New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-24
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
rur u,.,osv or rae REIGN or THE EMPEROR

THE HISTORY OF RE REIGN OF rHs EMPEROR
SBaRsEs THE YtT Il u. L .ssr ): a.
tess,on By wLtns r,ssesrT R,, ss 70 Co NM
The completion Of Roberssn's History OF Charles
v by our distip guished American historian was not
,up.rfuou. tack. The contribution by Mr.. Prescot
forms natural apd appropriate appeDdage TO a new
edition Of the work. DR.. Robertson devotes but few
pages to the life Of the Emperor after his abdication
He plan embraced only the history Of mperalregn
But even the brief accoun, when he gives Of the re-
tremept of Charles and his subsequent relations with
the Government is disfgured by many errors. The
materials were not then e1tant which would have en-
abled him to furnish an authentic narrative. Since the
COMPOSITION Of his work Important and valuable author
tiles bave been brought 10 light specially the docu-
ments in the archives of Simanca consisting in part OF
the original correspondence Of the Emperor and hs
household. These papers amply illustrate the Ute OIL
Charlie. the Fifth after his abdcstion. Several Euro
pean writers, among whom Mr.. Stirling stands pe0mi-
men, have made excellent use Of the material thus AZ
forded for describing the character and conduct OF
Charles during his retirement, and have preeented
them in a different light from that in which they APP
near in the current historical traditions. Following II
their ,eps Mr.. Prescott has given copious and lucid
narrative Of the life of Charles " during bis residence
in the Convent of Yuste. 1t forms a siogulariy at
,rsctive specimen of biographical delneaton and con-
fms the high position OF the author in the literature OF
his country.
THE BOOK OF JOB Translated for the American Bible
Union By THOMAS J. COSAsr, d. ID. ito, pP 3D. Amer'
Bible Union
In preparr this new version Of Job, the translator
hiss ADOPTED the common English version as the basis
Of biz abors and shows his familiar study OF the ear
.r masters Of the vernacular in his choice Ofanguags
No translation of any portion Of the Scriptures can md
acceptance with the religious public which rudey dis
tubs the prevailing associations with the venerable
and impressive phraseology Of the popular version.
DR.. Conant, accordingly has evinced his sagacty and
good taste in making no changes in the familiar Ian
gunge of the common version, unless imperatvey de-
msnded BY the sense of the original. The curious
reader Of the Bible who compares the renderngs of
Dr. Conant with those King James, translators will
find new light and beauty on many dficalt passages,
while the free and udcous use ofracy Saxon terms 10
great degree preserves the air Of sober antiquity to
which he has been accustomed. Dr. Conant has added
10 the translation a series of valuable explanatory
notes and an Introductory essay, defending the inspra
ton and divine authority of the sacred poem
THE SISTERS ABROAD; Or, An ITALIAN Journey.
limo, 161. Boston: Nhittemore Mics h~i
In this uppretendiDg little volume, we have the re-
cord of family party during Summer excursion IN
Italy, 1t is in the form of letters from the young peo
pie to their friends at home, and extracts from ourns
kept by different members of the party Although
expressly intended for juvenile readers its agreeable
sketches of Italian scenery, manners, domestic lie ana
religious ceremonies recommend to the perusal OF all
v no are interested in the lively description OF foreign
scenes The author whose name is not gwen, as we
Judge from the impress Of her hand upon the page is
a woman and person of no ordinary cultivation ana
refinement. The volume everywhere exhibits the
marks of excellent accomplishments and appreciatve
taste. Without the slightest trace OF ambition, the
.tyle is expressive and winning. In addition 10
sketches of the objects which usually atracthe aten-
ton OF intelligent travellers find several interesting
noicee Of the Brownings and other celebrities.
THE TREES OFlAMERICA By n. w. PrEa, H. d. Sc
rial. Boston: james Munroe Go.
To the author Of this worh, q tree 10 not OILY
"thng of beauty but almost endowed with spiriu al
life and human sympathes KeeDly alive to the mys-
tery and the glory of the ancient denzens oti forest
he has devoted genial enthusiasm ke-that Of Izask
Walton and White of Selboume in other departments
of nature to the illustration of this favOrte branch Of
natural history The plan of his work, which to be
forest.trees of America with engrsvngs Of the most
remarkable specimens in the different kinds, and prac-
teal dire lions as to the best methods Of arbocuture.
The numbers alr ady issued filed with descriptive
details Of great interest and printed and illustrated
in style highly gratifying to the artistic TASTE
A TREATISE ON THE LAW OF CONTRACTS By
Ma t Brown r by hd' Blood '''
- noft alto md nd xvnrk
Story has made complete revision of the text much
Of it has been rewritten and all of it has been carefully
examined and reconsidered in the light Of modern
thorities Large additions have been made TO nearly
every page and several entirely chapters have
been introduced. The original plan of the work has
been retained. The text is confined to statement
of the principles and rules of law the question under
discussion, while the cases and authorities cited in
the foot.notes. In it's present FORM this work is the
largest that now exists in the English language the
subject of contracts. The frequent editions which
have been called for show its adaptation to the of
the profession.
STUDIES IN THE FIELD AND FOREST By VIII SON
FLAeG: I2mo. PIP $50. Little, Brown Co. Sold BY
Ivison Phinney.
A genuine love Of nature pervades this pleasing
volume. The various phases of the seasons, and DIFF.
ferent conspicuous features of rural e described
by the writer in chaste and appropriate language. The
work is unmstakably original, proceeding from per-
sonal observation quickened by loving heart, bat
free from fal.e and sickly sentiment No read
it. amid the most distractpg tumuls of the city,
without fresh sense Of the fragrance and beauty Of