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Sq., obi.. nar., designate square, oblong, narrow books of these heights Abbott, C: C. Days out of doors. N. Y., Appleton, 1889. 323 p. D. cl., $1.50. Mr. Abbott's field of observation was again New Jersey, of whose wealth of living creatures he told us so many interesting things in "A naturalist's rambles about home." Again he describes the inhabitants of the fields and waters, finding new specimens and new traits of former specimens, with which to embellish his articles. He writes as only an enthusiastic lover of the animal kingdom can write, and displays a minute observation and patience that is quite marvellous. The twelve chapters are named from the twelve months, each embracing the characteristic features of the time of year. Some of the chapters have already been printed in Harper's Young People, The American, the Popular Science Monthly, and Garden and Forest. Abbott, Lyman. Signs of promise: sermons preached in Plymouth pulpit, Brooklyn, 18879. N. Y., Fords, Howard & Hulbert, 1889. c. 3-301 p. D. cl., $1.50. The first two sermons, "A great leader" and "Death, the interpreter," are tributes to Mr. Beecher, the Rev. Lyman Abbott's predecessor in Plymouth pulpit. The others have titles giving their subjects, viz.: The necessity of progress; The law of progress; Grapes of gall; The religion of humanity: The agnosticism of Paul; The dogmatism of Paul; The church's one foundation; The power of the keys; Salvation by growth; Salvation by grace: A power unto salvation; Christ's law of love; The peace of God; What is the Bible? The spiritual nature; Does God's mercy endure forever? American coin: a novel; by the author of 'Aristocracy." N. Y., Appleton, 1889. C. 213 p. D. (Appletons' town and country lib., no. 31.) cl., 75 c.; pap., 50 c. A satire of American society on the same broad lines as "Aristocracy." The entire plot deals with the endeavors of two English noblemen, whose finances are in rather a low state, to marry two American heiresses, and the more than willingness of the two heiresses to barter their money for titles. The scene changes from London to Monterey, California. side of life. Chic., The Bright Side Pub. Co., 362 W. Madison St., 1889. c. 48 p. sq. D. (Optimistic lib., no. 1.) pap., 25 c. A lecture teaching hope and contentment. *Ballou, W: H. A ride on a cyclone: a story. N. Y. and Chic., Belford, Clarke & Co., 1889. D. cl., $1; pap., 50 c. Bloüet, Paul, ["Max O'Rell," pseud.] and Allyn, Jack. Jonathan and his continent; tr. by Mme. Paul Bloüet. New cheap ed. N. Y., Cassell & Co., 1889. 13+313 p. D. pap., 50 c.; cl., $1. *Brannt, W: T., ed. The techno-chemical receipt-book: containing several thousand receipts, covering the latest, most important, and most useful discoveries in chemical technology, and their practical application in the arts and the industries; ed. chiefly from the German of Drs. Winckler, Elsner, Heintze, Mierzinski, Jacobson, Koller, and Heinzerling, with additions by W: T. Brannt. Phil., H: Carey Baird & Co., 1889. 500 p, il. D. cl., $2. *Bronté, Charlotte, [Mrs. Nichols; pseud. “Currer Bell,"] Emily, ["Ellis Bell,"] and Annie, ["Acton Bell."] Life and works. Pocket ed. Phil., J. B. Lippincott Co., 1889. 7 v., S. cl., $3.50 hf. mor., $7; hf. cf., gilt top, $14. Cameron, Mrs. H. Lovett. A lost wife: a novel. Phil., J: B. Lippincott Co., 1889. 4+ 288 p. S. (Lippincott's ser. of select novels, no. 98.) pap., 25 c.; hf. cl., 50 c. Quixotic ideas led Freda Clifford to betroth herself to George Curtis, an elderly scholar and associate of her father's; at the time when she becomes resigned to a humdrum future, the advent of Captain Mark Thistleby materially changes affairs, and Freda commits a rash is followed by a stormy interview with Mark, a revelation, and separation; when they again meet the problem of the identity of the lost wife is solved. *Cathrein, Rev. Victor. The champions of agrarian socialism: a refutation of Emile de Laveleye and H: George; tr., rev., and enl. by Rev. J. U. Heinzle. Buffalo, N. Y., Peter Paul & Bro., 1889. 125 p. S. cl., 50 c.; pap., 30 c. American Economic Assoc. Report of the pro-action that leads to a rupture of her engagement; this ceedings; with addresses by Dr. W: Pepper and Gen. F. A. Walker: 3d annual meeting, Phil., Dec. 26-29, 1888, by R: T. Ely, Secretary. Balt., American Economic Assoc., [J: Murphy & Co..] 1889. c. 4-95 p. O. (Pubs. of the American Economic Assoc., v. 4, no. 4.) pap.. 75 c. *Appleton's handbook of summer resorts. New ed. for 1889. N. Y., Appleton, 1889. il. and maps, D. pap., 50 c. Arnold, Sir Edwin. In my lady's praise; being poems, old and new, written to the honor of Fanny, Lady Arnold, and now collected for her memory. [Bost., Roberts Bros.], 1889. 