BALZAC Balzao, Honoré de. Seraphita; tr. by Katha- Balzani, Ugo. The Popes and the Hohenstaufen. N. Y., A. D. F. Randolph & Co., [1889.] 6+261 p. D. (Epochs of church history.) cl., 80 c. "The history of the relations between the Popes and the Hohenstaufen is one which cannot be easily kept within strict limits, but is apt to extend to that of the whole of Europe and of much of the East. It has been a difficult task to confine it within the small space of these pages, nor could this have been done without rigorously excluding everything which did not bear directly on the relations of the Papacy with the House of Suabia and on those historical events which exerted such in fluence over those regions, especially in Italy, where the O. cl., $1.50 The first volume of "The Look-About Club" was published last year. The lively young members' investi- Studies of insects, found by the author by hunting in several brooks in Alameda Co., California. The same families of insects may be found in or beside almost any brook, cast or west, hence the author's point of observation makes little difference to her readers, Even the various types of boys she introduces, and with whom she has some quite amusing conversations, exist in all sections of the country. There are thirteen chapters on as many kinds of bugs," the information being cleverly sandwiched with the author's adventures in the pursuit of ber studies. abolition of slavery and the inflow of white emigrantsare fully delineated. The book is especially full of bio graphical data. Banoroft, Hubert Howe. History of the Pacif- fair idea of the rich material upon which this-one of Bancroft, Hubert Howe. History of the Pacific C. The history of Utah is the history of Mormonism. The origin of this peculiar people, the rise and progress of their peculiar doctrines, are related in this volume with more fulness and fairness than probably by any previous writer. Following the plan adopted from the first in his historical series, Mr. Bancroft has given serious consideration to both sides of the question. The story as told in the text is from the Mormon standpoint, and notes, running side by side with the subject-matter in the based entirely upon Mormon authorities, while in the text, is given in full all the anti-Mormon arguments and counter-statements. The story is rich in light and shade -in moving incidents, intolerance, crime, persecution, lawlessness; and deeds of vengeance. In the estimate of Brigham Young's character, it will surprise readers to find he is not set down either as a knave or a hypocrite"if a bad man, he was still a great man, and the evil that he did was done with an honest purpose." Chapters are devoted to the commerce, agriculture, stock-raising, manufactures, and mining of Utah, also to its political, educational, and social institutions. 27 pages of author ities. States of North America. Bancroft, G: Martin Van Buren; to the end of Bancroft, Hubert Howe. History of the Pacific N. Y., Harper, 1889. 5+239 p. O. cl., $1.50. his public career. C. "The manuscript was seen by Van Buren, who pronounced it, as a record of facts relating to himself, authentic and true. At the time of its preparation the public mind was grievously agitated by party divisions on public affairs and on public men; the manuscript was therefore put aside for publication in times more favorable to a fairness of judgment on the character ahd career of Van Buren. In my recent revision of the original manuscript I have made no change that could affect Van Buren's approval of it as thoroughly correct. -Preface. " Bancroft, Hubert Howe. History of the Pacific States of North America. V. 11: Texas, v. 2, 1801-1809. San Francisco, Cal., The History Co., 1889. c. 16+814 p. maps, O. cl., $4.50; leath., $5.50; hf. cf., hf. rus., or mor., $8; rus., mor., or tree cf., $10. Deals mainly with Texas, although it includes chapters on the northern states of the Mexican confederation, viz., Chihuahua, Durango, Sonora, and Sinaloa, together with the Mexican Federal territory of Lower California. The four interesting stages in the evolution of the Texan commonwealth during the present century-(1) the period of discontent and rebellion, ending in secession from Mexico: (a) the epoch of political independence: (3) the annexation to the United States, the war with Mexico, the relatively slow development of the country under the slavery regime; and (4) the amazing growth of the state in wealtă