New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-20
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

Among the beautiful new books for the
holidays. We have received the following,
all published by Harper h Brothers. New
York, and for sale by George Ellis &
Brother. No. 50 Camp street, New Orleans:
THE LIFE AND HABITS OF WILD ANNALS
illustrated from designs by Joseph Wolf,
with descriptions by Dauiel g. Elliott,
+. L. 8.
This is one of the most beautiful books Of
the % ason, of royal folio size, printed from
large Gle ar type ON cream-tinted paper. 1t
is book of l22 pages, gilt edged and Gle.
gantly bound, and has twenty full page
engrsv ings, Of remarkable delicacy and
finish. The work is q rich contribution to
zoology, and will prove an ornament to
parlOr or library.
IsMA1LrA A Narrative Of the Expedition to
Central Africa for the Suppression Of the
Slave Trade. By Sam rel w. Baker.
Isma lila is remarkably handsome and
enter tanning book of $40 pages, 18th sixty
fine engravings and number of valuable
maps. The distinguished explorer who has
written this book is not stranger to the
reading world, for he has already given
graphic accounts of the country OF the
Upper Nile. With HIS pen and the pencil
Of his artists he has unrolled that strange
land az in q panorama. The death Of Liv.
ingstone added a melancholy interest to
the wild regions of Central Africa, and it
will soon be better known. 1t is the inten-
ton of Sir Samuel Baker to transport a
steamer to Lake Albert Nyanza early in
1875. and waters that are now o hidden
mystery almost, will yet become dotted
with the marks Of civilization, Esmailia
will be read with interest.
POLITICS FOR YOUNG AMERICANS. By
Charles NOrdhOff.
Mr.. Nordhoff is one Of our clearest and
best writers. He has long been the right
hand man Of Mr.. Bryant. on the New York
Erenirg Post. but has lately accepted the
position of Herald correspondent ut Wash.
ington. His book is an attempt to teach.
ia simple language adapted to tho cSmpre'
hension of boys and girls, the meaning and
limits of liberty, law. government and
hum an rights, and the principles upon
which our system Of government in the
United States is founded. Our boys per-
haps take too much interest in politics, but
it is desirable that they should learn well
what they have occasion to talk about. and
this book is admirably adapted for the pur-
pose. Questions In dispute are discussed
more than is necessary for text book OF
history, but they are fairly treated. The
book grew out of az attempt by the author
to instruct his son. in series Of letters, on
the duties of citizenship, and it will do the
rame service for other boys.
THE LITTLE LAME PRINCE. By the author
Of 'JOhn Halifax, Gentleman"
This is . beautiful little red and gold GOV.
cred book that might 60 in q Christmas
stocking. 1t is fairy story which has ap.
peared in Harper's Bazaar, and is such a
tale, pure and simple, as Miss Mulock Is
capable of writing. In it are about twenty
five pictures; the first being one of a sunny
haired girl Of some eight summers; she
wears medal for being the best child at
school, and many little girls like her should
get this book.
NURSERY NooNISGs. By Gail Hamilton.
The authoress of this book has in part
taken the place of Fanny Fern. She says
as many sharp words, but lacks the pleasant,
fanciful sweesness. Much learning hath
made her mad about some things, and she
can hardly write down to the trusting in:
nocence of childhood. ''Nursery Mornings
is series Of essays. pungent and full of
wit. ono Of which is entitled bringing up
Patents" 1t will do.