Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-01-03
BOOKS AND PERIODICALS.
c. j. kEAGr,
IlgSRY DORIS,
WILLIAM RIDDLE,
FRASK q. HARRIs,
II. Committee.
Glen Hope, Dec. is, 1871.

THE BOW IN THE CLOUD. BY Rt Rev. wm.
B. Stevens, d. d., LII. ID. Philadelphia: Hub
bard Brothers, Publishers, 723 SAMSON street.
Price, $500, $3.50 and $3.50, according to style
of binding.
Bishop Stevens is regarded as one Of the most
learned cxpoundcrs Of Holy Writ now living in
this country. The richest and rarcst thoughts Of
the most distinguished diyincs of England and
America have been gathered with the incest dis.
crimination, and compose a few chapters Of this
wonderful book. They are all in harmony with
the authors grand central idea, which is TO unfold
and Illustrate 10 all the varied experiences Of hu-
man lifc "The glorious Covenant, Promises and
Tender Mercies Of our God" so beautifully sym
boliEed by the Bop ~ he CloHd. An original fea-
ture Of this book Is to clothe the truths 50 for
cibly expressed in prose in the finest forms Of
poetry an exquisite gem follows each chapter,
intimately related to It's sentiment aud thus help.
ing to fix It's lessons forever on the memory Of the
heart, Seven superb steel plate engravings en-
bellsh tho work. They are rare specimens Of ar
tistic skill. No expense has been spared TO make
the mechanical execution perfect In every respect.
The work is sold only by subscription, and Hub
bard Bros. desire agents to introduce the work In
every locality.
vICK's FLORAL GUIDE FOR 1872. Roches-
ter; James Wick, Publisher
We have received copy Of the first edition Of
100000 II is elegantly printed on fine tinted pa
per, in two coors, and illustrated with over three
hundred engravings Of flowers, &C., and two col
ored plates. II is the most beautiful and instruct
i've catalogue and Floral Guide In the world-ll2
pages, giving thorough directions for the culture
Of flowers and vegetables, ornamenting grounds,
making walks, &c. II is designed ms a Christmas
present for the publishers customers but forward.
cd TO any who apply by mail, for ten cents only
one quarter the cost. Address us above.
PETERS MUSICAL MONTHLY. New York
J. Il. Peters, Publisher. 500 Broadway.
The January number 0opcs 10 rs in o new dress,
and Is n rare musical treat. /, IL printed on
thicker paper, and is in every respect superior to
its many predecessors. The selections are owl.
IDENTITY made with great care, and II IL really won
derful how few poor pieces appear among the
hundreds that are given. Volume IN commences
with the January number. Price 20 cents, or 50
per year. The publisher offers six back numbers
For Al, aud we advise all our musical readers to
take advantage Of The offer.
THE MIMIC WORLD. Public exhibitions, their
history, morals and effects. by Olive Logan.
With steel plate, illuminated title page and .
Illustrations In tints. Syo 500 pages. Price
S3.T5 or $3.50, according to binding. New
World Publishing Co., 9Th and Market streets,
Philadelphia.
We daep II entirely unnecessary to inform our
readers who the author Is, ~ the mama Of Miss
Logan is familiar TO all. The publishers have
also done good job, glance at the work fully
demonstrating this fact. The world Is full Of
books on every srlject, except the one under cen
sideration, and, II experience IL worth anything
then tho right person has taken hold Of thoprun.
ing hook. The stage has been drifting" III The
wong direction for years, and 1t was high tinc
for some Qua to take up tho ondgel in defense Of a
reformation. Having spent somo time on the
stage, Miss Logan knows whereof she writes, and
In her origlnAiway she deals some heavy blows
at existing evils, demanding refnIa'in our pub.
lie exhibitions. The broad light Of truth which
seems to perysde The pages Of her book will 40 far
towards restoring tho stage to its original purity.
The book Is very readable aud must obtain uis
circulation, sold only by subscription.