funny, the stories are funnier, the botany ingeniously comical, and the songs are most ingenious and comical of all. The illustrations are ridiculously clever sketches. Who chooses this book will choose well." Certainly no one will find a more amusing book nor a more humorous companion for a dull hour. It at Ralph the Heir, by Anthony Trollope (Harper).-Anthony Trollope has become one of the most popular of English novelists at the present day, and this is regarded as his best story. tracted much attention and interest while it appeared as one of the serials of Appleton's Journal during the past year. Some of his characters are strikingly drawn, and some of his thrusts at shams in modern society are keen and telling. Strife, by Mrs. E. D. Wallace (Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfinger), is a highly original and highly interesting romance, which will be especially enjoyed by people of intellectual culture. Mrs. Wallace is not, in any degree, an imitator. There are chapters in "Strife" that recall some scenes of "The Initials," and some that are in the vein of Hawthorne's "Marble Faun," lacking, of course, the perfection of style of the best modern writer of English prose. But there is nothing copied from either author, and the book is the most completely original creation that we have lately met with in American literature.-Phila. Ev. Bulletin. Dion and the Sibyls, a Classic Christian Novel, by Miles Gerald Keon (Cath. Pub. Soc.), is, says the Catholic World, a work of uncommon merit, and may be classed, in our opinion, with Fabiola and Callista, which is the highest compliment we could possibly pay to a romance of the early period of Christian history. We pronounce it without hesitation to be a dramatic and philosophical masterpiece. "On a familiar style for young people, the leading in- FELT & Co.'s issue of "The Fight at Dame J. B. LIPPINCOTT & Co. have just issued the following new works: "Tom Pippin's Wedding,' a charming story told in a peculiarly piquant style, by the Author of "The Fight at Dame Europa's School;" an interesting and amusing series of sketches entitled "A Book of Travels of a Doctor of Physic;" "Wear and Tear," by Dr. S. Weir Mitchell, a monograph containing a great deal of sound advice to those who are "overworked;" "The Quiet Miss Godolphin," and "A Chance Child," two very interesting tales by Ruth and Edward Garrett, illustrated; "The Unseen World in the Light of the Cross,' by Rev. T. Stork; "Blanche Gilroy," a new novel by Mrs. Margaret Hosmer, Author of "The Morrisons," etc.; "Golden Grains," a volume of Poems by Emilie M. Kiehl; "The Life of the Rev. George Junkin," by D. X. Junkin, D.D.; "The Times and the Men,' a satire; "Why did He not Die?" a Romance, from the German by Mrs. A. L. Wister; and, "Xenophon," by Sir Alex. Grant, forming volume VIII. of "Ancient Classics for English Readers." GUSTAVE DROZ comes to us heralded by such an authority as the Nation (which says "his larger novels are masterpieces of fiction"), and in a dress which is, so far as we know, of a style new to American novels. Around a Spring, the novel just published by Messrs. Holt & Williams, appears to be one of the 'usual 8vos, in a peculiarly neat and plain paper cover. On examination, however, this cover is found to be reinforced on the inside with cloth, which, without perceptibly adding to its bulk, adds immensely to its strength, and bids fair to prevent the books of this new "Leisure Hour Series" from soon taking that Light, by Jacob Abbott (Harper), the second of his admirable series of books of "Science for the Young," gives, like its predecessor Heat," the results of modern investigation and discovery in a most pleasing and readable narrative form. The subject is presented in view of the most recent discoveries respecting the nature and phenomena of Light, and is abundantly illustrated with designs from Ganot and other French physicists. Any person, young or old, who wishes to inform himself in a pleasant way about the spectroscope, magic lantern, cameras, and other optical instruments, and about solar, electric, calcium, magnesium, and all other kinds of light, will find this book of Mr. Abbott both interesting and in-uniform coverless condition which makes all paper structive. THE AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY, Boston, which recently transferred the manufacture and sale of its publications to the Riverside Press, and Hurd & Houghton, has recommenced its issue of good books, and sends out, through its publishers, two books,-Six Boys, a beautiful Story, the scene of which