New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-15

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A new edition OF Hogs unfinished Life OF
Shelley" is announced. 1t is to have biographical
introduction by Mr.. Cement Shorter. and notes by
Mr.. Thomas Wise.
A book which promises to do for the London
book shops and stalls what Octave Uzannes Pny-
siologie des Quais De Paris did for those OF the
French capital, is in course OF preparation.
It's title is to be The Bookhunter in London and
it's author is Mr. W Roberts editor OF THE BOOK
worm" The material In London for such DOCK
really inexhaustble. Mr.. Roberts's scheme comprises
chapters the theory and practice OF book-huh''
ing book-hunting in London from the esh'een'I
century to the present time, famous collectors anu
collections, book auctions and auctoneers' oooA
thieves book staling in London and famous book
sellers
A curious book announced by the PutnamS IL
Metrical History of the Life and Times OF Napoleon
Bonaparte" contained I'm a compilation OF sohss
and poems arranged by Mr.. ". j. Hiilis. l"ehH-
five photogravure illustrations based on rare prints
engravings and mezzotints will accompany 'n'
verses.
Mr. CUTLER Couch is preparing to bring out sewers"
books. These include a collection or snort s.o't.
to be called Wandering Heath" book OF r~"y
Tales Far and Near" and a volume Of "AoVeh'u'e'
in Criticism"
The four-volume edition OF Shakespeare
Comedies which the harpeFS are doOus ~ go
will contain all the beautiful Illustrations upon
which Mr. Edwin A. Abbey has been engaged ior
some years In the of this work MI AooeS
has visited the places chosen by the dramats' al
the setting OF his scenes. and has made the mos.
careful and thorough studies. The foho Oh t
has been used In preparing the text II Is an ea.-
which nobody who recognizes MI. Abbey a'''''
Will be willing to do without.
Henry Seton Merriman" the English novelist
is not IT appears known by that name IN rear "'O.
He is Hugh Scott he is an Invalid ana ne Is "'-'
thirty years old.
The volume on President Buchanans Adminisua'
ton which ex- Postmaster-General Horauo h'
has written, and which Lippincoit VIII prns GUY
contains a number OF letters by BUCHANAN" "''
fore unpublished.
There are few weeks in the life Of a PUBLISH"
during which he does not receive letter dlner'hs
little from the following amusing ep'stle. IL aPp'"
In THE Writer" with no alteration. save 'he sun
stitution OF fictitious names for the real ones
westvle. Conn. June 3. ~, ,.,
Messrs: Having just completed novs. Finish.
ment" take the liberty TO write you, WIN wow
Of course. OF selling you me same work throughout
Its style is pleasing the plot Is profound, anu er.
characters play their parts In the drama " ~
This is no Observation-Disclosures story but rather an
intensely interesting love story ana ar Un able 10
hold the readers attention from the hrst page ~
the book to the last. - 800, -.
Expecting an early reply, | am yours mos, mos, ~
specially. AbsALoM T. ALIEN
TON Hughes" OF whom It is dffcult TO thihh a.
Judge Hushes"-so used are Americans to spesA
arectionately OF the man by the FIRST appena"o
will soon publish a book on Vacation Kamo'es
II has been edited by his daughter from series OF
letters contributed chiefly TO The Spectator
The hook ON constantinople which Professor -
A. C;rosvonor Is about to bring out through Inv
house OF Roberts Brothers has an introdue'i'" ~
General Lew Wallace. who. while engaged 'h W.
lccting material for THE Prince OF India. stuo'eu
the old city with the author. Professor "ros'e"V
spent many years In Constantinople Is fam"'"'
with Its languages and customs. and had oppo'.a"
ties for observation impossible To most tra'e"
and residents. The volume Is to have 20 ii"S"
tons.
THE Unrelgion OF the Future" translated no'.
the French OF NJ Guyot. IL on the press OF ne"''
Holt 4 Co.