The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-08
LITERATURE.
Reviews or New Books.


d. D., prothonotary Apostolic. Two volumes.
New York: P. o'Sbea.
There is hardly person acquainted with the his
tory or the Catholic Church In the United states VINO
Is not familiar with the career OF Elizabeth Seton
That career was most remarkable one. born
Protestant she was reared in the tenets OF the Eps
copal Church. All her surroundings were anti
Catholic. Her father was DR.. Richard Bayley,
physician OF this city, and her mother was the
daughter OF an Epscopaiian minister. the satent
points IN her life are SO wen known to all OF our
readers who will feel interested In the volumes be-
fore US that wo shall touch but lightly upon theni.
Arrived at womanhood, Elizabeth Bayley married
William Seton, VINO died on the 27th or December,
wife. lie lett several children by her. Two
years later Elizabeth was converted 70
sa inc aGS aurcS e @ not ona beore she
determined to devote her after life TO religion she
converted nearly all her husbands relatives be-
sides many others. But her greatest work was Tue
establishment OF the Sister OF Charity IN the United
states AS the founder OF this religious society her
name has become linked lmpershaby 20 all that Is
humane and charitable Protastants as well as
Catholics have ever been lavish Ia praise OF society
and selsacriice unsurpassed In the annals OF hene-
violence. In periods or epidemic diseases ana during
the recent war no class OF women could equal the
Sisters IN their attention to the Sick the wounded
and the dying.
For the details of the life OF Elizabeth Seton wo
refer the reader to these volumes. They are on
the whole, acceptaDlY compiled. There Is, perhaps.
slight ohuseness In style Observable, but IL does
mar tue general merit OF tho work. It's extensive
pernsa is recommended. Everything thar relates to
the life OF really good and pious woman, one VINO
has conferred great favors upon humanity cannot
be otherwise than interesting
WARWICK, OR THE LOST NAr1oNALITfEs OF AMERICA.
A Novel; BY Mansfield Tracy Walwor,h
II another Dsraeli were TO write the "Curiostes
OF LITERATURE now he would certainly not fall to
notice warwick" for 1t Is very curious book.
Victor Hugo, Eugene sue, nor any other modern
writer OF eXtravagant fiction can approach the
author Of this work in exuberance Of Imagination
or fancy. There arc things In "Warwck" that no
one ever dreamed OF before and that puzzle bota the
critic and philosopher Knowing something of the
authors active Imagination and STYLE from his for
mcr productions OF sHotspurn ana ''Stormcn,n
there reason TO believe that this one would pc
ideal enough, but II exceeds all expectation. How
ever Nj. Walwerth improves tie longer he writes.
'Warwickn which is his last novel, is the best. lie
has bestowed upon IT. evidently, a great deal OF
study ana labor Ior 1t - REDUNDANT with classical
historical aud theological aiusions reierences, sinh
lies and arguments. vast deal OF what y termed
scholarly khowedQe Is displayed. lie explores all
the realms OF mythology, reelection, science and art,
and bewders one By his fund OF varied Information.
"Warwick IS adapted to the sensational taste OF the
tipe and particularly to that OF large class OF
American lady novel readers. Both the moral ana
sentiment are good, except in the authors effort 10
create high biooted and high born class that does
MOI exist in America still, this VIII be very datter-
Ing 70 number OF people and nelp to sell the book.
HIS defence OF Christian religion is good quality OF
evoked IN It IS commendabe, but II is to be regretted
that in the frequent mention OF Christ there too
much OF mere seItImentaism and want OF proper
reverence. Yet .his Is n accordance with the ideas
and spirit oil the age. The author, perhaps rejects
tanned large circulation already, ana this Is not
surprising 1or as was sald IT Is adapted TO the mass
OF American reaiers.
TIE CUBAN REvoLUrIoN; NOTES FROM THE DIARY OF
CUBAN. by Jose de Arinas Cespeaes.
This little brochure is just what its title represents.
IL Is q complltOn of notes reiecLIOns REMARKS nn1
letters on the subject OF the Cuban revolution The
author Is refugee patriot and was formerly one OF
the foremost newspaper editors In Havana. There
Is little argument Ia the pamphlet the Cuban
question though there Is scope enough for that but
10 Is redundant with ardent expressions OF patriot
ism. some rather severe remarks about the Uniled
States are In bad taste and iii timed, and Mr..
Armas' estimation Of the questionable services OF
weak newspapers III the cause of CuDa, while
he ofget5 those the independent press and press
generally, does not show much Judgment. However,
lie IL an ardent patriot, ainiaD.e gentleman and
means well.
THE WORLD AT HONE; on, PICTURES AND SCENES
FROM FAR OFF LANDS. BY Mary and Elizabeth
Kirby. London, Ednbufg and New YORK: I.
Neson 4 Sons.
This book viii make q charming holiday present
to the young, for whom it is intended. 1t is most
elegantly gotten up The binding being especially
noteworthy. The Illustrations are also admirable,
and the type and paper excellent. Altogether the
volume Is triumph Of the publishing arr. It's COIL
tents are varied and are interesting reaGng. The
authors have arranged their numerous subjects we'll,
ami written OF them IN clear, simple style, which
VIII make the book doubiy acceptable to the young.
MoSrEWHrs Map DRAWING AvD OBJECT LESSONS.
by James bionteth. New York and Chicago: A.
:. Barnes 4 Co.
Merely for the teaching OF map drawing we ca
heartily commend this publication. The method is
original and simple and can be easily learned. The
'oblect lessons,n however, are poor. They purport
to "teech the shape OF continents countries &c. By
meahs q pictures aad living creatures and familiar
intended to repte4en. give fair idea OF the geo.
glaoueal shape OF tue places Intended 10 be
described DIT II a majority ofinsaAces Il re4u Tres
more thhn ordinarily pr0llAc lm4gaation u per-
ceiye the resemblance IL - 10 be regretted that
these object essonsh are IN thc work.
TIE PRINCE or DARSSE5s., Aromance Of the Blue
phla: I. 3. Peterson < Brothers.
It's somewhat remarkable fact that every new
book written by Mls. Southworth Is announced as
her best. If we were 10 judge OF the excellence OF her
productions by this standard OF progressive supe.
Iiority we should unhesltatngly pronounce her the
most gifted writer not only III America, but IN the
Wnoie world. But 70 speak canddy Mrs. South
wofth's novels are quite ordinary. The one before
us - no worse than the long list of
those she has written, aud 1t il no bet.
ter. Merely O story, with q dash Of tie
sensational about It, the book readable TIE hero
Woigang Walrdgen, Is a mysterious sotlbre, capri
cous character, with whose career we leave the
reader 70 become aolnaiated, not caring TO sketch
II here. There are several short stories attached to
the volume, probably as kind OF desserl after the
heavy intellectual food.
LINDA; on, THE YOUNG Pn.9T or THE BELLE GRE.
OLE. By Mrs. Caroline Lee fIeatz. Phuadclphla:
Peterson Brothers.
This novel has been repubishol in handsome style
by Peterson < Brothers. Tie green ana gold bind.
Ing IS quite neat and tasteful.
Miscellaneous.
We have received the last number or tho Great
Traas-coatiaentat Ratiroaa Guide, published by
Croiutt Co., Of Chicago, aud dedicated oto any or
our friends or the public having lty cent stafnp u
The Gutde Is well compiled and may be relied upon
Trustworthy.
We have also received the church Roathty for
November yery go0d ana interesting number.
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