is laid in New York and neighborhood, just after the close of the Revolutionary war; and Bible Sketches, Third Series. two previous volumes were on the Old TestaThis is independent of them, and gives, in ment. The novels, after one reading, look just alike. We are told that the idea of putting a novel in this dress was taken from the "Guide to Emigrants" just published by Messrs. Hurd & Houghton, whose example, in all that appertains to book making, is everywhere exercising a good influence on the art. After what the press of the country has said of this story, nothing is left to do but to predict it a brilliant success. We hope its great merits will not be veiled by a few typographical errors which have surprised us, and which those who know the publishers' ways can depend upon finding weeded out in the second edition, A Parsing Book, or Analysis and Parsing in Tabular Forms, by J. Berry (Buffalo, Martin Taylor), is designed to answer as a special auxiliary in this important department of grammatical study. Two sets of tables are presented, one for analysis and one for parsing, comprising together a comprehensive classification of the elements of sentences, and of their structural and functional relations. These are followed by a series of practical illustrations and exercises, from the simplest sentence to the most complicated. The typography, paper, and binding of the little book are admirable, and far superior to the usual style of text-books. It looks indeed more like an English than an American production. A Tourist's Guide to the Yo-Semite Valley.-A. Roman & Co. have issued a new edition, revised for 1871, of Hutchings' beautiful book, "Scenes of Wonder and Curiosity in California. Twenty years' experience in California have fitted Mr. Hutchings to render a faithful and vivid account of these wonderful American sceneries. The book is illustrated with over 100 engravings on wood, and gotten up in admirable style. GEO. W. BIBLE, author of France and Prussia Compared, and a General Review of The Book of Blunders (Evans & Co.), selected Europe, an admirable work, published in Au- and edited by the compiler of one of the oddest gust, 1870, is now engaged in writing a book on and most amusing books published in this country, the late struggle in Europe, to be entitled, Pen "Gleanings for the Curious" (Kurtz), fully meets and Pencil Sketches of the Franco-Prussian the aim of the clever editor to afford the occasional War, embracing descriptions of military move- reader a half hour's amusement or mental relaxments, encounters, incidents, scenes, battles, ation, in presenting the most laughable of the blunsieges, charges, etc., etc., of the war, to be hand-ders and bulls which are scattered abroad in a somely illustrated with engravings of sketches taken on the spot. Mr. Bible has been in correspondence with Gen. Sheridan and a number of European celebrities connected with the war, and is gleaning materials from every available source. Digest of the Tariff Laws.—Mr. Samuel T. Morgan has recently prepared a digest of the Tariff Laws and Import Duties, which will be found of great value to all persons who require a manual of this kind, especially merchants and importers. The work extends to the 1st of May, thus covering the changes made at the last session of Congress, and embodies an index of which the rate of duty on any particular article can be ascertained at a glance. The appendix contains tables of foreign moneys, weights, and measures, reduced to the United States standard, rates of Tare, and other useful regulations of the customs. The book is gotten up in neat style, and printed in large type on clear, white paper, and is issued from the publishing house of Messrs. Turnbull Bros., 8 N. Charles st. Callirhoé, by Maurice Sand, son of George Sand (Claxton, Remsen, & Haffelfinger). This singular work, in general design not dissimilar to "Les Filles de Marbre," is founded on the hallucination that humanity enjoys, at periods far distant, two existences. The story is told in a dreamy and rather fascinating style, and though somewhat disconnected, is nevertheless so powerfully wrought up that even the most practical would enjoy a perusal. We cannot refrain from complimenting the translator upon the faithful manner in which the work has been rendered. An easy, flowing style, retaining to an almost marvellous extent the peculiar sentiment of the idiom, is, we think, the greatest charm of the work.