Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-15
REGENT PUBLICATIONS.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS. 'Imbroglio" is the title of new drama by George Allender.. The play is constructed with 8 complicated plot and many pleasing situations The scene of the play is laid in California. The tone of the play is high and the complications of the plot furnish excite ment and sustain the interest. It is work of energy and spirit, based upon actual life, and written for living readers. The drama is composed of six acts. Samuel: Carson & Co.,, publishers, San Francisco. For safe in this city by H. H.pPeck.mro3raev Bookkeeping Simplifed,' a work recent ly written by D. B. Waggener, is earning deserved reputation. It was not long since adopted as textbook in the School of Mines of Columbia college, New York, having been selected in competition with all books on the subject that could be obtained. The book explains the principles of double entry bookkeeping better than anything we have yet seen It is the least complicated, most concise and simple work of the kind publish ed Charles R. Deacon, publisher, Philadel- ! phia. For sale in this city by Judd the book sellers.
 'sThe Parson O'Durnford' and ':Sweet Mace" are new works of G. Manvilee Fenn. The author is always true to nature and al- I ways ready to look at it's best and brightest side His works are never dull or distaste ful. ''Sweet Mace' is the best of his Actions, though the others are bright, humorous and graphic. ''Sweet Mace" is romance in which probability always gives way to truth of coloring. There is plenty of incident. The descriptions are both humorous and pa thetic. MT. Fenn's works are ingeniously constructed and well written. His style is far above the average found in fiction. His novels are clear and enjoyable from begin ming to end. Cassell & Co.,, publishers, New York. For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 ssThe Devils Portrait" by Anton Giulio Barrili, author of "A Whimsical Wooing," etc., translated from the Italian by Evelyn Woodhouse, is published The work found many readers before being translated l and now that it is published in English will ! be enjoyed by a great many more. It is a book I we'll worth reading William s. Gottsberger, | publisher, New York. For sale in this city 1 by Judd tine bookseller.
 Jno. F. Phillips &I Go. of New York have l issued newspaper rate book containing full descriptions, with advertising rates of the various American periodicals having a circu- 1 lation of five thousand or more, together with full lists of papers devoted to special ties, etc., in addition, the name and post office address of the most prominent weekly paper in each county in the United States and Canada. At the end is placed 8 ready reference index. The work is invaluable to business men, publishers and all advertisers. For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller. The publishers of the 'sNo Name" series ot novels, encouraged by the reception of the first and second series, have issued a third series which retains the features of the oth CTS only in 8 new style of binding. Of all the series of novels with which the country has been lately filled this series contains the most popular works of fiction. The first volume of the third series, "A Superior Wo- ] man, is a lively story full of dramatic pow CT and absorbing in interest. Some of the scenes are highly wrought and tragic In none is there an element of fatigue. Boberts Brothers, publishers, Boston. For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 "After All' is the title of Lillian Spencer's new book. It is interesting story and fine as work of art. It is book of lessons ! woven into an ingenious thread of fiction. Entertaining and bright it will be read and remembered by many. s. 0. Griggs & Co.,, publishers, Chicago. For sale in this city by F T. Jarman.
 "One Common-pI Day" is the latest l work of Pansy, author of "An Endless Claim,'' "A Hedge Fence," Chautauqua | Girls, {" ''The Hall in the Grove errupt- l ed,', etc. Pansy hss won a deserved reputa- tion among intelligent readers. Always l full of interest, sparkling with wit at the right moment and filled with gems of thought at once tender and pathetic and l kindling in their inspiration, the books of 1 this author give help and guidance to all who read them. D. Lothrop & Co.,, Bos- l ton, publishers. For sale in this city, by F. l T. Jarman.
 The Hunters Handbook, is little work
 containing description of all articles re-
 quired in camp, with hints on provisions
 and stores and receipts for camp cooking. It l is written by an old hunter The instruc- | tions are based long experience The
 l chapters treat of the quality of provisions l required trip, with list of those need
 ed, also the hunters outfit, everything in
 relation to cooking. the treatment of bruises,
 wounds and stings, and are described in de- 1 tail. The book is small, and as 8 pocket guide and companion is valuable. Lee &
 Shepard, publishers, Boston. For sale in l this city by H. H. Peck.
 'tCarriston's Gift," by Hugh Conway; "A 1 Millionaire's Cousin," by the Hon. Emily Lawless; "The Red Route," by William Lime; and Madame de Presnell," by E.
 Frances Poynter, are works in the Leis-
 urs Hour series. All are interesting works
 of fiction, written by popular authors. They
 are works representative of the series. Hen ! " Holt & Co.,, publishers, New York. For
 sale in this city by Judd the bookseller. ssThe Will" is novel by Ernst Eckstein,
 author of ''Juintus Claudius," etc. It is
 translated from the German by Clara Bell,
 l whose translations are too we'll known to
 l need more than a mention. It is the author 1 ized edition, published in two volumes. Re-
 1 vised and corrected in the United States. It
 | is charming little work, interesting, terse | and full of life. The translation is admir-
 able. William s. Gottsberger, publisher,
 New York For sale in this city by Judd the
 | bookseller.