Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

' remarkable woman who did great deal of good. It is one of the most popular of recent books in England, having reached sixth edi- ton there, and it will no doubt be widely read in this country. As acco nplished critic says '"rhe charm of such 8 life as that of Dorothy Pattison is universal, aud is not in any wsy the outgrowth ofintersst In the par ticular person who lived it. The admiration we feel for the salf sacrifcs, the eagsr desire to serve others, the Christ-like love of human kind, which made the story of Dorothy Patti sons life worth recording, is as strong when we have no acquaintance with the Christian worker as when we have known the person in the flesh" The story of her life is exce1lently and lovingly told, and no one can read it with out feeling it's power. Published by Roberts Brothers Boston and for gale in this city by H. H. Peck.
 "Richsrd Edney and the Governors Fam ily," by Sylvester Judd, is reissusd, thirty years after It's original publication, and it meets 2 fattoring reception. Tbe story is an excellent one. Richard Edney is a model young man who, through intelligence, indus try and integrity, attains honor and prosper it7. He reaches moral and social eminence, through rough experiences in the worlds de vious ways Tho avowed object of the book is to show by this bright example that young men should rise in their calling, not out of it. The great excellence of this authors work is, however, found in his transcripts of New England scenery and his pie lures of New England homes at the time the events occurred Every one will admire the fidelity of the description of a snow storm, the charming portraits of Memmy and Bsbby ct his first interview, the domestic frsside at the Governors home and countless other sim liar scenes, Though the present volume has never acquired the popularity of MT. Judd's Margaret, 1t has many qualifications to recommend it. Independent of it's excellence as romance and its pleasant way of inculcat- ing noble principles of action, it will attain a constantly increasing value for it's vivid and faithful presentation of New England life. Published by Roberts Brothers, Boston, and for sale in this city by H. H. Peck.
 'sTho spell-Bound Fiddler, Morse Ro- msnce," by Kristofer Janson, of which 8 translation has been made by Auber Forestisr, is vsry pleasing story, founded upon the U IT, Ole Bull. The book introduces us to the work of a Norwegian novelist now in this country. It is a very agreeable introduction, although, as Professor R. B. Anderson tells us in an in troductory essay ''The Spell-Bound Fiddler is not in the vein of it's authors other stories. The introductory essay, by Professor Ander- SOD, fills about onethird of the volume, and contains valuable information respecting Jan son and his countrymen, and also some facts of interest and anecdotes concerning Ole Bulls boyhood. It is thoroughly pleasant book. Published by s. c. Griggs & Co.,, Chicago, and for gale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 Lppincotts Magazine for May opens with an illustrated article by G. Pomeroy Keene about ''Richf-ld Springs" and gives some interesting information about Cooper, the novelist, and Judge Nelson, who Ivad near there. This is followed by number eleven of Dr. Felix l.. Oswaid's "Summerland Sketches" which takes into the back woods of Guatemala. s'Ancient Makers and Modern Carnival" by Nena sturgis, is pleasant illustrated article. Octave Thanet concludes his papers on 'The E0RHSh WoIklHSunan anu OVHHeEclai Crlses, and Helen Campbell begins series of im- portant articles entitled, Studies in the Sums" The first deals with 'fWater Street and it's Work" In the line of fiction the serial 'tAdam and Eve' is advanced couple of chapters, and there are several short stor- ies; Miss Grief" by Constance Fenimore Woolson ''Dogwood Bitters," sketch of Southern negro life by Jennie Woodvills, and ''The Deacon Would A-Wooing Co., by En- | ma H. Demeritt. 4 funny account of "A Funeral in Chinese Fishing Camp" is given | by F. M. Osbourne, and Phoebe D. Matt de- seribes ''London Art Schools" There are poems by Margaret J. Preston and Emily A. | Prescott, and the editorial departments con- tain lots of good reading.