-N. O. Times. The Truce of God, by George H. Miles (Murphy & Co.). The contest between Pope Gregory VII. and Henry IV. of Germany forms fugitive form, or buried in books amid a mass of heavier material. The little volume, moreover, is a most creditable specimen of American bookmaking. Every Saturday, by a new process, is trimmed, neatly pasted, so as not to disfigure the paper, and held together as securely as if stitched. The machine which produces this result is the invention of Messrs. Chambers & Co., of Philadelphia, and was made by them under arrangement with Messrs. James R. Osgood & Co., especially for Every Saturday. It is the only machine of this kind in the world, and is really a wonder in its working, accomplishing the various processes of folding, pasting, and trimming at one operation. American Novelties. ADAMS & Co., 25 Bromfield st., Boston, have among their new novelties:- The Magic Money Box, retailing at 50 c.; The Bottle Imp, 25 c., and have already begun their preparations for additions to their already large and attractive list of games, parlor fireworks, and novelties for the next Christmas holidays. They have introduced that popular summer game,. The Ring Toss, two years ago, which they still consider their best selling article. THE AMERICAN TABLET MANUFACTURING Co., Brattle street, Boston, publish-The Erasable Drawing and Writing Tablets, first printed upon and then covered with an Erasable Water-proof coating, which enables a child to practise drawing the lessons, and erase the lead pencil marks or copies, and make them over and over again. All the copies, both in Drawing and Writing, are engraved by the best artists, and the letters are in the most approved style of writing. Price, each 30 c. E. & H. T. ANTHONY & CO., New York, have received Sarony's Stereo Portraits of Celebrities, which are exceedingly fine;-a new series of Central Park and Pacific R. R. Views ;-a new series by F. M. Good, London, of English Scenery and Cathedrals;-a lot of cards of Foreign Celebrities, and photos. by Mortley & Robinson, and Cherrill, etc. BENJAMIN BATES, 1003 Main st., Richmond, Va., has published-The Farmer'sAccount Book, a book of forms specially adapted to the use of farmers everywhere; contains: Hands' Register, for keeping time of hands; Diary, for recording state of the weather and thermometer, distribution of labor on crops and business transactions ; Ledger, Inventory, Memoranda, Summary, for statements of accounts at close of year, and ledger balances; price $1.25. THE BOSTON HAND STAMP CO., 46 School st., Boston, have-The National Linen Marker, which will print distinctly on any surface that good type can be used on, giving a clear and perfect impression on the finest cambric, or on a towel, indelible, and lasting as the shreds of the fabric. It will print in gold, or any other color, in several styles, on any surface that can be printed on, and will cancel or print as large as an $8.00 stamp. Price, with indelible ink to mark over 1,000 articles, including name, ink-pad, and full directions, in neat box, $1. MILTON BRADLEY & Co. have-the new and popular game of Magic Hoops, a companion to croquet. Any number from two to twenty can join with equal pleasure, and no time is necessary for learning the rules. Prices, per set, three styles, $2.50, $3.50, and $5. Bradley's Patent Croquet is accompanied by the new Patent Socket Bridge (20 sockets in each set), which can be removed and replaced at pleasure. The Book of Direc tions accompanying each set is by Prof. A. Rover, and is acknowledged to be the standard authority for American croquet, price, 10 cents. They also have prepared new styles and arrangements of many of their Kindergarten Gifts. D. B. BROOKS & BRO., 55 Washington st., Boston, have-Ring Quoits, with Ten Pins, a combination of Ten Pins and Quoits, requiring less space than other field games, less time to play, as well as being more portable and less expensive; can be played by both sexes and all ages, and upon uneven ground; the implements consist of ten pins, neatly painted and numbered from five to fifty, one post without number to mark the pitcher's stand, and five heavy metallic rings for pitching, with a patent slate for keeping the score, neatly packed in strong wooden case with slide cover, ready for transportation; full directions accompanying each set; prices, No. 1, 2 stakes and 4 rings, $1.00; No. 2, do., complete (10 pins and 5 rings), $2.50; No. 3, do. do., extra, $3.00. Brooks & Bro. are the manufacturers of Le Cercle, the new and fascinating field game, which has made so many friends during the last season. COLBY BROS. & Co., N. Y., are still largely selling their Dollar Steam Engine, an elegantly-finished brass boiler, silver-plated