Morning journal and courier., 1883-06-26
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

English as She is Spoke or, A Jest in l Sober Earnest" with an introduction by James Millington, is published by D. Apple l ton & Co.,, New York. It is full of very
 funny things. A native of Portugal thought
 thew guide of the conversation in Portu- guese and English" was needed, and he made
 one which Is so absurd that it has done
 much good by the laughter it has caused. The edition of this ludicrous work published | by the Appletons is very prettily printed and
 bound and is No. 1 in the Paper Parchment series. For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 "A Fashionable Sufferer" by Augustus Hoppin, is book which 8 large number of people might find profit as well as entertain
 ment in if they would. A critic well says of is: ssThe fashionable sufferer, better known | in these pages as the Beautiful N. E, N. B.
 being nervous exhaustion, is charming per
 son and well drawn type. It would take | almost as long to explain the satire and sug- gest the humor as to read the book, and it is
 better to leave every one without excuse for negIeoting it. It is 8 delicate, artistic piece
 of work as good and characteristic in it's way as MT. Hoppin's work with the pen. The text and illustrations have the same delicate grace, and if the work is too subtle to get the widest popular appreciation it will be the
 more keenly enjoyed by those who can taste it's full flavor while it has strength enough 10 carry itself with the less critical and appreci-
 atfve general public" The book is illustra-
 ted by the author. Published by Houghton,
 Mifin & Co, Boston, and for sale in this city by H. H. Peck.
 The stLife of Bishop Wilberforce," which has caused much discussion in England, es- pecialIy on account of the indiscreet person al references in it, is published in this coun- try by E P. Dutton $ Co.,, New York. Will berforce was one of the foremost prelates of the Anglican church in modern times. He served in every position which the Church of England offers to her clergy up to and in- eluding that of bishop. He had been as- sistant curate, incumbent, rural dean, canon, afchdeacon, royal chaplain and dean, when he was made bishop of Oxford. From the first he was recognized as man of consum- mate ability The record of his life is very interesting. For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 esHow to Get On in the World" is the title of work on William Cobbett and his gram mar, by Robert Waters. The biographical part of the book is thorough and impartial. Cobbett's Grammar is untechnical and clear, and is printed entire in this book. Pub- liahed by James W. Pratt, New York, and for sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 ssThe Reading of Books: Its Pleasures, Profits and Perils," by Charles F. Thwing, author of .tAmerican Colleges: Their Stu dents and Wcrk.n is an unpretentious book, but useful one for young readers and for those whose training has been too general to make them competent guides for themselves He has chapter on biography, one on his tory, one on travel, and so on, and an appen-
 dix eonta ins classified index of good books which he recommsnds Published by Lee & Shepard, Boston, and for sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.