Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-12
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

the American Scientific series. The science
| of microbes is of recent origin, but has
grown wonderfully in the last few years. 1t
| is French science penetrating into the
heart of the ancient theory of medicine and
Transforming it through the efforts and gen
ius of Pasteur. This work is Ineligible to
all. 1t may be read with profit by everyone,
for it treats of matters which are of interest
to everyone. The bond which connects bac-
terra with ferments and moulds has in a
great measure marked out the plan and scope
of the work. It will serve as excellent
introduction to the larger and more learned
works upon the same and similar subjects.
The author ia practical, giving important
place to the botanical question and making
practical applications of great value. D.
Appleton 4 Co., publishers, New York. For
sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
ssKidnapped,n being memoirs of the ad-
ventures of David Balfour in the year 1851;
how he was kidnapped and cast away; his
sufferings in desert isle; his journey in the
wild highlands; his acquaintance with Alan
Breck Stewart and other notorious Highland
Jacobites; with all that he suffered at the
hands of his uncle, Ebenezeer Balfour, of
Shaws; falsely SO called, are memoirs origi-
nally written by himself and now set forth
by Robert Louis Stevenson. AS tale it
contains many mysteries as to date and data;
it takes up traditions of which not much is
known In short the author is not filled
with the desire to give things accurately.
His work will refresh any mind after severe
work. The style is enjoyable and the mat
ter entertaining if not accurate. The au-
thor rambles in the regions of probability
and brings out q pleasing collection of
thoughts Charles Scribner's Sons, publish
ers, New York. For sale in this city by Judd
the bookseller.
f'Shaftesbury, the First Earl by H. D.
Thrall, is a new volume of t'English Wor-
thies" edited by Andrew Lang. Shaftesbury
has found many critics, but few biographers.
For many years after his death his biography
was limited to untrustworthy and "catch-
penny" tracts. The present volume gives
his life from birth, dwelling upon all points
of interest personal and historic. Of course
there is much of history connected with the
life of such a man. The Parliaments, the
attack upon the tHouse of Lords" Crom-
Wells public career; Shaftesbury as chancel
lor, then leader of the opposition. and
finally his plan of insurrection and his flight
to Holland are dwe1t upon in detail. The
last chapter takes up the character of
Shaftesbury and his place in English politi-
cal history. The work is furnished with an
appendix containing extracts from "Absa-
lom and Achitophel' and the Medal" Pub
lished by D. Appleton & Co., New York.
For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
'tDear Life" by J. E. Panton, author of
''Jane Caldicott," "The Curate's Wife," etc, :,
and "The Secret of Her Life," by Edward
Jenkins, author of 'Ginx's Baby" etc., are
new novels in the paper covered series print
ed by D. Appleton & Co. They are stories
of local coloring, with independent charac-
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ages of romance under the gentle covering
with that peculiar interest which attends all
exciting and dramatic novels. AS light
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acter with unvarnished colors. Fer sale in
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GAS Common Mortals" is one of the most
interesting of recent novels. The book is a
written illustration of physical health, being
in accordance with the quality and purity of
the air we breathe, and also of the vigor of
soul life as determined by the atmosphere
created by those with whom our lives are
passed. 1t is a rousing story bringing
out of the careless way in which we live, our
easy conformity to things as they are and
our half hearted efforts to make them as
they should be, into the higher level and un-
der the influence of the voice which cried
''Be ye perfect" These thoughts are woven
into chain of story in which gathered
love, romance and adventure. The work has
some excellent traits; it is at least a study
and carried out to it's limit in the mind of
the individual reader, a valuable study.
Cassell & Co., publishers, New York. For
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Teachers of psychology will welcome the
s'TeacheIs' Handbook of Psychology" by
James Sully, M. A. The work is construct
ed upon the basis of the f'Outlines of Psy-
chology," written by the author. The state
ments of the scientific principles in the
larger work are reduced and simplifed and
the practical applications are expanded to
the art of education. The abridged work is
an exposition of the elements of mental sci
ence in their bearing on the work of training
and developing the minds of the young.
The author is well known by his volume on
illusions published few years ago in the
International Scientific series. Psychology
and education cannot be grouped in a more
simple way with their applications to each
other and the scope and connection of each
than is given by Mr.. Sully in this little vol
ume. It will be valuable aid to every
teacher in helping them to a right under
standing of their pupils and giving them the
best method of teaching mental science to
the young. D. Appleton & Co., publishers.
For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
''The Philosophy of Education" by John
Karl Friedrich Rosenkranz, doctor of theolo
gy and professor of philosophy at the Uni
versity of Koenigsberg, translated from the
German by Anna G. Brockett, is the first
volume of the International Education Sc
ries. The work was translated originally for
the Journal of Speculative Philosophy and
intended for the use Of philosophical stu
dents. An edition of two thousand volumes
was reprinted in a separate volume. A revi-
sion has now been made of the translation
with view to better adapt it to the needs
of readers not skilled in philosophy. This
work on its appearance made an epoch in the
treatment of educational theory in Germany.
It brought to bear the broadest philosophy
of modern times and furnished q standard
by which the ideas severally discussed by
radicals and conservatives could be ascer-
tanned. The reader will find host of inn
portant ideas by following out any one of
the lines of thought indicated. It is valu-
able book full of suggestions and informa-
tion for all. D. Appleton & Co., publishers,
New York For sale in this city by Judd
the bookseller.
''The Kings Command" by Maggie Sy-
mington, author of ''Working to Win," etc.,
and ga World of Girls" the story of a
school, by l.. I. Meade, author of Scamp
and ], ga Band of Three" etc., are among
the recent novels published by Cassell & Co.
of New York. The stories are well drawn and
present life in some of its aspects, which is the
Office of every novel that is worth reading
GA World of Girls will interest all girls
and make them to move thoroughly, enjoy
their school life and work. The current Of
mischief which is woven into the plot gives
1t earnestness and force as well as amuse-
ment. Either of the stories will sustain the
interest of the reader until it is completed.
For the style of reading which thev profess
to represent they are admirable Cassell &
Co., publishers. For sale in this city by
Judd the bookseller.