cylinder, and fly-wheel making 1,000 revolutions per minute, The latest, novelty, however, is the much-improved Double Cylinder Engine, price $2.00. W. A. COOKE, 6 State St., New York, hasthe Darling Self-Supplying Penholder, filled by atmospheric pressure; writes 2,000 words at a dip, can be used with any pen; price 50 c.; extra plated, 75 c.; nickle plated, $1. GEO. A. COWLES, 45 Dey St., N. Y., manufactures--Cowles' Chemical Writing Fluid, reported by the Am. Institute judges as "a very superior article, characterized by rapidity of drying, non-thickening properties, and exact adjustment of chemical proportions, first in order of merit;" Mercantile Copying Ink, declared by the same judges to be "unequalled, and first in order of merit; " Arabin Mucilage, reported by adhesive, free from acid, and of superior whiteness, the same authorities "an excellent article, extra first in order of merit." The above articles have received the first premium at the 39th Exhibition of the Am. Institute, N. Y., 1870. E. DEXTER, 73 Nassau street, New York, has issued the most successful Portrait of Edwin Booth, admirably engraved by the celebrated Henry B. Hall, Sr. Price, first-proof copies, with Booth's own signature, $5; second-proof, $3 T. B. DOOLITTLE & Co., Bridgeport, Connecticut, and 581 Broadway, N. Y., have the Universal Twine and Thread Cutter, a neat little device, which may be attached to the coat, vest, lady's dress, or work-box, saves time, twine, thread, fingers, and teeth. First Premium awarded by the American Institute, 1870; price 25 cents. H. W. ELLSWORTH & Co., New York, have published-Ellsworth's Copy Book Primers, 4 vols., size 54x6 in.; pp. 24, price, each, 6 c. J. GURNEY & SON, Fifth avenue and 16th street, New York, have recently published a series of photographic sketches for the stereoscope, illustrating Mr. Bret Harte's celebrated poem, "Plain Language from Truthful James," or, as familiary known, "The Heathen Chinee." The several views are photographed from living groups, and embody the spirit of the poem with marked effect. Accompanying the sketches illustrating the poem, the Messrs. Gurney publish a fine photographic portrait of its author, Bret Harte. They also have made numerous additions to their splendid gallery of stereoscopic pictures of men and women celebrated in art, literature, music, and drama, for talent or beauty. J. L. HAMMETT, Boston, has-The Celestial Indicator, by Henry Bryant, a new school apparatus for the purpose of facilitating the study of Astronomy. It is made of brass, simple, durable, and elegant in construction, not liable to get out of order, and occupies about a cubic foot; price, brass, $30; nickel-plated $40. He also has the Student's Blotter for acquiring the correct slant in writing, made of the best Eng. plate blotting board, size of the standard copy book-page; it is furnished with a series of slope lines so arranged as to show through the paper of the page being written; price, each, 2 c. HARPER & BROS., N. Y., have just published— Holmes' Drawing Book for Schools and Beginners (containing copy and blank), parts 1-4, each 40 c. This series, says the Chicago Post, is essentially peculiar in the excellence of the models given, in their easy and careful gradation and their beautiful execution. The original designs have been exquisitely rendered by the engraver, and the entire work of publication has been performed with an elegance which reflects great credit upon the publisher as well as author. With these books before them, and a little assistance from the teacher, the pupil will be enabled to overcome the mechanical difficulties of the art of drawing in the surest and swiftest manner.. F. C. HASTINGS & Co., Boston, publish-a Moss and Leaf Album, for pressing leaves and Mosses. The book is made of the finest tinted paper, and tastefully bound so as to make it not only useful in keeping mosses, but ornamental for the centre-table. Price, $1.50. L. PRANG & Co., Boston, have published the following new Full Chromos:-The Close of Day, after Arthur Parton, and The Storm is Coming, after Jas. M. Hart-Companions, size of each, 243x133, retail price, $12, each;- Maternal Love, after A. F. Tait, 14x10, $5;-Six Views on the Hudson, after Max Eglau, each 9x44, per set, $4.50;-Day's Work is Done, after Herbert McCord, 124x64, retail price, $4. Half Chromos:-The Happy Family, after L. Perrault, 16x13, $3;-The First Bible Lesson, 13x91, $1.50;-The Rescue, 13x84, $1.50. ERNST REINKING, 119 Fourth av., N. Y., has manuf. of the very best cast steel, imported from -new Tuning Hammers for harps