The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-03
LTTHRATUNn.
VIEW OF NEW BOoKs

HANDBOOK OF Legendary and Mytho-
logical Art, by Clara Erskine Clement, pub
hshed by Hurd & Houghton, has been sent Us
by Porter q Coates In her preface the au-
thor states that this work originated in her
own experience of the want of some hand
book of reference, both in reading and in
visiting art galleries, and that it has been
written for the purpose of instructing her
own children, for acquiring herself more
exact knowledge of the SUBJ jects treated therein,
and to supply to others who may need it
information about legendary and NEUROLOGICAL
subjects so frequently treated by artists of
all ages. The first division of the book de-
scribes symbolism in art; the second gives
the legends and stories which have been
illustrated in art: principally those of re-
hgious character; the third division gives
the legends of place; and the fourth division
briefly recounts the ancient myths illustrated
in art. The work is profusely illustrated
by examples from the performances of the
best ancient and modern masters and it con-
tains much interesting and valuable informa-
tion. greater amount of art culture than
Mrs. Clement apparently possesses should
however be brought to the preparation of
such book as this, if it is to have a per-
manent value with artists and real connois-
seurs and is to fulfil all the conditions
compiler has drawn her information from q
great number of standard authorities, and
the handbook is accurate and valuable 80 far
as it goes. Its usefulness would be greatly
increased, however, if it were arranged as a
dictionary, and if the various legends related
were supplemented by brief mention of the
- i
illustrate them. Mrs. Clement plainly lacks
the knowledge necessary for the preparation
of critical work, and this handbook, while
it will be valuable addition to any artistic
library, might easily be improved upon if
some one who has made art study were to
undertake the task.
From Porter & Coates we have also re-
ceived the ''Heir of Redclyffe, by Miss Yonge,
author Of the "Two Guardians" etc. Pub
lished by D. Appleton & Co. This is neat
two-volume edition of a very interesting
novel which for number of years has m1in-
tanned merited popularity.
Our Girls" is the title of book by Dr.
Dio Lewis which has just been issued by
Harper & Brothers, and which we have re-
ceived from Claxton, Remsen & Hafelfnger.
DIR. Lewis writes in genial vein, and, with
the exception of tendency at times to
slanginess, "Our Girls is thoroughly excel
lent in manner and matter 1t gives imp ort-
ant and valuable advice with regard to
female dress, and the numerous moral
and sanitary questions connected there with,
and much good counsel about the proper
means to be adopted for the preservation of
health. There are some excellent hints with
regard to womens work and wages, chapter
on matrimony, and dissertations upon va
riety of other subjects of interest to girls of
all ages. The agreeable style In which this
work is written will doubtless secure it many
readers, when a more polished performance
would secure none; and while the geniality
Of DIR. Lewis someti mes runs rather over, his
defects of style are such as will rather aid
than impede the object he has in view.
John E. Potter & Co. send us ''Diseases
of the American Horse, and Cattle and Sheep, "
by Robert Mcclure, M. D., V. S. This work
gives the principal diseases to which horses,
cattle, and sheep are subject, in alphabetical
order, with plain and practical directions for
their treatment. 1t will be a valuable
addition to the libraries of farmers, stock
breeders, and others who have the care OF
horses, cattle, and sheep.
From w. S. Turner we have received
AppEet0n's Journal and EOery SATURDAY.
The Central News Company, No. 505
Chestnut street, sends us the latest numbers
of Punch, Tie st. James Magazine, and Fun
Peters Musical Monthly for March con
tains variety of new vocal and instrumental
compositions.
The March number of The Manufacturer
and Builder is filed with a variety of papers
on practical subjects.
Leisure Hours for March contains bio
graphical sketches and portraits of State
Senator George Connell and Samuel b
Cluley, Esq, of Pittsburg, with variety ol
interesting stories and sketches.
The March number of The american
Educational Monthly has a number of we'll
written articles on educational subjects
= Pan Nostrand's Eclectic Engineering
Magazine is made up of selections from tht
best foreign engineering publications.
"A writer in the Boston TraUeller seems t.