Alger, Horatio, jr. Struggling upward; or, Luke Larkin's luck. Phil., Porter & Coates, [1890.] c. 333 p. il. D. (Way to success ser.) cl., $1.25.

The story of a young boy who lived in the village of Groveton; he was poor, but intelligent and honest. First he is shown with his companions at school; a skating trial is given, a watch being the prize; but Luke, though the real winner, through a trick played upon him by the boys, loses the watch. After some unusual experiences, such as being accused of robbing a bank, the boy goes out into the world, and by dint of perseverance and courage, struggles to a position of importance and honor. Allen, Elizabeth A. Gold nails to hang memories on: rhyming review under their Christian names of old acquaintances in history, literature and friendship. N. Y., T: Y. Crowell & Co., [1890.] c. 6+324 p. O. cl., $2.50. This is the most original autograph book ever published. It aims to give a history and record of the more or less familiar Christian names, and at the same time to commemorate the most familiar and famous men and women who have borne them. The book, therefore, has not only an interest of its own, but is distinctively educational. Spaces are left on each page for autographs.

Allen, Willis Boyd. The lion city of Africa' Bost., D. Lothrop Co., [1890.] c. 2+352 P. il. O. cl., $2.25.

David Livingston Scott and his friend Ned Hastings make a journey through Africa, and their experiences furnish much valuable information. Mr. Allen's story antedates Stanley. It is kept as far as possible within the bounds of fact; and the author makes clear the demarcation between fact and fiction. Pains have been taken to make all descriptions of the known people, places, animals and plants of Africa thoroughly accurate. Dedicated to Horace Lunt.

Arnold, Matthew. Sohrab and Rustum; ed. by Louise Manning Hodgkins. Bost., Leach, Shewell & Sanborn, [1890.] c. ed. 4+69 p. S. (Students' ser. of English classics.) cl.,

30 c.

The object is to familiarize the American student with

a noble portion of one of the least known of the great epics, "Sohrab and Rustum."

Bagnell, N. D. Poky Clark: a story of Virginia. N. Y., Hunt & Eaton, 1890. c. 232 p. D. cl., 90 c.

Poky Clarke had an ever-present desire to preach the Gospel, but a lack of education prevented. The story tells of the advent of the Overtons in the Clarke home, and how this was the indirect incentive for "Bill U" to acquire the book-lore that enabled him to realize the dearest hopes of his father

Baker, Sir S: W. Wild beasts and their ways; reminiscences of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. N. Y., Macmillan & Co., 1890. 12+455 p. il. O. cl., $3.50.

In his descriptions of wild animals the author confines himself to those he has seen and studied and hunted. As he has been both a great traveller and a great hunter, his list includes all the larger and more famous wild beasts of the world. Adventures occurring in his hunting tours occupy a large portion of the volume. The details gathered from personal observation of the animals' habits are full of value.

Bayma, Jos. Elementary treatise on algebra for the use of beginners. 2d ed. rev., with an

appendix. San Francisco, Cal., A. Waldteufel, 1890. c. '85. 118 p. D. hf. leath., $1. Benet, S. Elgar. Summer thoughts for Yule tide; il. by L: K. Harlow. Bost., L. Prang & Co., [1890.] c. no paging, obl. Tt. bds., $1. Verses and pictures in colors; a souvenir. Broughton, Rhoda. Alas! A novel. N. Y., United States Book Co., [1890.] c. 387 p. D. (Lovell's international ser., no. 132.) cl., $i; pap., 50 c.

A story of England and the continent. It is both gay and pathetic, as the author of "Not wisely, but too well," knows how to write.

Broughton, Rhoda. Alas! A novel. N. Y., G: Munro, United States Book Co., 1890.] 2-387 p. D. (Seaside lib., pocket ed., no. 1599.)

pap., 20 c. Browne, W: Hand. George Calvert and Cecilius, Barons Baltimore of Baltimore. N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., [1890.] c. 10+181 p. por. D. (Makers of America ser., no. 2.) cl., 75 c.

