The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-03-01
Recent Publications.

OHN' AA'nH ar MIA euileu ny Dayaru Taylor.
Another volume ofthe "Library of Travel,
Exploration and Adventure" published by
Scribner, Armstrong & Co., New York.
1t contains graphic and thrilling accounts of
the explorations of Burton, Speke and Baker.
The adventures of these intrepid men in the
unknown wilds of Africa, exposed to all sorts
of privations and perls, under the fierce glare
OF the African sun the descriptions of scenery
and of the manners and customs of the oar
barous tribes, form a volume as varied and
exciting as any work of fiction. The narra-
tive of Bakers search for the source of the
Nile and the discovery of the Albert N'yanza
has an especial interest. A carefully drawn
map of Central Africa and numerous illustra-
tions add to the value of the book.
For sale by Loring, Shot & Harmon.
CLIFFORD TRoUP-by Maria Jourdan West
moreiand; author of ''Heart Hungry
A Story Of Southern life, of the sintense''
school, written in an earnest, though exag-
gerated and in some respects faulty style.
The intention ofthe book is, however, thor
oughly good; and it viii probably find many
interested readers.
Published by G. w. Carleton &c Co., New
York. For sale by Bailey & Noyes. '.
PIANO AND MUSICAL NATTER; by Mile.
Gabrielle de la Motto.
This valuable scientific and practical man
ual of music supplies want long felt by
teachers and pupils. Mile. de la Motto has
for years obtained very gratifying successes
in her music school, SO Hancock street, Bos-
ton; and the experience derived from ac-
quaintance with so many different degrees of
talent and application; thorough knowledge
of music, in theory and in practice; and that
tact in teaching which is talent by itself,
combine to render her book admirable in ev-
cry way. The instruction contained in il is
clearly and vigorously presented; the chap
tiers on the history of music give much Of
interest and value, and those on harmony
and counterpoint, though necessarily brief,
are free from the nebulous intricacies in
which many writers involve this department
of musical learning. Among so many chap
tiers, each having its own merit and interest,
it is difficult to select any for especial praise;
but we must particularly commend the ad-
mirable hints ON "Reading at Sight," "How
to practice" ''Touch," "Phrasing'' and SAC
cent" Abundant musical examples illus
trate the letter press, several charming NOR
ceaux are added, and the vocabulary of mu-
sical terms at the end of the book VIII be
found very useful. Without crowding the
volume with SO many inger-studies etc. as
TO weary and discourage the pupil, some
most essential exercises are given. Mile. de
la Motto is to be congratulated upon having
written Ws4a oa music which is tkoiough,
concise and in the highest degree attractive,
and suited both to learners and to practical
players. The mechanical execution Of the
book is correspond.ngly good; the music ty-
pography is by Giles and Gould, and the els-
giant monograms, etc. of the covers are de-
signed and engraved by Lowell & Brett.
Published by Lee & Shepard, Boston. For
sale by Bailey & Noyes. t.
The Aldine for March fully sustains the
high reputation already acquired by former
numbers Of the periodical as an admirable
exponent of art in America. The first pic
ture-a full page-is a well executed coast
scene "After the Storm by Tavernier.
"From Ghent to AK is spirited illustra-
Ton by j. d. Smillie of the famous ride 80
dramatically described in the familiar verses
which all school boys rap out with shaking
knees on some defamation day." "White
Birches of the Savanac'' is the most purely
artistic of the illustrations and is done with
marvellous fidelity to nature. Among the
other engravings-all fine-are 'Sitting for
Portrait" "Barnyard Toilets and "The
Fox and the Grapes.'' .4 t..
The literature of the number is excellent,
includinga lively story by Elizabeth Stoddard,
poem by Elizabeth Akers Allen, entitled
'Inconstaney", and sketches and articles on
variety of subjects by Sue Chesterwood,
Charles Dawson Shanly, W. W. Bailey, Hen
ry Richards and the editor, Mr. Richard Hen
ry Stoddard. Subscription price, $500 in
cluding Chromos ''Village Belle" and Gross
ing the Moor" james Sutton & Co., pub
fishers, 5S Maiden Lane, N. Y.