Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-11-04
NO. 262.
New Publications.

Charles Scribners Sons have added to their
series of works entitled "Epochs of Modern
History" sketch of the reign of Edward
lII' of England, by the Rev. w. Warburton,
M. A. This work is an epitome of many
other valuable works treating upon the reign
of Edward, which was long and crowded with
events The principal topic of the volume
is the great continental war, but the reader
will find in it the beginning of the great re-
ligious revolution which broke up the nomi-
nal unity of Cbristendom, and sketches Of the
social and industrial as well as political
features of the period.
Ford. Howard & Hubert, New York, have
published in book form, the story ''Under
Green Apple Boughs." by Helen Campbell,
which first appeared in the columns of 'sOur
Continent" The scene of the story is laid in
Longs slsland, and many odd characters are
introduced, which are skilfully presented by
the author. These and the authors analysis
of them, with the strange developments in
the story, make it a charming book. Horace
North has il for sale.
The exquisitely touching poem, "Curfew
must not Ring Tonight" ty Mrs. Rosa
llartwick Thorpe, is finely illustrated in a
handsome volume published by Lee 4 Shep-
ard, Boston. Though this poem never fails
and power are very largely increased by the
elegant manner in which it is presented in
this book. There are twenty-five o illustrations,
and the paper and letter press are all that
could be desired. J. Frank Pierce has it for
sale.
Another handsomely illustrated work is
published by Lee 4 Shepard, "That Glorious
Song of Old" one of the finest productions
of the poet Gray, justly termed the song of
the angels. There are fifteen illustrations,
finely conceived and executed They are by
Fredericks. This will be a popular holiday
work, an elegant gift from friend to friend.
J. Frank Pierce has it.
Ford. Howard & Hubert publish "Miss
Leighton's Perplexities," love story, by
Alice c. Hall Miss Leighton had two
lovers, very attractive fellows, but one sur
passing the other in noble qualities, while
the latter had the most money. Hence came
the 'perplexites' of Miss Leighton in
making choice between the two, and what
those perplexities were, this book very
pleasantly unfolds. Horace North has il for
sale.
Lee & Shepard have added to their series
of young Folks Heroes of History"
'Drake, the Soaking of Devon" by George
NJ. Towle. The history of Drake is full Of
fascination. lie was indeed Sea. King, who
by his powers upon the ocean aided as much
as any man that ever lived to extend the vast
power which England has attained upon the
ocean. His life was full of daring deeds as
interesting as those of the heroes of romance
who exist only in the Imagination of the
writer. Every boy will be delighted to read
this book of real and wonderful adventure of
man of whom Englishmen are justly proud.
J. Frank Pierce has it for sale.
We have received from William S. Cots
brger, New York, French novel entitled
"Eliane," by Nine Augustus Craven, and
translated by Lady Georgiana Fullerton. 1t
is an interesting story, well printed and
bound in cheap paper covers. Price 30 cents.
j. Frank Pierce has it.
The British Quarterly Review for October
is received from the Leonard Scott Co., N.
Y. The contents are as follows: "Rome
during the Sieges of the Sixth Century,"
SIS the Church of England National
church," ''Incidents of Land and Pleas for
REFORM "ls the Belief in Miracles Reason
abe?" "Frederick Ritschi; ''The House Of
Obrenovitch;' - 1.-The War in Egypt" 1.-The
Songs of Italian People" Notices Of con-
temporary literature.