Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-22
REGENT PUBLICATIONS.

"A History of the French Revolution" by H. Morse Stephens. Volume II. The author of this work alludes to it as tmere sober study in 'blsck and white, ?" but does not attempt to conceal the fact that much pains, anxiety and research have gone to it's makeup. The reviews of the first volume, which brought the reader to the dissolution of the "Old Assembly," 1791, were most encouraging. This sec ond volume brings the record to the close of 1793, and includes thirteen important appendices. To the third and last volume the author intends to prefix complete bi- ographical introduction, stating the nature of new authorities which have thrown new light upon obscure subjects and i'm portant facts of the period, and explain ing the use he has made of them. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. For gale by E. P. Judd.
 ''The Tragedy of Ida Neble," by W. Clark Russell, author of "The Wreck of the Grosvenor." There are few volumi- nous writers of fiction who do not turn out two kinds of work, trade work, so to speak, mechanical, and more or less hur ried; and professional work, the true ex- ponent of the authors artistic perception and the measure of his power. The vol
 
 more honorable side in thus classifying the productions of Mir. Russelrs pens; never theless it shows some touches of his pecu liar genius and is very readable and in teresting book. D. Appleton 6 Co.,, New York. For sale by E. P. Judd.
 "An Inductive Latin Primer" by Will liam R. Harper, president of the Universi- ty of Chicago, and Isaac B. Burgess, A. M, Boston Latin school. This attractiv- little work is intended for the very youn- gest beginners, but is calculated at the same time to delight the eyes of those who long time drudged after the old meth cd of Latin study. In the new method grammar is made the ''handmaid of lite rature," instead of an aim in itself, and the boys and girls of to-day are to be con graduated thereupon. Maps, plans and illustrative pictures add to the value of the work. American Book Co.,, New York For sale by E. P. Judd.
 "A Textbook in Psychology" by Jo- ham Friedrich Herbart Translated from the German by Margaret K. Smith, teach CT in the State Normal school at Oswego, N Y. This work, the eighteenth volume of the International series, edited by w. T. Harris, L. L. D., is an attempt to found the science of psychology on experience, metaphysics and mathematics. The au- thor long filled the chair of philosophy once occupied by Kant, but originated a system entirely his own. It was thought at the time of his death, 1S41, that centu- ries must past before he would be appreci ated, but even now the practical worth of his writings is generally acknowledged. The treatise in question is especially in tended for the guidance of teachers, but will prove of intense interest to all lovers of scientific research. D. Appleton & Co.,, New York. For sale by E. P. Judd.
 The twentieth bound volume of the new series of the Century magazine is remark ably rich in articles of permanent value. Nine papers are upon the subject of early California and the Argonauts of '49. Rus sia and the court of the Tzsr are described in the diary of George NJ. Dallas, United States minister to St. Petersburg in 1S37- 39, and George Remnants articles treating of Siberia and the exile system are con cluded. Other illustrated papers are those on Indian campaigns: "Play and Work in the Alps;" "Play in Provence;' 'Italian Old Masters" and others equally enter taining and instructive. The complete se- rial story is Stockton's Squirrel Inn" 7" Among the fifteen short stories are some choice bits of fiction, and there are many notable poems. Illustrations, paper, type and binding are admirable. The Century Co.,, New York. For sale by E. P. Judd.
 "House and Hearth," by Harriet Pres colt Spofford, author of ''The Lost Jew el," etc. A very neat little volume, con tainipg in short chapters the ideas of a gifted and thoughtful writer upon matters of special import to women. "Beauty and Charm;" Marriage" "The Relstions;" "The Angel in the Child;" "In the Sick Room," are some of these topics, and all are as charmingly expressed as they are sensible and discreet. Dainty head and ! tail pieces embellish the book. Dodd, Mead & Co.,, New York. For sale by E. 1 J11dd