Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-21
NO. 27e
Ne w PUBLICATIONS.,

| tains the position which this periodical holds
both as to literary and artistic excellence Read
ers will first of all turn to Longfellow's poem,
| "keramos, beautifully illustrated by Abbey and
| Fredercks. While the subject of the poem 10
one dear to the hearts of all brc-a brac hunters,
the poet has given us not only poem of marvel
Gus skill in realistic description, but also an i'm.
| aginative work of the highest order. The Num-
| ber opens with Millions Hymn on the Ma
tvity," witt seven effective illustrations by Fred
ericks. Mrs. spofford contributes paper, beau
tifully illustrated. ON "Elizabethan and later
English Furniture 1t is a careful study Of dec
oratiye art in England since the Renaissance, and
the authors graceful style renders it - At
| tractive as 1t is instructive. Mr.. William II.
Rideing contributes paper on the Metropolitan
News paper" which will be universally popular !.
| 1t Is embellished by twenty ty-seven illustrations :.
Including portraits of prominent New York ed-
| tors. "Many Leaves and few Grapes" is Ita-
ian Christmas story by Virginia w. johnson,
with two striking ilustra tions by Abbey. This
Number is especially rich in fiction. Miss Thack.
cray begins new story, "Da Cspo;" and Ed
ward Everett Hales story, "Back to Back" 10
concluded. There are also six admirable short
story, by Rebecca Harding Davis; "The Daily
Advertiser" by Ii. Z. Scudder, is an extravagan-
"a, sufficiently dramatic for the stage; my I'm
cle's Ileiress,' by Charles DeKay, is novel and
exceedingly clever; master Robby's Romance"
by Henrietta Ii. Holdich, is q very humorous
story" Was it Love or Blindness ?" is by the su-
thor of THE Chimera of the Coach" which at.
tracted so much notice last summer. NJ. d. Con-
way contributes an enteIesting description of his
visit to Jamrach's-the London man who supplies
the geological gardens of Europe with animals.
L. S. Nadal contributes an interesting study Of
the "Cosmogony of Paradise Lost" Besides the
poems already mentioned, there is one contrib
uted by James I. Fields, entitled Monmouth"
and one "To Friend who Slept Ill.," by Edgar
Fawcett. The editorial summaries are as varied
and entertaining usual. For sale by j. F.
Pierce.
The Edinburgh Review for October has the fol-
lowing table of contents Torpedo Warfare; The
Philosopher Choo- Foo Tsze; Souvenirs of Count
ess d Adoult; Ulfilas, the Apostle of the Goths;
Prince Hardenberg's Memoirs; The Order Of the
Golf, Mr.. Anthony's Novels; Lytes Eton Col
lege; The Story of an Indian Life The Russian
Invasion of Turkey. We have received the
American reprint from the Leonard Scott Comps-
ny, New York.
We have received parts As, 46, AZ, AZ, of Zelrs
Popular Encyclopedia, the publication of which
is now Fastening to close. Only Is parts re-
main to be issued to complete the work, and the
publishers promise to send them out very soon.
Horace King, agent, Thompsonville, Conn.
Lppincott's Magazine for December opens with
an interesting and richly illustrated article on Sic
y by Alfred L. Bacon. Captured by Cossacks,
is the title of another illustrated paper, detailing
the adventures of a French officer who served un-
der Davoust in 1913. The new serial, "For Per
cival, also illustrated, continues to form one of
the most attractive features of the Magazine
An article which cannot fail to attract much At
tention and excite lively interest, is contain
ing the rem niscences of venerable lady ('M.
L. y belonging to the highest circles of Washing
ton society. who was the guest of Madison, an
inmate of the White House during the presidency
OF jackson, and an intimate friend of Washing
ton Irving John z. Kennedy, and other celebri-
ties The paper, which is full of lively descriptions
and amusing anecdotes, is entitled "Dsys of NV
Yuth." L. 5. Perry, the well-known Boston critic
discusses Ouidas Novels, and explains the causes
of their immense popularity, despite their glaring
faults and the censures OF reviewers. William
Owens writes entertainngy on the "Folk-Lore
OF the southern Negroes, and Olive Logan gives
an account OF "Engllsh Domestics and their
Ways" There is a story of French Information.
allsm, "A Portrait" by Ita Aniol Prokop. Mrs.
X ii. Davss powerful novelette,. and Will Wal
lace Harney's tale of Southern manners, "a Ken
tucky Duel" are both concluded. Among the
poems, "Selim, by Annie Porter, deserves notice,
and the Gossip" besides much other lively and
"A "A de sprtp IN Of fhad
ure OF the Imperial Guards by Moscow cores
pondent. 1his number concludes the twentieth vol
ume and the tenth year of the issue of this Mags-
zine. The conductors announce attractive features
for the new year, and promise that no effort will
be spared to maintain and increase its popularity.
The atlantic Monthly" for December, is an
interesting and readable one, offering several
noteworthy articles as additions to our periodical
in which Robert A. Mcleod asks the question,
Can Heiculaneum be Excavateds The paper is
full OF interest "W ashlngton Society,"" which ID
unique In some respects in this country, is pleas
antiy and justly considered. S. q. W. Benjamin
furnishes the second OF his entertaining and live
y papers on Portugal and Portuguese" ia.
u. tells pretty much all about "Modern
ohoemahing and also giving some ststis-
cs OF value. Mary A. King, in a bundle Of
etters, tells an ordinary sort OF story under the
title of "What they Said" The eighth of Ed
ward Ii. knights papers on Crude and Curious
Inventions at the Centennial Exhibition" deals
with baskets and basket work, hats, fans, &C., ar.
Llcles made OF wicker and straw and the like
Ihonas u. Cary tells us something n1vfe of that
very Interesting topic, The San FRANCISCO VIgi-
ance Committee" A very able paper speaks Of
the works (the more receat ones Of Three Bos-
ion Painters" William Nj. Hunt, George Fuller
and j. Appleton Brown being the subjects OF the
essay, ana their works being viewed with judg-
ment. "Msik Twain" tells US about Hamilton on
Lhe Bermuda Islands, In the third OF his papers on
Some Rambling Notes of AL Idle Excursion"
The paper Is full OF the writer's happy express
lions. The most valuable article in the number
5 by Prof n. 5, Shaler, who tells Us "How to
Jhsnge the North American Climate" VIII
5Ishop begins new story, which starts off with
'rlghtness and loneliness. 1t is entitled "Det
mold A Romance" In the Contributors Club
here are halt dozen readable offerings, includ-
az few " Travellers Tales" worth reading. The
oetry OF the number is by Frank Sewall, Edgar
awcett, an anonymous writer, and Henry W.
.ongtelow.
In closing the year the publishers Of the ATTAIN
C Monihly announce their intention to make this
aluabe magazine especially interesting IN the
ear 1870 They will especially aim, during the
oming year, TO treat questions Of public interest,
! they in a and m 4