The Portland daily press., 1873-02-08

American aTtlsls, dLDoHy whose names our
readers will find the familiar ones of Akers
and Simmons, of our own STATE. The me-
chanical execution of the volume is exceed
ingly beautiful; and it is eIrbellished by
number of engrayings of some Of the most
important marbles.
Published by Scribner, Armstrong & Co.,
n. 7. For sale By Hoyt, Fogg & Breed.
FRANK FAlRLEGH. By Frank z. Smed-
ley.
The London Atheneum saw, of thi, work:
''There is no writer of fiction since Sir Wal
ter Scot who has so we'll deserved popular.
ity as the author Of Frank Fairlegh.' There
is in it none of the elaborate penny-a-,ininr
Of Dickens, and straining for jokes Of Albert
Smith, or the outre situations of Angelo
Titmarsb, but a narrative that wins from its
easy truthfulness, and excitcs the most pleas
urable sensations from its rich raciness;
while there is an under current Of sound
morality, which coInmends the work to the
vrtuous. It is true to the life, and abound
ing with wit; there is no wonder that it has
already secured such large share of public
patronage. Cruikshank's Illustrations are
capital"
Published by T. B. Peterson & Bros.
Sent by msi on receipt of price, rs cents.
QUEENs-By E. B. Emery.
A novel of American life, touching upon
some of the prominent questions of the pres
sent day. l. is written with much earnest
ness of purpose, and has average literary
merit.
Published by Estes and Lauria.. For sale
by II. L. Davis. t..~. .r.r-,
THE HoME-By Frank r. and Marian
Stockton.
This little book-one of Putnam's "Handy
Volume Series win be found an invaluable
help to housekeepers. Its clear, practical
sense, perfect good taste aud adapta-
bity to the needs of American homes,
viii, we hope, secure IL a place in
every family library. We cannot too
highly recommend the book-and we are
sure that every housekeeper who reads it will
agree with US in pronouncing it most ad-
mirable work.
For sale by Loring, Short and Harmon.
MODERN LEADERS: BY Justin Mccarthy.
This is collection of essays upon some OF
the prominent characters Of the present time.
These papers have been printed in recent
numbers of the GALAXY magazine; and have
attracted favorable notice. Mr.. McCarthys
style is vigorous, keen and incisive, thorough
ly fearless and conveying the impressions
made upon the authors mind by the distin-
guished individuals of whom he writes, in
singularly distinct and honest manner. His
sketches have the merit Of the impartial art
of the photographer, rather than that Of the
portrait painter, who idealizes and embellish
es the likeness, somewhat at the expense, i5
may be, of eStire accuracy. The book is,
however, written in genial spirit, far differ
ent from the sjustice without mercy W lich
someone has given as the definition Of pho
tsgraphy. In short, "Modern Leaders" is
very bright, original and ireadable book; and
those who have already read the essays in
their periodical form will welcome the present
edition in its convenient collective shape.
Published by Sheldon & Co., New York.
For sale by Loring, Sho,t & Harmon.
LADY SwEETAPPLE; or Three to One. BY
George Webbe Dasent, d. C. L.; Author
of "Annals of an Eveptful Life"
An English society novel, written in live
ly, entertaining style; in which, without any
very startling situations, the. interest is fully
maintained to the end. The illustrations are
uncommonly good, and the fact that this VOL
ume is one of Appleton's ''Library of Choice
Novels is in itself Recommendation.
For sale by Bailey G. Noyes.
APPLEToN's HANDBOOK OF AMERICAN
TRAVEL; SOUTHERN Tour, by Charles
H. Jones.
To the enterprise and good taste and judg
| ment of the Appletons, we owe very many
most valuable and useful publications; and
the present volume will be found a great aid
| to tourists in the Southern States. Carefully
| drawn maps. and plans of some Of the larger
cities, accompany the letter-press, which gives
in addition to the usual guide-book statistics
of railroads, rop llation, etc, much interest
ing knowledge in regard to points of local
and historical interest, and those at which
the scenes of the rebellion were enacted. To
those persons contemplating southern tour,
| we recommend this book as companion
| and those who stay at home viii find it an ex-
cellent and inexpensive substitute for jour-
ney. am
Published by d. Appleton & Co. For sale
by Bailey & Noyes. cr s-e 9lsll
THE OcE AN, ATMosPHERE, AND LIFE, by
Elisee Reclus author Of "The Earth" etc.
This is amost brilliant and valuable addition
to the capidly accumulating literature of pop
ular science. The style Of M. Reclus is clear,
graphic and vigorous; while the enthusiasm
and grace of expression of the French writer
adds charm to the thorough, admirable the
oretical and practical knowledge of the sac-
ant. The subject Is very fully treated--waves,
currents, islands, volcanoes, coasts, etc. are
| described in the first part of the book; while
the atmosphere and meteorology form the
subject of the second part, in which are many
interesting theories and facts in regard to
winds, electric phenomena, and climates
Part third, which is entitled ''Life'' gives a
comprehensive, though necessarily somewha,
rapid, resume of Flora and Fauna; the recip-
rocal influence of Man and Nature; and the
modification which the force and ingenuity o
mankind have effected on land and sea. The
translation of the book Is exceedingly well
done; and as TAR as we can judge without
comparing it with the original is at once q
free and faithful rendition of the elegant
French of NJ. Reclus. Two hundred and fifty
maps and other wood ensravings, and twenty
seven colored maps, illustrate the text; and
the mechanical execution is in every respect
good. n 4 d 17 rssrfis ai sssul
Published by Harper Brothers. For sale
by Lo:ing, Short, & Harmon. flu
mIsCELLANKOUs NOTICES.