The New York herald., 1878-11-11

first, from the Spanish conquest to the of inde
pendence; second. the war of Independence. from
1910 to 1896 third the period of commercial activity
since the war. The author has done his work care
fuiy and we are enabled to study the traits Of char
acter that made the subjects Of these biographical
sketches SO successful There is not little romance
TO be found in this volume. for many Of the men
whose lives are here recorded were unquestionably
heroes
The latest addition to the Putnam's "Art Hand
books Is little volume on Flower Painting" by
MRS. William Dufiied edited by Mrs. Susan N. Car
ter. principal Of the woman's Art School of the
Cooper Union. The book gives practical instruction
in the art Of flower painting telling the colors to
and the way to use them and also gives twelve de-
signs made by Dalxiel.
The Memoirs Of Mrs. Anna Jamison, noted for
her writings in biography and art. are in Roberts
Brothers press, Boston.
"The Races of European Turkey" is the title of
Rev. Edward L. Clarkes forthcoming book. which
Dodd, Mead 4 Co. will print
The inexhaustible mine of the French Revolution
still gives birth to biographies and private journals.
The latest is the DIARY Of Count Fersen," who
aid-decamp of General Rochambeau during the
French expedition to America. and afterward close
the royal family in the midst Of the revolutionary
horrors that succeeded.
Inc latest contribution to Shakespearean literature
is by Frenchman, Professor Paul Stapper OF Gre
noble. who. under the title Of shakespeare and Con-
tiguity." will discuss in two volumes the plays
founded upon ancient SUBJECTS and the influence of
the antique genius on Shakespeare.
Poet Laureate Tcnnyson receives a salary of G1O0
year, in addition to the traditional 'But of Mam
sey wine."
Carl Weyprecht, commander Of the Austro- Hunga-
rian Arctic expedition has new book in press en-
titled "Die Metamorphosen des Polareises.'
DR.. John c. Buchnill in little book on "Habitual
Drunkenness and Insane Drunkards," denies that the
American inebrate asylums cure half the drunkards
who enter them
The great book "The History and Principle of
Weaving by Hand and Power" written by Alfred
Barlow, is in the press of Henry c. Baird Co., Phila
delphia.
Estes 4 Lauriat. Boston, announce the Gladstone
cartoons from the London Judy uniform with the
Beaconsfeld cartoons from Punch
Roberts Brothers, it is sad have sold 600 copies
of Miss Mcotts story "Under the Lilacs'
Shcllcys minor Poems," carefully revised from
original manuscripts, are in the press Of Little.
Brown 4 Co.
new life Of John wclif and his English rrecur-
sors, translated from the German of Professor Lech
Ter, makes use Of newly discovered writings of the
great reformer and manifests most thorough knowl-
edge Of the subject
The latest African book is by Herr Heinrich Brug-
schikey. who writes interesting narrative of travels
through the great Oasis and the Libyan Desert.
Mr.. n b. Dennys has gone thoroughly into the
question Of Chinese FOLKLORE and has found the pro-
totypes Of many modern Mother Goose among the
prehistoric Celestias.
England has lately swarmed with books about
a Dir afald 1da
Our Life and Travels in India which is descriptive
of those everyday matters concerning the country
and the people which it is most interesting to know
Jules Janin, when he found friend taken with the
bibliomania. thus congratulated him m-"You are a
happy and ruined for the rest of your
life."
The question Of eternal fire has not yet burned out
in England, new books and pamphlets being contin:
ually printed on all sides of the question.
Rev. s. J. Whitmer has actually written "Diction.
ary Of the Samoan Language. containing 900 words
which will be printed.
In .'Stories from the History Of Rome" Macmillan
Col. Mrs. Beesley gives history the interest OF
fairy tales. She has written simply. that the in
fant standing by its mothers knee may understand
and she has selected the stories with view to illus
trate the two sentiments most characteristic of
Roman manners-duty to parents and duty to coun-
try. Inls beginning VIII proDhDiy lay tne IOunQa-
ton for course Of Macaulsy in the nursery.
Roswell d. Hitchcock. d. D.. has written volume
on socialism "a. d. +. Randolph 4 co.,. that will
probably attract considerable attention at this time
It is divided into four professionalism in general
communistic socialism; snti-communistc socialism
and Christian socialism. There is u great deal OF
good sense in DR.. Hitchcocks work which deserves
consideration.
Those who expect to find in "The Blessed Bees
ts p Putnam'a Sons) dry manual Of bee keeping
will be agrecably disappointed in a perusal Of Mr.
John Aliens work bearing the above title The
writer deals pleasantly with his subject and ends by
proving bee keeping to be profitable and agreeable
pursuit, with small expenses and large returns. He
writes with such intelligence and confidence that one
feels like going Immediately to work to build bee
hives.
r. b. Peterson Brothers announce Prosper Meri-
mee's Carmen" the story upon which Bizets opera
is founded.
Messrs. A. T. Lancaster and George Edgar Mont
gomery contribute each couple of graceful poems
to the current number Of the Eroiufion.
The bound volumes Of ScrIbner's Monthly and ST.
Nicholas for the year 1879 storehouses Of art and
literary treasures
Anthony Trollope's best novels. those In which our
old friends Archdeacon Grany and Mrs. Proudie ap-
.'The Chronicles of Barsetshire."
The George Eliot Birthday Book" il q little vol
containing extracts from that authors writings
for each day in the year.
John II. Ingram, the English editor of Poe. says
that the portrait purporting TO be Dr. Brunsby. in
ellis Life OF Poe. is that Of William Cook u. ID.
Lady Anne Blunt, whose winter Residence Among
the Bcdouin Arabs is announced In London. is the
granddaughter of Lord Byron.
sofa, formerly belonging to Shelley, is to be
at the house of W. NJ. Rossetti. and is the property
of Mr.. Trelawny.
translation Of the "Arabian Nights from the
original Arabic. without omission retrenchment. Is
being made by Mr.. John Payne, Of London.
Emile Zola is writing the theatrical and literary
view for lie ronaire, the Paris daily.
"Sketchss OF Animal Life and Habits" ia the title of
q little volume by Andrew Wilson. published by w.
4 r. Chambers. Of Edinburgh. The plan of the book
is to afford the general reader Trustworthy ideas re-
garing some Of the most interesting groups Of the