New-York tribune., 1874-12-15


come moro familiar with OF the most graceful and
pquant Of the Engsh poets OF the present
day In artistic execution, the Typography OF TINS No
ume will not easily be matched by any holiday WORK Vi
the season tits printed with equal elegance and cor
roctness and cannot fail to be eagerly sought or w ~
fsnoier OF choice giftbooks.
A SHORT HISTORY OF TIE ENGLISH PR0PLR By JR
GREEN, NJ. A. l2mo Pp. s47 Macmillan aO@
The story of Englands greatness is here re-
hearsed development OF culture ana CIVILIZATION
among her people In treating the subject the author
masses ghty over the details OF foreign wars and dpo
maeies the personal adventures of kings and nobles
the pomps OF courts land the ntrgues OF favorites
dwelling especially on the social advancement whch
constitutes the grandeur OF the nation He has ac-
cordngy space TO Chaucer than TO CIecy
to the progress OF printing than to the Wars OF the
Roses and TO the Methodist revival than to the escape
OF tho young Pretender. Contrary to the theory OF
most historians he attaches little Importance to war ID
the real study OF nations and less In that OF bhguu
than in any other. Compared with the develop
ment OF humanity. the butchery OF men 10 VI
small account. The author has made no attempt
TO present "drum and trumpet ialstory, p"s noe
aimed only to record the triumphs OF intehec' .no
knowledge He has restored to their place among 'ho
achievements of tEnglishmen, the "Faerle Qaoou
Spencer and the L" Novum Organun" OF Bdcoh o"a
speare is set down among the heroes OF the blzaoo
age and the scientific discoveries of the Royal socley
victories historical work constructed on 80 no'e
plan must excite the curiosity OF intelligent reauers
Nor will they be disappointed in the details OF S exc
cutOn II is written in style OF singular compdctnee'
but lucid statement is never sacrificed 10 breVly Oh eh
presson The author is evidently man OF no less COM
non sense than good learning He makes no attempt
al brilliant or snowy composition, but his singuariy
ehase dction combined with vigor OF thought and
soDrey OF Judgment which produce great connence IN
his conclusions and inspire profound respect DOM lor
bis ability and his principles.
THs VOICE IN SPEAKING ~ gsOr H 5mS S is
J B. Lptihcott l. CO.
The basis of this work is laid in the recent
discoveries OF Professor Hemhoz and others by which
light has been thrown upon the science OF aconscs
and the vocal utterance reduced to more exact
and comprehensive system. 1t assumes that the nat
ural principles which all the sounds OF the human
voice depend are both aud In all mankind OF
H every age and tongue, unchangeaby the same IRE
specive II the manner in which these sounds may DC
II combined in different languages. Every human pelhg
II is by nature capable OF forming all the sounds tha
occur IN the various dialects Of mankind although they
II do not appear in any single Language. WIN
H an accurate knowledge OF the conditions on which
II tho qualities OF voice depend 1t Is possible to comma
II ncate those qualities voices to which they do not a
II pear naturally belong The pGrpose of the present
II volume accordingly is to describe functions Of the
mode of speaking Although it is based upon rigdlv
scientific principles the treatment Is of popular char
acter within the compass OF cvery reader possess
ing an ordinary degree Of intelligence The Translation
has been made with idiomatic precision and force,
showing a familiar knowledge CT the two languages. as
| we'll as O mastery skill IN the choice Of words
rHR NEW HYPERION. BY EDWARD SrRAHAS. svo pp 27l.
| }. B. Lppheou a c"
| II was a whimsical cOnceit In the author of
| the volume to undertake continuation OF the ad
ventures of Paul Femming, the hero OF Mr. LonCelow
celebrated aesthetic To what extent he has
been Indebted in the composition OF the work 10 preyl-
GUS writers who have Travelled over the same ground
still remains profound as the authorship OF
Junus identity of the IN the Iron sque In
spite of frank hints tn the prefaOry notice. Nor
was light TASK TO adapt the etterpress descriptions
TO DOres designs with which the work illustrated on
almost page. The experiment, however has not
proved without certain ucess, resulting series Of
fantastic aud amusing sketches which VIII be enjov ed
by many readers too exactng in their tastes The
illustrations for the most part are LIVELY caricatures
with some good representations OF European scenery
| 24o. Lee < herard.
| Mr.. Bakers excellent series of original ANA
teur dramas private theatrcas and nome ex iiDl-
tions have met with a deservcdy favorable reception
from the amusemenoving public. The present volume
well sustans the reputation OF the work and forms
seasonabe gift to the domestic circle for the approach
ing holidays. 1t comprises great variety OF dramatic
and entertainments, and Will be found admira
| bly, adapted to the purposes of family recreation.
THE MYTHS or THE hHys TsASATED S JED 'RpS THE FSESsH
423. Serbner, Armstrong, Co.
| Some of the quaint legends Of Father Rhine
are presented in uoeTcephOnibe English. and Ia
the highest style of holiday establishment. The Illus
tratons Gutave Dore in the genuine Of the
French artist and Will afford fund Of entertainment
| for the winter evenings
PoRTICAL QUOTATIONS FROM CHAUCRR To TEyNYSON.
BY AUsTls ALLBOSE. 4io 70. 7oS b. Llpinceu Co.
A new edition of this weil-hnown collection
OF English poetry is issued in holiday garb, with numer
superb illustrations. ami in style of print aud
binding which make it OF the most elegant, well
as most valuable gift-book' OF the season.
A gift book of unusual beauty and attract
iveness may he found in %r. Bryants admirable poem
Among the Trees with Illustrations from original de-
signs by McEntee, published by G. r. Putnam's Sons
Selected Readings, by Prof. J. f. FRoBIsHER
u. W schermerhorn & Coz contains variety
for practice In elocuiion, mostly from living
writers, with suggestions FOR the cultivation and
agement OF the voice.
Ballads of Beauty, edited by GEORGE NJ.
BAKER Nee shepard) collection OF poems, mostly
English authors celebrating the praises of female
beauty and profusey illustrated with characteristic
eugravngs IL book for Santa Claus " take in his
wallet for children Of larger growth.
INDUSTRIAL PROGRESS.
A new irOn-cad. the Deutschland, constructed by
+. j. Reed for the German Government, was recently
auncned on the Thames.
A new ink which is said to be unalterable and
harmless for steel pens has been brought out i'm
Paris Its principal ingredients arc carbon and
glyo Tine