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 etc., has been translated from the German by Mary J. Stafford Ebers succeeded ad-
 mirably in tracing the life and labor of this | eminent scientist and poet, and the transla- 1 tor could not have done better in rendering l this excellent work into English. The works of Tadema afford nothing but satisfaction | and enjoyment, and his method of produc- 1 ton and sphere. of activity are interesting to great degree. A work by Ebers is always a pleasure, but gives more delight when it is based upoa so interesting 8 subject as Tade- ma The volume is furnished with thirteen illustrations William s. Gottsberger, pub fisher, New York For sale in this city by H. H. Peck.
 "Haphazard Personalities" chiefly of mo- ted Americans, by Charles Lanman, author of stThe Private Life of Daniel Webster" :" etc., is 8 small volume giving the personal records of worthy men. While the author was in New York iii his experience as clerk, jour- nalist, author and artist, and in Washington as an official, he made friends of many of the noted men of the time. This book is devo- ted to such interesting revelations of charac ter as have come under the personal observa- ton of the author. The work is not con- posed of biographies and is all the more in teresting fer it. One becomes better &C., quainted with the characters of which he is reading in this book than by reading the best biographies, for here the reader is read ing the characters of noted men in their everyday life It is a valuable book for ref erence and private reading. Lee 6 Shepard,
 To- Jo 5,, ;e o,@ l1, H. H. Peck.
 Plutarch's Lives of Alexander the Great and Julius Cesar constitute No. 8 of Cas- sells National Library. They are translated by J. and w. Langhorne. The convenient form and low price of these little books put the standard literature in the hands of al The ''library" is made mp of the best works reprinted in pamphlet form. Cassell & Co.,, publishers, New York. For sale in this city by H. H. Peck.
 ''Atalanta in the South" is romance by Maud Howe author of "A Newport Aqua relle' and ''The San Rosario Ranch" The story is justly styled "A Romance," as it's character appears at the very first and is sus- tained until the end is reached. The situa- tions are remarkable and the characters we'll drawn. In the book are the elements of a delightful complication that is at once fas cinating and instructive. The reader does not tire Of the plot, but rather wishes that it were twice as long. Roberts Brothers, pub fishers, Boston, Mass. For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 One of the most interesting histories of England for young people is that by George Makepeace Towle, recently published by Les & Shepard of Boston. The author is known by his History of Henry V.," "Modern Greece" "Modern Frauce,' etc. The vol ume presents clearly and concisely the main facts of English history from the Roman conquest to the present. The aim of the au- thor has been especially to show the growth of the political liberties and institutions of the English people and to indicate, in measure, the changes in the social condition and the advance in literature and the arts be- tween one period and another. Events are related and persons are described impartial ly The judgment of the writer is nowhere obtruded upon the reader, but everyone has to make up his own judgment on the many disputed points of English history from facts
 
 For sale in this city by H. H. Peck.
 stThe Message of the bluebird-Told to Me to Tell to Others,'' by Irene E. Jerome, is 8 very neat Easter attraction It has several leaves upon which are delicate sketches taste fully arranged with poetical quotations and scripture texts. The leaves are bound to- gether with silken cord. Lee & Shepard, publishers, Boston, Mass. For sale in this city by H. H. Peck.
 s'The History of Week." by L. B. Wal ford, author of ''The Baby's Grandmother" etc., is the latest number of the 'Leisure Hour Series." The scene is laid in Scotland. Madeline, the heroine of the story, is beau tiful character The history of her life is woven into tLe tale, influencing every other character and every action for good. The trials and hardships she has to endure, the plots against her and her reward combine to make story that is the best of it's class. No one can read it without being influenced for good The book is interesting from first to last, growing more and more intense until the full development is reached. Henry Holt & Co.,, publishers, New York. For sale in this city by H. H. Peck
 Language exercise is now found on the programme of most primary schools, from the lowest grade upwards. The subject, however, must be taught orally on account of the absence eff text book. "Hfnts on Language in Connection with Light Reading and Writing," by s. Arthur Bent, M. A., of the public schools of Clin- ton, Mass, is a book based upon experiments ,ooda supoastioo nafbads of 1raded class work and including, under the head of language whatever is taught in reading, writing, form, color and number. It will be of great assistance to teachers in the primary and intermediate schools. Lee & Shepard, publishers, Boston, Mass. For sale in this city by H. H. Peck.
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