George Calvert and his son Cecilius may claim to be founders of Maryland, 1605-1676. The author has been able to consult, in their originals, the ancient papers of the Calvert family, manuscripts unknown to previous historians, recently discovered in England among the litter and rubbish of an old conservatory, which have been acquired by the Maryland Historical Society. Both the Calverts had patience, humanity of disposition, moderation and steadiness of purpose. Index. Bruce, H: Life of General Oglethorpe. N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., [1890.] c. 15+297 P. por. D. (Makers of America ser., no. 1.)

cl., 75 c.

America, for which twenty-two volumes are already The first volume appearing in the series Makers of under way. General Oglethorpe was born in 1689 and died in 1785. The author gives a remarkable picture of

England and America during that important century.
The great life-work of Oglethorpe was the colonization
of Georgia. Chronological table and full index.
Buffum, G: A. A driftwood fire; il. by F.

Schuyler Mathews. Bost., L. Prang & Co., [1890.] c. no paging, sq. O. ribbon tied, bds., $1.

A poem with eight full-p. il. in colors, besides many vignettes.

Butterworth, Hezekiah. Zigzag journeys in the great Northwest; or, a trip to the American Switzerland. Bost., Estes & Lauriat, [1890.] c. 6-319 p. il. O. cl., $2.25; bds.. $1.75. after a journey over the Canadian Pacific Railroad to

This twelfth volume of the Zigzag books was written

Vancouver, the cities of the Puget Sound, and Columbia River. It gives in a picturesque way a view of the scenery, industrial opportunities, and romances of the great Northwest. There is a portrait and biographical sketch of Mr. Butterworth, which adds to the interest of the volume.

Calloway, Frances Bennett. The wit on the staircase. Buffalo, N. Y., P: Paul & Bro., 1890. no paging, obl. Tt. pap., 40 c.

Clever sayings from many sources grouped under: simple truth; They say; Sub rosa; The social flatiron; What is a bore? The charm of listening; The liar: The

Nonsense etc.

2-424 P.

Castlemon, Harry, [pseud. for C: A. Fosdick.] Rodney the partisan; il. by G: G. White, Phil., Porter & Coates, [1890.] c. D. (Castlemon's war ser.) cl., $1.25. Rodney Gray was one of the boys of the Barrington Military Academy. The story opens with his return to his southern home, just before Sumter is fired upon. He joins the Southern army and has many adventures. - Champney, Elizabeth W. Three Vassar girls in Switzerland; il. by Champ," and others. Bost., Estes & Lauriat, [1890.] c. 5-239 P. O. cl.. $2; bds., $1.50.

With bits of Swiss life, descriptions of Swiss scenery, historic incidents and accounts of happenings at Geneva, Lucerne and the great St. Bernard, is interwoven a very interesting story, in which the Vassar girls figure again. Chatterbox [1890]; ed. by J. Erskine Clarke. c. '79-'90.

Bost., Estes & Lauriat, [1890.]

4+11 p. il. O. cl., $1.75; $2.25; bds.. $1.25. *Condit, Rev. U. W. History of Eastern Pa., from Revolutionary times to the present. Easton. Pa., U. W. Condit, 1890. 500 p. il. roy. 8°, cl., $12.

Cox, Palmer. Another brownie book.

N. Y.,

The Century Co. [1890.] c. 6+144 p. il. O. bds., $1.50.

Uniform in appearance and contents with the first Brownie book. The Brownies' snow-man; the Brownies in the academy; the Brownies in the orchard; the Brownies' yacht-race; the Brownies at archery; the Brownies fishing; the Brownies at Niagara Falls, etc., are a few of the subjects upon which Mr. Cox has exercised his pen and pencil. The Brownies are again of all nationalities, and the verses are as amusing as the pictures

Croker, B. M. Two masters: a novel. N. Y., G: Munro, [United States Book Co., 1890.] 4-298 p. D. (Seaside lib., pocket ed., no. 1607.)

pap., 20 c. Davidson, J. Thain, D.D. A good start: a book for young men. N. Y., A. C. Arm

strong & Son, 1890. 4+283 p. D. cl., $1.25. Talks to young men on: Something better than riches; The lover of pleasure; £50,000 sacrificed for pleasure; The city's wilderness; Men of pluck; Betting and gambling: The brave man of Ophrah; The northern iron; The brass-founder of Tyre; A lawyer seeking the light; The true test of religion, etc.

