The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-12-17
New Books.

RatJv's Husband. BY MARION HARLAND,
author Of "Alone," SC. New York !:
SHELDON & Co.
The nom de plume" of MARION HAIR
LAND" has long been favorite with the
novel-reading public. The lady who wears
it, formerly Miss HAYES, now Mrs. TER
HUME, is q native of this State. A new
work from her will be hailed with satisfac-
ton by her many friends.
Spectacles for Young Eyes. BY J. W. LAM
DER. New York: SHELDON & Co.
This is q series of descriptive stories re-
lating to the early history Of New York
State and the scenes Of New York city, which
are told in simple language, for very young
readers.
The Child Wife: A Tale of Two Worlds.
By Captain MAYNE REID, author Of" The
Scalp Hunters" etc. New York: SHEL-
DON & Co.
Captain REID is well known as an Afri-
can hunter and teller of stories of hunting.
He has also put forth at least one story in
line regarded more thoroughly fictitious
than his hunting stories, his success IN
which entities him to confidence in his
newer essays. He was lively and enter
tanning narrator of adventure in the wilds
Of Africa, and his reputation earned in
that way will at least give his novels q
good "send off," He has become citizen
of the United States.
GleuningS Among the SheaUeS. BY Rev. G..
H. STURGEON. New York: SHELDON &
Co.
This is very handsome little volume in
blue and gilt neat Christmas present
for pious people. The book consists of
short chapters on various themes, CLEANED
from the sermons of the famous author.
The above works ore all for sale by
STARKE & RYLAND.
Resources of the Pacific Slope. By ]. Ross
BROWNE. New York: D. APPLETON 4
Co.
The exploration by which have been
gathered the data comprised in this valua-
BILE book was conducted by Mr.. BROWNE
under the patronage of the Government.
He was aided by corps of assistants. The
book, as its title-page represents it it to be,
is statistical and descriptive summary of
the mines and minerals, climate, topogra-
ply, agriculture, commerce, manufactures,
and miscellaneous productions of the States
and Territories west of the Rocky noun
tains with a sketch of the settlement and
exploration of Lower California.
The immense region Of country described
in this book is becoming more and more in
teresting from the extension of the railroad
system of the Union into it. Mr.. Brownies
report, from its reliability and definite
ness, must be an invaluable guide to all
who are looking to that region as the theatre
of their enterprises.
Isaiah: With Notes Critical, Explanatory,
and Practical, designed for both Pastors
and People. By Rev. HENRY CowLEs,
ID. ........
This book of $50 pages is the third of a
series of notes on the Old Testament pro-
phets put forth by the author, the Rev. DR..
CowLEs, of Oberlin, Ohio. He proposes q
volume on jeremiah, 'sclosing the series on
the Old Testament prophets"
Neaoton FORESTER, Of the APPLEToNs' cheap
reprint Of MARRYATT's novels.
Woodside and Seaside. Illustrated by Pen
and Pencil. New York: D. APPLETON
s. Co.
This is one of the neatest and best select
ed of the seasonable sentimental works of
the day. 1t is book Of poems illustrated.
The selections are from the best authors,
including MILTON, MoTHERwELL, ROGERS,
TENNYsoN, SHELLEY, BARRY CORNWALL,
CowPER, BRYANT, sc. The illustrations
are very appropriate and admirably drawn.
The binding, paper, and print are beauti-
full. 1t is one of the most unique books
now offered for Christmas presents.
The above works are all for sale by A.
H. CHRISTIAN & Co., who have o varied
supply of seasonable books, quite captiva-
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