Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-10-25
Watohman g journal.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1871.
Books and Magazines.

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TuE JuDcE's pErs. SroRms OF FAuLY, AND
ITS DUNB FRiESDs. BY +. johnson llurd &
lIoughton, Publishers, New York city.
Mr., Bergh ought to father this book Its aim
is to teach people, both young and old, to treat
dumb animals with kindness and consideration
and this lesson is nculcatcd in a such a manner
as to make It's application both possible and prob
able. 1t is beautiful juvenile, and the book
and its lesson will inevitably win place in every
child affection who has the privilege Of read
ing it,
For sale at phinney's.
"AN Am Full" is the title Of a new steel en-
craving by F T Stuart, published by b. b. Rus
sell, 55 Cornhill, Boston, at SO a copy. 1t rep
resents q little girl who has invaded the sanctum
Of the old cat with her half-d1zen kittens the
little witch has as many as she can hold in her
arms and is about 10 carry them of against
the earnest protest Of the cat 4 very neat par
lor picture size 90 by q inches
p1ERs' Musical MoNruLy for October is at
hand containing fifteen beautiful pieces Of music.
printed from full size music plates 1t can be
had for thirty cents. The Publisher also offers to
send, postpaid, six back numbers containing
from ninety to one hundred pieces Of choice new
music, worth at least $50. Send your order to
the Publisher, j. l.. Peters, 800 Broadway, New
York, aud our word for it, you will get your
moneys worth.
Ar LAST A CnRlsrNAs ~ THE WEST lNDEs.--
BY Charles Kingsley. Harper x Brothers, New
I York
The At Last in the title Of this work sim
ply refers to the realization at last Of the dream
Of forty years Of its author to visit the West In
dies The book itself is a vivid and interesting
narrative Of the authors visit to this " Garden
Of the World" 1t is seldom indeed that we have
West Indian Life and West Indian Society sc
richly and correctly described as in this beautiful
volume. 1t is elegantly bound and illustrated
and we commend it to our readers as a work Of
unusual value.
For sale at Wilder's.
4 ZANrTA. a rAlE or THE YOSEMITE. By Theresc
Yeyer,on. Ilurd & Iloughton, New York
This very readable volume acquires additional
interest from the career Of its author who will
be remembered as defendant in tho famous " Vel
,erton Divorce Suit, which was tried in the va.
rious British courts and ultimately by her car
ried up 10 the House Of Lords itself Her scoun-
drelly husband taking advantage Of some legal
quibble disowned bis marriage, and to the uttei
disgust Of every one succeeded in getting il an
nulled, and is now an Irish Peer. The book vii
be found very entertaining.
Phinney has it.
JAMS r OsaooD & Co, of Boston, have late
ly published a cheap edition in one volume Of 3li
pages, Of TRNNYslS's PoEHs, which is sold in
stiff paper covers for IS cents 1t includes the
" additional poems contained in the 3" author s
household edition" published last spring, and
except that, is the most complete collection ever
published in this country or England. The typ
is small Of course, and it is printed in doubl
columns but can be read easily by young eyes
such as will generally consult it. 1t makes tn
twelfth on the list of editions which Osgood nov
publishes Of Tennyson's poems
1t may be procured at Wilder's
FANcuoS, TnE CRIcgET By George Sand. I
B. Peterson 4 Brothers, Philadelphia.
This novel is written in the author's purest an'
best vein the characters are boldly drawn, an,
the passions Of the heart analysed with the skill
of an artist Her sentences flow along as smooth
ly as deep waters, and hardly ripple occurs +
break their beauty and elegance. &" Fanchon
The Cricket" is a work Of genuine vigor an,
pathos, full Of life and character, depicting thu
trials and yicissitudos Of poor orphan girl, will
style that is very Interestingly and charmingl,
told in the authors most plaintye spirit. Th,
plot Of the story has been rendered very popula
by dramatic version, which has been performc,
in all the principal Theatres in the world with al
unbounded success.
Phinney has it,
LiTrELL's LIyNo ACE. The weekly numbers
Of the periodical for Oct, IA and 2lst, contain
Darwn's Descent of Man, Quarterly Reuies
century Of Great Poets from 1850 Downwards
No. III, William Wordsworth, Bldckirood
MogasRe 1.-The Bloody Mackenzie" CoHtem
porary Rerie,e The Use of Historical Docu
ments, Forfnightly Reuie,o Fleur de Lys, stor,
of the Late War, CornhH Magdsine The For
tescue Papers, AfhendneWH A Recovered MS.
Pail Mall Gasene Next of Kin, Examiner
Affairs in Turkey, Examiner, the continuation
of " Patty and Of Hannah the latter by th
author of " John Halifax, Gentleman will
shorter articles, poetry, etc. The subscription
price Of The LiriHg Age is ss year, or for slt
any one ofthe American 81 magazines is sent will
The Lipmg Age for year. Littell 4 Gay Bos
ton, Publishers.
SuAKRsPEARE's TEMPEST" Edited by William
j. Rolfe. Harper Brothers, New York
This exquisite edition of the Tempest is beau
tifully printed and illustrated and better than al
is edited by thoroughly competent person. Tn
notes are comprehensive and clear, and the tex
from the most approved sources. We wish
might be introduced into every school in tn
country. For sale at Wilder's
LITrLEJAKEr. by Mrs. S. H. DeKroyft Hur,
4 lloughton, New York.
This is a charming book forthc little folks, witt
a lesson that might be useful to many older per
sons We predict that it will be immensely pop
ular. Phinney has it.
I JosHuA MARVEL. BY b L, Farjeon. j. Il. os
. good < Co., Boston
/ With this work the enterprising publisher
commence " Osgood's Library of Novels, " whic
we imagine from the choice selection oftheir forme
u publications vii prove very popular. Z" "Joshu
Marvel" is an English novel of humble life,
full of thrilling adventures, and novel of muc
. more than ordinary merit. We regard 0sgood'
Library " as very hyorably introduced. Phinnc
y has il.
ASsE FURNEss, by the author of " Veronica,
etc, is the title of No. 365of the Harpers justl
celebrated and popular " Library of Select Nov
els" 1t is an excellent selection.
For sale at Wilder's.