The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-11-30

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Iaydn's Dictionary of Dates" is o reprint
many improvements of one of the most
plete and valuable books of reference
at has ever been compiled. 1t was the
thor's design to compress into single
lume Of convenient size as much informa-
n as possible on every imaginable subject
story, law, science, art, arms, biography,
d dates of remarkable occurrences. Since
original publication, nearly thirty years
it has had well-deserved reputation,
ph has been increased by the labors of its
tors, who have endeavored to made it
pre- valuable by correcting errors and by ad-
pg information of Importance.
When the work was taken in hand by the
American publishers it was found to be def
4 cient in many respects, and several editors
were therefore employed to revise it and in
corporate fresh records and statistics which
! would give the latest and most reliable infor-
nation on subjects of special interest to Ame-
rcan readers. The events of the Revolution,
ine war of 1912, and of the Mexican and In
{ian wars, have been arranged by Mr.. Benson
I. LOSING, while the Rebellion record has
been compiled by separate editor who has
snade the subject special study. The work
hakes handsome octave volume of five hun
fred and forty-one pages, with complete
index. For merchants, business men, law
ters, editors and all who have frequent occa-
Esion to use book of reference, this work is
invaluable,
'sWild Sports of the World is a compilation
by James Greenwood (the Lambeth casual),
Who gives an animated description of the
structure and habits of the elephant, the lion,
khe puma, the gorilla, the rhinoceros, the
zger, the hippopotamus, the leopard, the pan
her, the jaguar, the buffalo, the wolf, the
boar, the bear, the ostrich, the reindeer, the
onyx, the chamois, the American deer, the
tapir, the kangaroo, the giraffe, the wild
horse the crocodile, the devil-hsh, the muff-
Hlon, and the musk-ox, with the methods of
hunting them The book is a manual of
natural history and record of sporting ad-
ventures in all parts of the world Mr.. Green
rood has worked up his subject in excellent
lyle, and his book, if not altogether the most
original that might be produced, is exceed
hgly comprehensive and entertaining 1t is
profusely illustrated, and is filled with sport
ing anecdotes of the most exciting descrip-
tion.
sThe Cloister and the Hearth, by Charles
aeade is an elaboration of his story entitled
"a Good Fight" 1t is one of his most power
full works, and it enjoys higher reputation
with discriminating readers than some of his
more popular writings. Harper's edition is
published at the low price of fifty cents.
Harper's Weekly has commenced the publ
cation of new serial story by Wilkie Collins,
I'm which the author evidently intends to
make vigorous assault on the iniquitous
system of marriage laws that remain in force
id Ireland, by which it is difficult for Catholic
| wohan who is united to Protestant to tell
Ather she is married or not. In his open.
inf chapters Mr.. Collins shows the skill of 9
Through master of his art; he goes right to
tie heart of his subject, and engages the at
tStion of the reader in the strongest manner
fom the..very commencement. This story pro-
njses to be one of the most interesting and
@citing of any that this popular author ha'
Nt produced, and it will doubtless have more
eject in reforming the abuses at which it is
imed than any mere arguments on the sub
|ect.
--Claxton, Remsen q Haffelfnger also SEM
hs the first part of Charles Reade's "Pu
Yourself in His Place" published by Sheldol
Il Go. This novel is now running in tn
columns of THE GALAXY. 1t is written in Mr.
Reades most vigorous style, and it is a mas
terly discussion of one of the, great socia
problems of the day, as well as a story o
great interest.
From Charles Desilver we have receive
soTodds Johnson's and Walkers Pronoun
cling Dictionary, with Walkers Key to tn
Classical Pronunciation of Greek, Latin, an
pture Proper Names" edited and revise
~. e. Worcester. This is the standar
bridgment by Chalmers, with the revision
Worcester of Johnson's great work, prune
1its eccentricities and enlarged by the labor
q Todd. ''Johnsons Dictionary will alway
femain standard in many of it's features
Ind the basis for future photographers t
build upon. The edition before us is we
known and its merits appreciated for scho'
purposes and as convenient book of r.
ference for all who have frequent occasion
use dictionary.
From the same house we have also receive
"a The Book of Drawing Room Plays an
Evening Amusements,' by Silas S. Steel
Much skill has been displayed in the selectic
and arrangement of the pieces presented
this volume, and all of them are admiral
suited for parlor theatricals. Care has bee
aiken to make even the single scenes as con
5lete as possible, SO that they will tell the
tory and such selections as the limitation
from TIE Carpenter Of Rouen, and the tri
ecene from Tie Merchant Of Venice, will