The New York herald., 1877-01-14
L l T E r A L U r E.
BOSTON BOOKS.


A NEW 'sSo NAME" AND OTHER GOOD THINGS
BosroS, Jan. IL. 1877.
Heaven help the publisher who brings out new
book in the dull weeks following tho Christmas holi
days. His tate shall be than that Of AJAX, for
upon him, unhappy, shall pounce score Of eager cor.
respondents, all bcseechng him for the nrst copy and
II he do not succeed IN making them all think that
they have it, verify he shall wish that he could DO
caught up by whiriwind and srans1xed on a sharp
rock somewhere anywhere out OF the reach OF the
sharp tongues OF the modern Mnervas whom he has
offended. This is the experience through which Rob-
ers Brothers have gone within tho last dav or two,
while bringing out "Kismet" and through which
Osgood Co. will begin 10 60 In about week while
publishing their "Harret Asrtincau." Tho troubles
OF the former nrm viii como end Saturday, when
'Kismet will appear the sable and gules livery Of
the mo Name Series" As has been announced, It Is
the story Of romance which took place
during Nile voyage, and II is dedicated
to the most puzzling monogram ever devised by any
human creature; monogram which should be promptly
suppressed by the Society for the Prevention ofCruey
to Animals for nothing but insanity result from
studying il. II contains T. G. A., and A. B. f.,
G. b. McC., and An A. c., and e. BIN short,
there may be found It tho initials OF T. G. Appleton,
Amelia B. Edwards, George b. Mcclellan, Arthur
Cheney, Eugene Benson and all the rest OF the men
and women who have been the Nile within the last
year and after these have been made out there
Will still be nne margin Of letters for the beneat Of
anybody who may wish to use them. But, in all the
tsnge and snarl OF this alphabetical puzzle, there is
no "D f." Can II be that Dudu Fletcher wrote this
bookf whoi Dudu Fctchers That is puzzle
than the monogram 'Aiss Dudu" is q person who
made she Nile voyage with 7. G. Appleton. Dudu
Fletcher person whose story, "For the Last Time"
may be found in the Atlantic tor last Nav The style
,t te IN rf
IN any particular ana resembles It in respects.
In the early chapters OF novel there strk
ing condolences with the minor events In Mr. Apple.
toms "Nile Journey" They trifcs, but
suggest that possibly the authors OF the two books
made the journey together. However, It Is possible
that these condolences intended to msead espe
cially az they cease In the latter chapters.
The heroine OF "Kismot" is Bell Hamlyn, pretty
American girl, who, travelling with her father and
mother, meets Arthur Livingston whilo making the
Nile voyage, and is engaged to him in q few weeks
Unfortunately for the smoothness OF their true loves
courseGdiss Hamlyn has previously engaged herself
to Mr.. George Ferris, and Mr.. Livingston is unrea.
sonabo enough to be angry when the OF tho
is revealed him. Mr.. Ferris oblgingy valves
his claims, however. and-that Is ALL There are many
very good descriptions Of Nile scenery interviewer
with tho story but they not made conspicuous
and obstruct the readers Wow OF the characters
Bells father and mother are rather shadowy, but
Gerry Campbell the hirt OF the story, and Kao Hor-
ton. the good English girl, bent improving her
mind. are very good.
However. as "Kismet" Is tho only book that
shall see for few days, tho majority of are
looking forward 10 tho promised poems from Long
fcllcw, Whittier and Stedman tho Atlantic, and tho
little people are eagerly anticipating Fannie Roper
Feudgc's paper "A Visit to the Birthplace OF the
Sames0 Twins in tho Eebruarv IYide Am1Ec D
Lothrop Co.. tho publishers OF the latter magazine,
announce that they will ''Song Victories
book intended for circulation during Mcssrs. cody aud
Sankey's visit TO this city and containing accounts OF
the conversions made by the singing at their meetings.
This book will contain sketch OF tho latc p p. Bliss,
by the Rev. W. +. Graft, and tribute TO his memory
BY Mrs. Graft. The firm will soon publish
''Hidden TREASURE" book Tor Sunday school use,
written by the author OF candy LuttrclL"
Lockwood, Brooks Co. intend to bring out a VOL
OF scrm ons concerning the coming of Moody and
Sankey the interest IN their work seems to
warrant IT, These discourscs will DO clergymc
high rank IN their respective denominations.
Roberts Brothers announce volume Of sermons by
james Martincau, and Lee l. Shepard will soon re-
print DR.. Lormcrs semihistorca discourse preached
in Chicago the Baptist faith This ends tho list OF
forthcoming religious books
Lee Il Shepard also announce for February Colonel
T. W. Hgginsons "Young Folks History OF American
Explorers" which will DO chiefly remarkable for using
the language Of tho voyagers tbemsevesa novelty In
juvenile histories. Oliver Optic has written Is
writing more book, which will also appear next
mouth. Its title is "Out West or, Roughng 1t tho
I.akcs;" and the Rev. Samuel Wise continues tho
wnwood Clin series with "Dck Brendcn: or, Maggics
Golden Motto and What II Did for Her Brother" Lee
l. Shepard will publish these and also Professor A. E.
Dolbearcs "Art OF Projecting,' manual intended for
tho of teachers who employ the magic lantern and
porte e-iumire In making experiments.
Tho writings OF William s. Robinson twarrington)
arc again announced, and will doubtless be pleasant
readings when they appear TO all but tho small army Of
politicians who attacked In them Had tt been
an archangei in Massachusetts wLic Mr. Robinson was
writing to tho Springfield Republican he would proba-
bly, have declared that tho celestial gentleman did not
use his wings in a manner that inspired confidence;
but he honest he bitter, and his honesty
made him lose his easy, pleasant place Clerk Of the
House. aud his bttcrpess seemed to leave him his
days declined, that his memory is among the pleas
ant things to nearly all who knew him. The Lilo
literary executor, s to edit, Will be what grand
mothers would have called ian aggravation," for It
leaves of tho beginning OF mis- political
However, II IS possible that Mr. Pierce may bc per.
suaded to 60 with his work; certainly nobody
could be better qualified 10 do
LITERARY CHIT-CHAT.