Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-08
REGENT PUBLICATIONS.

Countess Erika's Apprenticeship. Translated from the German of -Ossip Schubin by Mrs. A. L. Mister. Ossip Schubin, the author of ooh, Thou, My Austria, "Erlach Court" etc, is favor ite German author whose stories show much familiarity with the higher circles of Austrian social life, and a strength not often allied to so much of picturesque de- scription. Mrs. Wistar's translations are always skillful and sympathetic, and the author, in predatory note of thanks for her admirable work. authorizes this trans lation to tue exclusion of all others. J. B. Llppincott Co.,, Philadelphia. For sale by E. P. Judd.
 "A Frenchman in America" by Max O'Rell, author of "Johnathan and His Continent" etc. A volume made up of things encountered during a second lec- turing tour in the United States. 'tMax O'Rell" sxcels most humorous writers in the ightness, ease and unexpectedness of his touch. His good humor is captivating; he makes fun of us and we delight in it. The illustrations, by E. W. Kemble, are worthy of the text, and neither could well do one good physically, mentally and nor ally. Cassell Publishing Co.,, New York. For sale by E. P. Judd.
 ''The Three Cornered Hat" by Pedro Antonio dc Alarcon. Translated by Mary Springer. A sprightly and witty story, diverting without disturbing or wearying the reader. The writer, who stands in the first rank of Spanish novelists, has chosen @ well-known rustic story and expanded it into graphic novel with much skill and brilliancy Published in the Sunshine se- ries by Cassell Co.,, New York. For sale by E. P. Judd.
 "Drawn Blank" by Mrs. Robert Joce- lyn, author of "The Clifton Hunt Myste- ry," etc. A well-told and interesting story of English life, with considerable of @ plot, and no little character-study. The mingling of high life and low, in varied | and often perplexing relations, gives to | the book the peculiar interest that renders l the average English novel so popular. J. B. Lippincott Co.,, Philadelphia. For sale by E. F. Judd.
 "A Widower Indeed" by Rhoda Brough- ton and Elizabeth Bisland. One of the most dismal of stories, and with dis Broughton; to Miss Bisland we are indebt- | ed, probably, for the character of the American girl, and her "picturesquely na tional figures of speech" some of which
 are quite new and astonishing. Published
 in the Crown and Country Library" D. Appleton 6 Co.,, New York. For sale by
 E. P. Judd.
 "Ths Story of Colette," by the autho,
 of Straight On" The great popularity
 which this book attained in its smaller
 form has led the publishers to issue an il
 lustrated edition, with thirty-six full-pagt
 and vignette drawings by Jean Claude
 Whoever the author may be the style ii
 that of master, and the story, which ii
 of the simplest, is delicate, pure, anus
 ing, charming. A lovely, lonely girl, il
 an old chateau, in the depth of winter, al
 unexpected, wounded guest, a lovsstory that is all, but the story is admirabl,
 constructed, and every touch is that of tn
 thorough artist. We are not told if it i
 translation; if it is the work has beer
 beautifully done, and the illustrations ar
 worthy of the text. D. Appleton & Co.
 New York. For sale by E. P. Judd. "John Sherman" and ''Dhoya," by Gan conagh. The latest issue of the ''Un known" library, series of stories by well : known authors, who have, for the tim being, yelled themselves behind pseudo nym. The first of the stories contained i , this volume is love-story, very quietl told, and without an excitement of an
 kind, but very pleasant reading. Dhoy is 8 short, romantic legend of ancient 1re land. Cassel Publishing Co.,, New Yorl For sale by E. P. Judd.