and population resulting from the V. 25. Oregon, V. 2, 1848-1888. San Francisco, The History Co., 1888. C. 10+808 p. O. cl., $4.50; leath., $5.50; hf. cf., hf. rus., or hf. mor., $8; rus., mor., or tree cf., $10. C. This volume is devoted to an account of the effect of the California gold discovery in Oregon; Lane's administration; the administration of Gaines; discovery of gold in Oregon; Indian affairs; surveys and town-making; land laws and land titles; politics and progress: the Rogue river war; legislation, mining, and settlement; government and general development; further Indian wars; extermination of the Indians; Oregon becomes a state; the Shoshone war; the Modoc war, etc., etc. Bancroft, Jane M. Deaconesses in Europe, and their lessons for America; with introd. by E: G. Andrews. N. Y., Hunt & Eaton, 1889. 4+264 p. D. cl., $1. Intended to show that the Methodist Episcopal Church might employ deaconesses to great advantage in lightening the labors of the pastors and insuring a thorough visitation of institutions and hospitals. The history of the order is given as it exists in Germany, France, and England. The labors of Florence Nightin gale, Elizabeth Fry, and many others are quoted. Index. Barbara; or, the actor's ward; by the author of "His wedded wife." N. Y. and Chic., Rand, McNally & Co., 1888. 322 p. D. (Globe lib., no. 53.) pap., 25 c. BARBER Barber, Alice A. Ruth Irving, M.D. Phil., Presb. Bd. of Pub., [1889.] c. 336 p. I il. D. cl., $1.15. Ruth Irving does not get her M.D. until near the close of the narrative. We meet her first as a young nurse, and the story of her life forms one of the most important elements in an exceedingly interesting book. The scene is laid in the West-Omaha-and we have vivid pictures of the life in that city, in days a little earlier than the present It is a story of woman's struggles with adversity, sorrow, temptation, and care. *Barber, T: W. The engineer's sketch-book of mechanical movements, devices, appliances, and details employed in the design and construction of machinery for every purpose. N. Y., E. & F. N. Spon, 1889. 243 p. O. cl., $3. *Barham, R: H., [" Thomas Ingoldsby," pseud.] The Ingoldsby legends; or, mirth and marvels N. Y., G: Routledge & Sons, 1889. 3' V., 382; 319; 255 p. il. Tt. (Routledge's pocket lib., nos. 42-44.) ed. hf. cl., 40 c.; uncut, 50 c.; gilt, 60 c. *Barham, R: H., [" Thomas Ingoldsby," pseud.] The Ingoldsby legends; or, mirth and marvels. Complete ed., with il. N. Y., G: Routledge & Sons, 1889. 611 p. il. D. cl., $r; gilt, $1.25; red line, $1.50; pap., 50 c. Same, Popular lib. ed., 611 p. D. cl., $1.50. Same, 3 V., 252; 208; 151 p. D. pap., ca. 25 c. Same, 3 v., 382; 13 319; 255 p. Tt. hf. mor., per set, $5. *Barham, Rev. R: H., [" Thomas Ingoldsby," pseud.] The Ingoldsby legends; or, mirth and marvels; with a biographical and critical introduction. N. Y., Ward, Lock & Co., 1889. 425 p. il. D. cl., $1. Barham, Rev. R: Harris, [" Thomas Ingoldsby." -pseud.] The Ingoldsby legends; or, mirth and marvels; with 18 il. by Cruikshank, Leech, and others. N. Y., F: Warne & Co., 1889. 18+520 p. por. D. cl., 75 c. Raring-Gould, S. Arminell. N. Y., Frank F. Lovell & Co., [1889.] 519 p. D. (Lovell's international ser., no 45.) pap., 50 c. *Baring-Gould, S. Grettir the outlaw: a story of Iceland. N. Y., Scribner & Welford, 1889. il. D. cl., $1.50. Baring-Gould, S. John Herring: a west of England romance. N. Y., Frank F. Lovell & Co., 1889. 445 p. D. (Lovell's international ser., no. 19.) pap., 50 c. Begins with a description of life among the almost savage inhabitants of the portion of England bordering on Wales where mining is the chief industry. An accident occurs by which a carriage is overturned and a gentleman, travelling with his daughter and his business associate, is killed. Some diamonds are picked up by Joyce, the young savage, who, through them, finds her history involved with those far above her in wealth and station. The plot is deep and much involved. John Herring is an idealist doing his duty amid great difficulty. The comparisons between French and English ideas are ably written. Baring-Gould, S. Mehalah : a story of the salt-marshes. N. Y., Frank F. Lovell & Co., [1889.] 