Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-16
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

e'Strathmore, or, Wrought by His Own Hand" by ''Ouida,' is published by J. B. Lippincott & Co., in neat and cheap style. The scene of this thrilling romance is laid in England, and it's opening occurs in what is known as Strathmore Of the White Ladies, an ancient and stately abbey, the last relic of lands wide and numerous, which stretched over counties before they were parcelled out and divided to a variety of nationalities and characters, from the hungry courtier, who
 fattened upon the abbey lands, to the vam- pires of Israel, who know well how to treat with the famished and sell their mess of pot
 tage at no less price than the birthright for which it is exchanged. The incidents of the story are very interesting and the descriptive powers displayed are of acknowledged dis tinction. For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 George M. Towle adds to his series of Young Folks Heroes of History" Travels and Adventures of Marco Polo,'' and even the dime-novel-reading boys and girls could hardly fail to be interested in the book. Marco Polo, though brought up in luxury and wealth, went forth from his home in Venice, and for many years lived among far off Asiatic people, and at a court of barbaric yet splendid pomp. He made many journeys into wild, distant lands, and among the fierce tribes of Cathay, Thibet, India and Abys- ! sinia. His life was passed in almost inces- sant successions of hair-breadth escapes. Nor did his career of valor and stirring &C.,
 tion cease with his return, laden with riches, fob Ia ter warfare between the two republics of the sea, Venice and Genoa became a prisoner of 1 the latter State and while in prison dictated the wondrous narrative of his adventures, which still survives, precious legacy left by the great traveller. He was manly, brave, persistent, intelligent and chivalrous and the scenes and incidents in which he was the leading actor were in the highest degree thrilling and dramatic Published by Lee x Shepard, Boston and for sale in this city by H. H. Peck
 s'The Harvest of Tears, A True Story" by Mrs M L. B. Ewen of this city, deserves to
 find and probably will find a great many ap-
 preciative readers. It is interesting through out and has the charm of reality. The author
 says that in writing it she has striven to in-
 dicate the true purposes of living, and that
 'sThe development Of the moral and religious
 character of those whose experiences are
 gathered into this Harvest illustrates the
 truth that all can, by pursuing an unselfish
 and faithful course of justice toward them
 selves and each other, become, as mortals
 should, ,-an abiding help to their brothers
 and sisters,-and can bring to their homes a
 daily communion of souls that will render all
 experience replete with love and pleasure. :"
 The Harvest of Years" can be read with both pleasure and profit. Published by G. F. Putnam's Sons, New York, and for sale in
 this city by E. P. Judd and H. H. Peck. 'EThe Poems of George Arnold" edited by William Winter, are published by James k.
 Osgood & Co.,, of Boston. Many of these poems are extremely clever, and all of them are in musical and well chosen rhythm, but
 they lack strength and sincerity. For sale In this city by Judd the bookseller.
 ssNew Bed Time Stories,'' by Louise ! Chandler Moulten, will be sure to receive the same hearty reception that was accorded to the former ventures with similar name.
 The esNew Bedtime Stories" are just as att tractive as the old ones. Published by Rob erts Brothers, Boston, and for sale in this city 1 by H. H. Peck.
 stUps and Downs: All Smiles, No Browns, !" I by M. J. Tilsley, will cause great many I smiles among the little folks, who will be de- | lighted with it's handsome outside, the pretty ! pictures inside and the verses which accom- | pany them Published by E. P. Dutton & E Co. New York. and for sale in this city by E Judd the bookseller.