The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-05-13
LITHRATUR1.
REVIE or VIEW BOOKS

-Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfnger send us
s'Baffled; or Michael Brands Wrong" by
Julia Goddard. Published by Harper & Bro
theirs. This is a novel of English high life,
in which an interesting and well-constructed
plot is embellished with some fine descriptive
passages and some excellent studies of char
acter. It is illustrated with numerous artis-
tic drawings, and in comparison with most of
the fctions of the day it is entitled to de-
cidedly favorable reception on the part of
novel readers.
From J. B. Lippincott & Co. we have
received 'Tvy Leaves, by Mary Ellen Atkn-
son. The verses in this little volume breathe
more of the genuine spirit of poetry than
many more pretentious efforts. They are all
religious in sentiment, and they will be appre-
ciated by the admirers of religious poetry.
The following, which is fair sample of the
quality of the poems, has something very
graceful about it, to our fancy
WHITE BLOSSOMS.
The snow-white flowers of summer time!
Fair globes of spotess purity
Frail bossoming vines that cling and climb,
With star-gemmed branches floating free,
Large, heavy housekeeping slow
Their perfumed snowflakes to the ground
AS if Christ's praise so long ago.
Still held them listening to its sound.
If they have caught such purity,
If such perfection lives in them,
Which are but as the broidery
Upon thy garments outer hem,
o Thou all-perfect Christi how bright
The beauty glowing where Thou art!
How radiant every saint in light,
Who lives and brightens in thy sight,
And loves and knows Thee heart to heart!
From the same house we have received
"Carlino," by the author of CDR. Antonio"
ETC., very pleasing story that has just been
completed in Good Words. 'Carlino" is not
SO elaborate as some of the other works of
the same author but it is written in that pc
culiarly attractive style that made ''Dr. Anto-
nio" and 'Torenzo Benoni" so popular with
a large class of readers. It's sketches of char
acter are admirable, and the story itself is
particularly interesting from the fact that it
goes outside of the ordinary routine of fiction.
The hero is an italian valet and his fortunes
and misfortunes in attending upon sick mas
ter make the ject of the book. This sub
ject, however, humble as it is, is treated in
most fascinating style, and the story is one
that will well repay perusal
From Turner & Co. we have received
"Fige Thousand Year, by Edward Mitchell.
Published by Loring. The writer of this
little work shows how, in five years time,
without any capital to start with, he built up
business of $4,000 per annum. This result
was brought about by intelligence and indus
try, and the story of Mr.. Mitchells success
will be at once an encouragement to others
who may be disposed to help themselves and
xpil1 with
hints about the right way to go to work.
Turner & Co. also send us AppLetOR's Jour-
nal, E0e,y Saturday, and Our Boys and
Gi.ls for Saturday, May 81, and the Trans
atlantic for May "a.
From w B. Zieber, No. 106 South
Third street, we have received "The United
States Register or Blue Book for 1870" Pub
lished by j. Disturnell, New York. This
manual contains the names of the principal
civil officers of the Federal Government, the
army and navy list, ETC., together with politi-
cal and statistical information relating to the
States and Territories and much other valu-
able information.
From the Central News Company, No.
505 Chestnut street, we have received the
latest numbers of the Illustrated London
NeaOS, Punch, and Fun.
-Leypoldt & Holt will publish on the 18th
inst. Hammer and Anvil" by Frederick
Speilhagen. This is the latest work of this
popular author, and it is said to be an ad
vance over his previous efforts. Speilhagenl
style has an extraordinary fascination for
large class of readers, and with those who car
appreciate his best qualities he has made a
more profound impression than any of the
fiction writer's who have lately appeared
Hammer and Anvil" will undoubtedly re
ceive a cordial welcome.
RituaIisu i'm London