The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-01-14
VIEW OF NEW BOOKs

From Porter & Coates we have received
the following of Hurd & Houghtons publica-
tions:--
Selections from the Prose and Poetry of
Alfred de Musset, a little volume of transla-
tions, containing the tales of 1.-THE White
BIackbird, ''Aimi Pinson, the ''proverbes"
of 'Fantasio, and mo TriAing with Love"
and nine short poems. These translations
are by Mrs. S. b. Wister, of Germantown,
and they will serve to introduce to American
readers one of the most popular of modern
French writers. The selections have be yn
made with excellent Judgment, and they
admirably represent the most pleasing char
acteristics of De MHssets style.
''Sam Shirk, by George H. Devereaux, is
a well-written story, the scene of which is
laid among the woods of Maine. The char
aoters are drawn with much skill, and the
book throughout is an interesting and pleas
ing picture of real life that many readers will
appreciate highly.
Porter & Coates also send us pamphlet
entitled FThe Library; or some hints about
what books to read and how to buy them, by
an old Bookseller, which contains some useful
hints in regard to the formation of Libraries,
and very full list of standard works in many
departments of literature.
From J. b. Lippincott & Co. we have re-
ceived "The House Behind the Poplars, by
Mrs. j. II. Beckwith, published by w. u.
Hilton. This novel is ably written, but it is
not pleasant one to read. Nearly all the
characters are criminals, and while the story
is not an immoral one, in the proper accepta-
0f tba farr ftc io iV,1x
far from being very elevated
From the American Sunday-School Union
we have received the following religious sto-
ries, which are suitable for Sunday-school
libraries or for gifts to children:-'Oh Ohildrens
/ Victories; or, Ossie and Maria, ''The Trou-
blesome Secret, and What it Cost" "For-
4 gveness; or, the Story of Margaret Lsle,"
and Burden Bearing a Story about Jenny
Ellis.
IT. B. Peterson & Brothers send us
"Widow Rugbys Husband and other Sto-
ries, by johnson j. Hooper. This is col
lection of amusing tales of life in Alabama
that has maintained an undiminished popu-
larity for many years.
---'The New York Observer Year Book and
Almanac for 1871, published by Sidney E.
Morse & Co., contains great amount of
valuable statistical information on political,
,commercial, and religious subjects.
The number of The P2ttL0delphtG Journal
Of Industry for the week ending January z,
published by McCalla & Stavely, commences
the second volume, and presents an interest
ing series of articles on industrial topics.
The January number of Tie Art Reoies0,
published by L. III. Trafton, Chicago, con-
tains several articles that will interest lovers
of art.
file Manufacturer and Builder for
January has number of excellent papers on
practical subjects.
I The Chicago Bureau for January comes
4 to us in new and improved shape. 1he
| Bureau is the ablest advocate of protection
J in the West and the number before us con-
tains several excellent essays that will repay
careful perusal.
From the Central News Company we have
received 'Punch's Almanac for 1871" the
C0rnLtg Magazine, London Society, AH the
Year Round, and the latest numbers of PuncA
and Fan
Turner & Co. send us App1eton's Journal
and Eee7y Saturday.
The January number of Leisure Hours,
edited and published by j. Trainor King, No.
Sol Chestnut street, presents an interesting
series of popular articles that will be appre-
'ciated by large number of readers. This
magazine is conducted with much ability, and
in its pages are always to be found well-writ-
ten stories, sketches, and.poetry. One of its
Features is the sketches of distinguished citi-
gems that appear monthly and that inform the
public who and what the eminent men of the
Day are, and what are their claims upon the
regards of the community. Many of these
biographies are stories of success achieved in
he face of great difficulties and discourage
nents, and they will serve to point out to our
Soung men the true road to success in life.
Ee commend this attractive little magazine to
he favorable notice of our readers.