The record-union., 1896-04-19

Tor schools and to be read in unison,
prepared under supervision of the chi
cago Woman's Educational Union by
w j. Onahan, J. H. Barrows and Z. Z.
Bonne, Editorial Committee. Press of
Scott Foresman & Co., Chicago. In
April, 1894, David Swing wrote letter
&c the Woman's Educational Union suS-
costing a committee Of Jewish, Catholc
and Protestant bodies to compile Bible
selections for schools. Out of that sug-
gestion this volume has come. 1t is
volume Of nearly 200 pages, and is pre-
faced by long argument in favor OF
Bible readings in the schools, and in
dorsements of that idea from leading
men and clergymen in the Jewish, 1'ro-
testant and Catholic Churches and
leaders in independent and free-think-
ing associations, and from newspapers.
From the Psalms, Proverbs, and the
historical passages the extracts are
mainly taken. There are readings,
however, from Christ's parallels, Solo
mons song and the prophets, and nu-
merous extracts from the Books of Mat
thew, Mark, Luke, John and Acts and
from letters of the Apostles.
Putnam published, in connection with
John Murray (the second) editions OF
George Borrows 1.-The Bible in Spain
and 'Lavengro." While these author
ized American editions have for many
years been out Of print the books them
selves have given evidence of persist
ent vitality, and copies of the London
editions have been imported from year
to year to meet the requirements of
American readers.
John Murray Ghe fourth) has now be-
gun for the advantage of fresh gen.
Grafton the publication of a new edi-
tion of the Borrow books, taking as the
first work in his series ''The Bible in
Spain," and G. P. Putnam's Sons are
cooperating with Mr.. Murray in the
production of this edition hnd will
have charge of it's sale in the United
States
The full title of the first work in the
set is as follows: THE Bible in Spain;
or, the Journeys, Adventures and I'm
prisonments of an Englishman in an
Attempt to Circulate the Scriptures in
the Peninsula" This new edition is
edited, with notes and a glossary, by
Ulick Ralph Burke, M. A, author of
"A History of Spain," etc. 1t will be
completed in two volumes, and will con-
tain a map and four etchings.
The London Spectator" speaks of
this book as follows: ITO mention a
vagabond in connection with Spanish
ground, cannot fail to call to the men,
ory the name of that prince of vaga-
bonds, George Borrow, and we have
spent some hours in dipping into the
pages of his breezy romance, so full of
originality, of humor and of wild ad-
venture. 1t is a book Of which one
never tires
The most recent numbers of the IA
nous Riverside literature series, pub
lished by Messrs. Houghton, Miff1in &
Co. of Boston. New York and Chicago,
will be welcomed by all. The numbers
are: No. 81, Hawthorne's great novel,
THE House of the Seven Cables" with
an Introductory sketch; a quadruple
number at 80 cents, net, paper, and at
90 cents, net, cloth. No. 90, Burrough' s
"A Bunch of Herbs and Other Papers. -
This book is made up of some of the au-
thor's most delightful essays, and it
has been prepared with special refer
ence to the study of outdoor life dur
ing the spring and early summer. There
is also very interesting biographical
sketch. This is a single number in pa
per covers at 10 cents, net. The March
issues of the Riverside literature series
are No. 90, Shakespeare's "As You Like
It. and No. "a, Millions Paradise
Lost" Books LII. Both of these num-
bers have been especially edited for
this series and are equipped with mate
rial in the way of notes, introductions,
etc. which makes them very valuable
for school and college use. These books
are each published in paper covers at
10 cents, net.
G.. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, have
issued volume that should be read by
everyone. 1t is entitled, THE Art OF
Living Long and Happily" by Henry
Hardwicke. 1t is a simple book, unpre-
tentious, but filled to the brim with
truth and wise advice. 1t comes very
near reducing the pursuit of happiness
to an art. Certainly the pursuit OF
health and attainment of longevity ii
treats as arts. In the main it runs up
on these lines Of regularity of habit; re-
framing from excess, physical or men,
tai. mental calm and physical care ac-
cording to natural laws. Mr.. Hard
wicke would have us pursue happiness
and overtake and hold it by systematic
methods; by making duty a pleasure;
by restraint of the passions from all ex-
cess; by regularity of habit; by absti-
nence, but not to the extent of physical
punishment; exercise sufficient, plenty
of sleep, generous relaxation, the read
ing of good books, refusal to think our
selves i'll, and determination to be well.
These topics are considered in an i'm
partial, thoughtful, sensible manner.
The principles laid down are fortified
by many authorities and Illustrations
of their application. This modest vol
ume has much impressed us with its
value. 1t is a strong appeal to reason.
and the experiences of men and women
are marshaled in support OF the propo-
sitions advanced.
From the Den Born Company San
Francisco, we have the April issue of
the Travellers and Shippers Direct
ory for the Pacific Coast" by all odds
the most exhaustive and elaborate
book of information as to timetables
distances, rates, postage, expressage
telegraphic and other tariffs, ETC., ever
published on this coast
From the society (San Francisco) we
have the forty-eighth number of Vol
ume VIII. of the publications of the
Astronomical Society of the Pacific
1t has fine view of the Lick Observa-
tory in winter, and many maps and as
economical charts, with papers by ex-
President Burckhalter, Professor NAL