3+415 p. D. (Lovell's international ser., no. 22.) pap., 50 c. A little island off the coast of western England is the scene of many fierce conflicts between strong natures. Mehalah is a fearless girl, left with her sick mother, whom her landl rd desires to marry. He stops at no crime to get her into his power, at last burning her house, when there is no shelter for her but his roof. She finally takes his name and works hard for him. In trying to force her to kiss him her husband meets with an accident by which he becomes blind. She is faithful in her care of him. The end is tragic. BARNS Baring - Gould, S. Mehalah a story of the salt marshes. N. Y., G: Munro, [1389.] 270 p. D. (Seaside lib., pocket ed., no. 1201.) pap., 20 c. Baring-Gould, S. The Pennycomequicks: a novel. N. Y., Frank F. Lovell & Co., [1889.] c. 448 p. D. (Lovell's international ser., no. 27.) pap., 50 c. The fact that Jeremiah Penny comequick was fasely reported drowned in a flood that caused much damage to life and property in Yorkshire, is the reason that this story was written. All its events hang upon the fact that with the flood he disappears, and that his relatives that he dislikes administer to his property, partially destroy a will he has made, and otherwise treat badly those he had loved and provided for. Jeremiah's illness and wanderings and final return to his old home is one side and two young girls, adopted daughters, that he had loved of the story, the other relates to his nephews and sister, dearly. One of these girls, "Salome," to whom he had left everything, is a beautiful character. Her married predominating. life has both shadows and sunshine, the latter eventually Barlow, Crawford. The new Tay bridge: a course of lectures delivered at the Royal School of Military Engineering at Chatham, Nov., 1888. N. Y., E. & F. N. Spon, 1889. 46 p. 22 pl. Q. cl., $8.50. Barnard, C: Graphic methods in teaching; with an introd., by J: F. Woodhull. N. Y., [New York College for the training of teachers, University Pl.,] 1889. c. 295–224 p. O. (Educational monographs, v. 2, no. 6.) pap., 20 c. *Barnard, F: E. A digest of New York statę reports, from Jan. 1-July 1, 1888. N. Y., S. S. Peloubet, 1888. 2+207 p. O. shp., $3.50. Barnes, Mary Mathews. Epithalamium; with drawings by Dora Wheeler. N. Y., G: P. Put nam's Sons, 1889. 31 p. obl. D. cl., $5. A wedding poem, printed on one side only of heavy paper: il. with 8 full-page photogravures from Miss Dora Wheeler's designs. Bound in white and gold. C. C. 9-195 p. D. pap., 35 c. C. sell. His scenes are in New York City and at a country "A portrait in crimson" is pictured by Dr. Van Tasresidence on the Hudson. His characters are introduced in a very dramatic way. His plot is made of the experience of a young sculptor who idealizes a stranger and falls in love with this ideal. Its shattering results seriously for him for a while, but the denouement of his story is rather an unexpectedly welcome one. Barns, C: E: Solltarius to his dæmon: three papers. N. Y., Willard Fracker & Co., 1889. с 8-237 p. D. pap., 50 c. Barns, C: E: A Venetian study in black and white. N. Y., Willard Fracker & Co., 1389. BARR Barr, Amelia E. Feet of clay. N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., [1889.] c. 3+369 p. por. D. cl., $1.25. The two families of the Penningtons and the Clucases are strongly contrasted. The first are people of wealth and importance, the latter only fisher-folks-but it is with the latter the virtues lie. The scene is the Isle of Man. George Pennington's selfish and dishonorable pursuit of Bella Clucas being the opening motive. Pennington realizes the vision of the Babylonish king-with many rare gifts and strong personal attractions, he is at heart a dishonest man, an image of gold with feet of clay." His checkered career and the mystery of his mother's life make up the plot. The characters, especially of the Clucases, are strongly drawn. Barr, Mrs. Amelia E. The last of the Macal listers. N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., [1889.] '86, '89. 304 p. D. cl., $1.25. c. A new edition from new plates. See notice, Weekly Record," P W., Mar. 6, 1888. [736.] First published in 1886 in Harper's Handy Series. Barr, Mrs. Amelia E. The last of the Macallisters: a novel. N. Y., J: W. Lovell Co., [1889.] 113 p. D. (Lovell's lib., no. 1315.) pap., 20 c. Barrett, Frank. Kit Wyndham ; or, fettered for life. N. Y., Frank F. Lovell & Co., [1889.] 313 p. D. (Lovell's household lib., no. 254.) pap., 25 c. Barrett, Frank. Kit Wyndham ; or, fettered for life. N. Y., Frank F. Lovell & Co., [1889.] 313 p. D. (Lovell's international ser., no. 35.) pap., 30 c. Barrett, Frank. Kit Wyndham; or, fettered for life. N. Y., J: W. Lovell Co., [1889.] 