The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-06-22

REVIBW OF NEW B0OKS.

in this city by Claxton, Remsen & Hafel-
finger
1.-THE History of Rome" by Titus Livius,
in two Volumes literally translated, with
notes and illustrations by d. Spillan and
Cyrus Edmonds, is q reprint of Bohn's edition
of Livy, the merits of which have long been
acknowledged by classical scholars. In this
translation the effort has been to present
the work of the Roman historian in as literal
q manner as is possible, consistent with
the different idioms of the Latin and English
languages, with view of making it useful
both TO Latin students and general readers.
Livy is frequently inaccurate, and his pref u
dices often induce him to do injustice, espe-
cially to Hannibal, but the elegance of his
style, and the undoubted facts which he so pic
turesquely records, render his work indispen-
sable to every student of Roman history. The
present edition is neat and inexpensive, and
it will be acceptable to readers of all classes.
solve" is the latest issue of the uniform
edition of Miss Mulocks novels now in course
of publication by Harper & Brothers. 1t is
a quiet story of commonplace people, such
as this author knows SO well how to write,
and it is at once more attractive and more
profitable reading than many of the more
highly-spiced fctions of the day.
"Sophocles.' reprinted from the text of
Dindorff, is an attractive addition to the list
of ''Harper's Greek and Latin Texts" The
work is beautifully printed and is neatly
hound.
-'Tna,' by Katharine Valerie, published
by James r. Osgood & Co., is the story of
governess who contracts q secret marriage
with a man of higher station than herself,
and who, when he finds her an impediment
to his preferment, repudiates her on the
groundof the illegality of the marriage. The
plot is elaborated with considerable skill, and
some of the scenes described are highly ex-
citing, and the story, despite some crudities
of style, is more than commonly interesting.
For sale by Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfnger
-'Italy, and the War for Independence"
by John S. G.. Abbott, is compact review of
the events of Italian history from the earliest
period down to the occupation of Rome by
the present Italian Government. Mr.. Alb
botts merits as a popular historical writer are
too well known to render it necessary that we
should dwell upon them at the present time.
He is generally reliable enough in his state
ment of facts, although he has fashion of
giving his facts the color of his peculiar indi-
vidual notions in such a way as to detract
considerably from their value. He is super
fetal, and his speculations and opinions have
absolutely no value whatever; on the other
hand, he has command of an entertaining
style, and knows how to hit the popular taste.
The work before us is marked by all his pecu-
liar merits as well as by his defects, and al
IL xuill ha he
History of Italy, it will be read with interest
by many, and will be worthy of place upon
the library shelf as convenient work for
occasional reference. Published by the
Quaker City Publishing House.
1.-THE Unseen World in the Light of the
Cross, by t. Stork, D. D., is an argument to
prove that the phrase she descended into
He'll, " in the Apostles Greed, is an interpre-
tation of the corrupt ages of the Church, that
it is unscriptural, and that it cannot mean
''He went into the place of departed spirits"
as it is sometimes interpreted. DIR. Stork
writes evidently with thorough knowledge
of his subject. and his opinions with regard
to the Scripture teachings on the subject of
the unseen world are stated in such a manner
as cannot fail to command respectful atten-
ton.
-''Little Men: Life at Plumfeld with 10. 8
Boys" is a book that hundreds of juvenile
readers, and some who can scarcely be any
longer classed among the juveniles, have
been awaiting for some time past with plea
SAINT expectations that will certainly be
gratified when they get possession of this
volume. In this story "Jo.," who, in the
opinion of the most judicious of the nursery
critics, was the real heroine of "Little
Women" reappears as the mistress of boys
school, and the adventures and misadven-
lures of the ''Little Men" under "Jo. s"
watehful eye are narrated in the same charm
ing style that has made Miss Alcott's previ-
Gus writings so popular. "Little Men" is a
very delightful book, that is sure to be
cage erly perused by multitude of little
women as we'll as little men. For sale by j.
b. Lippincott & Co.
Poems" by Jessie Glenn, published by
Bannan & Ramsey, Pottsville, Pennsylvania,
is a collection of verses, principally on reli-
gious and domestic subjects. The poems are
such as address themselves to the sensibili-
ties rather than to the imagination, and their
easy versifcation and grace of expression will
commend them to those who would perhaps
be Indifferent to the utterances of the great
masters of the art of song. The volume is
an elegant specimen of Typography, and the
binding is rich and tasteful. It's get-up
generally is highly ereditable to the Pottsyille