1+ 144 p. D. parch. pap., $1.25. Almost the entire contents of this volume are gathered under the heading. "A casket of gems." The London Academy says: "The Casket of gems' is more literal than fanciful descriptions of poetical collections are wont to be, consisting entirely, indeed, of poems of precious stones, ranged in such order that the initial letters of their names build together, from beginning to end of the casket, Lady Arnold's name-Fanny Maria Adelaide-a device perhaps too suggestive of acrostics for dignity. Sir Edwin Arnold's method of treating his various gems gives him many opportunities for his particular felicities." Aurelius, (pseud.) Optimism; or, the bright *Clark, Francis B., jr. Clark's form book; cont. legal and business forms useful to bankers, brokers [etc.], as well as to judges, attorneys, [etc.] 2d ed. Mobile, Ala., Mobile Daily Register print, 1889. c. 367 p. O. hf. shp. Clayden, P. W. Rogers and his contemporaries. [Bost., Roberts Bros.], 1889. 2 v., 14+456; 7+466 p. D. cl.. $5. In "The early life of Samuel Rogers" (noticed in P. W. of April 7, 1888), Mr. Clayden covered the first forty years of the poet's life. As he lived to the good old age of 93, this left the events of over fifty years still to be narrated, and it is this story Mr. Clayden tells in the present work. The half century of Rogers' later life embraced one of the most eventful periods in English literary and political history, beginning in 1803 and ending in 1855. During all this time he was one of the most con * In this list, the titles generally are verbatim transcriptions (according to the rule of the American Library Association) from books received. Books not received are indicated by a prefixed asterisk, and this office cannot be held responsible for the correctness of their record. Clodd, E: The story of creation: a plain account of evolution. N. Y., The Humboldt Pub. Co., [1889.] 129 p. il. O. (The Humboldt lib., no. 110.) pap., 30 c. *Columbian University, ed. All examination questions used for twelve years in the regular courses in Columbian University, with concise answers or references, quiz questions and answers for two years in Stephen on pleading and Greenleaf on evidence; Georgetown and National law school examinations for three years, also bar examinations for each year from 1883 to 1888. [Peoria, Ill., F. C. Howe, 1889.] c. 93 p. O. pap., *Conkling, B: J. A complete graded course in English grammar and composition: a practical working manual for teacher and pupil; prepared on the inductive method. N. Y., Appleton, 1889. D. cl., 75 c. *Corwin, J: Howard. Burial law : a paper read before the Society of Medical Jurisprudence and State Medicine, New York City, May 13, 1889; with a note on the law of burial grounds, burials, etc.. by W. H. Winters. N. Y., Diossy & Co., 1889. C. 39 p. S. pap., 50 c. Coues, Elliott, M.D. Signs of the times; from the standpoint of a scientist: an address del, at the First Methodist Church, Ap. 26, '88, under the auspices of the Western Soc. for Psychical Research. Chic., Religio - Philosophical Pub. House, 1889. c. '88. 4+44 p. D. pap., 15 c. Delitzsch, F: Assyrian grammar, with digms, exercises, glossary, and bibliography; from the German by A. R. S. Kennedy. N. Y., B. Westermann & Co., 1889. 16+366+80 p. D. pap., net, $4. para Ellwanger, G: H. The garden's story; or, pleasures and trials of an amateur gardener. N. Y., Appleton, 1889. c. 7+345 p. S. cl., $1.25. The author is a resident of Rochester, N. Y., and tells the story of his garden during the year 1888. Nearly all the plants referred to can be successfully grown in the rigorous climate of that lower lake region. The writer aims to stimulate a love for amateur gardening and has therefore presented a simple outline rather than a formal treatise and text-book of plants. There are also chapters on wild flowers and hardy ferns, and allusions are also made to the flowers and seasons in literature. *Evans, W. L. Memory training. N. Y., A. S. Barnes & Co., 1889. D. cl., $1.25. Fane, Violet. The story of Helen Davenant. N. Y., Appleton, 1889. D. (Appleton's town and country lib.) cl., 75 c., pap., 50 c. The scene alternates between England and Russia; the characters with one exception are given remarkable personalities; the plot involves intrigue, a peculiar marsensational crimes of the story as well as the means of riage, and murder; psychical force is the instigator of the revealing their perpetrator. A novel in which a contest for supremacy of will has some weird results. *Festetits, Kate Neely. From post to pillar. Phil., American Baptist Pub. Soc., 1889. 