Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-07-24
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ELECTRICITY, the Science of the Nine
teenth Century," by Emma Marie Gail
lard, author of "The Invisible Powers of
Nature" The aim of this book is to give
such an outline of modern electrical sci
ence as may be readily understood by
readers who have no previous acquaint-
ance with the subject, and who, though
unable to make it serious study, wish to
acquire sufficient knowledge to enable
them intelligently to follow the progress
which is being made in this overwhelming
field. The author hopes to awaken a keen
'desire for fuller acquaintance with the
truths of which the work gives an indica-
ton, for as she writes: s'To have no
knowledge whatever of the striking ad-
vances made in all branches of physical
science, and especially those which fall
within the scope of electricity, is a consid
cradle intellectual loss. 1t is even more
than this, for there is no aid to faith in
the invisible greater than the pursuit of
knowledge, which is forever obliged to
penetrate beyond the apparent in order to
keep in touch with the real" The spec
tally designed cover of blue cloth, with in
candescent lamps and other devices bor-
rowed from the science itself and printed
in silver, is both unique and appropriate.
D. Appleton & Co., New York For sale
by E. P. Judd.
"Nedia, the American Virgin" by the
brilliant actress, Nadage Doree. This
novel might at first glance appear to be
intended for the use of pupils in elocu-
ton, since nearly all important words, and
many unimportant ones, are printed in
italics. This is as uncomplimentary to
the readers intelligence as the italics
themselves are wearisome to the eyes, and
the stress which they enforce is as annoy
ing as would be hammer and anvil ac-
compartment to the reading. We look for
the possible, even in novels, but when
seventeen pages are devoted to the record
of a dream, the dream consisting of a
lengthy discussion, a song and various po-
etical quotations., we begin to doubt the
writer's good judgment and literary taste,
doubt which is strengthened if one has
the inclination to read further. Published
by J. S. Ogilvie, New York. For sale by
E. P. Judd.
''Nora's Return" a sequel to "The Dolls
House" of Henrik Ibsen, by Ednah D.
Cheney This little work is an answer to
the question which must have been asked
by all readers of Ibsen's drama: ''Did
she ever come backr' Mrs. Cheney, who
believes the author to be fully justified in
leaving the matter where he did, would
| not have undertaken the writing of this
response but for the publication of Sc
| quel by Walter Besant, which seemed to
| her to give false Interpretation to the ma
| ture and spirit of both Nora and Helmar,
so that she could not restrict making an
attempt to indicate the way in which re-
Cancellation might become possible
Through discipline, self examination, and
a recognition of duty the two natures are
purified, and the happy reunion of hus-
band, wife and children closes the book.
The profits of the sale of the work are de-
voted to the New England hospital for
| Shepard, Boston. For sale by E. P. Judd.
"The Yellow Ribbon Speaker. Readings
and Recitations," compiled by Rev. Anna
H. Shaw, Alice Stone Blackwell and Lucy
Elmina Anthony. This work contains a
fine collection of readings and recitations
in prose and verse, which arc adapted to
cover wide range of usefulness not only
for ordinary school purposes, but for ex-
hibitions, reading clubs, etc. The selec-
tions all bear more or less directly on the
subject of equal rights, and all are of lite
rary merit, having been chosen by the edi-
lips, G. w. Curtis, T. w. Higginson,
Phebe Carey, Eliza Sproat Turner and
other brilliant and thoughtful writer's.
Published by Lee Il Shepard, Boston.
For sale by E. P. Judd.
"Section 55S, or the Fatal Letter: From
the Diary of Inspector Byrnes," by Julian
Hawthorne. The Charm of detective sto-
ries is so widely experienced as to render
superfuous any Recommendation of those
authorized by such names as the above.
Like all of the series, the one in question
is built upon fact, and its interest lies
more in the unfolding of Inspector
Byrnes' methods than in any startling
combinations of mystery and horror. Ed
tied and embellished by practiced and
skillful hand, the series possesses the at
traction of a sustained and ingeniously
developed plot brought to satisfactory
conclusion. Published by Cassell & Co.,
New York. For sale by E. P. Judd.
Chime, Not Mine, Sequel to Changing
Base" by William Everett. A book for
boys, and book written with a motive,
its object being to bring out in plain relief
the responsiveness of the selfish or self
concentrated temperament, as often ex-
hibited nthe young. If the work has q
defect it lies in the disconnection of its
chapters; its chief merit, perhaps, is
shown in the fact that Joe-the boy who
points the moral, is a good boy, bright
and pleasing, and totally unconscious al
first of his self-seeking propensities, &c
that many boys who read may say: 'May
be the shoe fits me and I don't suspect it
At least will try it on" Published by
Roberts Brothers, Boston. For sale by E
P. Judd.