The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-04-11

REVIEW OF VIEW B0oKS.

--"Over the Ocean; or, Sights and Scenes
in Other Lands, is the title of description
of tour through Europe by Curtis Guild,
Esq., editor Of the Boston Commercial B'tHe-
tin, and the work is made up Of series OF
sketches originally contributedto the columns
Of that journal. Mr. Guild has had so many
predecessors in the branch of literature to
which this volume is the latest contribution,
that it has scarcely been possible for him
to say anything very new; but as lively and
entertaining description of the noteworthy
sights of Europe, it will compare favorably
with most works of travel, and will repay a
perusal. Published by Lee & Shepard, and
for sale in Philadelphia by j. b. Lppincott
Il Co.
-"Dress and Care of the Feet, published
by Samuel r. Wells, is a reissue in book form
of o series of articles originally contributed to
the Shoe and Leather Reporter. The object
of the volume is to exhibit the causes of the
common deformities and discomforts to which
the feet are subjects to show the best means
of preserving their natural shape and eondi-
tion, or of restoring it, as far as possible,
when lost; and to suggest better methods for
their dress and general treatment. 1t con-
shape of shoes and boots, and other matters
connected with the comfort of the feet, and
we commend it to the attention of the suf-
ferers from corns and bunions as likely to
suggest means Of relief. For sale by j. B.
Lippincott d Co.
1.-THE Model Prayer" by Rev. George D.
Baldwin, D. D., published by Lee & Shepard,
is o series of eleven lectures upon the Lords
Prayer, in which the petition is analysed and
the meaning of its various parts explained
and commented on in such a manner as to
impress the reader with an adequate idea of
their true value singly and collectively. The
volume is one that deserves a cordial welcome
from Christian readers. For sale by ]. B.
Lippincott & Co.
Harper & Brothers have just issued the
tenth edition, with the latest revisions and
corrections, of ''Notes Explanatory and Prac-
tical on the Epistle to the Romans" by Rev.
Albert Barnes. These notes are intended
more especially for the use of Bible classes,
Sunday-schools, and professional stu
dents of the Scriptures, and they are exceed
ingly clear and practical in their explanations
and illustrations. For sale by Claxton, Rem
sen & Haffelfnger.
-''The Cas- Consumers Guide, published
by Alexander Moore, Boston, gives a de-
scription Of the manufacture of gas, with
brief history of artificial light, description
of the various burners, gas-meters, and other
appliances, with directions for their appica-
tion, variety of hints on ventilation, the
chemistry of gas-lighting, and other matters
of interest. The information contained in
this handbook is practical, and it cannot but
prove useful, especially to those who con-
sumo large quantities of gas. For sale by
j. B. Lppincott & Co.
-"How it all Happened" by the author of
"Dorothy Fox" is a wellwritten little love
story, in which great deal is said in very
few words. Published by j. B. Lippincott
& Co.
-''The Strawberry Garden" by Charles
Barnard, published by Loring, relates how
the strawberry garden was planted, what it
cost, and what came Of it financially and
sentimentally. In other words, an excellent
description of a successful experiment in
strawberry culture is related under the guise
of an amusing story. For sale by w. s..
Turner.
No. SO of "Zell's Popular Encyclopedias"
mcluQeS the t1tleS between ''fllla-flor and
"White River" Another number will COM
plete the work.
The Phren0logical Journal for April con-
tains several sketches of eminent individuals,
with variety of information on phrenologi-
cal subjects.
The April number of Tie Young Pilot
has an entertaining series of stories and
sketches for young people.
The first volume of Serfbners Monthly is
now complete, and is issued in a neat binding
suitable for the library shelves. This maya
zine has in very short time achieved great
popularity, which it fully deserves. It is
filed with interesting articles on great vsri.
ETY. of popular subjects, from the pens Of
some of the best writers of the day, and with
Its profuse and elegant illustrations, it is EN-.
phatically the magazine for the home circle.
From the Central News Company, No.
300 Chestnut street, we have received the
latest Numbers of the st. James Magazine,
Punch, and Fun.