Morning journal and courier., 1888-06-19
RECENT PUBLIOATIONs.

ssSociety in Rome Under the Caesarsn is a volume of great interest, az it treats of 8 memorable era, time when the Romans had reached their greatest power and civili- zatien. It deals with the period in which Christianity began It's slow conquest of the Roman empire, but is limited in its scope to critical survey of Roman life of that time as exhibited in social observances, in reli- zion, morality, in philosophy and politics. The author pictures to us the ancient Roman as he appeared to his. contemporaries, the dress he wore, the structure and furniture of tho house in which he lived, the library in which he studied, the banquets in which he shared, the occupations of the slaves and the ceremonies attending marriages and funerals. He gives comprehensive survey ot religion and morality in connection with their effect upon Roman life and manners. and then proceeds to an examination of the social in~ fuences of imperialism in the first century. Literature and art each receive liberal share of attention, as do also the several an admirable work, both instructive and en- tertaining. ESociety in Rome Under the Caesars, by William Ralph Inge. Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, and ! for sale in this city by Judd the bookseller We have received from the J. B. Lippin- colt company the first volume of a new and revised edition of Chambers Encyclopedia 7 This work has been recognized for twenty years as the standard household encyclopedia both in England and the United States. stSoon after the original issue the work of re- vision commenced and has been carried for ward with increasing labor ever since. Arti- cles were rewritten to correspond with the latest developments in all branches of knowI- edge, and many topics not treated at all in the first edition were given out for careful and comprehensive discussion by the best writers. The result of this painstaking la- bor can be seen in the initial volume of the new edition, ana will be more fully observed as the other volumes appear. The work has always been eminently popular by reason at once of its comparative cheapness and the accuracy and scope of its information. Many additions contributed by we'll known specialists, bringing it up to date, will be found in this new edition, American matters
 being especially cared for; and the number of maps, always an important feature in any
 work of reference, has been increased and
 amplifed. while the illustrations, which have
 also been largely added te, are improved in artistic character. For the family, as well as
 for educational and public institutions, such
 work is indispensable"
 ssThe Modern Distributive Process" is the title of neat little volume of essays by John B. Clark and Franklin H. Giddings. These essays consist of tStudies of Compe- tition and it's Limits, of the Nature of Prof. \ it's and of the Determination of Wages in \ the Industrial Society of To-day" The new problems ot distribution, resulting from I competition in its modern form and the or- ! ganization of pools, trusts, labor unions, &c.,, ! are treated of in 8 candid and scientific man. ner. As fair and able treatment of the l most vital questions of the day these essays are of great value and interest, and merit careful study. Published by Ginn & Co.,, Bosten, and for sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 "Tilting at Windmills" is the Quixotic | title of an interesting novel from the pen of Emma M. Connolly. It is story of the Blue Grass country, in which the real phases of tine reconstruction period, and the inter- minable antagonisms of race and section. are | touched as dsftly and as uuderstandingly as | in Judge Tourgee's famous book, "A Fools Brand" The hero is a Insufficient Bos- \ ton man, who comes into Q strange heritage \ in Kentucky at the close of the civil war, | and seeks to change by instant manipulation | all the deep-rooted traditions of Blue Grass | society. But his tilts at windmills meet with the customary Quixotic results, for he is un- horsed at every encounter. To make matters ! more interesting olove takes up the harp of | life, ," and the character of the heroine is as strong as it is pure and winning. The book \ appears in @ handsome dress and will with ! out doubt be welcomed by all lovers of good | novels. Published by D. Lothrop & Co.,, Boston, and for sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 | Books of etiquette are so numerous that | any new work upon that subject appears use less. And yet there has long been de- mand for book in which one can find an answer to mooted questions of social eti- qustte without being compelled to wade ! through quantity of superhuous matter. A new book entitled "Manners" has just
 been published by Cassell < Co, which meets this want in an admirable manner The writer is lady whose name is con cealed, but who is evidently well versed in social customs and has succeeded in laying down the laws of society in terse but per fectiy clear manner, 50 that he who reads
 may learn. The book is neatly bound and is for sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 "The Yelled Beyond" is a new novel by Sigmund B. Alexander, which will be read,
 if read at all, solely for it's strangeness, for it possesses no literary merit whatever. The chief character is disciple of the Brother
 hood of Adopts, who has obtained such e knowledge in the occult sciences as to be
 able to separate his spirit from his body and roam at will over the world. While on one
 of his spirit wanderings he enters the body
 of young man whom he finds dying, and
 the complications of the story arise from
 this union. Published by Cassell & Co.,,
 New York, and for sale in this city by Judd
 tie bookseller.
 new novel by Mrs. Parr is always vel.
 come. Loyalty George" is her latest effort
 It is thrilling story of woman's love. en.
 during through trial and sorrow even to the grave. The interest of the reader is kept uI
 throughout and the sad ending brings tears
 to the eyes. Published by Henry Holt &
 Go, New York, and for sale in this city by
 H. H. Peck.