, 1874-02-08

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Tho lady who has here had the presumption to
undertake = Beries OF peu-aketches Of Europe
quickly shows her unGtness for tho task An
overweening vanity, and singular obtuseness
to propriety, have led her to give publicity to
meant only for the ores Of friends. 4 little cul-
t11re and observation teach us that now-a- days
oEe-Ealf tho world SO abroad to photograph Eu-
rope for themselves; and the other ball. who stay
ut homo, know it nearly as well through thamu't-
tnde OF books of travel, in 1hch keeil-sigbted
md deft.haudcd tourists have pictured oyer and
over again every scene and experience ordinarily
encountered on the groat highways OF Europe.
It is wonderfully gifted person that can, at tho
present day, bring back anything frosh from 3
Eu:amcr's trip ACROSS the seas, for the general
roaticE. Tho book ID lavishly illustrated with
beautiful full-page cnGraylngs.
Historical Esauys.
HISTORICAL ESSAYS. By EDWARD a: FREEMAN,
81 L., Hon. D. C. L., Late F.llo, Of Trinity Cot
lc1e, Oxford. Second Saries. London and New
: York: Macmillan l. Co.
The ESSAYS in thls collection we're written as
reviews, and first Saw the light in different Brit
isl periodicals They have undergone consid-
erable royaion to ft them for their present per
manont form,--all portions which could not lay
claim to lnsting value being carefully excised.
Nearly the whole number-nine-relate to tho
earlier periods of Greek and Roman history.
Tho Historians Of Athens. The Atheuian Dem
ocface, Alexander tho Great, Nomnascn's history
OF Rome, and Tue Flavian Cnsars, nre among
their titles.
Alr, Freeman is studiouslv prepared OF the
subjects he treats. and writes with weight aud
clearness He not only helps us to better tln-
derstanding CT the historians under cr1nclam,
but also contributes to our knowledge OF the
epochs and the nations which they have de-
lwtA
aida to scholars Of classical tendencies.
Angling.
THE FISHING TOURIST: ANGLERS GUIDE ASD
HEFEaENcE- Boox. by CHARLES uALLocx, Score
tary Of the s. Blooming Grova PARK Associa hon.
New York: Harper and Bsothcra.
There is wonderful fascination in field
sports. It is like that which tho devosees Of
natural science feel, Tousing al1 the fire, aud
energy, and nobility Of their nature. It is con-
tact with the fresh, healthful, yitalizlng ele-
ments of earth, air, and Sky, that explains it.
That which is simplest and pusest in humanity
responds to their influences and rises to the sur
face. For the time being man is Inspired and
ennobled. and becomes as little child, or as
refined and reyenerated spirit. Honest enthu-
siasms are always elovating, and those which are
| awakened ty outdoor studies and past'Me6 are
the most generous expansive, and wholesome
tender uttorances; but ne love him more for his
grand raanlinesh, that WAS developed By active
and devoted co1npanionsh1p with Nature. by the
DAYS and nights he spent IN her soiltudes, by tue
toilsome tramps he took to roach her ayorte last
ucsges. and tho tremendous fatigue LIE joyonsiy
incurred to secure the diversions she had in store
for him. And 80 of all who, like him. find their
most congcnial and compenaet1nS pleasures 10
| eesrch1ng into the mysteries and pursuit OF the
| life Astounding in wood. and plain, ana stream
ofu14m mF,f hal
| look When We contemplate them here,-on their
| happicst, freest, and most generous moods:
Mr. Halloch, in this last contribution to the lit
| erature of piscatorial eports displays the usual
| buoy2nt exultant, and contagious enthusiasm.
He has had an experience OF twenty-sl1 years n
the art he exa1ts, and has prnctlcedl 1t II all nc~
| cessible resorts in America. He has made study
of tho science as we'll Els the art OF fishing, and
| now e1poscs the fruits of his matuEed Enowl-
| edge for the benefit and enjoyment OF such "a
| arc knit with him in sympathy OF tastes. He
| opeus his book with treatise Oh the natural hts
| tory of the Samouid;e, and concludes 1t with q
| full and interesting description of the various
| regions in the United States. Nova SCOTIA, New
| fouudland, Canada ETC.. where trout and salmon
| fishing nav be successfully followed 1nstruc-
tious for tho outfit Of the fisherman are not
| omitted, nor such other particular Information
as may be useful.
| Miss Alcott,s Tales for Little Folks.
| AUNT JOS sCRAP-BAG. Vol Ill CUPID AND
| Cno,z-Cnow, ETC. BY LoU1sA II. AIco1T. Boston !:
Roberts Brothers
| Every new book Miss Alcott sends out, be it 3
novel, q Beries OF sketches, or notes Of travel, Is
| certain to have punsent, spicy tiaFos Eelished
| by the general taste. The present is collection
of brief tales, told with the view Of interesting
little folks. but with Irresistible charm that
catches tho ear of grown children. In the open
ing story, which gives title to the volume, tie
5on1 A9r
h;ts at yarious foiblcs Of the hot-headed women
| oeitato1g. Miss Alcott is evidently sane on the
| yexed questions concerning her Sex, and, though
earnest for all the reforms that promise real I'M
p1oyement in true directions. indulgcs IN good
| humored laugh at the violence that would clutch
| man by the throat and demand woman rights
! or his iife Duties take the precedence OF rights
| in Miss Acott's estimation, and brave deIo-
ton to theso has secured her harvest Of the
best fruits OF Life.
! Mrs. n1oultonss Stories for Children.
! rEp-TISIE STORIES. By LOUISE CHANDLER
| MoULroS, With illrstra.ions by AnDIR LEDEAHp.
| Boston: Roberts brothers. -.
| The business Of constructing juvenile ltera-
ture has attained such extent aud Importance
| N these last years that nearly al, our popular
| authors hayo been tempted to try their pens at
| it, Indeed, not q few Of them arc chiefly oc-
| cupied in tho work Of sustaining it; aud, II We
would not u1Iaa some OF LUG luCat pleas1!1 l4Atio
gems thcy hava finished in prose and verse, we
| must look over their contributions to tho
children's book-shelves. Mrs, Louise Chandler
| Mo;ll;on has earned rzido reputation IS the
brilliant literary correspondent OF a prominent
New York journal, but she has never written
| ANYTHING which will so touch the hearts of hex
admirers as the little volume under notice.
From the dedication, IN four pretty htanzas: We
infer that the stories we're first invented to
| a1a,1se the last sweet hour before bedtime Of
| her own fair-haired darling, and, as al afte!
I thought, were shared with other mothers ant
| their little ones. They unusually elevated
in 8 tyle and sentiment. II a fault can be found,
it is that their toEe is too 'sombre: Pashoa
shadows al ct them, and there Is danger Of
sending tender-hcarted readers to bed IN tears
/ 4 Tnble.Rook.
| srru11ElLETCuINGS IN COLORADO. By ELIZA
| Gaz1IocEx Introduction BY GRACE GREENWOOD,
New York G. P. Putuaua's Sons.
The above Is handsome table-book, intend
ed. Is ali such articles are, rather for ornament
than for valuable uees. The etchi1gs-stan'
scripts Of ecenery in the Rocky Hounta'ns.-
Of which there are twenty-five, full page, g1se
little notion Of their original merit, bell4s Dai'ly
reproduced By tie cngraver- Their rernarEane