313 P. S. (Lovell's lib., no. 1438.) pap., 20 c. Barrie, J. M. When a man's single a tale of literary life. N. Y., Harper, 1889. 234 p. D. (Harper's Franklin sq. lib., new ser., no. 636.) pap., 35 c. The career of a young Scotchman "Rob Angus," is the subject of this novel. He is unusually gifted and clever, though born among .he working people of a little Scotch village. His literary career is interfered with for awhile from his having to assume the care of his sister's little child, but the little thing meets with a sad death, while attempting to carry him the letter which offers aim a position on an English newspaper. The child's death sets him free, and he goes to Silchester and becomes a reporter on the Daily Mirror. His experience as a reporter and reviewer is quite amusing, and his love affair is full of interest. Bartholomew, J. G., ed. The pocket gazetteer of the world: a dictionary of general geography, N. Y., G: P. Putnam's Sons, 1888. 6+630 p. 9 pl. Tt. cl., $1. "The idea aimed at in the production of this little book has been to give in small compass a concise and accurate geographical description of every place of importance in the world, to answer briefly the questions, Where is it?' and 'What of it? Of course, the importance of places has been judged from a British point of view, the United Kingdom and British Colonies being treated in more detail than other countries. The number of places mentioned in separate entries is about 35.000."-Preface. *Bartholow, Roberts, M.D. Practical treatise on materia medica and therapeutics. 7th ed., rev. N. Y., Appleton, 1889. O. cl., $5; shp., $6. Bartlett, Theodore. Heart stories. N. Y., G: P. Putnam's Sons, 1889. C. 3-67 p. D. cl., 75 c. The first story, "Lyddy," was written by Mr. Bartlett for a well-known newspaper syndicate in 1885, and was awarded a prize. Mr. Bartlett became ill after writing it, and died before the honor bestowed upon him was made known. He was born in Wisconsin and spent his life in the West, as a civil engineer. Lyddy" is a tender, pathetic story of California life, of the Bret Harte type, and is full of promise. There are two other stories, "The charity ball "and "A Christmas story," and a few *Bartley, E. H., M.D. Medical chemistry: a text-book for medical, dental, and pharmaceu― tical students. 2d ed. Phil., P. Blakiston, Son & Co 1889. il. D. cl., $2.50. Bashkirts eff, Marie. Marie Bashkirtseff: the journal of a young artist, 1860-1884; tr. by Mary J. Serrano. N. Y., Cassell & Co., [1889.} 10+ 434 p. por. and il. D. hf. cl., $2. Marie Bashkirtseff was a young Russian of noble descent, born in 1860. At twelve years, she began to write this diary, resolving to put down in it, not only all that happened to her, but her most secret thoughts and feelings. She fancied herself in love several times before her eighteenth year, but from this age until her death in 1884 she Besides worked conscientiously at art, achieving quite a success with her pictures exhibited in the Paris Salon. being a fine artist, she was a linguist and a musician. Considering her youth and many years of ill-health, the artwork she accomplished was quite notable. Bastien-Lepage was one of her intimate friends. Her diary is chiefly remarkable as a revelation of an unusual character. She is in turns religious, sceptical, hopeful, despairing, vain, coquettish, and frivolous. At times her criticisms of books and pictures show remarkable powers of discrimination. Bastin, Edson S. College botany; including organography, vegetable histology, vegetable physiology, and vegetable taxonomy; with a brief account of the succession of plants in geologic time, and a glossary of botanical terms; being a rev, and enl. ed. of the "Elements of botany." Chic., G. P. Engelhard & Co., 1989. c. 15+451 p. il. O. cl., $3. The Elements of botany, published in 1887, was noticed in " Weekly Record," P. W.. June 4, 1887, [801.] When the first ed. was exhausted and a revision became necessary it was thought best to supply its place with two books, one especially suited to the use of colleges and of schools of pharmacy and medicine, and the other, a briefer and more elementary work, adapted to the use of high schools and academies. This, the college botis the same in treatment as the "Elements. Considerable portions of Pts. 1, 2, and 3 of the "Elements have been rewritten for this work and much new matter added; and pt. 4 has been wholly rewritten