OF EScLAND." This standard book
would make any young man noble study
for the winter. 1t is worth hundred vol
umes OF trashy reading filled up with clap
trap engravings, and blood and murder
stories. The fine edition of the Poets is
sued by this house, is well worthy of
place in every collection Of books it is by
far the best edition Of Poets yet published
in our country, and when we think OF its
beauty Of execution it is very cheap Each
volume is complete in itself. II your taste
leads you to satarical composition, do not,
we pray you, fail to buy "MoDERN Pill
eRlMs," by George Wood; this is happy
illustration of the ways by which men in
our day are trying to get to Heaven,-you
will learn a vast deal from this book, and
you will never forget much of its contents
and it is certain that you would be richly
amused. We regard this as most extra
ordinary production, and believe that it will
be read in England with the deepest nte-
rest. "CAsrE" is a capital Southern sto-
ry, beautiful in style, and fascinating in its
narrative. We much prefer it to Mr..
Slows Toms Cabin. (.
None of our thinking readers will fail TO
obtain PREscorr's new work, the life of
PHILIP THE 2ND, OF SPAIN. Like all the
works OF its great author, it is attractive
full of information, and its statements are
reliable.
The Harper's are always catering to the
wants of all classes of readers their pub
lications alone would furnish a capital Ii
brary. We earnestly commend their new
edition of"LossISG's FIELD Book OF THE
REVOLUTION. No other work has the fas-
cinating character Of these pages to bring
the days of '76 before the eye of tho reader.
We would rather be the author of this
work than any other American History
that ever was published. Every man who
can afford it, should get it for his family.
"LAMBs WoKKs"-dear blessed Charles.
Lamb These two volumes will always
be favorites wherever they are once known
Young people do not know what charm.
ing treasure they loose if they have not
these books on their shelves; buy Lamb,
and blame US if you are Disappointed
"NEAL's HIsroRY OF THE PURITANs" is
capital book for every new England family.
The brothers Carter are becoming as
famous as the brothers: Harper. This
house devotes itself chiefly 10 works of a
religious character and their selections
are of q high order, both as regards intel
lect and piety. They have just issued a.
noble edition of, "MATTHEw HEERYs
COMMENTARY on the 0. and N. .Testaments,
in 8 Quarto vols. at the low price of Is
dollars. A head Of FIRMLY can hardly do
better than place this valuable work in the
house as a New Years gift to the family
circle.
Then, too, they have published capital
edition of Fox's BOOK OF MARTYRS they
ought to be in every Americans Library
1t is proiusely illustrated and is cheap at 8
dollars and 80 cents. "THE WORKS OF
MATHEW HENRY, in 2S vo. Volumes
and Rsdgely's System OF Theology" in 2
volumes, are capital additions to our theo
logical lore, and we would suggest that
these would;bs suitable present to make
to any of our good ministers. Every thing
from the Carriers press is good, and their
smaller works are interesting. Let US
mention "the Southern Cross" which is
the History Of the English Episcopsl Mis-
sisn in New Zealand one Of the wonders
OF this century. Read this extraordinary
little book, and you will thank us. We
want to say word for book which We
have read through three times in month
il is written by Mr.. Ryle, an English Epis.
copal Clergyman it is the "Priest, the
King and the Preacher !" We would not
be without it for a. trihe. II costs 81 Ia
cents, only. II you want good boys
book, which is SO difficult to get, we
commend you to DR.. Hawkes. life Of Oliver
Cromwell to Louis school boy days, and
the Cnllere life of Mortimer we nlmott