Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-06-12

summer-houses, the ccoking-school, the
etc. The book is very hand
somely printed, profnsely illustrated, and
has some establishment i'll the way of
richly colored plates.
1.-The Epic Songs of Russia is the title
OF curious work by Isabel Florence Hap
good, and to which Prof Francis j. Child
contributes an Introductory note. The
volume gives us an insight into Russian
folklore, the education by tradition and
the literary inspiration of the poor of
Russia. The translator has adapted the
work for popular reading. vet it is pos
sessod OF great value to the student of ira
diuons. OF each of these tales and prose
songs large number Of versions exist, as
IS true OF all legendary literature. Now
some are but fragments others unconscion-
ably long and repetitive, and vet in each
form presented there is generally some dis
tinct fact and some special beauty. Ont of
the mass the author has brought together
the facts of all, ard thus we get in her
volume clearer idea of the spirit of Rus
sian tradition and its inspiration. Press of
Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. A. L.
Bancroft Il Co, San Francisco. 81 80.
A Winter in Central America and
Mexico " is the title of compact octave
volume, by Helen J. Sanborn. 1t is from
the press of Lee & Shepard, Boston, and is
for sale by Samuel Carson, San Francisco
The lady who wrote the pages before us
went out to Mexico and Central America
with her father, who had business in view
while she had taste for observation to
stimulate heT. Her impressions of Central
America and Mexico are given with charm
ing frankRess, and spicy method of re-
cltai is adopted that gives crispness to her
narrative. She saw the countries visited
with keen eye, cultivated perception, and
intelligent comprehension Of the peoples
she visited.
From A. l.. Bancroft u Co., San Frarxcis-
co, we have received copies of the following
numbers of HarDers Franklin Square
Library Series "England's Supremacy !;
Its Resources, Economics and Dangers, by
j. S..Jeans GO cents); Demas-A Story of
English Socialism Us centsl; Major
Frank" novel, by A. L. G. Boshoom-
Toussaint go cents); War and Peace" a
historical novel, by Ceunt Leon Tolstoi (25
cents; Last Days of the Consulate" from
the French of NJ. Eauriel GO cents); "a
Stern Chase" by Mrs. Cashel Hoey GO
eents); and The Russian Storm Cloud, or
Russia in her relation to Neighboring
Countries" by Stepniak GO cents).
There has recently been published of
the series of Questions of the Day." from
the press of 6. z. Putnam's Sons, two in
teresting pamphlets. The first is concern
ing "Torpedoes for National Defense" by
Lieutenant William II. Jaques, U. S. Navy.
giving concise review of these weapons
and their use, with illustrations, anu the
other is by Richmond Gibbons, entitled
The Physics and Metaphysics of Money, +"
and giving a sketch of events relating to
money in the early history of California
Both are instructive, and may be obtained
from A. l.. Bancroft d Co., San Francisco
OF the Harper's handy series. published
weekly at % cents each. we have from A.
L. Bancroft g. Co., San Francisco, 'Goethe's
Faust, translated by John Auster, Ii d.;
comedy, by D. Christy Mauray " The Evil
Genius, domestic story, by Wilkie Col
Inns; King Arthur" not a love story, by
the author of " John Halifax, Gentleman"
If Love be Love" forest idvl, by ID.
Cecil Gibbs, and French and German
Socialism in Modern Times, by Richard
T. Ely, Phi. ID.
From G. w. Carleton & Co., New York,
and c. S. Houghton, Sacramento, We have
a book the title of which would suffice for
notice, Look Within-A Condensed En-
cyclopedia on Building, Cooking, Garden
ing, Medicine, Etiquette, Housekeeping,
Every Day Science, Domestic Chemistry,
Clothing, Letter Writing, Pests, Care of
Pets, and Law" OF course tits for house
hold use, and not in any sense treatise, but
only brief statement of facts comprehen-
sible by all, and in the main useful to
know.
Lewis II. Blair, a merchant of Rich
mond, Va, has written book of broad but
few pages, entitled Unwise Laws" Itjs
vigorous and gallant assault upon the
protective tariff doctrine. He opposes pre-
ferences and privileges of all kinds. and
wants every citizen to be untrammelled,
subject, of course, to such necessity of law
under Government as is required for the
administration of affairs. G. P. Putnam's
Sons, New York, publish the book as one
of the Questions of the Day series.
All lovers of works of travel will be
greatly pleased with James Bassett's charm
ing octave on Persia the Land of the
lmams." Mr.. Bassett had the advantage
of travel and observation in the Kingdom
of the Twelve" from 1871 to 1885, inclu-
sive, as a missionary of the Presbyterian
Board. The books chief interest is in the
insight it gives the reader into the Gus
toms, religions and society OF Persia. New
FORK Charles Scribners Sons; San Fran
cisco: A. L. Bancroft & Co.
W. @. Stoddard in Two Arrows has
worked out capital story of Apache war
fare, NeZ Perces hero and faithful friend
of the whites, and of perilous times on the
border. 1t is small quarto, richly illus
trated, and intended for young readers, and
to emphasize the doctrine that there is
many and many an Indian ready, capable
and anxious for the arts of civilization.
The handsome little volume sells at 81.
The second volume of John B. Alden
encyclopedia of Universal Literature" is at
hand. 1t is presented in the new narrow
page form, which we have had occasion to
so warmly commend. 1t is an admirable
work, and for biographical information
alone is deserving of possession in every
household. Octave, muslin, gilt top, bev-
eled boards, go cents.
The sixth annual issue of the National
Academy Notes and Catalogue (1SS6),
Charles NJ. Kurtz (Cassell & Co., New
York;, is at hand 1t contains q complete
catalogue of the sixty-first spring exhibit
ton of the National Academy of Design,
with nearly 100 illustrations.
Houghton, Miffiin & Co. have issued in
the Riverside paper series Burglars in
Paradise" by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps.
This series is issued weekly at so cents per
number, or Sc 90 per quarter.
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