New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-11-17
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
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a .opsotop Of Beethovont Letters, ublsh'eo ~
Naav wallace. is published by Iiurd " Houghton, com
pr,ins extracts from ms conespordence under the Iathc
sn.ir, division Of Lies Jcye and Sorrows" "Lifes
Sts.or and Lies Troubles and Close They are OF
urse hagmenary expressions Of the genius Of the eG
srsor5,uary man "whOse nature OF prophetic depu
md heroic force and whose life struggle 10 main
lain the nober part Of his being amid the POSITIVE I'M
WOrthness and degradation Of the intimate society when
surrounded him. His letters are filled with Ou'DQss VI
wrath az the meanness, duphcty, and teachey, "Hch o
was doomed 90 encounter in his familiar experiences 10
eueh cases language not sOltened down 10 the stah
sri Of any conventional proprees but may be compared
I"Cyclopean rock hurled with Cycopean force
"The Public Laws Of the United States passed at the
nrst session Of the Thirtynnth Congress, edited by
George p Sanger are collected in thick volume pub
hshed in Boston by Little Brown, 81 Co, ana sold IN
Eew-York by DlOssy 4 CockcToft
Among the illustrated works issued in anticipation of
the holidays we have received Ahees Adventures in
Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll, collection Of amusing
eacatures for juvenile readers published by d. Appleton
Co.; the inimitable and immortal Caudle Lectures,
BY Douglas Jeuold, from the same house, 1.-The En-
ehanted Dwarf and a. The Enchanted Island" two fairy
sales by Edward Wiett, published by T. w. Strong and
"The Vision Of Sir Launfal Mr.. LOwells characteristic
poem the Holy Grail, with illustrations by Eytinge
hon Eeknor & Fields.
A little volume of Greek Lessons" by W. II. MOrns,
showing how useful and how easy it is for every one to
learn Greek published in London, is sale at d. Apple
ton & Co.'S
John L. Shorey, Boston, publishes Sargents Standard
Primer" with the pronunciation indicated by peculiar
type and with original illustrations by Billings edited by
4. Leigh.
Eminent Witnesses for the Bible is the title of lit
sic volume compiled for grauitous distribution among the
young Of this city, with the tvoold design Of i'm
pressing them with practical for the Bible and
Ot furnishing them with for its adoption read
ing book for schools. IL has been compiled by clergy
Of New York, and printed by the hberaity of phil
anthrOpic citizen. The plan Is highly recommended by
several persons of note and an appeal is made pub
lie for nd aid IN ia
tended scale.
bright and Lett is the title Of novel by Mrs. C.. j.
Newly forming issue Of the uniform edition pub
hshed by +. A. Brady.
The Third Edition Of The Life Of Duncan Dunbar
late pastor Of the MacdOugast Baptist Church. by Jere
miah Chaplin is published by Sheldon & Co. 1t is an
interesting memoir of devoted, energetic, and able
Clergyman whose prOtracted life comprised unusual
variety Of memorable incidents.
We have received the Fifth aud Sixth Parts Of the serial
entitled Circle u the Sciences containing teatses on
Aeht Photography and Electricity issued by the Lon
don Printing and Publishing Company
A new edition of Brazil and the Brazhans by Rev
james c. Fletcher and Rev. ID. p. Kidder, ID. d., with
very considerable additions of matter and thoroughly
revised issued by Harper Brothers, in large octave
volume During the ten years which have elapsed since
tie original publication Of this work. it has firmly held
Ste ground the most complete and the most accurate
description Of the largest and prosperous country Of
of an unusually ample range and favored by opportunities
that are rarely enjoyed Of penetrating the interior OF the
social and domestic life Of Brazil The style Of the vol
ume lively and graphic, without the ahoctaon Of pic
tnresQue effect, the deneaOns Of scenery and natural
history are fun precise, aud attractive while the account
OF the political and ecclesiastical institutions Of the coun
Try il founded on wide induction OF facts and statistical
authorities The present edition affords abundant nforua
ton Of the latest date regard 20 the material aud moral
progress Of Brazil Among the topics Of special interest
Of which il treats we may aude 70 the actual condition
Of Brazilian Slavery emigration, the religious disabilities
of Professionals the literature and journalism Of Brazil and
ats eminent statesmen and political parties The pen Of the
Junior author of the work the Rev. james C. Fletcher IS con-
stany visible in the freshness and animation OF It's pages
Within years be has made four hleut Oursin Brazil
passing much 90 the capital visiting the plantations
In the country and making extensive lOuries along the
eeaeoast and in the interior One of his most important
excursions the rvef Amazon, which lie asceDded
moro than two thousand miles up u the verge OF Peru
The fruits of recent personal experience accordingly
embodied in his work, lending perpetual interest TO his
narrative, and not suffering the attention Of the reader 10
flag for Few books of travels in our language
have obtained wider popularity and in its present form,
It is TO give pleasure, as well as store OF lnoIa-
ton 10 many, especially younger readers who may now
become acquainted with it for the first time.
"War Poetry Of the South" edited by William Gilmore
Sims Ii. D.. is the title Of handsome volume published
by Richardson & Co., forming collection Of popular
songs and poems which png during the fervo Of the
late war the different States Of the Southern COnfeder
acy In the opinion of editor who has gathered them
with rare diligence from great variety of sources they
IRE not only hghy eedabe to the Southern mind but
truly illustrative, II not usttCatory or that sentiment
and opinion with which they have been written; which
sentiment and opinion" be Informs his readers "haye
sustained their people through war unexampled IN
Ats horrors in modern times and which has fully tested
their powers Of endurance well their ability
ting their own resources under all revcrse and amidst
every form Of priyation." The sangune even triumph
tone of the pieces Of early date, presents sad but
Instructive contrast to the solemn, eegae strains which
are found toward close of tho volume Many of the
poems in form and expression possess no small degree of
artistic merit among the most vigorous OF which, with
few exceptions may be clased the contributions Of Henry
TmrOd Paul H. Hayne, and the editor himself The pre-
vaDg spirit Of the volume is that Of yndicye luminosity
toward the American Union. No language is too fierce,
TOO cOntemptuous malignant 10 eharacerze the people
of the North. feeling OF deadly hate toward the
lovers Of freedom and humanity who were opposed in
arms 20 the gentlemen Of the South rankes in the
breast and envenoms the Of every writer. IL was
this spirit which led the terrible years that the North
and South have passed together in mortal strife. The
production Of such appeals to freazied passion which
might be pardoned 20 the exctemens OF the crisis when
madness ruled the hour" is singulary unwse, and what
interest attach 10 them administrations Of pecu
liar of literature, 1t 70 be hoped for the sake Of
the unity and concord" which oil profess 10 seek that
they may fail Of welcome reception among the house
holds of the land.