Morning journal and courier., 1891-11-17
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

"The Swiss Republic" by Boyd Win chester, late United States minister at Bern. This work is based upon notes of studies and observations during four years of diplomatic service in Switzerland. The authors intent is to give complete view of the modern state of the country, re- ferring only to such general facts of its history as may serve to interpret the causes which gave rise to the present con- federation. In the chapters on govern ment, national and cantonal, the compara- tive method of treatment brings out striking points of similarity to, and note worthy variations from, the federal polity of the United States: The schools, arts, industries, military obligations, peasant life, natural beauties and attractions of the republic are treated in comprehen- sive and interesting manner. A large and handsome map accompanies the text. J. B. Lippincott Co.,, Philadelphia. For sale by E. P. Judd
 "We AL" by Octave Thanet (Miss Alice French.) A story to delight all boy read CTS, with a adeftly-constructed plot and ex- citing incidents. The author is thorough ly familiar with life in Arkansas, where the scene of the story is laid, and charac- ters, scenes and events are life-like and dramatic in description. Alan and Cecil lead an almost hurried life of outdoor &C., tivity, and the 'possum hunt and wild-hog hunt are calculated to thrill the soul of any spirited boy. Sally, bright, frank and clear-headed, is delightful charac- ter; so is honest Cobbs, and even s'Mr Henderson" and 'tMelodeon" are mules of decided characteristics, adding their quota to the readers enjoyment. The book is as full of fun as of stirring incident, and teaches withal wholesome moral lesson. D. Appleton & Co New York. For sale by E. P. Judd.
 "The History of Modern Civilization" a handbook based upon NJ. Gustave Ducon- drap's Historic Sommaire de la Civiliza- tion," edited by Rev. J. verschoyle, M. A. A record of the worlds progress from the rise of Christianity up to the present time, treating of the political history of civili- Zation, and of the worlds advancement in the arts and sciences, in commerce, litera- ture and education. Discoveries, explora- tions, inventions, the industries of all parts of the world, music, the drama, reli- gious and social freedom, are eomprehen- sively treated, the whole forming a work of valuable, authentic information for the general reader as well as for the student of the progress of nations. The history is continuation of "The History of An cient Civilization" also adapted from Du- condray's "Histoire." D. Appleton & Co.,, New York. For sale by E. P. Judd.
 "A Little Tour in Ireland." being visit to Dublin, Galway, Connamara, etc., etc., by an Oxonian, with illustrations by John Leech. An entertaining, witty and in structive book, without a page of dresri- ness, and yet with no thread of love- story to lure reluctant reader. Reprint ed from the London edition of 1859. W. s. Gottsberger & Co.,, New York. For sale by E. P. Judd.
 IA Family Failing" by Hawley Smart. A story of English life written by an old Crimean officer, well known as writer of sporting novels. Bad tempers and bad language seem to be characteristic of the monplace hereditary complaint, the con being that "podagra is the cause of half the crime in the country. Published in the "Westminster series" by John w. Lowell Co.,, New York. For sale by E. P. Judd.
 Socialism" by John Stuart Mill, being | e collection of his writings on socialism, with chapters on democracy, the right of property in land, and the enfranchisement of women, edited by W. D. F. Bliss. No. 9 of the Social Science library. In the es. timation of many capable judges, the wri. l tings of John Stuart Mill have two-fold | value. They contain the thoughts of @ | trained logician, and more than this, the conclusions of thoughtful reader and ob. server of affairs. It is this latter practi- | cal value that gives them their hold upon
 the progressive minds of to-day. In this
 collection the chapters on socialism are given intact, the other chapters cing more
 or less selections from other essays which
 bear upon the same subject. The Hum
 boldt Publishing Co.,, New York. For sale by E. P. Judd.