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"Moraliste, peintre, statisticien, la chronique entre ses mains a cessé d'être un frivole bavardage pour devenir un moyen de progrès, un instrument de réforme ou de découverte le document par excellence, l'histoire au jour le jour.". Revue bleue, 13 juin. Leroy, P: J: J. B. O. Etudes sur la personne et les écrits de J: F. Ducis. 2e éd. 1835. Macchiavelli, N. Il principe; ed. by L. Arthur

Burd; with introd. by Lord Acton.

"The present edition is mainly intended for the use of those who are not already familiar with Macchiavelli's life and writings. Though it deals nominally with The prince,' alone, it is hoped that it may prove useful as a foundation for more extended study, and a general introduction to Macchiavelli's works. The aim of the editor has been to summarise the results at which Macchiavellian studies have now arrived, and to indicate the most important sources from which further information may be obtained." - Preface.

"The edition for which the world has been looking for 350 years. He has at last made it possible for any reader to form an unprejudiced opinion of the meaning of Machiavelli's famous treatise. With all the patience, industry, and research of a German, he has collected his materials, and he has set them forth with a clearness and terseness to which but few Germans attain. The service which he has thus rendered must be as permanent as is the interest of "The Prince' itself, for he has at last moored to the solid rock of fact that work which has during ten generations been drifting to and fro on the conflicting tides of opinion. How important this achievement is, hardly needs to be explained here, because one who knows anything about Machiavelli knows that, as the ablest exponent of one of the great theories of political authority and ethics, he has not been and cannot be superseded. Machiavellianism is an element which human society has not eliminated, a force whose working can be as clearly traced to-day as in the days of the Borgias."- Nation, Oct. 22.

Malherbe, F. de. Poésies complètes, avec préf. etc. par P: Jannet. 1867.

Marks, Mrs. A. Orlando Figgins, and other stories.

"A little tragedy in homespun, told with the greatest art and delicacy; the remaining stories alike in imaginative power and literary skill are much above the average. The idea of the 'Ghost in the Albany' is, so far as we are aware, original no slight merit in a ghost story.". · Athenæum, July 18.

Martignat, Mlle. de. Les vacances d'Elisabeth.

3e éd. 1887.

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one's own thoughts so neatly and appropriately clad. Mr. Merriman has written a remarkable book; and it is a relief to find an author who can draw characters who act from principle, and behave like ladies and gentlemen." -Sat. rev., Mar. 14.

Mistral, F: La reine Jeanne; tragédie provençale en vers; avec tr. française.

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"A beautiful Provençal play, which may possibly some day inspire some musicians as 'Mireille' did." Athenæum, July 4.

Moltke, H. C: B., Graf von. The Franco-German war of 1870-71; tr. by C. Bell and H: W. Fischer. 2 v.

"The book is more than an abridgement of the German official history of the war, for valuable and authentic as that is, it can only be regarded as a chronicle of events, Here, however, if the narrative be somewhat dry, it is lightened by the interpolation of ideas and intentions known at all to few, and to none so well as the deceased Field-Marshal. Moreover, the work is enriched occasionally by comments valuable as coming from so great a master of the art of war, and so exact and cautious in drawing conclusions, in forming opinions. The characteristies of this literary legacy are extreme simplicity, perfect honesty, modesty, and charity of judg ment. The ego is sedulously kept in the background, the mistakes and failures of the Germans are never glossed over, while the merits and achievements of their opponents are acknowledged with generosity and sympathy. Above all, there is the ring of truth in His history may be regarded as unimpeachably accurate." Athenæum, Oct. 10. Monstrosier, E. Salon des aquarellistes français, le, 2e année. 1887-88. Moreau, H. Contes, suivies de Poésies diverses; pub. avec introd. par A. Piedagnel. 1881. Morris, I.. A summer in Kieff; or, Sunny days in southern Russia.

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"It is the ordinary young lady's book of travel, full of trivial incidents, often wittily treated, but seldom relevant, and containing very little about Russia, but a great deal about a certain baby who inhabited the home where Miss Morris stayed."- Athenæum, Oct. 17. Muret, T. L'histoire par le théâtre, 1789-1851. 1865. 3 v.

