The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-09

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the of four years. and who yet in their teens
J. W. Bouton has not published any holiday books.
but he has imported great many. and offers volumes
of Art aud The Portfolio and books Of etchngs
besides William Blake's works and extra illustrated
books.
OUT OF TOWN
Houghton, Osgood L. Co. have nothing SO fine as
"The Hanging Of the Crane or mabel Martin" this
year, but they offer .The Schoolboy," DR.. o. w.
Holmes poem read at the centenary of Phillips Acad
envy, Andover. Mass. June TO- 1875. Dr. Holmes has
written few better poems than this. 1t is full of
humor and genuine feeling. The illustrations by
J. Appleton Brown. Wand, Merrill. Sheppard and
Hitchcock. Bayard Taylor's new poem, rPrince
Denkalion," and Mrs. Celia Thaxter's Drift Weed"
appropriate holiday books, though not published
with that intention.
Roberts Brothers offer their last years list and
very attractive it is for the approaching holidays
Mrs. Jameson's Memoirs" will be likely to find hoi-
day buyers, for it is most entertaining book and
readers do not for fancy bindings. Henry I.
Coates, OF Philadelphia, offers the Freside Encyclo
p@dia Of Poetry" volume. comprehensive collec-
ton of the poetry OF the English language. All the
poems are arranged under headings according to sub
jects which adds to the value Of the material.
CHILDRENs BOOKS.
And now we come TO the childrens books They
plentiful this year. and firms that have hesatcd
to tempt the old folks hold out the strongest induce
ments to the children. From Houghton, Osgood Il
Co. we have handsome volume Of Mother Goose's
Melodies. in which the biography of this famous
old lady is given. The writer says that she was not
a myth, and gives Boston as her birthplace The
Illustrations by that rising young artist Alfred
Kappes and illuminated on gold after the
of English toy books. Our old favorte receives kind
treatment at Mr. Kappes hands. and the children
sure to be delighted with all they find here. This
same Arm publish T. B. Mdrch's translation Of N. de
Ia Bedellere's charming story Of Mother Michel"
under the title STORY of Cat" Thedrawngs are by
L. Y. Hopkins and are very amusing, particularly the
one on the back OF the cover. scribner Wexford
import "Aunt Louise's Golden Gift an elegant
volume with illustrations in colors gold. 1t is for
very young children. and contains such nursery
songs Little Dame Crump." Hush BY, Baby"
"Childhood's Delight and "Tottc's Rhymes"
Messrs. Macmillan 4 Co. announce Mrs Molesworth's
story. Grandmother. Dear with eight illustra-
tons by Walter Crane. From George Routedge Sons
have received Every Boy q Annual" capital book
for boys just entering upon their teens full Of boy
life and hustle, and Every Girls Annual" bright
book for girls Of the same age. These two volumes
are made up from Every Boys Magazine and Erey
Girls Magazine. The prince of baby books is the
"Baby's Bouquet, illustrated and arranged by Walter
Crane in his usual delightful manner. Mr.. Crane
is at his best in this exquisite little volume.
Polly, Put the Kettle On, and other old-tme
tunes are given in English. French and Ger
man. Another Waiter Crane toy book is the
"Children's Musical Cinderella" told in familiar
words to familiar tunes. "The House that Jack
Built" is comcaly illustrated by R. Caldecott. as is
also 'Thc History of John Gilpin's Famous Ride to
Ware Uncle Joe's Stories. is q collection Of
tales for boys and girls of ten and twelve years Of
age. redoent Of fairies and other Of childhood mys-
teres Z. p. Dutton Co.. whose publications are
among the best for children, send Little Neigh
bors." by Emily Huntington Miller, book to delight
boys and girls he latter particularly between the
OF six and ten and even older. Aunt Sophys Boys and
Girls" will reach about the audience. Both are
profusely illustrated and prettily bound. "Carls
First Days. and christmas in the Country" are
two gay covered books Of easy reading for
the little They written in words
Of short syllables and contain simple and
homelike stories. III. H." has left her poets
corner long enough to write book that all boys and
girls will read with delight. is called 'Neys Sill
yer Nine" and is published by Roberts Bros. D.
Lothrop Co.. of Boston. have published unique
little volume called the "Children's Almanac"
the calendar reaching over Ave years. Each
month ia represented by an original poem from the
pens of Longfelow, Whittier. Aldrich. Celia Thax-
ter, Mrs. A. d. 7. Whitney. Edgar Fawcett. John
James Piatt Elizabeth Stuart Phelps and Others Ac-
companying these poems twelve drawings on
wood by Miss Humphrey. and four chromo-litho
graphs by Miss Lathbury; Little Stay-atHome."
by L. GARRISON. published by =. W. Robinson, Illus
tratcd by bright colored pictures. The Rag Fair"
by the same author and publisher is pfettiy bound
and profusely illustrated
NEW BOOKS RECEIVED.
Artist Biographies Allsson Housh.on. osgood Co..
publishers Boston. c. Dillingham;, New York. :
ria. grs: oss New % sw
autobiography o. the work By George Bglisn ESD FsA
ton ossood Co. publishers, Boston T. Dillingham;,
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xppl:s.n: New iisndy Volume ssns. Bsaeon.aeld BY
Pspssr Money 4 collection of the principal historical
facts bearing upo the current financial discussion ~ T.
Festivals BY Edward Young Cox With illustrations
from na designs ancient examples Fifth edition.
revised and augmented by new designs aud Illustrations
Jesus Lover Of my Soul, by Charles Wesley. Designs
by Robert Lewis Engraved by w. }. Dana. d. Lothrop
90. publishers Boston.
Classics OF Babysnd versined BY Clara Doy Bates
d. Lotbrop K Co. publishers
The Jssaits Translated from French OF Paul Feval
BY Agnes L. sader b. j. Ssdiicr Co. publishers New
York
Cooking School Text Book and Houseksspers Guide to
Cookery and Kitchen Management BY Juliet Corson Or
augs Juud Company, Publishers. New York.
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JUST WHAT SHE WANTED.