The Portland daily press., 1869-11-30
RscENr fsi;a.1cAr faNs -,rhess Co..

RECENT PUBLICATIONS. Those fafiois nnb.
fishers, Fields, O>good 8. Co.. have iaet pub
lished "The Comic History of the United
States, from period prior to the discovery of
America to times long subsequent to the pres
emit, by John D. Sherwood with original illus
trations, by Harry Scratchly. This is one OF
the iolliest books Of the season, and we cheer-
fully commend it to lawyers, doctors' hihis-
ters students and politicians, and in short, to
evervbodv who knows enough to enjoy good
thing II il specially adapted to the wants
NJ the English reading world and to the rest
of mankind. Its quality needs but to be
known to insure a large demand, and it will
not be long before its rare merits will be her
aided abroad. Everybody who reads it must
consider himself bound to recommend it TO
his friend and neighbor and they in turn will
do the same to their friends and neighbors.
Any one who fails to do SO will fail to act up-
on the golden rule" of doing unto others as
they would be done by. The book treats of
the early settlement of the country, its abor-
lglnes wars, political contests and social theo-
ries, in the drollest and most humorous man
ner. The history of the Various admnistra-
tions, from Washington to Grant, combines
instruction and amusement and is very much
more entertaining than those stately histories
which deal only with solemn facts without a
single flash of wit or humor. OF the illustra-
tons, it is enough to say that they are worthy
of the book, which is for sale by Hall L. Da-
Wis on Exchange street.
Loring, Short & Harmon have received "The
Closter and the Hearth; or Maid, Wife and
Widow" matter of fact romance by the we'll
known author, Charles Reade. Published by
Harper & Brothers, in paper covers Price
so cts.
very timely volume is that just published
by G. p. Putnam & Son-the disconrscs of
Father Hyacinthe. The vnlun,e contains the
letter of the PAro 60 Mr. Bacon, that to the
Gsneral of Order, his peace speech-a wonder
fully eloquent production, in which his equal
recognition of Catholicism, Professionalism, and
Judaism produced SO great sensation-his
six sermons at N otre Dame on Civil Society. a
sermon on the occasion of the First Commun-
ion, one on the South American earthquakes,
and a letter prefxed to the select works of his
uncle, Chas. Layson. All of these are redolent
with the wonderful eloquence of the Father.
Rev. Mr.. Bacon has accomplished his work of
translation very fairly, Especially considering
the haste which the absence CT a protecting
copyright and the immediate demand have ne J..
cessitated. The Notre Dame sermons arc frae-
mentary, not by any fault of his, but because
the only record made of them is by shorthand
record of detached plrts. The gaps are filed
with a summary, printed in smaller type. Be-
sides the Fathers own productions this vol
ume contains also biography of Mr.. Bacon,
which gives a very excellent sketch of his life
and very intelligent statement of the Notre
Dame and succeeding troubles, and an article
by Rev. Edouard de Pressense (from the Revue
Chretienne) on "Men and Parties in the Gath
olic Church in France which aids much to
proper understanding of Father Hyacinthe' 8
position and is very acceptable in connection
with this volume. The book is prefaced with
portrait of the distinguished pulpit orator
The publishers announce that the sermons on
the family and others will be issued at the ear
Hest possible moment. For sale by Lorins,
Short & Harmon.
1.-The Happy Boy" is the title of fine little
book from Sever, Francis & Co., Boston 1t IS
the story of a peasant boy. t. noiii the Wolld
has a,wavs saemes>s delightful dream, until
bo il owoi,enes % his position in it by finding
oDstlcies che way of his love for girl who
is aIove him in birth. 1t abounds in sweet
pictures and delicious representations of real
country life in Norway These books are all
nicely printed and bound, and are for sale nv
Hall L. Davis.