Naquet, A.

Collectivism and the socialism of the liberal school; tr. by W: Heaford.

"As it has the merit of conciseness, it will well repay perusal. The writer criticises the celebrated treatise of Karl Marx on Capital,' with much logical subtlety, and shows that the great Socialist's definition of value is open to serious criticism." Westminster rev., October.

One hundred Americans; [portraits].
Paliard, Mme. L.. M. (pseud. F. Maxime). Epines
et roses, poésies. 1882.

Perry, N. Lyrics and legends.
Phelps, E.. S. Austin Phelps; a memoir.

and Ward, H. D. A lost hero.

Picard, L: B. Théâtre. Nouv. éd., préc. d'une bi-
ographie par E: Fournier. 1880.
Pitman, I: History of shorthand. 3d ed.
Pool, M. L. Dally.

"The book is written in a fresh, unaffected, and delightfully humourous style which makes it almost the pleasantest summer reading we have met with: there is n't a false note in the book, the last chapter shows its author to be an artist of no mean order." Critic, Sept. 19. Pryce, R: Miss Maxwell's affections; a novel. "A vigorously conceived and delicately finished work of art. Mr. Pryce's work, even when he chooses an unpleasant theme, has always the saving grace of originality, and Miss Maxwell's affection is original and

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pleasant as well. Athenaeum, Oct 10. Redgrave, R: Memoir compiled from his diary by F. M. Redgrave.

An unusually good novel."—

"For the general reader, the main interest of the vol. ume lies in its anecdotes. Like all artists who win a distinguished name Redgrave saw a good deal of life, and his official position brought him into frequent communication with statesmen, and with London society. He had a considerable sense of humour, and he knows how to tell a story."- Spectator, Aug. 8. Retzsch, M.

Faust; 26 gravures d'après [ses] dessins. 2e éd.; augm. d'une anal. du drame de Goethe par Mme. E. Voïart. 1828. Riley, J. W. (pseud. B: F. Johnson, of Boone). "The old swimmin-hole;" and 'leven more poems; Neghborly poems on friendship, grief, and farm-life. Rimini, J. F. G., baron de. Memoirs 1888. Roche, J. J. Story of the filibusters; ade, life of Col. D: Crockett. (Adventure series. "The story of these erratic and wandering himan, planets is most interesting. Of a nervous and virile race were they,adventurous,daring, and hapless; Southerners often in birth and aptitudes, Northerners in enterprise and resource. Mr. J. Roche has seized the salient points of their story with tact and eloquence, and reproduced them with picturesque effect.". Critic, Oct. 10. Roper, E: By track and trail; a journey through Canada, [1889].

"Mr. Roper is an attractive writer, and he has seen a great deal to write about. He has the rare gift of describing scenery admirably, he is a clever draftsman, he endeavours to describe impartially the merits and drawbacks of the country, and interweaves with his narrative a pleasant love episode." - Spectator, July 18.

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Rotch, A. L. Observations at Blue Hill meteorological observatory in 1890.

Saint-Quentin, A. de. Un amour au pays des ma

ges.

"A most interesting description of contemporary Persia. Although M. de Saint Quentin has thought fit to publish his work in the form of a novel with an altogether insignificant plot, the book is really nothing but a geographical and philosophical study introducing us to a socialistic and revolutionary East of which we know nothing."— Nation, July 4.

Schipper, J. Englische Metrik, in histor. und
systematischer Entwickelung. 1881-88. 2 v.
School of mines quarterly. Contents and index.
Vol. 1-10. Nov. 1879-July 1889.
Shakespeare, W: French. Œuvres complètes; tr.
par. B: Laroche. 4e éd. 1859. 6 v.
Same. Tr. par E. Montégut. 1867. 3 v.
Same. Tr. par F. Michel, préc. d'une vie de
Shakspeare par Woodsworth [Campbell].