and much extended. To the chapters on organography and vegetable histology some additional practical exercises have been added. In pt 5 important changes have been made in the classification. The glossary of terms has been revised and extended, old engravings have een reëngraved, and many new ones added by the author. any, The first Bateman, C: Somerville Latrobe. ascent of the Kasal; being some records of service under the lone star. N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., 1889. il. and map, O. cl., $6. Bates, Josephine W. A nameless wrestler. Phil., J. B. Lippincott Co., 1889. C. 215 p. D. (American novels.) pap., 50 c. The author of "A blind lead" again tells a story of mining life in the northern part of Washington Territory. Again a man's wild love is not returned, and in desperation he commits a crime that influences many lives. The "nameless wrestler" leaves his home determined to work out his own future; he meets many stirring adventures, and accidentally comes upon the secret of his parentage. Mrs. Wright, her boarding-house, and her husband with an almost exhausted hobby, furnish the humorous breaks in a sad story. Bost., Bates, Katharine Lee. Rose and thorn. Congregational S. S. and Pub. Soc., [1889.] c. 361 p. il. D. (Pilgrim prize ser.) cl., $1.50. Tells of the struggles of a deformed boy, who, in the midst of poverty and disappointments, and with a disposition embittered thereby, finds the secret of true manhood and learns to rise above adverse circumstances; it also tells of his sister Rose, who, unspoiled by the luxury and ease surrounding her, can nobly give up both whea at last she finds her brother, that she may stand by his side and help him to fight a winning battle with himself and his surroundings. A New England story-Boston and along the coast. The Malvern workers. *Bates, Miss L. American Baptist Pub. Soc., 1888. cl., $1. N Y., 222 p. D. *Baughn, Rosa. The influence of the stars: a book of old world lore. N. Y., Scribner & Welford, 1889. 194 p. 9 pl. O. cl., $2. *Bayley, T: A pocket-book for pharmacists, medical practitioners, students, etc., British, Colonial, and American. N. Y., E. & F. N. Spon, 1889. 528 p. Tt., roan, $2. Baylor, Frances Courtenay. A shocking example, and other sketches. Phil., J. B. Lippincott Co., 1889. c. 364 p. por. D. cl., $1.25. Some fourteen sketches and short stories by the author of "On both sides and "Behind the Blue Ridge." "A shocking example," "Craddock's heldest," "Our organist, An incident of English railway travel," Aunt Sukey," and "The drum-major" are the names of several of the most interesting. Bayma, Jos. Elements of infinitesimal calculus. San Francisco, A. Waldteufel, 1889. c. 283 p. Intended for young men who are supposed to devote a considerable part of their time to the study of mental and of natural philosophy. Less prominence has therefore been given to the analytical than to the practical portion of it. The water spirit's bride, and S. *Bayne, C: J. other poems. cl., 60 c. *Beach, C: Fisk, jr. A manual of the law of wills as determined by the leading courts of England and the United States; assisted by Edwin A. Pratt. San Francisco, BancroftWhitney Co., 1888. c. 19+605 p. D. shp., $3. *Beale, A. M. A. Calisthenics and light gymnastics for young folks; including exhibition marches, drills, etc., adapted to home, school, and self-instruction. N. Y., Excelsior Pub. House, 1888. 160 p. il. S. bds., 75 c.; cl., $1. Beaufort, Duke of, [and others.] Driving; 11. by G. D. Giles and J: Sturgess. Bost., Litt e, Brown & Co., 1889. 14+426 p. il. D. (The Badminton lib.) cl., $3 50; hf. mor., $5. Contents: Carriages, by Alfred E. T. Watson: The carriage-horse, by the Earl of Onslow; The coach horse, by the Duke of Beaufort; The coach-house, harness-room, and driving appliances, by the late Major H: Dixon and others; The cost of a carriage, by Alfred E. T. Watson; Hints to beginners, by H: Dixon and Col. Smith- Baillie: Single harness, by Lord Algernon St. Maur; Tandemdriving, by Lady Georgiana Curzon ; Quonsque tandem? by Sir E. Teesdale; Oid coaching days, by Lord Algernon St. Maur; On the box, by the Duke of Beaufort; The Brighton, Bath, and Dover roads, by the Duke of Beaufort; Driving clubs, old and new; The coaching revival; Posting in England and Posting in France, by the Duke of Beaufort; Sleighing, by Sir C. Teesdale; Modern carriages by G N. Hooper. The bibliography of driving. Beaugrand, C: The walks abroad of two young naturalists; from the French by D: Sharp. N. Y., T: Y. Crowell & Co., [1889.] 