304 p. D. cl., $1.25. Goddard, F. B. on good buying. Co., 1889. c. conditions and methods; salesmen's compensation, opA practical book discussing recent changes in business portunities, and prospects; commercial travellers; retail merchants and salesmen; saleswomen; how to read character, and giving some important legal principles, points, and decisions governing sales. The art of selling, with hints N. Y., The Baker & Taylor 128 p. D. flex. cl., 50 c. Graeme, Elliott. Beethoven: a memoir; with introd. essay by Ferdinand Hiller. Phil., J. B. Lippincott Co., 1889. D. cl., $2. *Hayes, E. A., and Austin, G: W. A plain treatise on the law of marriage and divorce. Buffalo, F. S. Fries, Jr., 1889. c. 40+8 p. D. pap. Hector, Mrs. Annie F.. [" Mrs. Alexander," pseud.] A crooked path: a novel. N. Y., H: Holt & Co., 1889. 3+524 p. S. (Leisure hour ser., no. 227.) cl., $1; pap., 35 c. The heroine, knowing her miserly uncle had intended making a will in her favor, takes a crooked path" and hides a will made years before. Her sole object is to help her mother and her brother's children. After a "The present work is intended to be of use not only to Assyriologists but to Semitic scholars generally, by presenting them, in as brief compass as possible, with a summary of the latest results of research in the depart-time, under peculiar circumstances, she confesses what she ment of Assyrian grammar."-Author's Preface. Derbec, E. New hydraulic power inconveniences of existing and old-time motor wheels, production of new patent wheels and a new system which will multiply a hundred-fold the initial motive-power with the same quantity of water. San Francisco, The Bancroft Co., 1889. c. 16 p. O. pap., 25 c.; Same in French, 25 c. *Dilke, Lady. Art in the modern state. Phil., J. B. Lippincott Co., 1889. O. cl., $2.50. Dod, S. Bayard. Stubble or wheat? A story of more lives than one. [New cheap ed.] N. Y., A. D. F. Randolph & Co., [1889.] c. '88. 4-264 p. D. pap., 25 c. *Dolaro, Selina. The vengeance of Maurice Denalguez: a novel. N. Y. and Chic., Bel ford, Clarke & Co., 1889. D. cl., $i; pap., 50 c. *Domvile, Lady Margaret. Life of Lamartine. Phil., J. B. Lippincott Co., 1889. por. O. cl., $2. *Edwards, W. H. The butterflies of North America. 3d ser., pt. 8, with 3 col. pl. and descriptive text. Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1889. Q. pap., net, $2.25. has done to the man who should have inherited. Several well-drawn characters are introduced in this story of life in London, showing the smooth and the seamy side of several lives, with their complicated motives, aims, and ambitions. The heroine is the strong, whole-souled woman Mrs. Alexander draws so well. *Hereford, Elizabeth J. Rebel rhymes, and other poems. N. Y., G: P. Putnam's Sons, 1889. D. cl., $1. Herndon, W: H., and Weik, Jesse W: Herndon's Lincoln the true story of a great life: the history and personal recollections of Abraham Lincoln: N. Y., Belford, Clarke & Co., [1889.] 3 V., 20+199; 200-418; 419-638 p. por. and il. D. cl.. $4.50; hf. cf., $9. Mr. Herndon was for twenty years Mr. Lincoln's friend and law partner. This long personal association gave him special facilities in obtaining materials for these volumes. He claims that he possesses the most valuable Lincolniana in existence. The object of this work is to deal with Mr. Lincoln individually and domestically; as lawyer, as citizen, as statesman. The historic events of his time are only dealt with as they affected him personally his figure being kept in sight throughout. Mr. Herndon has certainly made a remarkable book, and one that will always be considered one of the most valuable among the many lives of Lincoln. He neither idealizes his hero nor drags him in the dust. He simply tells what appears to be the exact truth about him, which in no way detracts from Lincoln's greatness. The facts he tells about Lincoln's birth, his early life, his marriage and married life are all new-and so startling that one is obliged to make |