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- Chefs-d'œuvre; tr. en vers par A. Cayrou, avec introd. de [A.] Mezières. 1876. 2 v. Timon d'Athènes; suivi de L'intermezzo, poème de H. Heine; tr. par H. Perrot de Chezelles 1865.

Smith, G. A trip to England.

"So delightful a cicerone as Mr. Goldwin Smith proves himself in A trip to England' does not often fail to the lot of the non-personally conducted. For once in his life his guardian genius has whispered in his ear: Now be altogether charming; don't ride a hobby: don't bestride the Canadian question; don't abuse the Irish; tell people how exquisite Engiand is in the green summer months.' And the result is a perfect sketch of

such an England as the gentle scholar alone can evoke. England, cool, delicious, castellated, full of abbeys and ivied ruins, thridded by silver streams, overgrown with poetic memories, idyllic and eclogue-like. Mr. Smith delivers a lecture to friends bright with suggestion, full of thought, abounding in pictures, nervous and trenchant in style, and summing up in an admirable manner just what an intelligent audience would like to know as the characteristics of English landscape and history, which commingle at every point, and mutually illus trate each other."- Critic, Aug. 22.

Spalding, J. A. Illustrated popular biography of Connecticut.

Stevens, W: B. History of Stoneham, Mass.; with biog. sketches comp. [by] F: L. Whittier. Thurot, C: De la prononciation française depuis le commencement du 16e siècle. 1881-83. 3 v.

Tinseau, L. de. Plus fort que la haine. 13 éd. "A continuation of his last book, 'Sur le seuil;' a lifelike novel, far above the average even of the best work." - Athenæum, Jane 13.

Tutin, J. R. Wordsworth dictionary of persons and places; with quotations from his works and a list of poems.

Violet-le-Duc, E. E. Monographie de l'ancienne église abbatiale de Vézelay. 1873.

Voisenon, C. H: de F. de, l'abbé. Anecdotes littéraires, pub. par le bibliophile Jacob [P. Lacroix]. 1880.

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Walford, Mrs. L. B. The mischief of Monica. "Bright and pleasant reading.” — Athenæum, Oct. Wandsworth, Surrey, Eng. Registers of the parish of Wandsworth, 1603-1787; transcribed by J: T. Squire. 1889. Webb, S. The London programme.

"Admirable little work," Westminster review, Oct. Welschinger, II: Le roman de Dumouriez; Le

livret de Robespierre; Adam Lux et C.. Corday; Le Comité de Salut Public et la Comédie Française; Le journaliste Lebois et l'Ami du peuple.

An interesting collection of studies on the Revolu. tion. In the first, which has given its title to the books, M. Welschinger recounts the story of the ardent pas. sion of the conqueror of Valmy for the beautiful Barronne d'Angel."— Athenæum, July 4.

West of Scotland Tactical Society. Present condition and future organization of the volunteer force; premium essays, etc. Winsor, J. Christopher Columbus and how he received and imparted the spirit of discovery. Wolff, H: W. The country of the Vosges. Mr. Wolff is genuinely fond of the country through which he has wandered on foot and about which he writes intelligently."— Athenæum, Oct. 17.

Wolff, J: E. Metamorphism of clastic feldspar in conglomerate schist.

Wordsworth, C:, Bp. of St. Andrews. Annals of my early life, 1806-46; with occasional compositions in Lat and Eng, verse.

"In spite of the weight of academical and occasional verse, and letters-testimoniai, few more entertaining books of reminiscences have been published of late years, and none which will interest a greater variety of readers. Were the verses and testimonials omitted, and a few passages expunged which lack the author's amiability, this volume might become a standard work, and preserve for future generations the memory of a remarkable family.” — Athenæum, Oct. 17.

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Adams, H: Historical essays. Adams, W: D. A book of burlesque; sketches of English stage travestie and parody. "Exhaustive compilation. The first, second, and last chapters give a sort of résumé' of the subject; whilst the other chapters deal with burlesque in its classical, faerie, historical, and operatic aspects, as well as treating of burlesque of modern drama, and of fiction, and song. This classification is fairly exhaustive, and gives, all told, a good summary of the subject, with numerous examples of the styles of the various writers. This book is a witness of how little burlesque counts for in a world of literary creation."- Sat. rev., July 18.

