The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-11-24
Recent Publications.

THE PARALLELS READ IN THE LIGHT OF THE
PRESENT DAY. By Thomas Guthrie D. D.,
Author of 1.-THE Gospel in Ezekiel" "The
Saints Inheritance" way to Life, }" Speak
ing to the Heart" etc. One vol. 12mo. New
York: Robert Garter and Brothers.
Portland: sold by H. Packard. =
The writings of DR.. Guthrie, though well
known in this country, have not hitherto had
that wide circulation among American readers
which their admitted merits seemed to demand.
In presenting, therefore, to the public this beau
tiful edition of "The Parallels" the publishers
have at once contributed valuable addition to
our stock of Biblical literature, and rendered
a real service to large body of readers. The
clearness of thought, the terse and vigorous
style, and the close practical application of the
lesson embodied, which mark these essays
need no commentator, and are sure to win for
them a permanent hold upon the public esti-
mate. j ~ ~ ~ .fl5fff4t
" Good books should always be provided with
fitting dress, and we are glad to find the ex-
ternal appearance of this volume as rich and
beautiful as its contents are valuable.
WIN AND WEAR SERIES. TURNING A NEW
LEAF; or, The Story of Charles Terry. By
the Author of "Win and Wear" "Tony
! STAIRS Legacy" "Ned's Motto" etc.
Ny New HOME. By the Same. New York:
Robert Carter and Brothers.
Portland: For sale by H. Packard.
Turning new Leaf" is nice story, in
which all youthful readers who desire it may
have an opportunity of learning show Charley
was spoiled" and by what process of turning
new leaves he managed to cure himself of his
bad habits. 1t isa fresh, natural book, dealing
with thes scenes of lively sport and adventure
which boys love, and pervaded by an excellent
tone and spirit. aaHis bee 81
"My New Home" by the same author, al
ready favorably noticed in these columns is
very interesting tale Of domestic life. These
books are handsomely bound and illustrated
with numerous pretty engravings. 1t is
choice series for the young folks.
WANDERINGs OVER BIBLE LANDS AND SEAS
By the Author Of "The Schonberg- Gotta
Family" One vol. 16mo. New York: Rob
ert Garter and Brothers. g0T
Portland: Sold by H. Packard.
The story of pleasant pilgrimage among
those ever memorable scenes which the events
of Sacred History have invested with so dear
and peculiar charm. The descriptions have
Ouc tIutu duu VlVluucSS WHICH tllS
writer's style, and make her an exceedingly
pleasant guide to follow in her rambles through
lands so peopled with the hallowed associations
of Bible story. No one who takesup the book
will willingly l.y it down unfinished a
The ATLANTIC MONTHLY for December pre-
sents some unusual attractions. Its most no.
ticeable article is one by Senator Sumner, emit
tied 3Clemency and Common Sense, a Curiosi-
ty of Literature, with a Moral" 1t contains
an elaborate account of the "Alexandreis." an
epic poem in Latin founded on the life of Alex
ander the Great, by Philippus Gualterus, a
French medieval poet of the twelfth century,
and in which occurs the celebrated line relat-
ing to the danger of falling upon ,Scylla while
escaping from Charybdis. The moral which
this poem furnishes is applied by Mr.. Sumner
with much keenness and force to the present
crisis of our national affairs. II
The opening chapters of Charles Reade's
novel, "Grifith Gaunt or Jealousy" appear
in this number; we have continuation OF
Mitchell's "Dr. Johns not quite so interesting
as usual: another portion of the story called
"The Forge," follows; and Mrs Stowe contin-
ues her discussion of "The Woman Question. u
though without touching the heart of the mat
ter. A beautiful and feeling tribute to Miss
Adelaide Anne Proctor, the "golden-tressed
Adelaide" of Barry Cornwalls verse the poet.
daughter of poet, is by Charles Dickens, and
will be read with a saddened interest by the
many who regret the too early close of her
most lovely life.
In addition to these attractions Mr.. BRYANT
contributes the promised translation from the
sixth book of the Iliad, of the famous partin Q
scene of Hector and Andromache. 1t is ex.
quisitely rendered, and reads like an English
poem, full of noble simplicity and melody. An
article entitled King james the First" and all
about babies, is in Gail Hamilton's usual sl,y.
rockety style; Books for our Children is by
DR.. Osgood, and the account of William Black
wood by John Neal. Several pleasing shor,
poems are also found in this number, one OF
| which ssThe Sleeper" is nv Ravard Tor,or