and pianos, the world-renowned foundry of F. Krupp, Essen, Germany. Prices, $2, $3, $3.50 and $7, each. JOHN ROGERS, 212 Fifth av., N. Y., is illusstage by the actor Jefferson. The first of the Winkle at Home," representing Rip amusing series, a group of statuary, entitled "Rip Van himself with some children, is ready. Price $12. The figure of Rip was modeled from Mr. Joseph Jefferson, who gave sittings for his likeness. Two other designs from the same subject will be published early in the Fall. R. HOE & Co., 29 & 31 Gold street, N. Ytrating Rip Van Winkle, as presented on the have the Patent Dampening Tablets, for copying letters and legal documents. This indispensable addition to the ordinary copying press comprises a substantial iron case or water box, with a pair of rubber wipers, so arranged that the simple act of taking a tablet out of the water, and passing it between the wipers, removes the surplus water from both sides, and prepares the tablet for immediate use. At one pressure of the press any number of manuscripts may be copied, including many duplicates of each page when desired; price, case, with 3 tablets, letter size, $15; do., foolscap, $20; extra tablets, $1; enclosure in rubber, $1. MCCLOUGHLIN BROS., N. Y., have the Swift Patent Building Blocks, made of the finest woods, in five boxes; also-Goody Two Shoes Blocks, or Spelling made Easy; 4 sizes, from $1 to $4. J. P. SOULE, Boston, has, since our report in the Trade Circular Annual, made numerous additions to his unique gallery of Stereoscopic Views of the Yo-Semite Valley. These photographs will be gems in any collection. There are no pictures more representative of the grandeur and beauty of American scenery, and at the same time of the progress of American photography. No choicer present can be sent to friends in Europe than this series, or a selection from it. We notice the following among the additions: 1085, Mother of the Forest ;-1086, Father of the Forest ;-1087, James King, and Entrance to Horseback Ride in Father of the Forest ;-1091, But-end of Original Big Tree, showing augerholes made in felling;-1092, Stump-House and But-end of Original Big Tree ;-1095, Looking up Chimney, burnt out of Tree, 90 feet;-1097, Big Oak ;-1097, Cutting Red-Wood, Little River;-1100, Jack-Screwing Logs into the River; -1122, Bridge Across the Sacramento, and C. P. R. R. Cars ;-1123, C. P. R. R. and State-House, Sacramento;-1137, Mother of the Forest, looking up the Tree;-1169, Cañon above Minor Lake;-1200, Bridal Veil Fall (940 feet high);1211, Vernal Fall, '(350 feet high);-1221, YoSemite Fall (2,634 feet high) ;-1223, Yo-Semite Fall, from the Glacier Cascade ;-1228, Royal Arches and North Dome ;-1235, North Dame and Washington Column;-1241, El Capitan, from Harding Trail ;-1242, El Capitan, from the Merced River;-1243, El Capitan, from the foot of Three Graces. J. E. TILTON & Co., Boston, announce The Ebonite, a new croquet ball and mallet, of hard rubber, equal to boxwood for elasticity, and much cheaper, and cannot be chipped, broken, or marred; sets of 4, $3; sets of 6, $4; sets of 8, $5. Among my Books (Hale).—We took up this little volume hardly prepossessed in its favor by the wide eulogy which it had received, and which, in the state of our newspaper criticism, affords but slight presumption in a work's favor. But though in saying this we may have discredited our own witness, we nevertheless avouch that the book has thoroughly fascinated us. The pure, free, and graceful English of its style is a garment worthy of its thought. It is a small volume, and we suspect that with not a few readers it will fare as with usbeing first read rapidly through under the seduction of unfailing interest, and then laid conveniently at hand, to brighten many an idle hour with fragments easily read and yielding a sweetness that lingers in the taste.-Christian Union. The Doctrine of the Church: A Historical Monograph, by John J. McElhinney (Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfinger), is, says the Christian Witness, the work of a master, and evidently the fruit of at least a score of years' reading and thought. It is one of the very few books of American origin that display the fulness of European scholarship, and really add to the wealth of the world's library. The book is enriched by a very complete bibliography of the subject, embracing not less than 873 titles in various languages—a most commendable feature, hitherto almost entirely neglected in English and American books. Mother's Ship, and the Cargo it Brought, by Mabel (Congregational Pub. Soc.), is one of the best Sunday-school books that have been lately issued. Some beautiful lessons in self-denial are taught in it, and the youthful examples that furnish them are not perfect or faultless either. The loving confidence exhibited between mother and children forms a very beautiful and pleasing picture for imitation.