The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-06-25
JULY MAGAZINES.


4M JULK MAGAZINES.
Bsnssssr Reedtn0 for People Of Leissre
ATLANTIC.
/ This able magazine, now In its thirty
4 sixth volume, continues to maintain, Ii
all respects, it's ancient literary prestige
Its excellence is upheld by the brightest
and most profound native talent, while
many Of the best foreign pens have con.
contributed their aid; and in it's columns
4 some Of the choicest productions of the
age have appeared. The present issue
fully attains the accustomed standard.
\ The opening paper is by Charles Dud-
| ley warner, written In his happiest
vein, containing an account of .tPassinQ
the Cataracts of the Nile.o The subject
would at first. appear TO be rather q
hackneyed one, but the author. has 40
lembeliished it as to give it a decided air
or novelty. ],
A valuable treatise on ssLightning and
Lightning Rods" displays q deal OF scien-
tific research, combined with such plain,
practical remarks and suggestions az
render 1t not only highly entertaining
but eminently Instructive.
An accurate idea of the vast and won-
derful eKtent OF the "Coilossus of the
North" is gained from the article en-
titled "The Russians i'm the East.v 1t
is concise and comprehensive review
OF the progress of that Empire in her
career OF conquest in Northern and
Central Asia.
There are two articles, s'The Battle of
Bunker Hip and washington i'm Cam
bridge" that ore OF especial interest at
this period of centennial celebrations.
They are we'll written, impartial and, no
doubt, truthful, and contain numerous
ais,ia
will be new to most readers.
Mr.. Howells, the editor, contributes
an interesting essay "An Absolete
Fine Gentleman~ finished critlque
on the Parini, the italian poets great
satirical poem, called ssThe Day. This
is a work very imperectly knowa ON
this side OF tue water, but one that de-
serves the appreciation OF all who ad-
mire wit and genius. 1t portrays the
daily life of MAanese beau OF the last
century, in accordance with the manners
and customs then in vogue in Italy. We
judge this paper to be the prelude to
pubnshed translation Of the entire poem,
which, under Mr.. Howells' capable and
practiced hand, would become an eie.
giant addition to our present collection
Of modern Italian classics.
The Scandinavian author, Bjorsen.
furnishes learned, and, we must say,
somewhat prosaic paper, Tor 80 it
seems TO us, on the s'Secial Aspect OF the
German Romantic School," Its perusal
will be source of pleasure to those
familiar with the higher walks OF Ger
man literature.
"Broke Jai' is the queer title of
very entertaining story; and we have a
further continuation Of Henry James'
absorbing serial, "Roderick Huason.o
These we believe will supply all the de-
mands OF it's readers lOr light litera-
lure.
The poetic contributions comprise
"Sonnets from over Sea-" by Lowell |
"Fancies of-Spray and Petal" by Eu-
gene Fawcett; and "Waking," by Fran |
ces Anne Kemble; and are all of that
degree OF merit necessary to procure ad- |
to these pages.
The book reviews, art criticisms, and |
the editorial treatment of the subject OF |
'Education," are, without exception, in |
me elegant style that eninently dis 1
,1ngulshes the management of this peri |
ldical.
-. sCRIBNERs.
This we1l-conducted magazine proba.
,ly meets the desires and needs Of the
popular mind as nearly as any OF its cor.
ompor~rsoes---sN.s- DO not remember ~
lumber more to our liking than the one
Tor July. The illustrations are done iu |
ts usual handsome style, and its coli
lmns are crowded with variety and
profusion Of matter OF quality seldom,
4 ever, surpassed.
San Francisco is one of the marvels of
)ur American civilization, OF The man%
OF this metropolis oil the Pa
:ific coast that have appeared from time
10 time, we have noticed none that gives
30 adequate an idea Of her greatness, OF
what she really is, as the article, sfhe
City OF the Golden Gate," by Mr.. Samuel
" Wlillams. The Information derived from
y 10 such as Will be eagerly sought after,
forming. as 1t does, fitting comment
apon- the past acnlevements, and pre-
saying the grand future. destiny, OF that
listant portion OF our common country, \.
'The Girl at kudder Grange" is "a sort
u sequel TO former paper that told the
story OF q young married couple who set
lp housekeeping a lew summers ago in
!. discarded canal boat on the Hudson.
rhe writer's description of mis- house
maids ludicrons pranks and eccentrici-l
lies contains some choice bits OF humorl
hardly excelled in the l1nguage.
The "Recollections OF Charles Sum-
1er, are now carried forward to the
Ourth paper.
"a farmers Vacation" Is resumed.
The authors route now lies through Nor
mandy and Brittany, from Paris to Mont
20. Michel, opposite to the Isle OF Jersey.
lie takes The reader with him across this 4
most picturesque and romantic region.
elating all about the country and its
,e0ple in'so simple and yet so perfect a !
manner, thatit is real enjoyment to be
IDle thus to accompany him even liz
"The Middle Aged Womany Is capi-
al essay on novel theme. ssDarwin-
sm" is . scathing review of that ceie-
'ratad doctrine, and, Invested OF a GER
ain air of prejudice, 1t might 20 fsrl
oward clearing up, in one way or anoth
y, those doubts on the subject existing
n a multitude of minds.
AN Appendix 10 a New Solutionvl
WI undoubtedly please physicians andj
CHEMISTS. IL is a dissertation on what
as recently been deaominated "Nerye ]
Aura," AN Investigation or which. the {
writer thinks, will yield s.an ample ex-
lanation Of the phenomena associated !
With Spiritualism."
We have three more chapters Of ssThe
tory Of Sevenoaks;" and Bjorsen con-t
ributes another OF his charac eristicl l
ales OF Saandinayian life and man ners
nd these probably constitute due pro.l
ortiop Of light literature.
An our opinion, genius like that OF Mr..