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of greater pertnacity seeking again and again
the dangers of the field and Of greater heroism In sus
taipng with an enfeebed frame the manifold labors ana
DIT iyaons Of the camp and the march, than has been
shown by this gallant son OF Harvard. =.
The "Hours at Home" appears to be established
on permanent basis, and has handsomely fulfilled
the promises of its founders. 1t is distinguished
for the substantial and instructive character OF its
contents, rather than aiming to dazzle by excess OF
brilliancy its accordance with the prevailing
religious opinions of the "orthodox" portion ofsthe
community, and the temperance, farncss, and
modesty of its critical Judgments AS magazine
for the family and freside, it meets widely ex-
tended want and can scarcely subject its readers to
the possibility of disappointment in its perusal.
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY; January ina TcEn'f
The " Passages from Hawthorne's Notebooks"
with which this number opens are Of very curious
literary and psychological interest, revealing the
inner workings of the authors mind and the subtio
processes by which the germ of poetical sugecs-
ton was ripened into the materials for his weird
power OF fancy and construction. They were
originally jotted down in his diary, as they occurred
after the excitement of outward scenes and in
cdcnts or in the course of his solitary reflections,
solely for private use, and with no forethought OF
their over meeting the eye Of the public. Every
where they show the habit of minute and delicate
observation. keen sense of the mystic significance
of nature, and passion for tracing unexpected
analoges among common events. They admit the
spectator behind the curtain during the arrange
mcnt of his wonderful dramatic exhibitions reveal
ing the inception and growth Of the magic conbinG-
tons which have placed such powerful spell on
the hearts of his readers. In spite of his lonely
ways and caprcious moods, Hawthorne was always
alert and active in his mental habits no strange
phase Of nature character eluded his grasp; ard
even the commonest incidents evoked beautiful and
wondrous shapes from his plastic fancy. The colt
in the pasture, pigs at their trough, boon COM
panions in the bar-room fat and jolly militia Of
icers, shy and blushing country girls by the way
side,--all spoke to him various language, and
suggested pictures to his imagination, which wero
faithfully reproduced in his richly colored pages
" Castles in the Air is the title Of extracts from
an unpublished poem, showing the realistic percep-
ton of natural scenery, the grave and tender
fances and the mastery of the mechanism OF blank
verse, which can be ascribed ouly to one OF our
eldest, and in many respects, most highly gifted
American poets-An old Russian chronicle is
wrought up into a vigorous romantic narrative BY
the fertile pen of Bayard Taylor.-Tho remaining
contents of this number which commences new
volume with happiest promise embrace an agree
able miscellany, chiefly of fictitious sketches by
popular writers.
OUR YOUNG FOLKS. JANUARY 1885, TictnOr Fields.
nv, soft
juvenile monthly are Oil ample guarantee for tho
excellence of its contents. They comprise many ot
our most esteemed writer's, Mrs. l.. Maria Chlid'
Mrs. Stowe, Gail Hamilton, Rose Terry, 4. W.
Uiycinson. Miss Alcott, Whittier and Longfeow.
and Others whose productions are always welcome
and rewardng to every circle Of readers. The pres
ent number is embcllshed with fine steel engrav-
ing of Mrs. Stowe, accompanying brief sketch OF
her life and literary career.
'CHILDLIFE IN ITALY SroRI OF SIX YEARS ABROAD.
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The flowing narrative of this volume derives
additional interest from the fact that il is genuine
record of events and incidents in the early life OF
the children of late eminent American artist It
consists mainly of descriptions of travel among
some of the most attractive scenes Of Italy and
with copious extracts from familiar
letters written on the spot. Tie lively pictures,
with which it abounds give an excellent idea ofthe
European localities, manners and customs and daily
life in general which came under the notice OF the
juvenile tourists and cannot fail of aforling in
structon and pleasure to all classes of reeders.
Tie Mon,hly Recie,o is the title of new mag
azine. of which We have received the fret number.
t.uT anlI ol IN palif
industry science. sociology, aud theology 1t is in
tended TO prom ote the industrial interests Of The
country without taking sides either with the capitalist
or the working.msn discussing the main questions at
issue without reference to party associations or indi
yidual claims TIE long experience OF the editor In
connection with the newspaper press gives lin many
practical advantages for the enterprise in which he has
embarked. published by the American News Coz
A large collection Of new juvenile books,
published by James Miller includes variety OF inter-
esting stories biographical sketches, rhymes and
verses well adapted to the Christmas delectation os
Young readers. Among them may be noticed TSs
Danish Story Book by HANS ANDERSEN. charming
bouquet OF Scandinavian egenes, familiar domestic
sketches and other narratives; second series o.
Magnet Sores and several characteristic tales BY ME-
s. c. HALL, most Of which are profusely Illustrated.
and printed in an attractive form.
The illustrated edition Of DR.. WATTss D'esns
and Moral Songs for Children. published by 1iurd d
Uonchon presents those famous old di:ties in form
sufficiently engaging to make up for the somewhat an
quated tone of their poetry and ethical teachings.
The pictorial embellishments from designs by kn-
gish artists of distinction aud have generally the rare
merit OF being adapted to their subjects and presenting
them in an impressive light without distortion or ex'