Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-20

THE COUNTRY OF THE DwARFs, by Paul Du
Chailu published by Harper & Brothers, gives
an account OF his voyage 10 Africa, from Lon
don. which began in August, 1853, and Of his
travels and adventures in Africa, which occu-
pied his time until the latter part OF the year
1866 His travels were confined TO that part Of
the western coast which lies on the south side
of the Fernand Vaz river. The dwarls are
small sized people called "Ohongos," OIL whom
he gives an account in his lively and character
stc way; but the book contains an account of
his observations and adventures among all the
negro tribes iuhabiting that region On Chaillu
is au indeiatigable traveller, and he makes en-
tertaining books This volume is supplied with
many illustrations, which add much to the in.
terest. For sale by Grout & Putnam.
HOMO versus DARWIN: A Judicial Examina-
ton Of Statements recently published by Mr..
Darwin regarding "The Descent of Man" Phil
adelphia; Claxton, Remsen & HafeIfnger. This
is a small volume, first published in Eng
land, which the author intends as a protest
against the "unwarrantable outrage on religion
and philosophy, as well as on true science, per-
petrated by Mr.. Darwin's theory. The author,
we suspect, is accustomed to sharp special
pleading. He brings Mr. Darwin into court,
and keeps him there under examination six
days. Each days proceedings are reported in
as many chapters. 1t is one of those books
which do more to keep Mr. Darwins theory
alive than to bring it into discredIt. II will
doubtless find readers, but will not contribute
much to influence the speculative tendencies OF
those with whom Mr. Ddrwin's speculations
find favor.
A TREATISE ON ENGLINH PUNCTUATION,
prepared by John Wilson, now deceased, has
been published by Woodwork, Ainsworth & Co,
New York, as the twentieth edition. This work
was prepared at first with intelligence and good
judgment; 1t has been carefully revised from time
to time, since it first appeared in 1926; and
now, it seems to be the most complete work on
the subject in use. The nnmberIof the editions
issued shows that il has found much favor For
sale by Sanford & Co.
"THE LAST TOURNAMENT" a New Poem by
Tennyson, has been published by James R. 0s
good & Co., from advance sheets. 1t fills a thin
volume of forty-eight pages, and belongs to the
"IdyI's Of the King" its place in the series be-
Ing between "Pelleas" and "Guinevere." There
are three or four Illustrations. It is sufficient to
announce it is a new poem by Tennyson,
and say it treats OF the knights of Arthur and
the Round Table. Tristram, Lancelot, etc, are
prominent figures in it. For sale by Grout &
Putnam.
"THE New YEARS BARGAIN" by Susan
Coolidge, has been published by Roberts Broth
ers, with neatly executed Illustrations. Its a
well told story for the young people who are
expected TO become acquainted with it during
the holidays The printing, paper, and binding,
are all in holiday style, and the story is good
enough to attract the attention of those who
select books for the young folks, at any time.
For sale by Grout & Putnam.
"0tR HOME BEYOND THE TIDE" is the title
of very good collection of poems on topics
suited to the significance of the title, compiled
by Ellen E. Miles aud published by Croker,
Cornish & Co., Boston. Among the pieces Sc
lected is cover the River by Nancy Priest, and
it is one OF the best.
picture Poems FOR YOUSG Folks" by
Marian Douglas, have been issued in very
handsome volume by James r. Osgood & Co.
twelve neat Illustrations. For sale by Grout &
Putnam.
"EsTHETIos, or the Science of Beauty" dis.
cussed in sixteen lectures by John Bascom,
professor in Williams college, has been pub.
lished by Wooworth, Ainsworth & Co., New
York. Professor Bascom writes wei, and ap.
pears to have studied his subject carefully; CON
iequeuty the book is worth reading. For sale
by Sanford & Co.
BARrnoLoHEw's DRAWING Book, No. /,
with the Teachers Guide 10 accompany it,
has been issued by Woodwork, Ainsworth &
Co., New York. 1t is for beginners, and seems
adapted to be useful.
"TnE BABY's Times, Story in Verse;" has
been published by Arson D. +. Randolph & Co.,
New York. The title page says it is 'lor
Christmas Eve" and the aim is to show how the
mother, mourning for the dead baby, was at
length moved by high Christian aims and led
to follow charity"