The Portland daily press., 1872-10-19
Recent Publications.

The EUsTAcE DIAMONDS. By ANTHONY
Trollope.
This is, perhaps, not one of the most inter-
esting of the authors romances, although
strongly mother than is his custom. Mr..
Trollope is peculiarly the chronicler of every
day life and small things, and the interest
which attaches to the personages of his novel
is like that which is felt for real characters;
for more than any novelist we know of, Mr..
Trollope recognizes the power that circum-
stances and the foibles of humanity have over
their subjects, willing or unwilling, as the
case may be. His heroes and heroines are
bright sometimes and stupid at other times,
like ordinary mortals, and are inconsistent to
degree, that, we hope and believe, belongs
only to extraordinary mortals. Apparently
the author has no favorites among the char
acters that he creates, but narrates their
thoughts and doings with an impartiality
that should qualify him to be good hstori-
an. His pictures of society are never un-
kindly or sarcastic, and thoroughly good
tone prevails in all his books. THE Eustacs
Diamonds" forms an exception to all this.
The interest turns on the contested ownership
OF some vsluable diamonds. in the possession
of young widow, Lady Eustace. Her char
acter, which is the most prominent in the
novel, is thoroughly false and deceitful;
which of course lessons the readers interest
very much. But there is a second heroine,
Lucy Morris, whose simple honesty forms re-
freshing contrast to Lady Eustace's duplcity,
and whose fortunes the reader will follow with
| sympathy and pleasure.
Published by Harper Brothers, N. Y.
For sale by Loring, Short and Harmon.
ILLUSTRATED LIBRARY OF TRAVEL, Ex-
PLoRATIoN AND ADVENTURE. Edited
by Bayard Taylor. ..
of this series ScribDer, Armstrong & Co.
of New York, have just issued WONDERS OF
THE YELLOWSTONE; by James Richardson.
The tract of land in the territories of Mon
tana and Wyoming, lying near the head waters
OF the Yellowstone River, fifty-fve by sixty
five miles in extent, has, by Congress been
set apart and dedicated as a great national
park, for the benefit and enjoyment of the
people. 1t is land full of natural wonders,
and the most diversified and magnificent see
merry on this continent, and is destined to be
a resort for all classes of people from all parts
of the world. Mountains 1900 feet in
height, and the "Geysers" which throw into
insignifcance those of Iceland, which have
been objects of interest for the scientific men
and travellers of the entire world, will soon
srender this region as noted for tourists as Nj
agara has been.
The natural history of ''Geysers" and the
thirty-seven days of peril of Mr.. Everts, an
explorer, as given in this book, are intensely
interesting and instructive.
For sale by Loring, Short and Harmon.
CALIFORNIA. A book for Travellers and Set
tiers. By Charles Nordhof.
This is an exceedingly attractive volume
giving graphic and minute account of the
journey uia the Pacific Railway across the
continent. The writer strongly recommends
the advantages of California, and gives full
particulars as to its climate, temperature,
agricultural and mining resources and of its
inhabitants. The book, of which portions
have already appeared in Harper's Monthly,
the N. Y. Post and Tribune, is written in a
very fresh and entertaining style. To those
contemplating visitto the Pacific Coast, the
careful estimates of the cost of travelling, etc.,
and the full directions as to routes, hotels and
means of transportation, render this volume
an excellent guide book. Many good illus
trations of the wonderful scenery of the
Yosemite Valley and other places of interest
add mnch to the charm of the book, which is
printed and bound very handsomely.
Published by Harper Bros, N. Y. For
sale by Loring, Short and Harmon.
One of the pleasantest and most useful lit
erary novelties of the season is Encyclopedia
of the Best Thoughts of Charles Dickens
alphabetically arranged. The lovers of Dick
ems will greet this work cordially. 1t gives
ready access to every topic treated by the
master and will be invaluable to writers who
may seek the bright fancies, happy expressions
and fine sentiment so abundant and applied
to so many diverse subjects. The first two
numbers carrying the topics through the let
Ter f. are already issued by the publishers, E.
j. Hale & Son, New York, and the rest will
soon follow. The volume when complete
will be a necessity to every good library. For
sale by Bailey & Noyes.
ROUNDABOUT RAMBLEs IN LANDS OF FACT
AND FANCY: by Frank r. Stockton.
This book contains very many entertain
ing accounts ofwonders of sea and land, and
anecdotes of animals, birds and insects, told
il bright, pleasant style, that will give great
enjoyment to the little readers for whom it is
i intended The book is full of ''pictures''-
some of which are good-and is printed in
:, clear, large type on very nice paper, and is
: beautifully bound.
Published by Scribner, Armstrong & Co..
NY. For sale by Loring, Short & Harmon
is THE DOVE IN THE EAGLES NEST
y This book is another in the series Of Miss
Yonge's novels now being republished by
d. Appleton & Co.
&c 1t is a tale of German life of a period just
l. before the thirty years war, is well written
lg and those who like pleasant, well told stor!
will find this, while not strongly exciting
yet well worth reading.
~ Like all Miss Yonge's stories, the moral ii
t. good, and while the teachings are not quit'
s. so direct, as in many of the writings of thi
author, the tone running through the who
is an elevated one, rendering it particular
ne appropriate for gift book for young peop
Il. For sale by Bailey d Noyes.
an GRANT AND WILsoN-Campaign edition pl
375; paper rs cents, cloth 81; Publishe
, by T. B. Peterson & Brothers, Philadelph
his This work contains a brief but careful r
ne ne view of the brilliant career Of Gen. Grant vii
ry nearly all of the important official papers pr
= pared by him including the reports OF Il
.,, most prominent campaigns conducted by hir
G ,se 1t also briefly groups the leading measures
am his administration. The life of Senator W
in son embraces but small part of the wor
but enough to briefly notice the devotion
the patriot Senator to the cause of freedom
rot which he had devoted the last twenty-fi
nut years of his life. Thework is well worth t
ut price asked. For sale by all dealers.
%o GOLDEN MEMORIES of an earnest life, oil
biography OF A. B. Whiting, with selectO
from his poetical and prose writings, col
piled by his sister, with an introduction
IAN ]. M. PEBBLES Published by VIM. White
on Co., Banner of Light Office, Boston.
IN IN This book eonuot fail to be very acceptat
Ine ha to the numerous friends of Mr. Whitins'
ON well known for many years in almost eve