New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-03
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A DAUGHTER OF BoHEMrA. A novel Bv
Christian Reid. Published by d. Apple
ton q Co., New York. For sale by George
Ellis q Brother, No. 50 Camp street, New
Orleans.
Miss Frances C. Fisher, known in the lit
erary world as Christian Reid, is South
ern authoress of much promise, one who has
already given the reading world valerie
Aylmer," Morton House" and ''Nina's
Atonement." In style her last work resem-
bles her previous efforts. 1t is not partic.
ularly strong or realistic story, but one well
worth the reading. Norah Desmond, an
Irish-American girl, is the heroine and
daughter of Bohemia. It seems she is fas-
cinating and beautiful. She has more low
one is killed, accidentally. She very prop
erly marries the other. Around the career
of Norah is woven a very pretty story.
written in good language, but not strong.
There is not in it single sentence that
stands we'll alone. Judged as whole, the
novel is entertaining, and gives promise of
better things in the future from the same
author.
MARRIED. A novel. By Mrs. C. j. Ne Why.
Published by T. B. Peterson & Brothers,
Philadelphia.
ONLY TEMPER A novel. By the same
author, and published by the same firm
as Married" Both of these works are
for sale by Kahn & Co., No. 100 Canal
street, New Orleans.
Mrs. Newly is an English writer, COM
olrv, plrro in
her previously published stories of "kate
Kennedy" and ''Trodden Down have
been favorably received. She is described
as a natural and easy writer, peculiar. and
thoroughly original. Her characters are
sharply dra wn, and her speakers are made
to say brilliant things in the conversations
recorded in her stories. With high indorse-
ments from the London press, we take it
for granted the average novel reader will
find something in her stories worthy Of at
tention.
New ORLEANS MEDICAL AND SURGICAL
JOURNAL. Published by James A. Gresh-
am, No. 90 Camp street, New Orleans.
Edited by DR.. S. NJ Bemiss.
We have received the May number of
this valuable periodical, and find it up to
its usual standard of excellence. The
original communications are by DR.. D. D.
Saunders, DR.. A. NJ. Ragland, DR.. S. E.
Chaille, DIR. Bat. Smith and DR.. j. Chand-
Ter, who offer entertaining papers on epide-
mics, medical colleges, and other topics
The editor discusses crem alton, and current
events interesting to the medical practi-
toner and the general reader.
THE GALAxY.-The May number of this
magazine is bright and sparkling with
stories, poetry and essays. The principal
contributors are Albert Rhodes, Justin
Mccarthy, Howard Glyndon, William
| Winter, Katie Putnam Osgood, Richard
| Grant White and others. The editorial and
miscellaneous departments are varied and
interesting, and well kept up.
| ScRIBERs' MAGAzrNE.-Scribne,s'f for May
| continues Jules Vernes new story, the
Mysterious Island" Edward Kings "Grea
South" the commencement of 'Adina," by
Henry James, Jr., with poems by B. F.
TAYLOR and others, with illustrations in the
most finished style of the wood gravers art.
The number is perfect in its way, rich in
| contents, and beautiful IN Typographical
appearance.
SECRET SOCIETIES. By w. Phelps. Pub
lisAed by Ezra Cook & Co., Chicago.
In this book General Phelps, who an.
nounces himself ss editor, claims to give an
outline of ancient and modern secret So
cieties, their rise, progress and character
with respect to the Christian religion and
republican government. On its pages we
look in vain for information The author
tells us rather what was not than what was
He tells US nothing of Odd Fellows, knights
of Pyrhias or the Sons Of Temperance, but
makes direct attack upon Masonry, show
ing but little learning and much scolding.
We judge the General is unhappy. His
book is trash.