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Alarcón, P: A. de. Brunhilde; or, The last act of Norma; tr. by Mrs. F. J. A. Darr.

Moors and Christians; and other tales;
by M. J. Serrano.

[tr.] Albert, M. La littérature française sous la Révolution; l'Empire et la Restauration. 17891830.

"C'est le livre d'un professeur, c'est-à-dire un livre remarquable par le choix, le gout, la netteté des plans, la justesse des proportions, la vérité des perspectives et l'art très rare de masser' les faits littéraires. Un professeur ne peut se donner, comme M. Jules Lemaitre, les grâces nonchalantes duoui et non' alternatifs. Il est tenu de juger, obligé de conclure, puisqu' il s'adresse à de jeunes esprits; et je vous assure que les adultes y trouvent leur compte." Revue bleue, 25 juil.

Allen, J. and L. C. Memorial of Joseph and Lucy Clark Allen, Northborough, Mass:; by their children.

Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio. Dedication and inaugural address of its president, Horace Mann. 1854.

Barr, J. American humorous verse; with introd. and notes.

Bataille, A. Causes criminelles et mondaines de 1890.

Blaze de Bury, Mlle. Un divorce royal; Anne Boleyn. 1890.

Blouët, P. (pseud. Max O'Rell). A Frenchman in America; recollections of men and things. "A record of the author's second lecturing tour in the United States, and is, on the whole, good reading." Pall Mall budget, Oct. 29.

Boyesen, H. H. The mammon of unrighteousness. Boys, C. V. Soap bubbles and the forces which

mould them; 3 lectures, London Institution, Dec. 30, 1889, Jan. 1, 3, 1890. (Romance of science.)

Burnham, S. M. Struggles of the nations; or, The principal wars, battles, sieges, and treaties. 2 v.

Caine, H. The little Manx nation.

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Mr. Hall Caine's talks about the scenery, the his tory, the celebrities, and the superstitious of his tight little island' must have been very pleasant to listen to, but they will hardly be found less pleasant by those who make their acquaintance for the first time in these pages. The three lectures deal nominally with the stories of the Manx kings, the Manx bishops, and the Manx people; but without any appearance of irrele vance Mr. Hall Caine manages to range under one or other of his three heads every characteristic item of information likely to interest an alien audience. And such items are numerous; for the little island nation has an individuality of its own which lends itself very readily to literary treatment, especially to the treatment of one who has mastered the great art of telling a story." Academy, Oct. 24.

Canivet, C: Le long de la côte; poésies. 1883. Christian, J: Behar proverbs, classified and arranged according to their subject-matter, and tr. into English, with notes.

Copner, Rev. J. Hints on money.

Cosmopolitan, The; a monthly illust. magazine. Vol. 9, May-Oct., 1890.

Cunningham, W: The use and abuse of money. (Univ. extension manuals.)

"Though we cannot agree with all of the author's theoretical views, we find much that is excellent in the rest of his work. He devotes considerable space to setting forth the importance of capital in the industry of our own times, with chapters on its genesis, and on the various ways of investing and managing it. He is not much in favor of state management, and looks with strong disfavor on socialism, and though advocating some extension of municipal activity, yet maintains that individuals and voluntary associations are as a rule the best managers. In the last division of the book he discusses the duties that capitalists owe to society, and the uses and abuses to which large wealth may contrib. ute, and though he has not covered the whole ground, what he does say on these points is worthy of careful consideration." - Critic, Oct. 31.

Daudet, A.

L'obstacle; pièce; illust. de Bieler, etc. (Théâtre.) Davis, R: H. Stories for boys.

Contents. The reporter who made himself king. Midsummer pirates. Richard Carr's baby. The great Tri-club tennis tournament. The jump at Corey's Slip. The Van Bibber Basebell Club. story of a jockey.

The

Dickinson, E. Poems; ed. by T. W. Higginson, and M. L. Todd. 2d ser.

Dixon, C: The birds of our rambles; a companion for the country.

