The Portland daily press., 1870-12-26

1t is happy idea to complete the series OF
Theodore Parker's Works by publishing un-
der the title of Historic Americans the lee
lures on franklin, Washington, Jefferson aud
John Adams delivered In the Fraternity
course OF 1858. These lectures make a rare
good book, and, the editor, O. D. Frothing-
ham says in his preface all that 10 necessary
by way of introduction. Whatever may have
i'aGs P'rkers theological vagaries, the tone Of
nls in.-..-s:-r-cz .ssSnenuy tIuthiul. The
consequence is that he presents a different
picture OF the Dill Mcjores of the Revolution
from that with which most people are ac-
quainted. 1t is rather startling to be assured
that the Washington, on whose awful grand.
eur most eyes hardly dare 10 gaz,, was in fac I
none
TOO bright and good
For human natures'daily food,-
that he was passionate, that he was fond of
parade. slowed to ride in coach with six
horses" "swore out the great terrible Saxon
oath with all its three specifications" and
that his nature was absolute power y.strick
EN- in respect TO anything emotional or senti-
mental.But Notwithstanding Parker's uncom-
promising trutbfuness, Washington Is so
gland character that he comes ont Of the
terrible ordeal will our respect Tor hIm hard
ly impaired. Aud SO with franklin, Jeffer
sou and Adams. As Mr.. Fro'hingham says
40 know character was in Paiker's judg-
ment better than to worship simnlacrum.
Published by Horace b Fuller, the publish
er OF Paiker's Writings, OF which new edi.
tion has lust appeared. at IA BromfieId street,
Boston. For sale by Lorins, Short C Har-
mon.
Lee & Shepard, Boston, have issued the
third volume OF The Tone Masters SERIES
Bach and Beethoven are here presented to
young people in the same pleasant way in
which they have already been made acquaiut-
ed by Mr.. Charles B ,rnard with Mozart, Men
dessohn, Handel and Haydn. These hand
some little l6 mo volumes, with their pleasant
coiloqnal style and fine Illustrations, ought to
be 10 the hands of every child OF musical
taste. For sale by Bailey & Noyes.
The Poison of Asps novelette, by Florence
Malryat Mrs. Ross church, Is published in
thin paper covered volume of u pages by d.
Appleton & Co., N. Y. Price 80 cents. For
sale by Bailey & Noyes.
With Fate Against Him by Amanda NJ.
Douglas belongs decidedly to the better class
of novels. The author OF In Trust and other
pleasant books is well and favorably known
to the reading public. Published by Sheldon
& Company. New York, and Tor sale by Lor-
ing, Short & Harmon.
Fifteen Years, picture of the last centu-
ry, by Taivi. Mrs. Therese Robinson) trans
lated from he German by Mary A. Robinson.
assisted by w. c. Bryant, may not improper
ly be classed with historical novels. The
scene is laid in Sweden in the time OF
Frederick The Great OF Prussia. 1t Is written
with great power and encbains the interest OF
the reader throughout. Published by ID. APP
pleton Co., New Yoik, aud for sale by Bal.
ley G. Noyes.
Scandinavian authors ale becoming exceed
ingly popular, as we'll as the musicians Of that
interesting race. The country that gave US
Jenny Lind, Nilsson and Ole Bull has given
US not only tine lamentej Fredrika Bremer,
but the author of Arne, Victor Rydburg
whose Last Athenian has been translated by
our townsman, w. w. Thomas, Jr. Esq, and
Madame Schwartz. This last author, who Is
very popular in her own country and else
where in Europe, has just been introduced to
the American public by Lee & Shepard, who
have published Cold and Name, translated by
Selma Borg aud Marie A. Brown. Nilsson,
writing to the transaors, prohouuces the
works of Madame Schwartz magnifQues.
Bailey & Noyes have paper covered edition
for 81.
Tee readers OF the Atlantic know how
charming w. d. Howels Suburban Sketches
are, and will want the book IN which Mrs.
Johnson, Doorstep Acquaintance" "Flt-
ting" &C., are to be found all together. Those
who do not read the Atlantic will all the
more need to make the acquaintance OF one
OF the raciest and most enjoyable of American
authors. Suburban Sketches is bound In
colb, in one handsome crown svo volume.
Pablsi,e ed by Hurd u uoughton. and ior sale
by Bailey 4 Noyes.
Rev. EIijah Kellogg, who with bis pen has
made hundreds OF boy friends within the past
two years who never enjoyed his personal ac-
4uaintance, has recently sent out a new vol
ume entitled Arthur Bropa, being In some
respects sequel to the Elm Islaul Stoies,in-
Producing the characters of that famous series
The purpose OF the book is to illustrate the
principle that benefits conferred usually ex-
cite gratitude, and sometimes, when the do
nOrs have passed away, are repaid, with inter-
est, 10 their posterity. Lee & Shepard are The
publishers aud Baiey & Noyes have the
book.
Battles al Home is the title of one of Hor.
ace B. Fuer's latest public ,ions. The name
is suegestive,hu it we should transpose it and
cali it Home Battles it would be still more 81,
or the intent o, the book is to teach boys
and girls, ,too-how to govern themselves. The
story is warmly commen led by Miss Alcott,
author of Little Women, and what sue COM
menls parents can put into the hands of their
children with confidence. IL is one Of the
most popularj 1venile publications. OF the year,
and it can be bought at Lo.ing, Short & Har-
mons.