Morning journal and courier., 1892-06-09
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

"Across Thibet," by Gabriel Bonvalot. Translated by c. B. Putnam. N. Bopva- lot, fearless traveller, has won a high rep utation as an explorer of central Asia This volume contains the record of jour ney, never before accomplished by Euro peans, from the frontier of Siberia over the table-lands of Thibet to the coast of Tonquin. His companions were Prince Henry of Orleans and Father Dedeker, a Belgian missionary, and the journey, which occupied more than a year, three thousand seven hundred and fifty miles having been traversed either on foot or on horseback, was one that fully tried the en- durance and courage of all three. The work, of which the greater part is in jour nal form, from the novelty of the scenes and events described, the perils and pri- vstions of the exploring party, and the simplicity and modesty of the authors lit erary style, deserves to be ranked among the best of recently published books of travel. The numerous illustrations are from photographs taken by Prince Henry, the translation admirably done, and the publishers have produced a volume which may be called triumph of the book msk- CTS art Csssell Publishing Co.,, New York. For sale by E. P. Judd.
 "Cathcart's Literary Reader: A Manual of English Literature" by George R. Cathcart. A new and improved edition of a very successful work, intended as a text book by means of which to acquire prof. cheney in reading and familiarity with the choicest of English literature. The gene ral reader will find it of much interest. The selections are, for the most part, ex. cellent, and as they are arranged in sys- tematic order, with biographical and criti- cal notices, the work gives continuous history of English literature from Eliza, bethan times to the present. A chapter on the beginnings of English literature covers the period previous to the time when our language took its permanent form. With portraits and list of nota- ble contemporary writers. Published by ! the American Book Co.,, New York. Fol sale by E. P. Judd.
 Physical Education in the Public Schools: An Eclectic System of Exercis. es, Including the Delsartean Principles oi Execution aud Expression" by R. Anna | Morris. A manual of instruction for the | use ot teachers. The entire course is | based upon practice and has stood the ac- | tual test of regular school-room work. Ii contains directions for general positions | and drills, primary and kindergarten games, studies in Delsarte pastures, appa' ratus drills, chapter upon reading and l Reclamation, and numerous miscellaneous suggestions of practical value. The wors is fully illustrated and contains a number of piano selections suitable for the accom- paniment of physical exercises. Published
 by the American Book Co.,, New York. For sale by E. P. Judd.
 'Moral Teachings of Science" by Ara
 bella B. Buckley, author of "The Fairy
 land of Science" The six chapters which
 form this volume were written in 1890 fol the Chautauquan. In them the question
 is considered how far science, or the study
 of the world outside ourselves. can hell
 and guide us in the conduct ol our life
 Mrs. Fisher is we'll known as thoughtful
 writer and an enthusiastic naturalist, and
 her little work may do much toward solv
 ing, from scientific point of view, some
 of life's perplexing problems. D. Apple
 ton & Co.,. New York. For sale by E. P
 Judd.