"Capital reading. In a series of rambles he discour ses in a genial style of the birds of marsh or down, of hedgerow or woods, of fresh waterways or salt, of mountain or moor, and shows an acquaintance with bird-life no less extensive than the field of observation he investigates. Altogether, his volume is an excellent companion for the dweller or sojourner in the country. The descriptive table appended to each ramble' is a very useful feature of his volume." Sat. rev., Nov. 7. Dowden, C: H: The life of B. J: Juvenal Ancina, Bishop of Saluzzo.

Doyle, A. C. The White Company.

"While the fights of Cavaliers and Roundheads have been described almost as frequently as the Balaclava charge, and even the Wars of the Roses are tolerably familiar to our youthful and novel reading public, the great hundred years' struggle between French and English for the crown of France has been left untouched as far as we know-save by Miss Yonge in her charming little story of the 'Lances of Lynwood.' The book is a good book, and will be devoured with eagerness by all healthy-minded Britons who love adventure." — Sat. rev., Nov. 7.

Ducoudray, G. History of modern civilization;

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a handbook; based upon [his] Hist. sommaire de la civilisation [by J. Verschoyle]. "The book in its English dress is considerably altered, owing to its author's almost exclusively French standpoint, some corrections and additions having been made. Far more room than usual in such books is given to the economic, social, literary, and artistic side of history, and, although this has been done rather too much at the expense of political events, the improvement is a real one. It is a fairly successful attempt to perform an impossible feat to write the history of about 2000 years in less than one third the number of pages. The value of the book, is, however, seriously Impaired by the absence of an index."- Westminster review, July.

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Falconer, L. Cecilia de Noël.

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"Well worthy of the author of Mademoiselle Ixe.' The style is admirable; the figures are all vividly delineated.... A very impressive and in some respects very powerful and pathetic sketch. Cecilia de Noël is a very charming picture, a picture thrown out by contrast with a considerable number of sharply-outlined personalities which are hardly less impressive, for the author of 'Mademoiselle Ixe' has a delicate humour which gives even to her slightest touches a fascination of her own." - Spectator, Oct. 24. Farrar, F: W: Darkness and dawn; or, Scenes in the days of Nero; an historic tale.

"The story depicts the contrasted lives of the pagans and Christians in Rome in the time of Nero, and every New Testament character which can without violence to probabilities be introduced, is brought on the scene. The portrayal of their probable environment and of the archæological details is very vivid. The book will serve as a good handbook of Christian antiquities, while the forty-two learned notes at the end, and various bits of archæological lore inserted in the text will further enhance its value as a text-book. As a story, however, it is tedious."- Critic, Nov. 7.

Felibien, M. Histoire de la ville de Paris; rev.,

augm., et mise au jour par G. A: Lobineau. 1725. 5 v.

Foote, H: W. Thy kingdom come; ten sermons on the Lord's prayer.

Foreman, J: The Philippine Islands; a historical, geographical, etc., sketch.

"Mr. Foreman has written down all that he knows and he knows a very great deal about the great Spanish colony in the east. This book,' he observes, is not a history, nor a geography, nor an account of travels in the strict sense of the word it is a concise review of all that may interest the reader who seeks for a general idea of the condition of affairs in this colony in the past and in the present. His book given the most minute and careful details of the original outlay and working expenses necessary for any one who meditates planting sugar, tobacco, hemp, etc., in these delightful islands, where, in spite of all drawbacks he assures his readers that fortunes may still be made." Sat. rev., Nov. 7.

Forster, J. Some French and Spanish men of ge

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rine, to show how far the facts brought to light during the last thirty-five years by the labours of Brewer, Mr. Gairdner, and others in examining and calendaring manuscript authorities, justify his earlier estimates of persons and events. While adding much from these newly produced authorities, and specially from the correspondence of the imperial ambassadors, he has found virtually nothing to correct in his original treatment of the period under review, though, as our readers need scarcely be reminded, it generally failed to meet the approval of serious students. He owns that he is not an impartial historian. He, however, claims to have honestly endeavoured to prevent himself being misled by partiality. Unfortunately his efforts in this direction do not appear to us to have been successful. Believing that the ecclesiastical changes effected by Henry VIII. were a blessed revolution' he seems to have deemed it incumbent on him to defend the character and actions of the king generally, and to pass severe judgement on all who dared to oppose his desires." Sat. rev., Nov. 7.

