The New York herald., 1878-10-21

ana read OF wild babies IN ID amusiug arritls oy
Henry w. Elliott There some very Moe iliustra-
tons In the article on 'The Sea Islands" Tho rEAsy
Chair discusses, among other things, Lord Beacons-
fields literary Scribners for the same month
Is brilliant number. II contains frontispiece
a portrait OF Long.eiow by Wyatt Eaton, In the
mastery style Of his Bryant head. The article on
Longfeliow Is written by Mr.. X. II. Stoddard and is
proiuscly illustrated with views OF both the interior
and exterior of his home at Cambridge the latter
from tho pencii OF r. Swain Clifford Bret Harte
tributes characteristic poem, "rhe Spelling Bec At
Angels" illustrated by Thomas Eukins. Following
this Is poetic description OF 'sFarm Lie IN New
Ysrk," by John Burroughs. illustrated by Aafy Hal
lock Foote Mono read Mr.. Burroughs article
without at once Wishing TO i've In tho country. Mira
Frances Hodsson Burnott's new novel, "Haworths."
Is commenced this number. IL makes splendid
beginning ana promises 10 excel "rhat Lass
o. I.owre's' in interest and literary style.
Frederick Dielman and John Boes furnish
tho illustrations The Atlantic Is not as va
ried or attractive In It's contents this month
as usual There IS TOO great = sameness about
the articles. MI. Howes new serial, "rhe Lady Of
Aroos,ook." makes good beginning. ana Mr. W. W.
Story's poem viii hnd many admirers. The Soon
trbutors Cub' is sprigh.y and maintuins It's rspu-
tation Tor lively discussion. Tho opening article In
LippncotPs on Seawanhaka, Island Of Shells" by
Jennie Young, contains tho asempy at original
illustration we remember having Lippinco's.
Those by f. Hopkinson Smith and W. NICK. Lafan
very good. Mdcnstttan's opens with Mrs. Bur.
neu's "H"worth's," published simultaneously with
ITS appearance IN America. Among other good SOLID
reading in TINS number Is Through Dark Cont-
nsnt in $780, by VI. Minto, and article "Com-
pulsory or Volunteer Service"
LITERARY CHIT CHAT.
"Within Sound OF tho sca' is tho TILE OF q
story by the author OF "vera."
Tho Mcssra Longmans are tho publishers OF the
second part OF ihe "Fac Simos OF the National Man
uscrips Of Ireland" This part contains ninety spec
coiors OF the chiet existiug MSS. connected
with ireland IRON A. u. HOO TO 12D9
Mr.. MagnIsson has brought to England from Swe.
den photographs OF 265 Rune slaves and books
wood, bone and horn, abounding IN variety OF
types she forms the and the mark days.
blems.
'.Hai Hours OF Blind Mans Holiday' Is the title
OF a sec cton OF the writings OF w. W. Fem, Tor
mery drawing master AZ Westminster School,
hepworth Dixon's Royal Windsor" will be issued
By the Messrs. Trnbner at an early date.
Bayard Taylor's "princs Deucalion" will be pub
lisned England simultaneously with It's appearance
here.
The sixth and concluding volume of "Pepys' Di-
ary" will be issued in London the end OF this month
"rhe Golden Treasury OF the Messrs Macmillan
will bo increased by Tho addition Of reprint Of
Lambs 'sraIcs From Shaxespssre,' editod, Win u
preface, by Rev. Alfred Anger.
smith, Elder l. Go. volume OF mixed
essays W Matthew Arnold; "rne Classic Poets, with
their Epics Epitomized," by W. I. Dobson. and
.Ethics and 4Estns.ics OF Modern Poetry" BY :. B.
Sslkirk.
Tho Scottish Patriot 10 the title OF = weekly
papor devoted 10 the Interests Of Professionalism pub
lished in Glasgow.
Mr. Leon Gauuer is about to publish o collection OF
Latin hthsrgiosl pieces IN verses from tho sgnth 20
the tenth centuries. M
new novel by George Macdonald, entitled ..Paul
FAbsr. su rgson,' 10 announced BY Hunt BIackett
The library OF the late George T. skons, which wiii
b. sold auction on Monday, the 4lh Of November.
BY Bangs 4 Co., consists Of rare books manu-
scripts, missais, psaIters, &c, rcnly illuminated
gold and coors, line specimens OF early printing and
carly English poetry and the drama. Among tho In
tcresting books Is volume OF John D0nne's poems,
formerly in the possession OF Charles Lamb, and
loaned BY MIN Colsfidge, who mado eopieus notes
all the margins Of tho Dook. The catalogue 10
carefully prepared by Mr. George Coombs.
J. W. Bouton has some inviting books 10 press ior
early publication. Tncy are ..Or,gin. Progress and
Destiny OF the English Language and Literature" by
John A. Weisse; Stanfsd's '.Coast Scenery;n "The
Philosophy OF Existence" by Il. o. Kelley, NJ. D..
ssTne Rosicrucians Their Kites aud Mysteries"
with 800 illustrations by Hargruve Jennings, and =
fourth edition OF Mms Biya,sky's .Isis CaveiIed.n
Forest and Stream Publishing npany have just
issued pe fourth edition OF Hailoch's Sporisman's
Gazetcef.h 9oe pages, with important emendasiops
By Professor Gill, OF tns Smithsonian Institution, IN
tho natural history cassacaton and the addition OF
glossary and other matter useful to sportsmen. This
is o most comprehensive encyclopedia, and 10 In.
dorscd by Professor Hayden, Of the United States
Geological Survey.
Scribner's Monthly received from the owner Mr.
p Haidenman OF Pennsylvania, the nrst righ, Of en-
craving carolan Durans portrait Of Nine Modjcska,
now Goup,i's Gallery. This, with other pictures of
tho Countess Bozsnta, IN various cnsracters, Will
company article TO appear In that magazine.
NEW BOOKS RECEIVED.
Poems Of Places. Edited by Hemp W. Lonsfsliow.
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sos. o,Feoa co. pac,ishe,s Boston.
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Coates, Coates. psbli.hs's ii fhaaeIpnia '''''''
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Rsmnisesness o. The be nch q Missouri Nish
prems Court Of Missouri. Published b1 T. a. rhoma.
That o Lowrie'A Ny Frances iiedsson Burnett.
Charles ss,inners som. publishes, ,, ~ Ssw fUrs
Others, from is44, 1870 rr.nssssd from the German
Bcpsm Du Plan, Gentleman Of Alas. Deputy General
o. the Reformed Churches OF France from i72' 20 I763
By FIS% I,Sns +, h. wss's G o KNIGHTS Of
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ton a Go. /, pub biishers. New York
Harry, the ProdigsL Ny Mrs X. Richmond, National
TEN society and PuDication Houao, Now York
The Popular scieIce Monthly Tor November. D. Apple
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Quarterly Report Of tho 1niei Of the Bureau Of stAts
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Cupid and the SPANK By Hartford Flcmmiug. q. r.
Putnam's Sons, publishers. New York.
Americ Colleges: Their students and Work. BY
Charles r. 1hwing. q. q. Putnam's sous. publishcrs
The Old HOUSE Altered. by 9sorxe q. Mason. Illus
trsted. q. II. Pstuams Sons. publishers.
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Colonel Th.rpcs Scenes In Arsansaw. BY j. ". Field
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