14+ 304 p. il. O. cl., $2. Zoology is the department of natural history treated in narrative form with scientific accuracy of fact and charming case of style. Young Réné, suffering from intermittent fever, is obliged to quit his studies and goes to spend his vacation with his uncle, a physician spending a short time at Villers, France, and his cousin Léon. After studying all varieties of animal life scen on the sca-coast, the trio take trips from place to place, and finally visiting museums, gain a knowledge of almost every known animal. Profusely illustrated. Beaumont, Grace. Aunt Judith; the story of a loving life. N. Y., T: Nelson & Sons, 1889. 7-220 p. 2 il. D. cl., $1. Nellie Latimer comes to London to be educated, and lives with three maiden aunts, one of whom is "Aunt Judith." Nellie's school troubles and those of her friend, Winnie Blake, are the chief events. Aunt Judith is a beautiful character, loving and helpful to all about her A good story for young girls BELL Five thousand words most liable to be mispronounced are comprised in this little book, and their pronunciation clearly set forth. Each page of the book is divided into three columns. The first gives the word, without mark or division, just as we find it in books, newspapers, etc.; the second gives the pronunciation in the simplest possible manner; the third column represents a phonetic analysis of the word. The latest unabridged editions of Webster and Worcester have been consulted. The compiler is professor of articulation and pronunciation in the National School of Elocution and Oratory Becker, August. Tempted of the devil; passages in the life of a Kabbalist: a story retold from the German by M. W. Macdowall. Bost., Cupples & Hurd, [1889.] 5+330 p. D. cl., $1.50. A powerfully written novel, dealing with exciting explorations of the unknown lands of mystical theosophy into which the German masters so often loved to penetrate. There is an intense dramatic element in the book, which fascinates the reader and draws him on in spite of himself, while the vivid and historically accurate manner in which is depicted the life of the theological student and country pastor are of value as a contribution to the history of the North German people in the last cen. tury. One meets occasional allusions to such well-known philosophers as Spinoza, giving such an air of reality to the work that one can scarce believe it to be merely fiction. *Beecher, Rev. H: Ward. Lectures to young men. New ed. N. Y., J. B. Alden, 1889. D. cl., 50 c. *Beecher, W: C., and Scoville, Rev. S:, assisted by Mrs. H: W. Beecher. A biography of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher. New issue. N.Y., Bromfield & Co., 658 Broadway. 1889. 713 p. il. and por. O. cl., $3; shp., $3.75 hf. seal, $4; hf. mor., $5; full tky. mor., $7. by subscription. Henceforth will be sold through the trade instead of Beeton, Mrs. Isabella. The book of household management. New ed., rev, and enl. N. Y., Ward, Lock & Co., 1888. 60+1644 p. il. and col. pl. D. cl., $3: hf. roan, $4. This new edition contains many new colored plates, several hundred new recipes for English, French, German, Italian, American, Australian, and Indian cookery: and suppers, with much valuable information upon house also new menus for breakfast, luncheons, dinners, teas, hold and domestic matters Bell, Alcx. Melville. Popular manual of vocal physiology and visible speech. N. Y., Edgar S. Werner, 28 W. 23d St., 1889. C. 3-59 p. S. bds., 50 c. The object of this work is to popularize a knowledge of vocal physiology and visible speech, and to furnish a textbook by means of which these subjects may be taught in schools and colleges. It gives a complete view of the actions of the vocal organs and the resulting elements of speech. The symbols of visible speech are used to depict the various motions and positions of the organs Bell, Mrs. Hugh. Petit théâtre des enfants; twelve tiny French plays for children. N. Y., Longmans, Green & Co., 1889. 115 p. S. cl. 50 C. Boll, Mrs. Hugh. Théâtre de la jeunesse : twelve little French plays for school-room and drawing-room. N. Y., Longmans, Green & Co., 1889. 192 p. S. cl., go c. BELL *Bell, Ja. B., M.D. Homoeopathic therapeutics of diarrhœa, dysentery, cholera, etc. 3d ed., rev. and enl. Phil., F. E. Boericke, 1889. 