The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-14

VIEW OF VIEW ROCKS.

From Claxton, Remsen IL Hafelhnger we
have received the following new publica-
tions:-
'The Heights of Eidelberg," by M. H.
Tatem, is a story the design of which is ito
place Christianity in its true light--to show
its present and whltimate effect on the human
race-its power in soothing every sorrow, in
enlightening life's pathway, however dreary."
The success which the first edition of this
story met with has induced the publication
of second, which contains number of re-
visions and corrections. The story is one of
much interest, and it sets forth number of
religious truths in q forcible as we'll as attrac-
tive manner.
'The Apple Culturist, " by Serene Edwards
Todd, published by Harper & Brothers, is an
exceedingly valuable practical treatise on
apple culture by one who has been engaged
in the business from boyhood. The book
contains clear and precise directions for be-
ginners upon all subjects connected with apple
culture, and it will be appreciated by persons
who have charge of orchards who desire a
trustworthy manual, and who are not able to
purchase any of the larger and more expen-
sive pomological works.
'Daisy Nichol, by Lady Hardy, also pub
lished by Harper & Brothers, is an entertain
ing English novel.
''Pen Photographs of Charles Dickens
Readings" by Kase Field, published by James
r. Osgood & Co., is a new edition of very
readable work, which the admirers of Mr..
Dickens, and especially those who heard him
read, will be able to derive much pleasure
from. Miss Field is an appreciative if not a
very well-balanced critic, and if she some
times allowed her enthusiasm to run away
with her Judgment in discussing Mr.. Dickens
performances, as she did previously in giving
her impressions of those of Ristori and sub
sequently of those of Fechter, she has the
merit of being an attractive writer, and many
of Mr.. Dickens admirers will probably appre-
ciate her gushing descriptions of the little
velvet covered desk, the flower in his button
hole, the display of several yards of watch
chain, the manner in which the hair was
arranged, and ell the other peculiarities of
the reader and his surroundings, more highly
than they would a more dispassionate esti-
mate of Mr.. Dickens performances. These
''pen photographs" making all due allow
ances for the overflow of enthusiasm, are
really very exact descriptions of MIR. Dickens
various readings, Miss Field, at times, being
amusipgly minute in her details, and they are
at once entertaining in themselves and are
valuable as records of series of perfectly
unique performances which will not be for
gotten easily by any who attended them.
Mark Twain's Autobiography and First
Romance" published by Sheldon & Co., is
not an inspiration of the humorists happiest
moments. In fact, the fun is rather far
fetched, and Mr.. Twain's reputation as
professional joker will suffer in its tenderest
point if he does not put forth something a
little more laughter-inspiring.
From Porter q Coates we have received
''Homewsrd Led" by Jane r. Sommers,
religious story which has considerable inte-
rest, in spite of some crudtties of style which
seem to indicate inexperience ia the writer.
Por or & Coates also send us a paper-cover
edition of Mark Twain's autobiography,
which we have referred to above.
Saratoga" which has been sent us by
T. B. Peterson & Brothers, is a story of from
tier life in 1887, in which variety of exciting
Indian adventures are narrated in readable
style.
From j. b. Lippincott & Co. we have re-
ceived 'Trene," by Hathaway Strange,
powerful story of Southern life, which at
tracted much attention when it appeared in
LippincottS Magazine few months ago.
The March number of The Sunday at
Home, which comes to us from the American
Tract Society, contains excellent Sunday mat
ter for Sunday reading from the pens of some
of the best English religious writer's of the
day.
The March number of the Chicago Bu-
reau contains several admirable articles on
protection and free trade and variety of
statistical information.
The March number OF the Penn Monthly,
which has been sent us by Porter q Coates,
has several interesting articles by able
writer's.
No. Is of H0lo's Musical Monthly con-
tains twenty. y.three instrumental and vocal
pieces.
-''The Crystal Cascade" is the title of an
attractive composition by Edmund VOL
sieffer which has just been issued by Lee d
/ Walker.
There are thirteen railroads terminating on
the Illinois shore, opposite st. Louis.
-"Rosemont,' the late residence of Prince
Arthur in Montreal, has been sold by Sir John