volume upon George Whitefield, entitled "The Prince of Pulpit Orators." This book, which is compiled by Rev. J. B. Wakeley, is full of anecdote, incident, and instruction, and, like everything which Mr. Wakeley writes about the Methodists, is capital reading.

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Culture and Religion in some of their Relations, by J. C. Shairp (Hurd & Houghton), "is work of surpassing merit, and perfectly adapted to the actual state of things in our seminaries of learning. Had the lectures been written for our own university, they could not have been better suited to the needs of its students. I have seldom seen to so great a degree as in the tone of thought and feeling in the volume, the union of profound religious faith and the highest intellectual culture mutually interdependent."-Dr. A. P. Peabody.

Papers for Home Reading, by Rev. John Hall, D.D. (Dodd & Mead), will be warmly welcomed by the thousands who have been delighted and instructed by the writings and preaching of this distinguished author. Its contents, which are of a highly popular, and at the same time practical nature, are characterized by the terse and pointed style, directness of purpose, keen insight, and ready humor which are pecuniar to the writer. It will be fresh to American readers; no part of it, with the exception of a single chapter, reprinted with acknowledgment by the "New York Ledger," having appeared here in any form.

BENJAMIN THOMPSON, COUNT OF RUMFORD, whether as a philosopher or as a statesman, must be reckoned one of the greatest men America has ever produced, though no one here has yet thought of erecting a monument to him. The American Academy of Arts and Sciences have published a memoir of him, and for the first time will issue an edition of his collected works. The memoir is by the competent hand of the Rev. Geo. E. Ellis, and forms a volume of more than 600 pages, illustrated with many engravings. The works will be contained in four volumes, at five dollars each. Notwithstanding the fact that some of Rumford's published writings passed through several editions, it has been found exceedingly difficult to obtain them for the use of this edition. Of the 16th, 17th, and 18th Essays, transcripts had to be made from the only known copies of them, in the Library of the Royal Society; another was copied from a volume in the British Museum; and still others were derived from various collections in France and Germany. A large outlay has been made in this enterprise, and it is almost an act of patriotism to lend it support. Subscriptions may be sent to the Academy (in Boston), or to the publishers,

Messrs. Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfinger, Phila.

The first volume of the Life and Times of Lord Brougham-written by himself-has been issued by the Harper Bros., in library style, and is soon to be followed by two others, which will complete the series. To read the Life of Brougham, is to become acquainted with nearly everything embraced in the scope of modern English politics, since he was intimately connected with public affairs during a long period, covering nearly all

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of the most important events in recent times. illustrates the career of a man who, by the mere force of genius, elevated himself through all grades of society from lowest to highest, and for a long period may be said to have controlled the destinies of his country. Not only the general reader, but the politician and statesman, may peruse this book with profit; and to the young it is of especial value as a brilliant example of the fruits of long-continued and patriotic effort.

The Life of Major John André, by the late Winthrop Sargent, first published in 1860, now reprinted by Appleton, with a portrait of the author as well as of the unfortunate André, is a very complete collection of the incidents connected with the life and fate of the young officer whose career was so romantic, and whose fortune has forever connected his name with those of great The book is a great men, and with great events. treasury of facts and anecdotes concerning our whole revolutionary period, and will always have a high value for students of American history. It is written in a graceful and lively style, and quite deserves all the praise it has ever received.

General Robert E. Lee, a memorial volume,

prepared by the Faculty of Washington College, five portraits and illustrations, selected by Mrs. in memory of their late honored president, with Lee. N. Y., Union Pub. Co.-This volume is prepared under the authority and with the cooperation of the family of General Lee, and its materials are drawn wholly from original and authentic sources. The entire profits from the sale of this volume will be devoted to the Lee Memorial Fund, for the erection of a Tomb and Monument over the remains of General Lee at Washington College.

The Knightly Soldier, by Chaplain H. Clay Trumbull (Noyes, Holmes & Co.). New ed.President Aiken, of Union College, says of this

book: "I know of no memoir that within the

five years since it was first given to the public has had an equal power to attract and impress young

men. And I know of none that from the combined charm and merit of its subject, its scene, and its admirable style, is so likely or so worthy to live in undiminished popularity for years to

come."

