The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-20
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The CIVIL WAR IN AMERIcA-By John W.
Draper, M. D., in three volumes-Vol This is
a work which, although but one volume has SO
far been issued, is too generally known to need
any criticism at our hands. DR.. Draper is a man
whose opinions upon any subject must be valua-
ble and this book of his will be found interesting
to any one who desires to become acquainted
with the ideas of the thinking men of the North
in regard to the late war. For sale by Ellis,
opposite the Postofice.
POPULAR EDUCATIoN.-"If there be one sub
ject which. more than any other, may be regarded
as Of paramount importance TO the permanent
wel.beiDg Of country like ours, it is that of the
education of its successive generations of citi-
Zens." With these words, whose truth every one
must appreciate, the author, Mr.. 8. 8. Randall,
superintendent Of the public schools Of New
York city, prefaces work devoted to the care
full analysis of the first principles of popular edu
cation and Of the best method Of practically
applying those principles. The subject of n.
cation is treated in full, and we recommend -
psrusa to persons interested in the instruction Of
the young. For sale by Ellis. opposite tie Post
office.
The DOVER HOUsE.-A novel by the WELL
known authoress, Annie Thomas, from whose pen
Donne," and other equally good productions.
For sale by Ellis, opposite the Postofice. Price,
so cents.
THE OPIUM HABIT.-This book is a compilation
of the experience of various opium eaters, and
with the narration of how, in some cases the
habit was abandoned, and in other cases it killed
IFS victim. The stories of DeQuincey, Coleridge,
Robert hall, John Randolph, William wilberforce
ard others, who were slaves to the demon Of
opium, are told with a fearful particularly. The
object Of the work is according to its compiler, to
demonstrate to the eighty or one hundred thous-
and opium eaters In this country-for astonishing
as it may seem, this is the estimate made of the
number of the slow suicides of the United States
that it is utterly impossible for them to break
the chains which now enthral them. But to the
medical man, the philanthropist, as well as to the
mere general reader, such a book as this must
prove one of universal interest. Its perusal
would repay any person, whatever his ideas or
position, and we commend it to the public as a
volume of more than ordinary Importance and
interest FOt sale by Ellis, opposite the Post.
office.
GoDEY's MAGAZINE for October, as full as usual
of pretty stories for everybody and useful in.
formation for the ladies'. has been laid upon our
table by Geo. Ellis, at whose store opposite the
POstofice, it may be obtained. The fashion
plates, we notice, show the large sash bow said
now to be common at the North.
CoNER's NAVIGATION SIMPLFIED.-This book
contains an analysis of the principles of naviga.
ton, q thorough course of instruction
in their practical applications, copious
and opposite Illustrations and examples and
a number Of tables useful in shortening and SIM
plifying intricate and lengthy problems. These
last embrace not only the usual ones of logar-
ithms, snes of angles etc., but also, tables used
in calculating altitude, parallax, depression of the
horizon, approximate variation Of the compass,
and other purposes, the whole concluding with
list of the latitude and longitude of the princi
pal ports, capes and lights in the world. From
this brief abstract of its contents it will be seen
that this will prove valuable assistant to either
the student or the practical navigator, who can
profit much by its tables. For sale by Ellis,
opposite the Postoffice.