The Portland daily press., 1872-12-28
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shows, that even with the best in
tentions, man can work effectually oplv
within certain limits; and that universal Of.
fort is the road to general discontinue.
"The Brick Moon' is most singular story
the account of the building of that luminary,
the careful estimate of its cost to a doac; the
apparent feasibility of constructing such an
addi' ion to the celestial economy: the busi-
ness-like way in which the whole thing is re-
lated-almost make us believe. that "old
Thorn-bush,' as Mr. Hale irrsverently styles
the original Moon, has been quite superseded
by the manu- actured article. 'The Salamand-
era little in the style of E lgar Poe's sto-
res, without their disagreeable and unneces-
sary accumulation of horrors-is admirable
in its suggestivsness, more effective than pag-
es of description. We have not space to
speak more particularly of the tales contained
in this volume, bat they will be welcomed
and appreciated by Mr.. Hale's many admir-
| ers.
Published by J. R. Osgood & Co. For sale
by Hall L. Davis.
OFF TO THE GEYsERs. By C. A. Stephens.
Yaehter's Series," and is the account of a
tour in Iceland, whose singular, wild
scenery and simple people are graphically
described. Several good illustrations of some
principal points Of interest add to the pleas
ure oil the reader; and the translation of the
curious Gretla Saga gives specimen of the
Icelandic literature. The "Young Yachter
xuill ha f,u ,r;+l Al
none the less so that much solid and valua-
BILE information is mingled with amusement.
Published oy ]. r. Osgood & Co. For sale
by Hall L. Davis.
THE ROMANCE OF THE HAREM:-By Mrs
Anna FL. Leonowens.
In the present volume, Mrs. Leonowens
continues her sketch of life at the Siamese
Court. These extraor mary, and for the
most part, tragic details are such as have
come under the personal observation of the
authoress, or have been related to her during
her residence in Siam; and they illustrate
most forcibiy the trite saying that truth is
stronger than fiction. Mrs. Leonowens
writes in clear, unaffected and vigorous
style. The book is excellently bound and
printed with several fine illustrations from
photographs.
Published by J. R. Osgood & Co. For sale
by Hall L. Davis.
SAINTE-BEUvE's MEMOIRS OF MADAME
VALMoRE.-Translated from the French
by Miss Ii. W. Preston.
This is a charming and graceful memoir Of
French poetess-whosr works and even
name will be unfamiliar to most American
readers. The brilliant and sympathetic style
of M. Sainte-Be- We admirably describes the
woman of whom he writes ''The most cour-
ageous, tender, and compassionate of femi-
nine souls-she whom do not hesitate to
call the Mater Dolorosa of poetry Miss
Preston, whose beautiful translation of ''Mi-
reio" has received such hearty commenda-
tion, displays in the present volume her
thorough knowledge and appreciation of the
French language. The book is printed on
tinted paper, and in its mechanical execution
as well as in its literary merit, is an elegant
holiday cook.
Published by Roberts Brothers. For sale
| by Loring. Short & Harmon
A MEMORIAL OF ALICE AND PHOEBE CARY;
| with some of their later poems: By Mary
Clemmer Ames.
Among the many publications of the sea-
son none possesses deeper and more ten
der interest than this memorial OF two of
the sweetest poetesses of our day and coulr
try. And to whom could the mournfu, pleas
ing task of laying immortelles ON their G ave
have been intrusted than to Mrs. Mary Glenn
-S-
I map'a IN ha do har hat sa
the most convincing proof of her theory-a
woman with warm heart and strong hands;
who knows how to sympathize and to help;
and who loved the Cary sisters with a sincere
and devoted affection. The men. orial is
written simply; with conscientious truth
.ulness that fears to exaggerate anything;
and the tender touch oil the living to the
dead. No one that reads the book can fail to
be impressed by the brightness, the grace, the
life that Alice and Phoebe Cary infused into
all their surroundings; their attachment to
each other; and the beauty of the lives that
were poems in themselves. Selections from
the later poems of the sisters give crowning
charm to the book.
Published by Hurd & Houghton, NY.
For sale by Loring, Short & Harmon.
TIE DESERTED SHIP. By George Cupples.
Among the many attractive books for boys,
1.-THE Deserted Ship is one of the very best.
Stories of adventures in the Arctic regions
seem to be the fashion this winter and the
Esquimaux are fast taking the place in fiction
so long occupied by ''the noble red man."
We gladly recommend ''The Deserted Ship
to the attention of those wishing 20 make an
acceptable holiday gift to their young friends;
it is fresh, graphic and delightful volume,
and the simple, racy sailor-language In which
the old tar tells his story gives it an air of
rraisembldnce.
Published by Shepard & Gill. For sale by
Loring, Short & Harmon.