Fustel de Coulanges, N. D. The origin of property in land; tr. by M. Ashley; with introd. chapter on the Eng. manor by W: J. Ashley.

Galdós, B. P. Angel Guerra. 3 v.

"In sight now of his fiftieth volume, he writes with undiminished vigor, on as generous a plan as ever, and with the best qualities of his style still undimmed." Nation, Apr. 30.

Galt, J: Stanley Buxton; or, The schoolfellows. 1832. 3 v.

Gebhart, E. L'Italie mystique; histoire de la renaissance religieuse au Moyen Age. 1890. Graham, D. Treatise on massage, theoretical and practical; its history, mode of application, etc. 2d ed. enl.

Grant, J. Harry Ogilvie; or, The Black Dragoons.

Guillemin, A. Electricity and magnetism; rev. and ed. by S. P. Thompson.

"Though not intended as a text-book, it may be ad. vantageously used in connection with the smaller strictly scientific treatises. ... The work covers, and covers at least fairly well, the sciences of magnetism and electricity, with a long list of their applications. Many chapters are very attractive. We do not remember to have Been the subject of the aurora so fully and so agreeably presented, the woodcuts being very well selected. Of subjects not usually treated in text-books we may mention a chapter on electric warfare, an account of electric sorters for separating magnetic from non-mag. netic particles; an electric brake for railroads, Edison's electric pen, and the photo-electric miner's lamp of Damas and Benoit."- Nation, Nov. 5.

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Guyau, M.. J: Education and heredity; a study in sociology; tr. from the 2d ed. by W. J. Greenstreet; with introd. by G. F. Stout. (Contemp. sci. ser.)

"A scientific and metaphysical inquiry into the probable results on posterity of the various systems of education and youthful training which now obtain in the principal countries of Europe. ... The point of the book lies in the attempt to ascertain where to draw the line and how far the objects of education, which must never be narrowed down to mere instruction, whether of the body, the mind, the character, can be benefitted by knowledge, by exercise, by training, and by the influence of one individual on his fellows. We must commend the little book, and the efforts of the translator. Was the author cut off in the prime of his manhood lest he should discover the philosopher's stone?"-Westminster review, July.

Heiss, A. Les médailleurs de la renaissance; Florence et les Florentins du 15e-17e siécle. le partie.

Hill, N. P. Speeches and papers on the silver, postal telegraph, and other economic questions.

Holmes, O. W. Pages from an old volume of life; a collection of essays, 1857-81. Holyoake, G: J. The co-operative movement today.

"One chief defect of the volume is that he ignores all the Continental countries, notwithstanding the fact that the French claim, rightly or wrongly to have origi nated the whole idea." Westminster review, Sept. Howells, W: D. An imperative duty; a novel. Imbert de la Tour, P. Les élections épiscopales dans l'église de France du 9e au 12e siècle étude sur la décadence du principe électif, 814-1150.

Janvier, T: A. campaign. Jones, C: C., Jr. Biographical sketches of the delegates from Georgia to the Continental Congress.

Color studies; and a Mexican

"The biographies of twenty-five men are here given in outline, and we have been specially pleased with the sketches of Dr. Lyman Hall, of General McIntosh, and of Chief-Justice George Walton." Nation, Nov. 5. Jones, H: A. Saints and sinners; a drama of

modern English middle-class life.

"Inserted, like the meat in a sandwich, between two essays, equally new and original,' no doubt, but perhaps somewhat lengthy, it would be rash to conclude that the play had not sufficient independent merit and force to stand by itself without the aid of its supporters. But really, when casting aside all prejudices or prepossessions, one reads the play itself, it turns out a lamentably poor affair. Not only is it the pennyworth of bread to an intolerable deal of sack, but the bread is of very poor quality.". Westminster review, Nov.

