The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-29
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miscellaneous writings contains ''The Paris
Sketch Book of M. A. Titmarsh; ''The Me-
moirs of Mr. Charles j. Yellowplush;" "The
Irish Sketch Book" and "Notes of Journey
from Cornhill to Grand Cairo Some of
these sketches are in Thackerays best vein,
and they reveal his peculiar genius more
clearly than do some of his elaborate works.
1t is singular that complete collection of his
miscellaneous writings has never been made
before, and the publishers of this series are
rendering genuine service to the reading
public.
''The Pilgrims Progress, in words of one
syllable, by Mrs. Edward Ashley Walker,
published by George A. Leavitt, is q success
ful attempt to adapt the great religious prose
poem of Bunyan to the capacity of young
readers Mr.. Longfellow compares this re-
markable work to the 'Divine Comedy" of
Dante and it certainly rivals the Italian
poem in the hold that it maintains upon the
Imagination of its readers In the present
edition the adapter has with great skill re-
tanned Bunyan's own language as far as prac-
ticable, and the book is one that deserves an
introduction into every household.
''From the Crib to the Cross" is a life of
Christ, also in words of one syllable, by Mrs.
Walker The narrative is written in simple
and forcible language, so that it cannot fail
to awaken an interest in the young reader.
Both of. these books are illustrated with
colored prints which render them addi-
tionally attractive.
ga Chapter on Erie" by Charles Francis
Adams, Jr., is a reprint by Fields, Osgood &
Co. of the article in the North ADeericaR
fPeoieao for July, 1869, which attracted so
Huch attention. Mr.. Adams has added some
itional facts and some evidence to sub
ate his statements and arguments and
ne essay is one that is well deserving of the
attention of thoughtful men,
'sThe Uncle Sam Series, published by
Fields Osgood e. Co., consists of four gaily
colored brochures, in which the story of
Grip Van Wrinkles Nap" is related in verse
by Edmund Clarence Stedman; ''The Story
of Columbus" byJ T. Trowbridgc; "Put-
nam the Brave, by r. II. Stoddart; and Bay
ard Taylor sings ''The Ballad of Abraham
Lincoln" These books are designed for the
purpose of furnishing American children
with something of higher order than the
current juvenile literature, and the pub
fishers have enlisted for this service the pens
of writers of acknowledged reputation and
the pencils of irst-rate artists. rip Van
Wrinkle" and abraham Lincoln" are illus
trated with designs by Sol Eytinge, Jr., and
columbus" and putnam" by Alfred Fred
ericks. The pictures are highly colored,
and some of them have much artistic merit.
From D. Ashmead we have received the
following recent publications of Lee q She
pard:-
''Living Thoughts" is the third volume of
the 'Golden Truth Series" and it is made up
! of brief selections in prose and verse by
great number of Christian writer's. The COM
piler has endeavored to make such selection
! of thoughts as will aid those who are striving
to lead Christian life, and the book is one
that will be much priced by many readers.
''How Charley Roberts became Man" is
the first of the "Charley Roberts series, ;" to
| be completed in six volumes. 1t is a religious
story for boys, in which the principles of true
manliness are set forth in plain and practi-
cal manner
Glow Eva Roberts gained her Education
is the second volume of the same series, and
it is adapted particularly for the perusal of
girls, who are instructed as to what woman's
sphere and responsibilities really are.
'Dolly Dimple's Flyaway' is the sixth
I volume of the ''Dolly Dimple" series. 1t is
pleasant little story for young readers.
From George Gebbie, No. 720 Sansom
street, we have received 'The Family Doc
tor" by r. jefferson, M. d., NJ r. G. S., Of
London. This is dictionary of domestic
medicine and surgery, especially adapted for
family use. 1t is very complete exposition
of medical science, in plain and understand
able form, for ready reference in the family,
and its practical usefulness and popularity are
demonstrated by the fact that it has reached
the fifteenth edition. In England this worl
is very highly esteemed, and it is rapidly win
ming its way to favor in the United States
The pages are printed in double column, will
clear and legible type, and many of the arti
cles are illustrated with diagrams and draw
ings of plants used in medicine. This is un
,doubtedly one of the best popular medica
works ever published and the different sub
4, iects being arranged in alphabetical order
dictionary style, there is no difficulty in refer
ring to whatever is wanted.
4 From Claxton, Remsen & Hafelfnge
we have received GA Grammar School His
tory of the United States, by Berson j
LOSING. Published by Sheldon & Company
This is the second volume of the series o
school histories by Mr.. Lossing published
by Messrs. Sheldon, and it appears to be ad
mirably adapted for an elementary class-book