Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-08
REGENT PUBLICATIONS.

talned. REGENT PUBLICATIONS. 'The Common Sense of the Exact Sci ences' is the title of new work of the h. ternationsl Scientific series. It was written by the late William Kingdom Clifford. The original work, as planned by the author, was to have been entitled 'sThe First P1in- ciples of the Mathematical Sciences Explain ed to the non-Mathematical." Upon Cliff lords death the labor of revision and comple- tion was given to MT. R. c. Rowe, Professor of Mathematics at University college, Lon don, but he died before his task was com pleted. The work as it now stands is alter ed and revised according to the wishes of Clifford. Though not finished by him the book will perform part, at least, of the service forwhich the author intended it. Any ! who have been in fuenced by the thought of Clifford in his 1 other works will welcome this, his last effort. D. Appleton & Co.,, publishers, New York. For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller. 'At Bay," by Mrs. Alexander; ''The Dy l namiter,'' by Robert Louis Stevenson and Fanny Van De Grift Stevenson; "A Family Affair."" by Hugh Conway, and "Hsaley,".b by Jessie Fothergill, are works that have recently been published in the Leisure Hour series. Any who are interested in stories based on experience and life will find these books valuable and instructive. Henry l Holt & Co.,, publishers, New York. For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller. "Colonel Enderby's wife, novel, by r aH of r l Sketch in Black and White," has just been I published. The work is very clever and en- | tertaining. The characters are striking and ! the incidents are effective. Though the plot l is not intricate there is great power of de- l scription and masterly analysis which gives full compensation. The spirit and move ment of the story are such as will win friends. D. Appleton & Co.,, publishers, New York For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 tThe Ten Laws of Health;" or "How Dis eases are Produced and Prevented; and Fami y Guide to Protection against Epidem mic Dis eases and Infections" is new work by J. R. Black, NJ. D. The volume contains new departure, opening up a field of knowledge almost unknown to the popular reader, and one that abounds with anxieties in reference to health, life and death, as well as to the prosperity of every large comme ercial city The benefits of a comprehensive knowledge of the living germs, which are now accepted by physicians as being the sols means of propagating deadly infections, should be brought home to the occupants of every household, and this knowledge the author Of
 
 In each case the law is given with clear ness that shows sound and mature judg- ment and 8 thorough knowledge of the sub ject. The information is valuable to all ,and is so conveyed that all can understand it. J. B. Lippincott company, publishers, Phila- delphia. For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 "A vagrant Wife, is the title of new novel by Florence Warden, author of 1.-The House on the Marsh, 1" "Deldee, the Ward of Waringham," ssAt the Worlds Mercy; etc. The work is ingenious in construction, and of sustained interest. The style, we'll as the plot, is original and the story is differ ent from other works of fiction. As 8 novel it is of prominence and of great dramatic power. D. Appleton 6 Co.,, publishers, New York For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 'The Old Doctor, Romance of Queen Village" by John Vance Cheney, has just been published. The action of the book is strong and the characters of the plot are well delineated. It is wellwoven chain of romance, absorbing in interest. It is well written, graphic and terse. Though not or a lofty character, it is well worth reading. D.. Appleton & Co.,, publishers, New York. For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 t'Selections from the Prose Writings of Jonathan Swift with a preface and notes by Stanley Lane-Poole is now ready. The se- leetions are limited to Swift's prose, as the introduction of his verse in so limited g space would have resulted in an inadequate representation of both. Tho ''Essay on Improv- ing the English Tongue" is inserted as being the only piece that Swift ever put his name to, and also as being one of the few writings of his that are not satirical. Many selec- tions of Swift's earlier writings are given and also of his later writings, in which are found the essential virtues of his style. The last twenty-five years of his life were spent
 
 voted to Irish concerns during that time. All his works on 'sIrish trade or no-trade,'' on banks, currency, fisheries, agriculture, grazing, road-making, retaining bogs, la boiling beggars, abolishing the Irish Ian guage and utilizing infants as articles of food, are treated in logical fashion and are we'll represented in this little volume. It cannot fail to be interesting and valuable to all who are interested in the productions of this wel1-known writer. D. Appleton & Co.,, publishers, New York. For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 ''Birchwood' is new story by Jak. As a story it is interesting in its development and fascinating in it's denouement. The tone of the book is high and the moral furnishes in teresting and instructive lessons. It is 8 work of everyday fife and will help any, especially young men, on the road to success. Thomas Y. Crowell & Co.,, publishers, New York For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 The first two volumes of "A History of the People of the United States, from the Revolution to the Civil War;" by John B. McMaster, Wharton school, University of Pennsylvania, have been received. Though it is necessary in the course of the narrative to speak much of wars, conspiracies and re-