Kent, C. B. R. Essays in politics.
Kipling, B.. The heart of a maid.

"Tame and insipid, and only the name of Rudyard Kipling's sister as its author will give it many readers." Literary world, Nov. 7.

Lacour, L. Trois théâtres; E. Augier, A. Dumas fils, V. Sardou. 1880.

La Fontaine, J: de. Contes et nouvelles; avec préf., etc., par P: Jannet. 1867. 2 v.

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Lau, T. Greek vases; their system of form and

decoration; 12 plates in colors, sel. from illust. taken from the royal collection of vases at Munich; with tr. of the text by E. H. Greenleaf. 1879.

Lecky, W: E: H. Poems.

"The poems of Mr. Lecky must necessarily excite general curiosity, and command general attention. His verse is tuneful, correct, and facile, but it is entirely lacking in the subtle cadences and delicate modulations by which the poet, even in the most hackneyed meas ures, such as rhymed octosyllabics, will charm the ear and haunt the memory. These touches of magic are absent from the most musical of Mr. Lecky's song. His verse has a placid flow. The muse had led the singer

in smooth and familiar ways. Flow on, swift stream,' and 'a Spanish song' are extremely pretty, and a natural sentiment finds charming expression in the graceful song, Once more, once more returning Spring.' But, we fear these melodious lyrics cannot be cited as representative of Mr. Lecky's volume, as a whole, nor as sufficient in imagination and power to establish the author's claim to rank with the poets."Sat. rev., Nov. 7.

Leighton, R. The pilots of Pomona; a story of the Orkney Islands.

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"A capital story it is, with plenty of adventure, and no more admixture of sentiment than the exigencies of tale-writing seem to require.". Spectator, Nov. 7. London. Guildhall Library. Catalogue of Hebraica and Judaica, with subject-index by A. Löwy.

Mackay, E. Nero and Actéa; a tragedy.

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"Mr. Mackay was brave, it may seem to some, to make Nero the subject of his first tragedy. A theme this, indeed, for a poet, and the poem of Nero and Actea will delight many. As regards its dramatic structure, the poem is so admirable and effective that we may hope to see it soon mounted where Londoners look for the best mounting of what is good.". Academy, July 18.

Mackay, J: H: The anarchists; a picture of civilization at the close of the 19th century; with a study of the author's works by G. Reuter; tr. by G: Schumm.

Mackaye, M. E. The abbess of Port Royal; and other French studies; with introd. by T: W. Higginson.

McLeod, G.. D. Stories of the land of Evange

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"There is a certain measure of brightness and origi nality in it. The story is not particularly pleasant; but several passages in it are entertaining and cleverly written." Athenæum, Mar. 7.

Margaret (Marguérite de Valois, d'Orléans, or d'Angoulême) Queen of Navarre. L'heptaméron des nouvelles; pub. par la Soc. des Biblioph. Franç. avec. Essai, etc., par A. J: V: Le Roux de Lincy. 1853. 3 v. Mendès, C. La demoiselle en or.

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Montausier, C: de Ste.-M., duc de. La guirlande de Julie; augm. de docs. nouv.; pub., avec notice, etc., par O. Uzanne. 1875. Norris, W: E: Miss Wentworth's idea. "A society novel. In style epigrammatic and mildly cynical, and as plentifully stocked with the badinage of the clubs and gossip of the boudoir. Mr. Norris is well enough provided with the qualities requisite for writing of this kind. He is scarcely ever either deep or pathetic; but he can draw sharply defined characters, and can enliven his writing with plenty of good humoured satire." - Academy, Oct. 24.

Ohnet, G: Dette de haine. (Les batailles de la vie.)

"It has become the fashion of late to disparage M. Georges Ohnet, but who, among his detractors could have written Serge Panine,' or could produce a story of such sustained interest as Dette de haine?' It is a charming story; the style is perhaps, not always fault. less, but the skilful delineation of character, and the powerful presentment of the poignant incidents which naturally arise from contact and mutual action and re. action of such characters, give the book that deep human interest which is the distinguishing stamp of Oh.

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