The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-11-16

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TnE Po1AR WOMB. BY DR. q. Har!wig.
Published by Harper d Brothers. Phila-
delphia agents, Claxton, Remsen Il Hafel-
finger.
The polar world is the world of mystery,
and every effort of man to break through the
barrier that surrounds the poles has hitherto
been baffied; but the results of the explora-
lions that have taken place have been such as
TO whet curiosity and to excite restless desire
IN some minds to force nature to give up the
sreat secret that she has thus far jealousy
guarded. The centre of Africa has been ex-
plored. and the tabled sources of the Nile have
been revealed to the world, so that they have
almost ceased to be objects of speculation
and wonder. The open sea that surrounds
the pole still remains to battle curiosity and
TO excite adventurers to explore 1t, and TO
assign reason for its existence Will this
ever be done? No one knows; but the pro-
tress Of science and discovery has been so
great during the present century that no
future developments will be matters for sur
prise OF wonderment
The work before us is very complete ex-
position of the subject upon which 1T under
takes to treat, and yet it is written In such a
plain and familiar style that it is eminently
suited for popular reading. 1t takes up in
detail the polar countries of Europe and
America, and discusses their peculiarities Of
climate. the manners and customs of the in
babitants. the animal and vegetable life, the
progress of discovery, and the adventures Of
explorers The American editor has added
chapters on ''Alaska" and ''The Innuits, and
a number Of important illustrations that in
crease the value of the work. The book is
very profusely illustrated throughout, and
we commend it as one of much value and in
terest to all classes of readers.
--Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfnger send MS
''The Romance of Spanish History by John
S. c. Abbott. Published by Harper & Bro
thers. In this work Mr. Abbott has endea.
yored to present in readable and compact
shape the most romantic and interesting epi-
sodes OF Spanish history, from the earliest
ages to the present time. The subject is q
fascinating one, that an author of even ordi.
nary ability could scarcely fail to make inte.
resting; and as Mr.. Abbott, despite many
glaring faults, is really interesting writer
the work before us is one that is well worthy
Of perusal.
From Turner Brothers e Co. we have re.
- ceived the third volume of ''Miscellanies, " by
w. NJ. Thackeray. Published by Fields, Os.
good d Co. This contains The Book OF
Snobs, Sketches and Travels in London
Character Sketches, the unfinished novel of
Denis Duval," ''MeE Wives, and the
stories of 1.-The Bedford Row Conspiracy, "
IA Little Dinner at Timmins, and The
Fatal Boots" These sketches are among the
most characteristic of Thackerays writings,
and they are we'll deserving OF the honor of
being included in a complete edition of his
works. The only wonder is that they have
never been collected before, and the pub
fishers are doing genuine service to the
public by presenting them in this neat and
attractive shape.
j. B. Lippincott & Co. send us a pretty
little book of Nursery Carols, which are
made very attractive by the admirable illus
trations of Ludwig Richter and Oscar Pletsch,
two of the best German artists on wood of
the day.
From I. b. Peterson d Brothers we have
received Robert Oranam, the second vol
n1ne of the new edition of Mrs. Caroline Lee
Hentz's works, and the sequel of Linda.
Mrs. Hentz is writer whose popularity is OF
the increase, and this complete and uniform
edition of her works will be appreciated by
large and admiring circle Of readers.
From Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfngel
we have received Joe and the Howards, b,
Carl. Published by Andrew F. Graves, Bos
ton In this work an interesting story
made the medium of a discussion of tn
natural history of insects, with a view O
making the study of nature attractive t
young readers.
From Mrs. j. Hamilton Thomas, Nc
1894 Chestnut street, we have receive
'Janet's Two Homes by L. o. M. H.,
pleasantly written religious story for youn
people.
d p. Skelly sends us Autumn Lea
Stories, by E. M. j., series Of nine shol
religious stories for children.
The November number of the Ameytcd
EGchdage and Reo56to, published by Fowle
a Moon, No 521 Chestnut street, has nun
Der of excellent practical articles on minin
and metallurgy, finance, insurance, railway
and transportation, arts, science, literature
etc. etc.