Hand Book of Anglo-Saxon and Early Eng. lish, by Hiram Corson, M.A. (Holt & Williams), is intended as a manual for the student in tracing the growth of the English language from the purest existing form of the Anglo-Saxon down to the end of the fourteenth century, when it became essentially the same as the uninflected language of the present day. It contains ample materials for a full course of English philology, representing the best form of the language at different periods by selections of considerable length, and in many cases by complete productions. In addition to the valuable selections given in the work, it furnishes a glossary of Anglo-Saxon words, notices of works represented, and several brief essays exhibiting the grammatical rudiments of the language.

A Dictionary of English Synonyms, by Rich. Soule (Little, Brown & Co.).-Mr. Soule has provided in this admirable dictionary of English synonyms a most useful and welcome companion to the well-known "Roget's Thesaurus," with which every literary man's book-shelf is furnished. It differs from Roget's work, and some others of kindred character, chiefly in its simpler arrangement, and in its aim at a more popular character. The author has attempted to present at a single glance the words or phrases which denote the same objects, or which express the same general ideas with only slight shades of difference. He has made free use of the materials afforded by previous laborers in the same field, while his work is enriched with the fruits of his own personal research and observation. The result is a dictionary of synonyms which is likely to be recognized as the

best of its kind.

Thoughts on Art, by Philip Gilbert Hamerton (Roberts). Here is a book fitted to go into the hands of all inquirers and students in art. It is not vague and above the reach of ordinary readers, like much in Ruskin, nor is it a discussion of the Philosophy of Art, like Taine's brilliant and charming works. It is a careful attempt to keep within the reach of the fair, average mind, and an earnest effort to communicate definite, precise, and valuable instruction, both of a practical and theoretical kind, in the manipulation, the choice, the criticism, and the enjoyment of pictures, the furnishing of houses, the study of nature, the estimate of other writers on art. The style is clear and familiar. The writer unites an unusual acquaintance with books, politics, trade, life, with a professional training as a painter. We wish we could see a hundred thousand copies of his book in the hands of the young men and women who begin to feel that art is a necessity of American

civilization.-Liberal Christian.

Public and Parlor Readings, ed. by Lewis B. Monroe (Lee & Shepard), is a selection of humorous pieces from the best specimens of Eng. lish and American literature. The editor has not confined himself to the older and more "classical" specimens of the English humorists, but has enriched his work by copious excerpts, not only from more recent writers, but from the abundant stores of wit, satire, and laughter that now constitute so distinctive a feature of American literature.

The Heathen Chinee, by Bret Harte, and Little Breeches and Jim Bludso, by John Hay, with illustrations by Eytinge, that are as true to the spirit of the poems as the poems are true to the spirit of Western life, have been issued by James R. Osgood & Co.

Pike Co. Ballads, and other Pieces, by John Hay (Osgood), includes the noted poems in dialect Jim Bludso," "Little Breeches," and "Banty Tim." It has, besides, many poems never before printed, and others reproduced from leading periodicals, which evince the fine quality and wide range of the author's poetic genius,

Dr. Joseph Laurie's "Homœopathic Domestic Medicine," which has had in England a circula

tion of twenty thousand, has been edited and revised, with the addition of new diseases, new remedies, and a repertory of symptoms, by Dr. R. J. McClatchey, for an American. edition, which Boericke & Tafel (successors to Mr. Radde), have just published. The work makes a good-sized octavo, well and strongly bound, and is wonderfully complete in its hygienic and medical information and advice. It is probably, indeed, the most extensive work of the sort ever put forth.

forms the third volume in the complete edition of Guilt and Innocence, by Marie Sophie Schwartz, her novels, now publishing by Lee & Shepard. This writer is held in great estimation in her own country, and divides with Miss Bremer the suffrages of critical readers there and upon the Contiin interest its predecessors in the order of publica nent. The present story will be found to surpass tion in this country, and goes far to sustain the reputation enjoyed by the writer abroad. Out of a few simple elements, and such events as are likely to transpire in the society where its action is placed, a thrilling and romantic drama is constructed, which keeps the attention riveted to the end, and the denouement of which will perhaps surprise the most experienced novel-reader. It is translated from the Swedish by Selma Borg and Marie A. Brown, and dedicated to Mlle. Nilsson, in grateful acknowledgment of her cordially expressed sympathy in their efforts to make the works of Madame Schwartz familiar to the reading public in America.-Home Journal.

