Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-11-04

'Keryand, and also r. B. Mohun Coz Sl7s.
This is considered by the friends of Mrs. Stowe
the best piece of work she has done since finish
ing the great story which gave her her reputa-
ton And justly so, we think. IL deals with
the vexod ''woman question" and consequently
gives the author an opportunity to express her
opinion on the subjects of marriage, divorce,
female suffrage and cognate topics, and on this
account has excited 20 much attention as TO be
now In course of translation into French, German
and Swedish, to I'LL the foreign demand for it.
HISTORY OF LOUIS PHILIPPE, KING OF
TIE FRENCH. BY J. S. q. Abbott. With Illus.
Through R. 8. Mohun Coz
One of Abbott's historical series, which have
become so popular on account of their PLAN
style and succnct and comprehensive plan. 1t
furnishes in small compass all the ordinary stu
dent of history cares to know of its royal sub
joct.
MOTHER GOOSE SET To MUSIC New Yorf.
g. W Carleton Co. Through Philip Solo
mODs.)
If We mistake not, this Is a reproduction, re-
duced in size, of an English edition published
some time ago. On account of its quaint Illus
uations, not less than the musical accompani-
ments, it will find favor in the eyes of many
'children OF a larger growth" beside those for
whom the ditties were originally written.
MORNING GI DRIES AND OTHER STORIES.
By l.. nj. Alcott, author Of Little Women" etc.
TSsonSs Pbiie s sSsk W. Carleton Co.
These sketches are strongly marked by the
characteristics which have made Miss Alcott
such favorite with both little and big folks
Gotten up in good style, ii is nicely adapted for
holiday uses, and is certain TO have a wide popu-
larity.
TIE SPARK OF GENIUS; or the College Life of
James Traitor. BY Elijah kellogg. Illustrated.
Boston: Lee Shepherd. Through Philip
This is one of a new set of boys books, to be
called the Whispering Pine Series" by the
author of the popular "Elm Island Stories" 1t
is readable, but it can hardly be called success
in its attempt to Illustrate the theory that there
are many boys whom it is foolish or Improbable
to send to college. There are such of course;
but there is little danger that too many people
will be educated, or many educated too much.
TIE SUNNY PATH. BY Mrs. Caroline L. X.
Davis. Boston Henry HOyt. Through William
NAILS DRIVEN HOME. BIZ George T. Sargent
Ibid.
Two volumes semi-religious in character,
as their titles indicate, which will find many
buyers among the large number of people on the
look out for books of that class for the holiday
season.
AFJER ALL, NOT TO CREATE ONLY By
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We have here, in pamphlet form, the poem
lately recited by Mr.. Whitman on invitation OF
the Managers OF the American Institute, which,
it Will be remembered, was published in full in
The STAR on the day Of its delivery. It's ap-
pe.rance is marked by the chaste and beautiful
style which characterizes all the publications Of
this discriminating and growing house.
MONSIEUR ANTOINE. BY George Sand. Ibid.
We have here batch of tempting looking
novels, which as yet We have not found time to
read; but the fact that they are included in the
standard publications Of the respective houses
named is sufficient commentator for the gen
eral reader.
1t Blow Over By aCOsmopolitsn. With ~ illus
iTaiions by Thomas Mast. New York: Francis b.
A spirited politico-religious brochure, which
should have q wide circulation and general read
ing.
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL EXPLAINED AND
ILLUSTRATED. Washington: DeVlin q 90.
neat and convenient handbook of Wash
ington, published for gratutious circulation by
the house named on the title page.
MOTION HOUSE; A Novel. BY the author Of
f%6i ., Appi'tOn & Co. Through r. B. hOhun
TIE DIAMOND ON TIE HEARTH. ANovel.
| zoe.
sEID TIME AND HARVEST; or, :: During Nv
Apprenticeship" Translated from the = Ut Mine
EippincOtt AGO. Through r. B. Mohun Co
THE PREY OF THE GODS. Novel. By Flor
ence Msrryat. Mrs. Ross church, author OF
| Her Lord and MASTER etc. New York: Harper
| Brothers. 99c.-
| JOSHUA hARyEL. By d. l.. Fsrieon, author OF
| "Glif." Ibid. 40c.
LOUISE La VALERIE. By Alexander Dumas
Philaoelphis: I. b. Peterson Bros. Through
/ j. ehillington.) 81.