New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-28

TIE SrUDY OF, SoCIoLo0Y. BY Herbert
spencer. Published by ID. Appleton &
Co., New York. For sale by James A.
| Gresham, No. 90 Camp street, New Or
leans. -sie = - r, - -.-
As scientist, one of the most profound
and brilliant Of modern times, Mr.. Herbert
Spencer needs no eulogism at this time His
works are most popular and entertaining,
and he has peculiar style of employing
terms and language that can be understood
by all to convey the most subtle truths and
ressonings. The work now before us was
expressly prepared by him for American
publication in the Popular Science Monthly,
and is now issued by the Appletons uniform
with and as one of their International
Scientific Series" of books of useful knowl
edge. As Its title indicates, it treats of
the different bases given the human mind
by associations in society, religion, trades,
education and of the effects of emotion and
prejudice. These phases of thought and
action, treated as q science by a master
mind, form . most novel and interesting
work for reading, and furnishes much food
tor the intellectual reasoner.
FRENCH HOME LIPE. Published by d. Ap-
pletOn Il Co., New York. For sale by
james A. Gresham, No. go Camp street,
New Oileans.
I The charming pictures of home life in
France contained in this book were first
given to the readers OF Biaek,coods MQga-
sine, and are now given to American read
eis in presentable book shape. They are
written by one who is evidently keen OBJ.
server, and cOnversant with the subject
from long residence in France. The &C.
counts of ordinary travellers abroad are apt
to be superficial, and naturally have to do
with life of pleasure in Paris. The real
homes in France, and the true mothers and
daughters Of that land are something more
than visitors see. The former are models
Of economy, neatness and CHEEKY domestic
and your true French woman is
as pure, noble and self-sacrifcing in home |
life as any in the world. The little book
before us has to do with servants, children,
furniture, food, manners, language, dress |
and marriage, and all leading facts con
nected closely with the inner life Of homes
in France, and contains many suggestions |
that can be probably adopted by the |
mothers and daughters of America.
Hrs MARRIAGE Vow. BY Mrs. Caroline |
Fairfield Corbin. Published bv Lee & |
shepard, Boston. For sale by Robert j. |
Harp. No. lilo Camp street, New Orleans.
A love story of the nobler sort, .'His
Marriage Vow" is domestic tale, with
moral, wherein man shows true for truths |
Jake, and woman, tried and tempted. comes
'ut strong and good. The book Is hand
'omely printed and bound, and suitable for
holiday presentation.
POLITICAL DRAMAS, for Home and School.
BY Mary L. Cobb. Published by Lee &
Shepard, Boston. For sale by Robert j.
Harp, No. ITO Camp street, New Orleans.
Under the above comprehensive title the
'uthoress has compiled series of sketches
rom the works of eminent writers in a
orm suitable for school exhibitions or fire.
ide entertainment. The book contains
eleven petite dramas, among which are the
Lady of the Lake." Spanish Gypsy"
Peace or War;" Coming Spring." with
music of songs incidental to the piece,
Home" "Moses in the Bulrushes," DE
'orah and Barak." and others. In it teach
RS and Sabbath school superintendent will
ind something suited to their occasional
wants.
HE METROPOLITAN. Published by E.
Buttrick & Co., New York. For sale by
William K. Cooper, No. So Canal street,
New Orleans.
The January number of the popular fash
IN journal with the above title comes to us
nth its usual number Of colored plates and
ngravings particularly interesting to Ia
les, and containing much miscellaneous
natter for general reading.