Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-10-06

/ saws are selected from those written for the At
lantic Monthly by Mr.. Higginson during the
| last ten years, or more one oil the
best of them appeared in the magazine for the
present month"; and others were first published
so long ago that they are now as good as new,
For sale by L. II. Bigelow
"a CHRISTMAS IN THE WEST INDIES" by
Charles Kingsley, with Illustrations, has been
published by the Harpers 1t contains an ac-
count of his visit to the West Indies, last Win
ter, tells us where he went, What he saw, and
gives his thoughts on life and scenery in that
| part of the tropical world. He seems to have
! spent more time in Trinidad than anywhere
else. For sale at Bigeow's.,
"CRINGLE AND Cross TREE published by
Lee & Shepard Boston, is the fourth volume of
Oliver Optics Upward and Onward Series"
1t continues the history of Phil Farringford,
who now appears as a sailor and makes voy-
age to the coast of Africa. For sale at Bige-
lows.
THE CHILDRBN's ALBUM, by Uncle John,
published by Lee & Shepard, seems to us a cap
ital book for the juveniles, The type is large,
the Illustrations are abundant and the contents
are carefully adapted to attract and instruct
young readers. For sale at Bgelow's
THE PoETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS,
edited by the Rev. Robert Avis Wlmott Bos-
tom Lee and Shepard. This volume is one Of
the diamond edition of the poets now in course
of publication. 1t is beautiful little book
tastefuly bound in green and gold, The collec-
tion is SAID to be more complete than any prey-
ously made, and is supplied with abundant eX-
planatory notes and numerous illustrations. 1t
is for sale by L. H. Bigelow.
HANDSOME LAWRENCE" by George Sand,
has been translated by Carroll Owen, and pub
lished by ). r. Osgood & Co. 1t is sequel to
''Rolling Stone," recently issued by these pub
lishers We need not say how well George
Sand" writes; but we may say that the transla-
ton appears to be well done. For sale at Bige-
lows.
SAM SLICK, Of Slickve, by Thomas Chand-
Ter Haiburton-with Illustrations by barley.
New York Hurd & Houghton Most readers
whose acquaintance with current literature be-
gan not more than twenty years ago, have not
heard of the Yankee clockmaker, unless by &C.
casional illusions in writers of later date.
He was a noted character in his day, as de
scribed by Judge Halliburton, and did much to
fix the characteristics of the now traditional
Yankee of the stage and novel. Judge Haibur-
ton was himself of New England parentage,
and thoroughly appreciated the good and weak
points of the New England character. His Sam
Slick is carricatured, of course; sometimes
hpt thprn
real basis for the character in the shrewd,
adroit and selfconfident Yankee pedder of his
day, who pervaded all the British provinces as
well as the western states. The book abounds
in humor of a genuine sort, though sometimes
little coarse. The illustrations are new and
good. Sanford s Co. have this book for sale.
SIX MONTHS HENCE, by the author of Be-
hind the Veil. Boston: James Il, OSg0od & Co.
There are the elements of a good novel here,
but the author seems to have tried to give it the
most unattractive form possible. If her object
was to make her book unreliable, we think
she has had great success. For sale at Bige-
lows.
ANNE FURSEss, by the author of Margarefs
Trouble New York. Harper & Brothers. This
ers' Magazine, now reappears as one of their
library of select novels. 1t is a well con-
struced and fairly told, but not brilliant story.
For sale at Bigelows.
"EMERsoN's SINGING SCHOOL" a collection
ofmuSic designed expressly for singing schools,
is for sale at Lelands music store. Its aim is to
furnish, at much cheaper rate than usual,
e, Il 10
serve the attention of teachers.
THE ALDINE for October contains several full
page engravings of remarkable beauty. It is
only repeating an old story to say that it is
far in advance of all its rivals in the perfection
of its illustrations. Its Christmas number,
which may be expected next month, promises to
be superior to anything yet attempted in the
way of illustrated magazines. Besides profu-
sion of engravings, such as it presents every
month, it will contain a number of colored
prints of the highest excellence which artistic
talent and skllful workmanship can supply.
The OVERLAND MONTHLY appears in its
October number for the first time as an Illus
trated magazine. The engrayings are quite
different in style from those of the eastern mag
them in finish, but they are well designed and
effective The illustrated article treats of
southern California. The other articles are
readable, but do not call for special mention,
except that one of them by joaquin Miller gives
a favorable impression of his powers as prose
| writer.
LITTLE Folks SONGS By Alexina B. White.
New York: Hurd & Houghton. This hand
somely bound book contains a collection of
verses specially adapted to the little folks, and
will probably find its way to a great many of
them. 1t is well supplied with illustrations.
For sale by Sanford & Co.
THE CHATTERBox for October contains more
of the queer story with queerer title, "The
Cats Raphael" and is otherwise amply supplied
with pleasant reading and attractive pictures
for the little folks.