Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08
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IA THREE YEARS RESIDENCE IN JAPAN
AT this time of widespread interest in Jap
an and of curiosity about the manners, GUS
TOMS and domestic life of the japanese, 1T is
pleasant to see the Harpers' republication OF
Sir Rutherford Alcock'S Narrative ola Three
Years Residence in JAPAN A British min
lister plenipotentiary and envoy extraordinary,
he must have had ample opportunity to col
lect material for lively and interesting book,
as well as to gain valuable Interrogation in re-
gard to the empire so little known by us.
The book is abundantly illustrated with inter-
esting, grotesque, instructive, and funny pic
lures, and is for sale by Grout Bigelow.
The CRUELEsT WRONG OF ALL, published
by james G. Gregory, New York, is an at
tractive looking book Notwithstanding its
tragic title; and its contents are even more
attractive than its looks. The story is charm
ingy told, without the introduction of rrele-
want and uninteresting chapters on politics,
morality or metaphysics; home story of an
earnest loving family, where joy and sorrow,
sunshine and gloom, were so closely interwo-
ven that one can not call the book really
cheerful, although it leaves no sad impression
on the mind-Only a little pensiveness, at the
thought of woman's sorrows, which softens
and makes strangely tender ones sympathy
with woman'S gladness. No one can posi-.
bly, regret the few hours that are given to
reading it; and to all real story-lovers the
book will be heartily welcome.
For sale by Grout & Bigelow.
Harper Brothers republish in their series of
select novels RACHEL RAY, by Anthony Troll
lope. 1t has much dramatic force and good
character painting, and will be gladly well
coined by the readers of the earlier novels of
its author.
MARY LINDSAY, by Lady Emily Pousonby,
also makes its appearance in this Library of
Select Novels" Its style is good, and many
of the scenes are very effective. Both are
for sale by Grout 4 Bigelow.
Harper Brothers have issued "History of
the Sioux War and Massacres of 1862 and
1863" The writer, Isaac " C. Heard, was
member of Gen. Sibley's expedition against
these savages, and was recorder of the mill
tary commission which tried the participants
of the outbreak. He gives thrilling and
eventtul narrative of the remarkable cam
paign Of which ''Little Crow" was the terrible
central figure. 1t can be found at CIRCUITS
& Bigelows.
"QUEEN NAB by Julia Kavanagh, is one
Nf - L. q
Bigelow. The scene of the story is laid in
England, and is told with charming truthful
ness to umanity and natnre The authoress
is popular, and her book will be in demand
THE PET BIRD, AT HOME AND ABROAD.
PLEASURE AND PROFIT and KEEP A Coon
HEART, a Christmas story, are the titles of
four inviting little story books published by
d. Appleton & Co., and for sale by Grout &
Bigelow.
Two interesting books about the war are
just out. One 'The Bivouac and the Battle
Field" published by the Harpers is full of
very readable sketches of the campaign in
Virginia and Maryland by Capt. Moves.
Fredericksburg, Cedar Mountain, the Kappa
hammock, Bull Run, South Mountain. Antie-
tam and other fields made historic by the
war, are the locations of these campaign
sketches.
Ticknor & Field have got up very nicely
"Carltons" days and Nights on tie Battle
field" As the journal correspondent from
Gen. Grants army he is well known. 1t is
well illustrated and written in an attractive
style for the boys. Both for sale at Grout 6,
Bigelows.
''MEMoIRs OF Mrs. JOANNA BErHUNE" is
the title of new book by the Appleton's 1t
was written by the Rev. DR.. Bethune about
year before his death, and is beautiful living
tribute by gifted and affectionate son to his
sainted mother. For sale as above.
Lindsay & Blakiston of Philadelphia, have
published story by Harriet B. McKeever, in
which the life of the old maid is shown to be
quite as interesting, attractive and good as
a girl could wish.
HOUSEHOLD FRIENDS FOR EVERY SEA-
SON" is the title of one of the most attractive
books of the season, just published by Tick
nor & Co. 1t consists of choice selections of
poetry and prose from over thirty distinguish
ed authors, embellished with fine steel en-
graved portraits of many of the more famous
characters of the time. tits beautifully print
ed. For sale at Grout & Bigelow's.
Robert Bulwer Lytton (Owen Incredibly
has written a new story, 'The Ring of ANA
sis. from the papers of German physician.
1t is published in novel style by the Harpers.
Appleton's United States Postal Guide for
Oct 1868, is just out.