-S. S. Times. Dr. Noah Porter's Books and Reading (Scribner) has met with such favor that a new edition, revised and improved, has been issued. A copious index has been added, which, besides referring to the topics discussed, will answer all the ends of a classified list of the best books extant. The Flower by the Prison, by E. E. F. (Lothrop), is, says the Christian Union, of ali the $500 tales published by this house, the very best. It has especially this merit, that its incidents constantly remind us of our own experience, or else inspire us with the belief that they are real experiences of another. It is evidently no made book, but one written out of the fulness of a heart "taught of God." Frank among the Rancheros is the title of the first of three volumes to be known as the Rocky Mountain Series, written by Harry Castlemon, author of the popular Gunboat Series and the Rolling Stone Series (Carroll & Co.). The young gentlemen, whose love of adventure and valor were conspicuous in the former narratives, are now depicted as traversing new fields with unabated spirit. THE SOCIAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION has just brought out a revised edition of their pamphlet on Free Public Libraries. The first edition was necessarily experimental, but the quickness with which the public exhausted the supply proved that a real want existed for such a manual. The criticism, public and private, which the pamphlet received has been turned to account, and the new edition is much more precise and direct, as well as more full and accurate. As it now stands, it affords practical directions to committees establishing such libraries, with reference to the arrangement of the library and the use of it, as well as suggestions to the librarian respecting the details of his work. It embodies the result of the best experience that could be brought into requisition. The list of books also has been carefully revised and corrected. SCRIBNER, Welford & Co. will introduce to the American public the new complete edition of the works of John Ruskin. Every volume," says the author, in announcing the appearance of the first of the series, "will be clearly printed and thoroughly well bound." The matter of the binding is an important consideration in estimating the expense of English editions. Ready: Sesam and Lilies, sm. 8°, bound in full (blue) calf antique, | $5.25. APPLETON & Co. will shortly publish a very incences," by Mark Boyd. This work is one of those teresting volume, entitled, "Fifty Years' Reminischatty, gossipy, agreeable books of anecdotes, in which French literature is so abundant, and which are getting to be also numerous in English. Mr. Boyd's "Reminiscences" are all anecdotes, and often of great and interesting personages, like the Duke of Wellington, for instance, of whom he has many stories to tell. The author was a Scotchman, who spent most of his life in London, in very good society. Baby, which the Routledges are to publish, are The two new books by the author of Ginx's his articles on "The Coolie," now printing in Good Words, and a volume entitled "Lord Dorking," as to the character of which we have not heard. The writer is Edward Jenkins, son of a Presbyterian minister of Montreal, now a practising barrister in London. He is only thirtytwo years of age. THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY has issued a pamphlet entitled Historical Fiction, giving a list of works in that department of literature, arranged under national heads, and intended to aid nation illustrative of historical eras and personthe general reader in selecting works of the imagi. ages. FOLLE FARINE, the new novel by "Ouida," author of "Strathmore," "Idalia," etc., will be published shortly by Messrs. Lippincott & Co. A Province Rose, by the same author, was commenced in Lippincott's Magazine for June. J. H. CARMANY & Co., San Francisco, and the American News Company, have issued "The Heathen Chinee," the fac-simile of the original manuscript, as written by F. Bret Harte, with all its interlineations and corrections, together with the letter-press copy as it appeared in the Overland Monthly of September, 1870, embellished with a capital likeness of the author. The lithographic execution is a perfect specimen of that art. Price 25 c. |