The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-19
BOOK NOTICES.

THE MILLER OF SrLCoTT MILL. By Mrs. Oar,
rington Deslonde. New York: G. W. Carrie.
ton & Co. New Orleans: R. G. Eyrich.
| This is a very admirable novel, true to nature,
and full of genuine pathos ana sentiment, run
ming in accord with the well drawn plot and con-
s1stent throughout. The novel is an admirable
specimen of true genius, and stamps the au-
thoress as an undoubted success.
SrEApmAs's "VIcToRIAN POETS" Boston j. r.
Osgood & Co. New Orleans R. G.. Eyrich.
| Until one has read the book he does not real
ize how necessary addition 1t ls to the ntera-
ture of the day. 1t is fair, just, generous ana
| noble criticism of poets, by one who Is poet
| himself He thoroughly understands his sub
iect and brings to it good TASTE keen dlscrlmlna-
ton and business of judgment, as well as justice
The book is written clearly, and is distinguished
| throughout with marked ability: The poets he
deals with have been the authors intimate men
tai acquaintance and associates. he gives no
superficial view of them, but what he says Is
evidently Judgment formed of the closest and
most careful studies of the subjects. AS a work
of reference alone the book is valuable. good
critique is ever worthy companion OF book we
read and, though We may not always agree
with Mr.. Steadman in his views and decisions,
We cannot deny that what he has said could
not have been better said, and his biographical
portions OF. the work are charming, drawing the
reader, as II were, up beside the very desks, and
by the private hearthstones OF the authors whom
he describes. The work shows much and care
full reading-calm reflection, and that clever ca
pacity for discovering and approaching genuine
merit which belongs only to those who them
selves possess merit and genius. The book de-
serves to rank with the very best works OF the
British essayists.
CATsK1LL FAIRIES. By V. W. Johnson. New
York: Harper Bros. New Orleans Il. G. Ely
rich
This exquisite Christmas volume is by the
author of those interesting STORIES "Joseph, the
jew" ga Sack of Gold" ETC., and is not ONLY the
most entertaining Of the works of Miss johnson,
but is elegantly illustrated by Alfred Fredericks.
Tt is full of charming stories, all of which are
laid in the romantic region Of the Catskills, and
those who want book tina. will fairly enchant
the young folks and make them glad that Christ
mas has come, should be sure to purchase copy
OF this work to place among the beautiful and
welcome presents from Santa Claus. The illus
trations alone will keep the youngsters in roar
for fortnight.
The SHEPHERD LADY AND OTHER POEMS By
Jean Ingelow. Boston: Roberts Bros. New
Orleans: X. &. EyrIch
very handsomely gotten up volume, contain
ing number of short poems by singer whose
songs have become famous beyond the limits of
her own land The volume is very elaborately
illustrated, printed upon the finest paper, with
an ornamental cover, and is altogether hand
some and desirable addition to any library.
FRANcATELLI's MODERN Cook. Philadelphia: T.
B. Peterson x Brothers. New Orleans: r. G.
EyrIch.
This is the ninth edition Of most valuable
household work. 1t contains more than double
the number OF biHs Of fare named in the other
editions and it has been made special consider
alton to study economy, so far as consistent with
propriety, by retrenchiug ali unnecessary and ex
pensive accessories to the more costly kinds of
dishes. The price of the work is five dollars,
aud copies will be sent to any place on receipt Of
this amount.