The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-12-10
ITIERATUR1.
or VIEW BooKs

From Turner Brothers & Co we have
received ''From the Creation to Moses and
'From Joshua to Daniel in words of one
syllable Published by George A. Leavitt. In
these books the exact language of the Bible
has been retained as far as practicable, and
they are well adapted for the purpose of inte-
resting children in the narratives of the Scrip
lures. These two volumes give complete
Bible history from the creation to the time of
Daniel, and, with the exception of the afro
ciously poor engravings, they are entitled to
hearty oommendation.
The same house sends us ApplotoaS Jour-
nal for December 1s, which is full of enter
tanning reading matter.
From j. b. Lippincott & Co. we have
received "The Divisions in the Society of
Friends" by Thomas H, Spea1man. This
little work is in reply to an article that APP
peared in THE Friends ReCieoo, and it is de-
signed to relieve the 'IIicksite" Friends from
the imputations of their 'Orthodox" brethren.
The work will be read with interest not only
by the members of the Society of Friends, but
by those who wish to understand clearly what
the differences between the rival factions of
that body really are.
The same house sends us several of Lee &
Shepard's recent publications.
''The 3D. o. W. o." by the author of
''The Dodge Club, is a very amusing book
for boys, that will certainly excite the juve-
nile Imagination TO the highest pitch of emu
lation. 1t relates the adventures of the men,
bers of a secret order who gloried in the title,
represented by the mysterious initials, of 'The
Brethren of the Order of the White Cross"
The haps and mishaps of these youngsters
are related in entertaining style, and the book
Is one that will find plenty of appreciative
readers.
Sabbath Songs for Children's Worship
by Leonard Marshall, is an excellent seec-
tion of hymns and tunes for Sabbath-schools.
From the American Sunday-School Union
we have received "Bread from God, hand
somely illuminated series of pictures and
verses, bound in attractive style suitable for
the holiday season; also "Mabel; or, the
Bitter Root and "How Paul Became an
Artist"-a couple of religious stories for
young people.
Porter & Coates send us ''Little Rosies !
Christmas Times pleasantly written story |
for children
--'The Guide Book of the West Chester |
and Philadelphia Railroad gives an excellent |
description of one of the most beautiful and |
interesting sections of the State of Pennsyl- |
vania, and it will be invaluable to those who
travel on the road, whether for business or
pleasure The book is illustrated with a
number of excellent Autographs of scenery
and points of interest executed, we under
stand, by one of our leading artists. The |
"Guide Book" is for sale at the depot of the |
company and on the cars Printed by Sher-
man & Co.
The PAiLddelphiG Photographer for De-
cember concludes the sixth volume of a very
useful and interesting publication. It's speci-
men photograph is view of the Mount
Washington Railway, by Kilburn Brothers, of
Iittleton, N. H., and it contains a number OF |
valuable papers by practical writer's on photo |
graphic subjects. The conductors of the
magazine announce number of improve
ments for the new volume Published by |
Benerman g. Wilson.
--Godey'8 L0dy'S Book for January COM
mences the eightieth volume and the for
tieth year of one of the most popular publ
cations in the country. more appropriate
frontispiece could not be given than the fine
steelplate portrait of the genial editor, which |
will certainly be appreciated by his multitude
of lady admirers. In this picture Mr.. Cooley |
looks as if he was likely to continue in charge /
of The LGdys BOOh for another forty years
and more. A number of other illustrations
are given, including fashion plates and pat
terms, and the reading matter is up to the
usual mark of excellence.
Tho Gardeners MOnthLy for December is
filled with articles on horticultural subjects
that will be appreciated by farmers, gar
deners, and florists. Published by Brinckloe
Il Marot, No. % North Sixth street
Peters Musical AOnthLy for December
gives an excellent selection of popular vocal
and instrumental pieces.
From the Central News Company, No.
505 Chestnut street, we have received the
latest numbers of Pallch and Fun.