The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-11-26
DEcEMBER MAoAzINEs.
scRrBNER

for Deeember opens with a splendidiy
illustrated article. "The Tour of the
Nile," by Charles Stuart Wells, wherein
the reader catches a passfng, but very
distinct view Of the land'of Egypt, with
its noble remains of ancient art and
architecture, and finds some striking
comments upon the singular aspectfof
her present. population.
In "Some Pictures from Japan" by
Noah Brooks, we are presented with a
brief and pleasant essay, also hand
somely illustrated, descriptive of the
peculiar art, taste, and. skill OF the
Japanese.
That indefatigable explorer and able
descriptive writer, Major j. w. Powell,
twill be to the delight OF many readers,
in a paper entitled, "rhe>> Ancient
Province Of Tusayan," giving a complete
account Of those strange, half civilized
tribes of Indians inhabiting the valley
of lhe Colorado.
s'Spanish Sketches" is an agreeable
condensation of a very popular book OF
travels which Gustaye Dore has so
grandiy illustrated.
"French and American Currencies,"
is short sketch by Amasa Walker, con-
tanning few useful and we'll arranged
facts and figures on an all important
subject.
the antiquarian, the Biblical student,
the historian, and the general reader,
will alike derive pleasure and profit
from perusal of the paper entitled,
''The Site Of Solomons Temple Discov-
ered."
. A vast deal ofcurious statistical mat
ter is contained in "Our Domestic Ser
vice." which will enable it to be read
with interest by every one.
There are four or i've more chapters
of Bret Harte's Gabriel Conroy," which
strengthen the readers belief in the
ability of that talented author to write
serial story in the same original and
fascinating style, and with the same rare
dellneation of Californian scene, Incl
dent and character that made his short
sketches so very popular.
DR.. Hollands "Story of Sevenoaksv Is
continued, and is as entertaining as
ever. Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen contrib
utes a completed story, "The Scientific
Vagabond."-
The poems are, "The Hidden Brook"
"The .Mocking Bird" "rhe Last of the
Narwhal," "a Birthday" and "Self-
Reyealed;" and are all commendable
productions.
The editorial columns have the usual
number of varied and brilliant articles.
THE GALAXY.
For attractive sketches of character
ana piquanb essays, we commend The
Galaxy. AS an example OF the former
we may consider DR.. Guernsey's fine
sketch Of "Walter Savage Landor," out
lining the history OF that capricious ge-
MUS. The narration possesses the charm
usually ascribed TO imaginative litera-
ture.
OF this class, but more highly
colored and vividly picturesque, is
sHonore De BalZac," written by Henry
james, jr., who presents complex SUBJ
ject, as he might hold brilliant up to
The light.
The essay entitled "The Mar
riage Question. is a characteristic effort
OF the popular writer, Albert Rhodes,
in which he considers the governing
principle of mutual attraction and the
comparative rarity of marriage among
the upper classes, especially, and the
| reason.
Those who found Richard Grant
| Whites former outbursI against the
critics. a fruitful source of amusement,
| ism" in this number to renew their en-
joyment.
MISS Annie Howells, sister OF the edi-
tor ofthe Atlantic, contributes the first
chapters of serial, ''Reuben Dale" !"
winch promises we'll and is d picture OF
American life. "My Friend Phil" by
Geo. q. Eggleston, is a happy sketch OF
negro character and plantation lie.
There are besides these several poems
above the average productions, ana short
stories composed oil the most attractive
| Of popular material.
The several departments peculiar TO
this periodical are full of interest, but
more especially the scientific Misce.-
iany" and ''Current Literature"
LADIES' REPOSITORY,
| for December, is one of the most inter.
esting numbers issued during the year.
Tue biographical sketches OF Charles
| Sumner and Jonn Greenleaf Whittier ill
be read with pleasure by the many who
admire genius and greatness.
The second number OF "Christian Life
in the Catacombs" is a weir written
paper.
Middle Ages" are very entertaining
The other articles are "African Mu.
sic," "a Visit to Pompeii," Richard
Wagner and HIS Art Problems" "Ster.
ling and its CasIle," ga Sunday in Z.r-
matt," with a number Of good poems and
a large amount of editorial matter.
THE POPULAR SCIENCE MONTHLY
for December is replete with valuable
matter, both, original and selected.
Among the most interesting OF. the de-
scriplive articlesis "Opossums and their
Young" by PROT W. s. Barnard.
"Diamond Cutting" is a brief paper,
from which much Information regarding
lpreclous stones can be derived, and, il
will be found very entertaining.
'1dol Worship and Fetish Worship" is
by Herbert Spencer, and an able and in
structive artlcle.
Prof. John Tyndall has a paper enti-
tied "Martineau and Materialism,n
in which his accustomed ability and un-
erring perception are we'll displayed.
"Reading as an intellectual Process"
is.a excellent didactIc article, which
| furnishes many useful hints, and its pe-
lrusal Will afford both pleasure and
profit. N
I"On Piece OF Limestone;o "Strange
Mental Faculties in Diseases" "Progress
and Retrogression| ssGeography and
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