A Visit to my Discontented Cousin (Roberts Bros. ).-There is a certain nonchalant dash about this anonymous novelette which captures the reader even in the preface, and in the course of a few chapters becomes quite irresistible. It is evidently the work of a practised hand. The story, if such it can be called, is English, and its slight frame-work is skilfully used for the deploying of much bright, thinking, and gossipy talk. The book is just the kind to take on a summer trip, and is well chosen as one of Roberts Brothers' admirable "Handy Volume Series."

Foundations; or, Castles in the Air, by Rose Porter (Randolph).-Miss Porter's first book revealed purity of thought and a delicacy of sentiment, combined with facility of expression, which at once recommended it to the favor of the best portion of the reading public. Her second, the present volume, is better than the first. The story is simple and touching, and yet it is but a framework upon blossomings of a pious soul. This volume, put into which to hang beautiful thoughts and the fragrant the hands of a youth, might well save him from

the paths of evil; it has strength and hope for the tried and doubting Christian, and scenes of pure and sweet delight for the refined sympathy and enjoyment of the good and happy.-N. Y. Ob

server.

The American Cardinal, a new religious novel (Dodd & Mead), is written by an Episcopalian clergyman of note, who will remain anonymous. The plot is laid in the time of the great rebellion, and turns on an incident transferred from the life of Archbishop Manning, who obtained a

dispensation from the Pope separating him from his wife that he might enter the Roman Catholic priesthood. The novel will attract great attention

and lead to much discussion.

Co., of Boston, and ought to be, if it is not, for sale at every book-store. Happy the child who becomes the possessor of it.—Springfield Repub

lican.

Strife! A Romance.-Mrs. E. D, Wallace has in press a romance of Germany and Italy that is likely to create a sensation in the literary world. The authoress has made, in her peculiarly artistic style, word-pictures of sunny Italy that form a brilliant contrast to the sombre of German elements of fascinating mysticism that pervade the story. Our theatre-goers will remember the beautiful carnival scene in "Little Dorritt," dramatized by Mrs. Wallace, and by her directions arranged for presentation at the Fifth Avenue, in New York. We promise a rare summer treat to our readers, and Paul Pry says, "The authoress means to dramatize her book, giving a series of splendid Italian and German scenes." To be published in Philadelphia, by N. C. Rogers & Co. and Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfinger.

Science for the Young, vol. 1-Heat, with numerous engravings, by Jacob Abbott (Harper & Bros.), is the beginning of an admirable undertaking. The design is to furnish the young with a knowledge of the fundamental principles of modern philosophy through the medium of interesting narrative, conversation, and experiments explaining and illustrating these principles. All who know the author's skill in bringing the facts and truths of practical life to the minds of the young will hail this new effort with pleasure. More delightful home books it would be difficult to name, and we cordially commend them also to the attention of Sabbath-schools.-S. S. Times.

All our young friends must get and read Shortcomings and Long-goings; or, the Boys and Girls of Glencairn, by Miss Julia A. Eastman, and if the "old ones' "don't find themselves perusing it, too, we shall be much mistaken. It is a story of home life mainly, and a right down honest, frank, good story it is, too. The boys and girls, as well as the older persons it tells about, are real characters. There are a good many "short-comings" all around, except on the part of Aunt Cornelia, during the few months that the reader is permitted to follow the fortunes of the Farley family and neighbors. The story is, above all else, a story as it should be. There is no obtrusive "moral," and so the lessons of brotherly love, selfdiscipline, kindness to dumb animals, the danger of judging by appearances, are likely to be more surely heeded than though they were ostentatiously stated in the usual formulas. The book is one of the $500 Prize Series published by D. Lothrop &

The Sunday-School Times of Philadelphia is a royal quarto of 16 pages, which is published every week, and has for more than twelve years held the foremost position among the current Sabbath-school literature of the day. It is especially intended for pastors, superintendents, and teachers in schools of all religious denominations. Earnest Sunday-school workers everywhere should acquaint themselves with the merits of this excellent journal.

