New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-01
nEW PUBLICATION.

NEW PUBLICATIONS. 49,,
SECOND 30, IN !, sE9METREx r, ny Tao1" Hr
The desi0n of l'resident lIilPs former volume en-
,ded d Fir-t Iess, ms in Geometry" was mainly
70 aid the pupil in Imagining perfect forms without
.esing then, drawn. IN the pressn. work. which is
intended az sequel to the one just named the au-
thor aims 20 develop tbs power Of reasoning IN re-
gard to FORMS enabg tho. student to prove the facts
which have been suggested .ty observation. lie not
only nreseuts the demonstration OF several import
ant theorsms u geometry, bat accompanies the PROOF
With comments end illustrations ef an explanatory
character which greatly increase the interest OF the
study, The second portion Of the Volume tre"~ Of
geon.etrial construction, pointing out variety Oh
practical applications Of the results arrived O. Dy
processes Of reasoning. The whole work sxhiNls
the characteristic ingenuity and originality OF the
author. although he does not indulge in suttle re-
Gnemens which place his teachings beyond the reach
Of ordinary readers.
LEGENDS OF CHARLEMAGNE. BY THoNAs BULrScH.
limo. pp 373. J. =. Triton 4 Co.
Mr.. BulGnch here contributes another delightful
volume from his studies in the romantic lore OF the
middle ages. Like the two works which have pre-
ceded It, "The Age of Fable" and "The Age OF
Chivslry," it aims at supplying the modern reader
with familiar know ledge Of the fables Of medieval
literature. not merely for the sake OF amusement but
with view to awakening an interest in The great poets
of italy. The author has drawn his materials from
Pulci, Boardo, Ariosto from tho Count de Tressans
"Romances of Chvalfy," and from various German
collections Of popular tales. lie har performed his
task with genuine passion for the subject; but his
work indicates no less fidelity and good taste than
enthusiasm for legendary lore. He deserves we'll OF
the literary public, aud has honestly won Lis spurs,
though in very different way from the knights
whom he commentaries.
ILLUSTRATIONS TO LIES MISERABLES' OF VIC
TOR HUGO. limo PIP. ~. Carleton.
Several Of The principal scenes and characters IL
Victor Uugos magnificent romance are here Illus
raed BY Photographic sketches from the original de-
signs Of ~ Brou. They inclade portratures Of tho
benign bishop, Of Jean Vatican in q variety OF his
most striking uetamorpboses OF Fsntine oi the ire
preside J.vert, Of the Theuardiers, OF Little
Gavroche Of Marue, and others, together with rep
reservations of the Night Of Waterloo, tie Death OF
Cooue Pontmercy the Last of Eponina, and the
Death Of Vatican. They present series OF striking
illustrations and form an attractive and almost irdis-
pensable accompaniment TO the perusal of Husos
great masterpiece Of fiction.
TRANSITION: A RRngxBKAscH OF EaaA WnITtya. By
HUGH SMITH CARPkSTsR. LIMO. PIP ~ CAle'oh
In this interesting memoir, record is presented OF
the brief career Of gifted young person who CON-
bined rare intellectual endowments with the graces
Of mature and exemplary Christian character. The
volume consists chiefly of extracts from her journals
and correspondence, with some specimens OF Ter
poetcal talent, showing maturity Of judgment, re.
fnenent Of taste aud power Of expression, unusual
at her age In the occasional comments Of the edi-
tor, we notice desire for effect, and strange am
bilious phraseoogy entirely ont Of keeping with the
nature Of the subject, and which mar tue interest
and usefulness OF the work.
MEMOIRS OF MRS JOANNA BETHuNE by her Son,
tLs keg. GEcEcB w. bETnuSE, u. ID. l'i1o. ip zoV |
HAper bTothrrs.
The suthcr Of this volume had not given il the last
finishing touch before bis own lamented DEATH 1t is
nov completed by the editor who had aided DR..
Bettune in the preparation of tho work by selecting
.uch passages fron tie journals, letters and other
writings q lis SUI ec.. rs nj sht form suitable mate
hals for an appendix 10 the memoir. The work pre-
SCENTS instructive biography OF devoted Christian,
MI active phllsn;hropist, and woman Of admirable
personal character.
THE GOLDEN TREASURY. ~ FRANCis Turner PAL. |
GKasz. l5.no. ~. sos sever F.lgci..
collection Of lyrical poems intended to include
all the best specimens Ct the class in the English Ian
guago by writers not living ard no others. The de-
sign has been accomplished with excellent success, |
although doubtless not in n manner 10 crafty every
variety OF taste. IL il Issued in ngularly neat and
cony enieu: edition, and viii form an acceptable |
pocket companion for the lover of poetry.
A PRESENT HEAVEN. BY tho Anthor o. TIN Patience
OF Hcpe." l2mo pp. IL. Iiesuor Field,.
The doctrines Of The Christian velaliop IS held
by tie author are presented in this volume with par
icular reference to their practical application to the
religious lie aud experience. 1t is written with
great keenne3s Of argument, in n severe and lof =
tone, often reaching tie ausere spirit Of medieval
san and wi.h passages If impressive eloluence.
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