Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-11-23
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

uoAautlc nctiOn IN tne ODlteQ states
began with the publication In 1913 of
'Wielsnd, !" the first of series of six nov
els written by Charles Brockden Brown.
The author was a young man, an invalid,
and with narrow means. who relinquished
his profession, the law, because of his en-
thusisstic love of literature. 1t has been
said by an eminent critic that his works de-
serve to be ranked among the wonderful
productions of the human mind. This pi.
oneer American novelist delighted to ana
lyze the phenomena of consciousness, to
bring human nature under mystic or ex-
traordinsry influences, and mark the CON
sequences Such agencies as pestilence,
somnsmbulism, rare coincidence and ven
triloquism, are brought to act upon indi-
yidaals of excitsble or interpretive char
acter, and the result is often thrilling.
His novels were original In every sense,
and though In many respects faulty. they
have now in their favor the voice of Brit
ish criticism giving them tardy recogni-
ton, and should never be suffered to be
forgotten by Americans, eince their su-
thor was first of American writers to set
an example of literary Independence, and
first to devote himself to literary pursuits
as regular occupation. ''wieIsnd; or,
The Transformation, has just been issued
in handsome form by Lowell, Coryell &
Go. 1t ought to attrsct the attention of
those who are interested to see in what
original and vigorous form American fc-
ton began. For sale by E. P. Judd.
''The Song of America and Columbus,
or the Story of the New World" A de-
scriptive narrative of the voyages and ca
reer of Columbus and the precursors Of
his great discovery, with the sequel as
seen in the United States, by KinAhAn
Cornwallis. This volume of descriptive
verse is the frat of q series dealing with
the history Of America. The writer, who
Is editor and proprietor Of tho New York
Daily Investigator, and author of many
volumes of travel aud adventure, is thor.
oughly in love with his subject, which has
been elaborated in bis leisure hours into Q
poeticsl narrative. The metre has ar
easy swing, aud the work has the merit ol
historical accuracy in every particular.
Published at the Office Of the Daily Inves
tigstor, New York. For sale by E P.
Judd.
"a Creation of the Night: An italian
Enigma" by Fergus Hume. A sensational
story of mystery aud adventure with the
ease and cspability that charscterizss this
authors work. The scene Is laid in Vero-
ma, and the story throughout is local in its
characteristics. Published in the West.
minister series by Lowell, Coryell & Co.,
New York. For sale by E. P. Judd.
"rhe White Feather" by "Tasma," au.
thor of "The PenAnce of Portis James. II
Just wherein this authors individuality
lies is difficult to determine, but 1t Is
marked. Her touch ia slight without be-
ing superficial; che sinks many q shaft to
the deeper strata of human nature, but
seldom works a vein. THE White Festh.
err" with its sketches of Australian scene
| ~, lie as graceful as alluring, as ominously
suggestive as its title. Lowell, Coryen &
Co., New York. For sale by z. P. Judd.
"The Poets Corner; or, Hsunts and
Homes of the Poets," by Alice CorkrAn.
illustrated by Allan Barraud. Introduc.
tory poem by Fred. E. weatberly. A
charming little holiday book, the contents
being fifteen short sketches of famous su.
thors, half biographical and half critical
The illustrations in monotint are very
dainty, and scattered generously through
| the book, add greatly to its attrsctiyeness
They are from the print of E. Mister. Nh
remberg. Published by E P. Dltton 6
Co., New York. For sale by E. P. Judd
"Kent Hampden," by Rebecca Harding
Davis. A story of life in West Virgins
seventy years ago. Kent Hampden is 4
lad of courage and energy, who devotel
himself to a worthy object and succeeds
in his purpose after many adventures
| The spirit of the story is thoroughly
American and its descriptions very life
like. A good holiday book for boys. 81
4 al Eu Garba ~ oF q De- ~ Do
sitter johnson, author of "Pb8ton Rog
ers." The hero of this sprightly worl
fails to find the tabled "crock of gold" a
the end of the rainbow, but he did finC
the solid gold of experience. The key
note of this boys character is ssgernes
for knowledge. He tells his own story IL
very sprightly fashion and will delight al
boys, and many who are not boys, witt
his adventures. His journey In pursuit O
useful information takes him half arounI
the world, and he returns to ind his oil
chums have been taking part in the civi
war, of which he had heard nothing. Tn
humor of the story is very captivating
These excellent books are published b
Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. Fo
sale by z. P. Judd.
Through Arctics and Tropics: Aroun
the World by New Path for New Pun
poss," ty Harry W. French, author O
"Our Boys in Iudia." etc. The writer
well known as author, lecturer and traye
er, is we'll equipped by his knowledge O
many countries and peoples to write de
lightful story of adventure. Two sturd
New England boys are the heroes of tn
story, wide awake young sailors, who Il
pursuit of the New Purpose" trsvers
thousands of miles through Arctics an
Tropics, meeting with strange adventures
learning novel facts of far-swsy countrie
and customs, and having a royalty goo
time In spite of some perils and hardships
The story is intensely interesting through
out, and the illustrations, which are nu
meTous, bring the varied scenes vividly be
fore the reader. The information given
entirely accurate. and as q genuinely ab
sorbing and wholesome story for youn
people the book will meet with q holids
welcome. D. Lothrop Co., Boston. Fo
sale by z. P. Judd.
"Bsbylsnd for 1892" Edited by the cd
itors of "wide Awake" The bound vo
ume of Bsbyland Is especially besutifr
and delightful in Its picturesque setting @
dainty story and pretty verse, with occs
sionsl merry iingles. There are three stC
ry-sets of twelve tales each: ''The Tiptc
Twins" ''The Sweetheart Stories" an
"Nurse Karen's Norway Tales" not ,
mention the shorter stories and verse
which the babies will soon learn 81
hear" after bearing mamma read the
over at bedtime and looking at their pic
: ures all by themselves Mothers fir
Babyland an unfailing assistant In ente
. tanning the little ones when toys and gam