191 p. O. cl., $1.50. *Benjamin,, Wayland E. A treatise on the law *Bell, Malcolm. His fatal success : a novel. 50 c. *Bellamy, E: Dr. Heidenhoff's process. New pap., 50 c. Belloy, Marquis "de. Christopher Columbus, and the discovery of the new world; from the French; il. by Léopold Flameng and others. New ed. Phil., Gebbie & Co., 1889. 452 p. por. O. cl., $3. This work, published in Paris about twelve years ago, was written for the instruction and entertainment of a youth, the Marquis' nephew, in an easy, simple style, and immediately took rank' as one of the modern French classics. It has been translated into every modern European language. The illustrations, which are many, consist of photogravures of woodcuts and etchings. Belot, Adolphe. My good friend, tr. by E: Wakefield. N. Y., Worthington Co., 1889. 286 p. il. D. (The banner lib., no. 1.) pap., 25 c. *Belt, T: The naturalist in Nicaragua: a narrative of a residence at the gold mines of Chontales and journeys in the savannahs and forests. N. Y., Scribner & Welford, 1889. 403 p. O. cl., $3. *Bend, J: J. Handy book of rules and tables Benjamin, E. Bedell. The garden of our Lord. c. '88. Discourses on the promises of the Bible referring to the future life. The author divides "paradise" into three mansions or heavens, which he believes are enjoyed in progressive stages. He offers many Bible texts to sustain his position. Benjamin, Marcus, comp. May-time: a collection of poems, exhibition pieces, and games. N. Y., The De Witt Publishing House, .[1889.] c. 84 p. D. pap., 25 c. Offers a collection of poems and dialogues for Mayday exercises, and gives a brief history of the cere monies with which the coming of spring has been celebrated. The poems are almost entirely from standard authors. *Benjamin, Reuben M. The general principles of the law of contract in the form of rules for the use of students. Bloomington, Ill., R. M. Benjamin, 1889. C. 11+168 p. D. shp., $2.50. A hand- *Bennett, W. H., ed. De Quincey; a selection Expiation; from the French. Fracker Co., 1889. 6-244 P. Bernard knew no other but his baptismal name. He had been educated by Mme. Désan biers, who had traced in him the child of a former lover. She destined Bernard for the priesthood, but he learned to love a sweet girl de. voted to her mother, and became a teacher. Fortune made him tutor to his deformed brother in his unknown father's family. French life among the well-to-do and the gay recklessness of the deformed child's mother furnish themes for a well-translated story. The expiation of the old Count Volonzoff has dramatic force. Les chansons de *Béranger, Jean Pierre de. Béranger; avec notes et commentaires historiques; par Lambert Sauveur. N. Y., F. W. Christern, 1889. D. cl., $1.25. Berard, L: A servant of Satan: romantic career *Berg, L: De Coppet. Safe building: series I. *Bernheim, H., M.D. Suggestive therapeutics : *Berry, G: A. Diseases of the eye: a practical treatise for students of ophthalmology. Phil., Lea Bros. & Co., 1889. 17+670 p. il. O. cl., $7.50. Bert, Paul. Primer of scientific knowledge : translated and adapted for American schools. Phil., J: B. Lippincott Co., 1889. c. tr. '87, '88. 186 p. il. S. cl., 36 c. 1 he following from the author's preface gives the scope of the book and its relation to "First steps in scientific knowledge,' also by Mr. Bert. "This new work is carried out in the same spirit as 'First steps in scientific knowledge,' and follows the same plan. The book is so arranged that the larger work becomes a review and extension of the subject. The method, which consists in presenting to the child during two or three consecutive years the same subjects, in the same order, following the same general arrangement, but with an increasing number of facts and a progressive elevation of ideas, is an excellent one, and is now universally adopted. Besant, Walter. The bell of St. Paul's: a novel. N. Y., Harper, 1889. 3+358 p. D. (Harper's Franklin sq. lib., new ser. no. 660.) pap., 35 c. Dr. Robert Luttrell, scientist, concludes to make a social experiment, so goes to a low lodging house in Spitalfields, where he selects from a family of three children the most repellant. This lad has unexceptionally bad surroundings, and has inherited race peculiarities and evil traits through many generations, but the Doctor still sees possibilities. He purposes to educate the boy scientifically to eliminate all in the nature of illusion, and prejudice from a prescribed mode of training; this slow refining |