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tory. She marshals the proofs of nature
and the learning OF ages, and ranges them
as an ultimatum beside the monumental
10th chapter of Genesis. She believes
that neither learning nor discov-
cry have antagonized the Mosaic
author, but have followed the path he
traced. The book gives very clear ac-
count OF the wanderings and dispersions of
the descendants of Noah, beginning with
the dispersion of Babel. and showing the
present locations Of the respective de-
scendants. The foundation of the work is
the statements made in the Hebrew Book
of Genesis. But these have been supple
mented by the investigation of the fore
most scholars of modern times, such as
Rawlinson, Bunsen and Delitzsh. The
work is the result of long study, and is
written in a style of grave eloquence.
which renders the treatment of an appa-
rently dry subject most deeply interesting
reading.
"a Layman's Study of the English
Bible, Considered in Its Literary and Sec
ular Aspect" is by Francis Bowen LIZ D.,
Professor of Philosophy in Harvard Col
lege, is issued by Charles Scribner's Sons,
New York, and is for sale by A. L. Ban
croft d Co.. San Francisco, at ST. 1t is
neither pathological nor theological dis
cussion, but purely literary consideration
of the Bible, concerning its place in a sys-
tenn of liberal education. Dr. Bowen con-
cludes his review of las pages in enthusi-
asm for the poetry of the Bible, its nara
tiyes and its historical recitals, and likewise
for its philosophy, codes of morals, biogra-
phies, political injunctions, parallels and
meditations, as literary productions, and
he goes beyond this to announce his be-
lief with the reasons therefor, in the fun
damental truths that God made the world /;
that God is spirit, and they that wor-
ship him must worship him in spirit and
in truth that there is but one God that
the creation was not a single act, complete
as soon as begun, but that it extended
through many stages, covering vast periods
of time, and finally that it eliminated in
the birth of man. The book is distin-
guished by an originality of style, very
marked, blunt and positive in its reason
ing, but not at all dogmatic, and finished
and scholarly in diction.
From c. S. Houghton, Sacramento, we
have a handsome octave, selling at 81 %,
entitled bird Ways" by Olive Thorne
Miller The book is published by Hough-
ton, MiiIlin q Co., Boston and New York
1t is series of charming studies of birds
from life by an ardent lover of nature. This
finement, and she retains only those that
prefer her company to liberty. 1t is the
free bird that commands her best love and
study. One of the chapters of this delight
full book for bird-iovers appeared in Har-
per,s Monthly Magazine" in itselfa warm
Endorsement of the ability of the lady to
treat acceptably the subject in hand. 1t is
not so intended, yet indeed this little vol
ume is valuable as study in natural his
tory from new standpoint.
The readers of Mr. George W. Cables
vigorous defenses of the " New South, !" that
have appeared from time to time in the
leading magazines and papers of the East,
will be gratified to learn that Charles Serb
ner's Sons, New York, have issued the chief
essay, 1.-The Freedman's Case in Equity"
in book form, accompanied by other papers
entitled The Silent South and THE
Convict Lease System in the Southern
States" These embrace all the subjects in
volved indeed in the political regeneration
of the South. The volume is for sale by
A. l.. Bancroft & CO., San Francisco, at 81.
The doctrines and charges of Mr.. Cable
have heretofore been so frequently and
thoroughly examined in our editorial col
umns that further reference to them is not
now necessary.
have of " Harper's Handy Series" issued
weekly, eight volumes, all except the last,
selling at % cents each. They are Last
Days at Apswich, The Middle Watch"
and other sea stories by w. Clark Russell
g The Bachelor of Newforth," by Mrs ].
Harcourt-Roe; Tiresias.. and other
poems, by Tennyson Us, an Old-Fash-
toned Story" by Mrs Wordsworth; Ounces
of Prevention by Titus Munson Coan, A.
NJ, NJ. d.. being advice relative to wells
rain and other water, sea-bathing, summer
hardening, night air, open fires, steam heat
ing, ventilation, fat and lean people, stimu-
lants, eating, food for children, etc. The
last volume is by Charlotte Dunning, and
is novel entitled Cabin and Gondola"
From John z. Alden, New York, we
have lin his admirable new form of narrow
pages) Poems of the Prairies," by Ellen
Palmer Allerton. Long. 10 mo-. 20 cents
The author has been widely known in the
West through her poetic contributions to
the press. Her poetry is purely American
as to theme and original as to method. 1t
has the merit of freshness, sincerity and
warmth. 1t lacks in brilliancy of express
sion, but the inspiration of the songssswas
unquestionably drawn from natures
boundless fields. There is truth and worth
in the volume, the regret being that there
is not finish and holder stroke.
Whoever desires accurate and yet con-
else information regarding the Grecian
situation, and the condition of matters be-
tween Greece and Turkey, should by all
means procure and read Rev. Dr. H. NJ.
Fields The Greek Islands and Turkey
After the War" 1t has given us not only
pleasure but n clearer insight into one
phase of " the Eastern question" than we
had been able to obtain from any other
volume or writing. Issued by Charles
A. l.. Bancroft IL Co., San Francisco, at
81 50.
THE Magazine of Art" (Cassell & Co..
London and New York; for February is a
number full of fine art effects and choice
text matter. One of the full-page engrav-
ings-"The Grand Staircase at Bucking-
ham Palace lis one of the best per
spective effects that we have ever seen
The Beatrice (rilievo) of the 10th page
is work of especial excellence. 1.-THE
Art of Stretching" is an article of especial
value and interest, as also that on tables
and table customs.
We are in receipt of the Magazine of
American History for January, 1856 1t
has fine steel engraving of General John
A. Logan, and articles on Vice President
Thos. A. Hendricks; % Washington's first
Capture of Fort Donelson,' by
Gen. VIM. +. Smith Slavery in Amer
lea, by John A. Logan From Burnsides
to Hooker" by Major VIM. H. Mills, and
other interesting historic topics. 80 Lafa-
yette Place, New York
"The Culver" an illustrated magazine
for Sunday and general reading (CasselI e
Co., New York;, has been received for
February. 1t contains a large number of
interesting and thoughtful articles from
prominent writers. Two fine serial stories
are in process of publication in 1.-THE
Culver 1.-THE Heir of Sanford Towers"
and 'Oliyer Langhton's Ward" the latter
by Evelyn Everett Green.
From Richard A Saalield, - Bible
House, New York, com music much now
in vogue at the East: Little All Sid,"
Chinese song and dance; price, 40 cents
Mikado Waltz" by Coote, an arrange
ment of gems from Gilbert & Sullivan's
opera; and MARY, Darling Must You
Leave Me-" song and accompaniment by
he well-known composer, H. 2. banks
10 cents.
The wide Awake" for January brings
IN unusual fund of fine reading matter for
he younger people of the household.
Through the Heart of Paris is an illus
rated article upon the interesting article
and is from the pen Of Frank