New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-22
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
BOOKS OF TIE WEEK.

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tin 1858 TO the year 1865 closing with an account of
a. VOYAGES Of John Hawkins in the slave trade. The
;o,se Of this traffic is tersely stated in one Of Mr..
candies crisp sentences which read ike en- apothegm
ybe European first converted the negro into savage,
S then made uso Of his brutality excuse for plung
~ him into slavery" Mr. Froude continues the strain
soy with which he has treated the house Of Tudor in
n, previous volumes, and in many respects exhibits the
,haracter of Elizabeth in new'and favorable light In
srsrd to the position Of Mary Stuart, which has called
hh such vehemeuS controversy and such excited par
snship, Mr. Froudo takes strong gSound against the
Uueeu of Scots. He conducts the discussion with SDgu-
~ scueuess and fOrtihes his views by course OF IN
,.pous argument. which Is the less forclbe tor
SeiDg Indirect The volumes, like those which have pre-
eded them abound In short, snarp-cut sketenes Wch
resent e-hSe image of the personages Of TIC history
Eov much more for example, is told Of John Knox, ~
he miniature OF the stern Scottish Calylnist than Is
Iusy done in the most labored portrait The northern
formers saw in their first study OF the Old Testament
be anyPe Of their own history. They construed hSeI
My order keep forms with idol worship, and IN
liberation conformity they found the roek on when
re chosen people had made shpwreck. Penetrated to
he heart with this conviction, John Knox became thus
the representative OF all that was best IN scotland; ne
Fas no narrow fanatic who, in world in which Gods
grace was equally visible in thousand ceeds conld see
Ruth and goodness nowhere bat IN bis own lorIu- ho
vas large noble generous mau, with shrewd peTcep-
lion Of actual fact, who found himself lace 10 lace WIN
stem Of hideous inieuity He believed himself prophet
With direct commission from heaven 10 overthrow IT. ana
bis return 10 Scotland became tho signal therefore LOT le
renewal Of the struggle" The present volumes, although
luupton form in fact the commencement OF new "otA
the accession Of Elizabeth . the commencement Oh
hew epoch in the history ofthe Reformation.
The Fourth Edition Of Dies Ir@ in Thirteen Original
Versions" BIZ Abraham Coles, MD, is published by d.
Appeton & CO. Although as a Protestant and yotsryo
Shysca science the author of this volume might be pre-
sumed 70 cherish but little sympathy with the devotional
efusions of the Roman Catholic church, his mind seems
50 be surcharged with the spirit OF medlGyal poetry 10
ale study Of which he has evidently devoted himself WIN
passionate sincerity. Nothing but deep love OF the sub
jct could have given him the impulse TO reproduce SO
faithfully the monkish leys which express the faith ana
worship Of the Roman Church in the forms OF theimagl
Ration. United with rare copmand OF language ana
facility Of versifcaon this is tie secret OF the eminent
success with which he has reproduced the solemn htay oil
de middle ages in such variety OF forms IL not al OF
os excellence il is herd 70 decide their respective
Hsnts so admirably do they embody the tone and sen-
nent Of the orgineFn vigorous andnmpTesre verse Inc
essays which precede and follow the Hymn EXHIBIT the
learning and taste Of the translator in most 1ayOrae
hight and show that an antiqusry and poet have not
bsen in the study OF science aBd The practice OF IA
boou profession In addition to the thirteen versions Oh
I" Dies lr@," the volume contains uansleIohS Oh Ae
s'Stabat Mater" Urbs CGlestis Syon Venl Creator
gprus" and other choice medieval hymns, which have
been executed with equal JUNCTION and fhcltyWe nave
also a poem by fhe author, entitled THE Micro.
