Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-02-13
Recent Publications.

! Recent Publications.
THr MAE u hIAcx An Historical Iomssee Of the Days Of
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! Ir cannot be denied that Mr.. q. p. Il. James
holds at present, the most fertile pen in the Re-
public Of Letters. No other author before the
reading public approaches this veteran novelist in
point of voluminousncss 1t is a well-authentica.
ted fact thai he has actually written and sent into
the world lSS volumes Of tho postoetayo ,ize.-
Besides this respectable library Of novels, il Is
said. that the fugitive essays contributed by this
ipexbaustible geptIeman 10 various periodicals,
would IL collected. fill ten or twelve volumes. We
have never read o great many Of Ms. James
books. Those however that we have happened to
read amply repaid us for the atiention bestowed
Inpan them for they were embroidered upon
substantial fabric Of historical truth. with ingc
lnuity aud pictorial power. Lord Mon,agues
Page, in particular, is very spirited story, il
Illustrative Of the times Of Lpuis XIII. 1t contains
several very celebrated historical personases,
I.ketch ID with on uncommon degree Of skill and
Ivigpr. That richy-gl,cd and remarkable man
the Cardinal de Richclieu tho most cpnsummntc
master Of intrigue and diplomacy TINT the world
has yet seen, is depicted with elaborate aud keen
appreciation. We question if Sir Walter ss,l,,
Che acknowledged prince II historical Romance
writer's could have banded this difficult theme in
a more impressive or fascinating manner. Mr.
james novels have been extremely popular in
America. lie is remarkably happy in h- define
ations of women. at once laly.like. beautiful and
accomplished, aud Of men courteous. gallant and
with delicate sense Of sun.brigbt honor. We
know Of no writer VIII" is thoroughly imlucl
with the glorious spirit of ancient ehiyalry. Mr,
James troop Of admirers will hail this fresh pub
location with delight II is n glowing pictarc OF II
very interesting Wd important period in English
bi-ory-the era Of Queen Anne. The reader viii
find it equal to any Of its long list Of pre- cce,snr
"A touching record OF love and sorrow. founded on
the history Of u domestic tragedy TINT occurred
in the reign Of Queen Anne. The charac,crs ARE
well drawn, the incidents well managed, aud the
interest of the reader never sleeps until the final
winding-np of the narrative In short we may
apply to the book under review. the remnrk Of
Christopher North with regard to ono Of our au-
thors early novclsit is felt, in every chapter. to
q. T. X. james Is about to abandon the position
he now holds m British Consul ut Venice aud To-
cate permanently in the city Of Richmond So
accomplished and genial man will no doubt be
cordially welcomed by his brother authors Mt the
South. May no live to writ, and publish lSS vol.
unes more Of his agreeable aud potent romanccs.
WIN eorrm or the Camp rlres # the Ever.
glad. by cnAnLss T. wuTtnr.n. With liluslmton. b,
lhrnger, TAFT and others. New York: Derby Jackro
| Lyhchhurg! II. &. Victor.
Most OF the sketches contained in this volume
were published in that popular journal. The
Spirit of the Yimes," few years ago, urder the
title Of Campfire Stories" On their first an.
pearanee they were extensively read. and many
of them copied Tito tho most influential aud widely
circulating papers in this country Tho author
very modestly remarks that nothing more is
claimed for the volume than that it contains plea
SAINT "reminiscences OF hunting life and adventure
in the Peninsula Of Florida, and counlorparls oi
tales, some Of them remembered. some IT them
iancicd, that frontier hunters tell when assembled
Mt night around their camp.ires." We arc in.
clined to think TINT intelligent readers will be
disposed to put higher estimate on the book
than hns its author. Tho description OF natural
scenery; the fragments Of Indian history aal
frequent illusions To natural history which nrc ia
tcrspcrscd throughout the volume. add very ma
lerlally to its value aud detrncts in the slight
est degree from the interest Of tho narrative.
The book is beautiful specimen of Typography,
and is very copously illustrated with handsomely
executed wood enrra,ings.