"Little Men," Miss Alcott's new book, will be published by Roberts Brothers, Boston, June 1st. It is said to be fully equal in interest to the famous "Little Women," and its leading characters are the sons of the all-delighting "Jo" It will be illustrated from drawings by Miss Greene. Early next month the same house will issue Mrs. Stowe's

novel, "Pink and White Tyranny," which has been published as a serial in "Old and New." It deals with the marriage relation in a vigorous way, and tells many plain truths that have been generally ignored of late. The publishers will bring the book out in beautiful style, with many fine illustrations.

Bret Harte's Condensed Novels (Osgood).The new and enlarged edition of this popular book contains, in addition to the matter of the previous issues, condensed novels in the style of Charles Reade and Mr. Disraeli. These, like the other parodies, are done with so remarkable skill, that the reader accepts unhesitatingly the assertion of the Hartford Courant, that Mr. Harte's "power of imitation is a sixth sense."

The Carters are never forgetful of the children. The juvenile literature which their house is giving to families and Sunday-schools is always pure and elevating. They have just published the first volume of a new series by Joanna H. Mathews, who has become a favorite through her Bessie books. The new series is entitled " Sunbeams," and this first volume has the name of "Belle Power's Locket." Margaret E. Wilmer tells a true story under the title of "Lestrange Family." Children always wonder and ask if the story which they have read or to which they have listened "is a true story." They will be gratified in advance as they open this beautiful book. "Faithful Rover" and "Harry and his Pony" belong to the "Fireside Library, which the Carters are publishing. They are excelent books.—Watchman and Reflector.

CURIOSITIES OF THE LAW REPORTERS. BY FRANKLIN FISKE HEARD. 12mo, cloth, $2.00.

"And know, my son, that I would not have thee believe that all which I have said in these books is law, for I will not presume to take this upon me. But of those things which are not law, inquire and learn of my wise masters, learned in the law."-LITTLETON.

The contents of this book are selected from the "Reporters," from the time of the Year Books to the present. There are specimens from both the common law and the equity reports, English and American. The book is the result of twenty years' profound reading. It is designed not only to amuse but instruct. It is original in design and

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VERSATILITIES. BY ORPHEUS C. KERR. Containing all his poetical contributions, Patriotic, Sentimental, and Humorous. 16mo, cloth, $2.00.

"The title of this volume is exceedingly apt, though its aptness can be fully appreciated only after reading the poems which it surmounts; the writer's range is astonishingly wide, and it is really difficult to understand how the same mind could have produced all these poems, so radically diverse are they in character and manner. Though we cannot say that he is equally felicitous in all departments of poetry, we may safely affirm that there are few men living who could write a volume of such various character and such uniform excellence."-Crocker's Literary World.

HAND-BOOK OF THE ADMINISTRATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES. Comprising a Synopsis of the Leading Political Events in American History, from the Inauguration of Washington to the Present Period. Also, a Record of Contemporaneous English History. By EDWARD G. TILESTON. 16m0, flexible. With Photographs of the Presidents, from Washington to Grant. $1.50. Large paper edition, $2.50. A HAND-BOOK OF ENGLISH LITERATURE. Intended for the use of High Schools, as well as a Companion and Guide for Private Students, and for general reading. By FRANCIS H. UNDERWOOD. Vol. I. British Authors. $2.50.

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"Madame Schwartz is one of the greatest of Swedish writers of fiction, although but recently her name was heard in America; to use the words of Christine Nilsson, 'She has contributed to the glory of Sweden.' Her descriptions of scenery and customs in Sweden are vivid, and through the whole story gleams the fervent love of country. Her characters are strong, and their very intensity gives a power to the work possessed by no ordinary novel. A more beautiful, and at the same time intelligent, creation of innocence we do not remember, while guilt is represented inseparable from retri bution, and bearing evermore its aching wounds and hideous

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