Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-06

'Edward Burton, by Henry wood, au- thor of 'tNatural Law in the Business World" and various ethical and economic essays:
 with an early introversion
 Through the forms of outward things
 Aud the hidden springs"
 Boston; Lee & Shepard, 12 mo-, 209 pages. Price S1.25.) A book well worth sal Worthy of place in a circulating library where all the books are frequently changed. In fact this is sensible novel of modern times, containing on the part of the hero and heroine examples which might be followed to great advantage. Their lives were frightened by obedience to the golden rule, and their hearts cheered with reasonable, religious and holy hopes, based upon right conceptions of God and Christ and natural law in spiritual things. It is not religious nov el after the Elsmere pattern, but book refecting the modes of thought and speech common at the present day where materialism is met by metaphysics, and the life influence by the Christ spirit is seen to be the true and happy one.
 "Three vassar Girls of Switzerland, by Elizabeth w. Champney, author of GA Neglected Corner of Europe" ''Three Vassar Girls Abroad" ''Three Vassar Girls in England" etc. Illustrated by 'Champ" and other distinguished artists. Boston; Estes & Lauriat, quarto, 239 pages; illuminated board, $1.50; cloth ex- tra, $2.00) An attractive book; instruc- tive to those who have not visited Swift zerland, and full of delightful memories and associations for those who have had the Alpenstock in hand, viewed the gla- ciers, rested in the Swiss chalets and gazed upon the glory of Mount Blanc. Mrs. Champney, who is highly valued | member of Sorosis, is a charming lady, wise and witty, and womanly, and as an | author exceedingly fortunate in having a husband who can illustrate her books in l the very best manner. Her books are de servedly popular, and Santa Claus will be likely to secure the Switzerland volume for many beloved girl and boy, while not | few children of larger growth" will be very much pleased to find this hand l some and interesting volume among their | Christmas gifts.
 t'Flower De Hundred" the story of g Virginia plantation, by Mrs. Burton liar. rison, author of "The Anglomaniacs, etc., etc. CNew York; CasseI Publishing l Co.,, 12 mo-, 301 pages.) An interesting book, dedicated by the author to the mem | ory of her mother. The predatory note l dated at s'the Sea Urchins, Bar Harbor l October, 1S90," states that the author has written this story that the readers of the generation of to-day may understand bet ] ter some of the social aspects it portrays The main incidents are based upon fact. more or less known in the south. The ti tie of the book represents the name of tn, plantation or township, and some of tht characters represented were to be found il war time fighting under the Confederate flag.
 "The Gallant Lords of Bois- -Dore," b, George Sand. Translated from the Frencl by Steven Cloris. In two volumes. (Nev York; Dodd, Mead & Co.,, 12 mo-, 374 ana 344 pages.) A reprint of tragic nove by that brilliant Madame Dudevant, whom Mrs. Browning addressed with the word
 of a sonnet,
 9Th large-brained woman and large -hearte
 man."
 Readers who enjoy George Sands in
 tense descriptions and graphic portaits o
 men and women in days when might wa
 right may enjoy the perusal of this book
 which the publishers have arrayed il
 handsome dress of green and gold an,
 put up in @ neat box. It is a story of pas
 sion and crime, whose moral value is ia
 surpassed by the writers of more recen
 days.