New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-13
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We have received from the publishers, through Mr..
B. N. Norman, No. IA Camp street, the following
new books:4 &z H&
RECoLLECTIoNs OF LIFE TINE; or Men and Things
/ have Seen. BY S. G. Goodrich. New York:
Miller, Orten & Mulligan.
This is, as our readers must be able toJudge most
valuable and entertaining book. 1t is in two volumes,
making l,l00 pages the matter beng fascinating
compound of history, biography descrip-
ton, written in the form of familiar letters to
friend, and illustrated throughout with beautiful and
graphic engravings. Sucha book from any pen would
certainly command large share Of the public atten-
ton; but when it is known that this book contains
the cream of the personal knowledge and experience
of the renowned Peter Pariey,n it will be sought
after and read with delight wherever the English Ian
guage is known. Not the least interesting part of the
book is the appendix, in which Mr.. Goodrich gives
list of the hundred and seventy volumes of which
he is the author-one hundred and sixteen being is
sued under the nom de plume of Peter Farley, TO-
gether with list of other books, frauduently pub
lshed under his name, both in England and America
and other interesting matter, showing what thing it
is to have great literary reputation. We can conf
IDENTIFY recommend the book, altogether, one whose
perusal will prove rich treat to the country at large
young people as well as old
THE HISTORY AND RECORDS OF TIE ELEPHANT CLUB;
compiled from authentic documents now in posses
sion of the Geological Society. By Knight Russ
Ockside NJ. D., and Q. X. Phander Doesticks, ?.
B. New York: Livermore 4 Rudd.
This is a collection Of yarns, made up from New
York life, the quality Of which we think it unneces
sary to state when the name of Docstcks appears
the author. The stories are sufficiently droll and
amusing, and Doestickish throughout. The book will
inevitably have wide circulation for fun is relished
everywhere.
Through Mr.. ]. c. Morgan, of Exchange Place, the
publishers have sent us the following:
PAUL FAME or, Parts of Life Else Untold BY n,
P. Willis. New York. C. Scribner
We have already noticed this book and will merely
repeat that it is supposed to be the authors own
autobiography, in which his usual admixture Of the
sentimental and humorous abounds-the authors par
ticuar admirers pronounciug it casket Of briliants,
and others. who are not his admirers denouncing it
as hash of snobbery and foppery. Il will prove an
entertaining book, at any rate, to those who have no
particular like or dislike for the author
THE Story OF COLUMBUS Simplilied for the Young
Folks. BY Sarah H. Bradford, author Of Silver
Lake Stories" etc. New York c. Scribner.
A handsome little book in which the history of our
countrys discoVerer is made paatabe to the juvenile
mind by beautiful and lucid descriptions and hand
some engrayngs 1t will make an appropriate Christ
mas gift to young friend.
NEVER MIND THE FACE: or, The Cousins Visit. BY
Hetty Hoyoke, author Of The SURPRISE New
York c. Scribner.
A charming story for the juvenile age Of ten to
fifteen in which the decetfuness of appearances is
the subject illustrated. 1t is flied with pretty engay-
ings and is suitable for holiday gift.
BLAcKwoRDs MAGAZINE FOR OCTOBER. Reprint of
Leonard Scott Il Co. New York.
This number is filled with its usual elegant nclange
of fiction, poetry and general miscellany. The article
entitled Wayside Songs" is a string Of literary
pearls alone worth the price Of the Magazine
! EllG - St n,,is Of the 9Th inst