Morning journal and courier., 1892-04-13
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

"Vermont: A Study of Independence, ii
by Rowland E. Robinson. American
Commonwealths series, edited by Horace
E. Scudder. A concise and vivid history
of the Green Mountain state and its stur-
dy, freedom-loving people, from the time
of Chsmplain's discovery in 1909 TO the
present day. Vermont, at first "the High
way of War" has a long and varied war
record, and the writer describes in stir
ring style, the French war, the driving of
the Indians out of the wilderness, revolu-
tionary battles, exploits of the Green
Mountain boys in Canada, and the part of
the state in the war of 1912 and the war
of the Rebellion. 1t is claimed for Yer
mont that in one of its frontier towns was
shed the first blood of the conflict that
gave birth to a nation; that it was first of
the states to prohibit slavery by constitu-
tional provision; and that it has done
more than any other New England state
for the building of new commonwealths.
Old time customs are described, the pro-
gress of education, religion and temper
ance is traced, and the closing chapter is
devoted to its trade and industries at the
present time. Houghton, Mif1in & Co.,
Boston. For sale by E. P. Judd.
"The Oak: A Popular Introduction to
Forest st-Botany," by H. Marshall Ward, NJ.
A. The third volume of the Modern Sci
series not primarily intended for the
young, nor for the specialist, but supply
ing on each subject the infor nation which
an intelligent layman might wish to pos
sess. The various events in the life -histo-
ry of the oak are traced; the termination
of the acorn; the Seeding; the young tree;
its system of roots and shoots; it's inf1oI-
escence and seed; its timber; cultivation;
and the diseases to which the tree is sub
ject, all being presented in language which
is, as far as possible, Invested of techni-
calities. D. Appleton & Co., New York.
For sale by E. P. Judd.
"Not On Calvary: A Lsyman's Plea for
Mediation in the Temptation in the Will
derness." The writer of this little vol
ume takes bold position, leading to con-
clusions widely at variance with those
which popular doctrines present, although
not intending to combat settled univer-
sal faith in the theory of redemption as it
is commonly advanced. The work is deep
ly reverent in spirit and pleads for high
er conception of the fathers love. Chas.
T. Dillingham; & Co., New York. For
sale by E. P. Judd.
"My Lady's Dressing Room" Adapted
from the French of the Baronne Static,
with introduction and additions by Har-
riet Hubbard::Ayer. The title of this very
daintily bound volume gives a sufficient
clue to its contents. 1t contains much
that is sensible concerning the general
care of the body, with many practical re-
ceipes and directions for the care of jew
els, furs, etc. Cassell Publishing Co.,
New York. For sale by E. P. Judd.
Photographic Mosaics." 1892. An
annual record of Photographic progress,
edited by Edward L. Wilson, containing
much that will be of value to both the
professional and amateur photographer.
To the record of the wonderful progress
of the art during the past year large
number of articles on practical subjects
connected with it are added, and the work
is handsomely illustrated. Edward L.
Wilson, New York. For sale by Z. P.
Judd.