The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-19
BOOK NOTICES.

ABsARAKA-HoME OF THE Grows. Being the Expe-
rence of an Ohicers Wife on the Plains. Phadea-
phia: J. b. Lippencott d Co.. 1868.
This Is good little volume OF description ana al
venture. 1t deals with topics Of peculiar interest
lust now-the character OF the Indian country ana
the chances and changes OF life in the atritlon Of
the races OF red and white men. M
THE New ENGLAND TRAGEDIES: BY Henry wads-
worth Longlellow. Boston: Ticknor Fields 1853.
Here is much supernuous labor given to telling
dull stories in dramatic form without the last breath
or sparkle OF dramatic spirit or fire. Have we not
had enough Of the Presbeterlans in all shapes.
MILDRED. BY Georgana NJ Clark New York'
harper brothers, 1868.
This will be found an interesting story. The In
cidenTs are all well worked up and the characters
are admirably sustained throughout the whole tale.
THE SCRATCHSIDE5 FAMILY. BY John Carltn. New
York: Stone Barrow, 1865.
This little book which Ia illustrated by its author b
intended for the use Of the young people, and to
them 1t will be found intensely amusing.
THE WHITE GAUNTLET. A Novel. BY Captain Mayns
Reed. New York: G. W. Carleton Co., 1868.
novel written in the exuberant style OF this
author, and In which the Waverley machinery
figures extensively. There are kings black horse
men footpad gypses sT cs r aa me
reQuireS
THE CALAMrTIEs AND QUARRELs OF AUTHORS:
BY Isaac Disraeli Edited by his som d Inc Right
Hon. Benjamin Dis ae TWO vols. vols. !. ana
II. New York: w. j. Middleton, 1868.
A well meant but not very well printed now edi-
tion intended to harvest the interest that the pre-
sent fame Of the son gives to the writings OF the
father. new edition Of the works Of Disraeli the
father Is characteristic literary sign OF the times
ELILoTT's LAWN AND SHADE TREES. New York:
Francis w. woodward, 1868.
treatise on deciduous and evergreen trees and
shrubs for planting in gardens, parks, cemeteries
&C. It contains much varied Information regarding
the planting and habits Of trees ana shrubs and -
full or valuable hints IN relation to their treatment
TRAvKLLER's OFFICIAL RAILWAY GUIDE or THE
UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
The second edition OF this work for the present
month contains together with Its usual quantity OF
matter in relation to railways varied selection Of
interesting reading matter.
The Magazines.
The Art JouYna,-Ihe October number OK this
remarkably fine publication contains two ccsant
engravlngs-one entitled "Wnere They Crucided
Him. ana the other "venice-Tle Arrival" Tue
subject matter OF its reading Is equal to the general
tone of the journal.
Den,orssrs Illustrated Monthly Magasine.-The
number for November is equal to its predecessors It
is full of really valuable suggestions and useful
information in matters pertaining to womans WORK.
The WoiEsnop-A repriat OF very useful moathly
journal published In Germany ana devoted 70 tho
progress OF the useful arts. 1t Is magazlne that no
practical mechanic should be without
~ ra as goao Qarce Thang yons in
the held it shows fair signs OF achieving success.
We have received from Brentano 70s Broadway,
the following London publications for October:-
Bel,auia-A charming number; stories and illus
trations.
1ae 81. James-A continuation Of several stories.
&c.
The Gennemar's NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., reviews,
notes, incidents, &c.
7ailpe Bar-A good budget Of prose and poetry.
The Co0nhM Ma0Gziue-Stories, travels, crltt-
cisns &c.
MacNalaa's Ma0azine-Of the order Of Black
wood.
The FOr,nighty Rerie,o-Of the order Of the
| Edtnburg.
me Establishments Domestic Magazfne-A first
class book of fashions, domestic amusements, pas
| tines &c.
| The Holiday Wander Of London Society-W,th ON
| extra number Of pretty Illustrations.