eosm read before the Medical Society OF NewJersey OF
which Dr. Coles president at its centenary anniyersay
il ingenious attempt 70 present the principles OF he
hnimal economy1n philosopher poem GI.eI
HE manner Of Lucretus aud combining scientific analysis
With religious sentiment In ordinary hands, We should
pot regard this as happy nor SAFE EXPERIMENT. Dut ne
dexterty with whichit has been managed Dy Dr Coles
illustrates his versatile talent as well as the ogAah OF
his conceptions
"The History Of Moutbfal Of Bread translated from
Che French of jean Mace by Mrs. Alfred Gay, is pub
Bod in carefully revised edition BY the American News
Componv The work is written by an accomplished
pbysoo,st and naturalist and aims at presenting the
heading principles of the animal organization in form
adapted TO gain the interest and impress the mnd OF he
youngest readers morse of bread IS taken as the type
81 aimenay substances and its successive chapges are
described from its entrance into the mouth 10 the com
pleon of digestion. Pursuing this method the autnor
- .lains the whole series OF processes by when
and repair Of the physical system Is ehected and
mouhf1 of bread, or beef vegetables, IS converted
into the flesh aud blood of the living body His iiustra
tons are ample aud the highest degree, ingenious,
often presenting familiar subject IN resn hght, and
clearing up difficulties which elaborate scientific
works have overlooked The volume has been prepared
especially for the Of Children but we think the multi
pty and the apness and beauty ofbe illustrations
Would tend 70 enbarass their minds, and prevent them
nom obtaining distinct ideas IN range Of study, when
"a its minute details is yet above their comprehension
Readers of greater maturity and experience, VINO are
interested in physiology, will iud not little pleasure,
and ch of instruction IN the peusal OF the volume
beautiful gift book, published by c. Scbner g. Co.,
Is"Burnss Cotters Saturday Night with numerous pic
toral Illustrations from designs by f. A. Chapman, and
IN style Of print pape and binding suited to grshy the
most fastdions taste. Thepoen which presents so many
eoenes adapted to artistic establishment has never before
been detached from the collected works Of the author for
fs Donors Of ornamented edition. like the Deserted
Village" the "Eegy in q Country CAurchyard, and
ether avorite productions OF English verse III Is now
issued in fora which enhances the attractions Of the
original and viii doubtless find an appreciatiye welcome
We have received from the publisher the Illustrated
edition of Dr. Hollands popular New-England poeIni
'Bcr Sweet" which such wide favor on It's ongl-
nal appearance in plain ess and which is now embel-
hShed with excellent likeness Of the AUTHOR ana va
Siety OF appropriate and wel-eSecuted illustrations.
Hurd s. Houghton have issued a handsome edition Of
Millions Paradise Lost" with brief explanatory notes
Intended to eucide obscure terms Of expression, and
Gcultpoints of mythology history, and geography 1t
has reference particularly class Of readers who can
relish Millions poetry, But who without access to
Oopou OF reference. The edition has been pre-
pared with the aid Of Professor TOey Of Harvard I'm.
torsity The same publishers have issued convenient
ana wellprnted edition Of MoOres Lala Rookh with
Illustrations from designs by John Iennei.
little volume Of poems entitled Hopefully Waiting
and Other Verses" by Arson d. f. Randolph challenges
notice from public by its depth and tenderness OF feel
Ing its fervd sgous sentiment end the vein Of strong
domestic affection which animstes its pages. The pieces
are mostly OF devotional character, and both IN their
turn OF thought and oil expression beray On In
smecy with the earlier English writers OF religious poetry
The volume is brought by Charles ScnbDer g. Co.,
and IN modest dedication 10 the senior member OF that
house recognizes bis friendly encouragement as the mo-
dive for its publication
An edition of "The New Gospel Of Peace according TO
st. Benjamin" is published in neat duodecimo volume
By the American News Company, The publishers adver-
tisement predxed 10 the volume contains rather
tpey gossip in regaro the vexed question Of ITS author
ship which IL still remains no less doubtful than
shat other question, VINO wrote ShaResPesfes Flays
The extraordinary favor with which the successive issues
Of this popular satire received will doubtless be re-
hswed on its publication in collective form The same
publishers have brought out reprint Of OhNe LogAnS
New Christmas Story"
Mclaughlin Brothers publish collection Of illustrated
Juvenile books for the youngest children including "Bg
Picture Series with coloIed eDgravings many OF them
6stressingiy comic sand religious series called Half
Hours with the Bible consisting Of bnef characters IRON