Degmann, Rev. Clementinus. A novena in honor of St. Francis Assisi, which may also be used on the five Sundays preceding the feast of the sacred stigmata. San Francisco, Cal., A. Waldteufel, 1890. c. 2-22 p. T. pap., 10 c. Dock, Lavinia L., comp. Text-book of materia medica for nurses. N. Y., G: P. Putnam's Sons, 1890. C. 5+201 p. D. cl., $1.25.

Materia medica is made, to some extent, a part of the course in all our training schools for nurses; but, so far, no text-book has been prepared along the special lines followed in class recitations. It is in the hope of filling this want that this text-book has been compiled, and the attempt made to collect from all available sources the scattered points which concern a nurse, and to give them simply and directly. The outlines followed are those of the classes in materia medica as taught in Bellevue Training School for Nurses, and include: Something of the source and composition of drugs; their physiological actions; signs indicating their favorable or unfavorable

results; the symptoms of poisons, with their antidotes, and practical points on administration.

Drake, S: Adams. The pine-tree coast. Bost., Estes & Lauriat, 1891 [1890.] c. 7-393 p. il. O. cl., $3; hf. roxburgh, $3.50. Describes and illustrates the scenery, quaint outdoor life and romantic story of the more than 2000 miles of Maine seaboard. By the author of "Nooks and corners of the New England coast."

Ellis, E: S. The cabin in the clearing: a tale of the frontier. Phil., Porter & Coates, [1890.] c. 438 p. il. D. (Wyoming ser., no. 3.) cl., $1.25.

Thrilling adventures with the Indians, episodes of

In the successive imprints of this book that have appeared since it was first published in 1869, no changes have been made except the correction of typographical and similar errors. In the present edition several alterations have been made, both in the way of addition and omission.

Farrington, Margaret Vere.

Fra Lippo Lippi :

a romance. N. Y., G: P. Putnam's Sons, 1890. c. 9+225 p. il. O. cl.. $2.50.

A romance of Florence in the 15th century. The hero is the Carmelite monk Lippo Lippi, who is famous in the history of Italian art as a great fresco artist. His model for one of the madonnas he painted in the chapel of the convent of Santa Margharita was a young novice of noble birth. In spite of the Abbess' présence at the sittings, the artist and the nun find means to show they love each other. The love-tale has many episodes, and is gracefully and poetically related. The book is illustrated with 14 full-page photogravures of old paintings-mostly those of Fra Lippi.

Finck, H: T. The Pacific coast scenic tour: from Southern California to Alaska, the Canadian Pacific railway, Yellowstone Park and the Grand Cañon. N. Y., C: Scribner's Sons, 1890.

C.

12+309 p. il. and map. O. cl., $2.50. Climate and scenery, in the opinion of the enthusiastic author of "Romantic and personal beauty," make up fully one-half of human happiness. He describes the cliDiego to Sitka, dwelling particularly upon the beauty of mate and scenery of the whole Pacific coast from San

in

Oregon and Washington. The country described cludes the grandest water-falls, the largest lakes, the finest river scenery and geysers, the most stupendous glaciers, and some of the most superb snow-peaks and ranges in the whole world; while the Yosemite and the Grand Cañon are absolutely unique and without rivals anywhere." The preface is dated from Tokio, Japan. Mr. Finck is certainly an experienced traveller. Francis, Laurence H., ed. Through thick and thin; or, school-days at St. Egbert's. Estes & Lauriat, [1890.] c. 3-224 p. il. O. bds.. $1.25.

Bost.,

Fullerton, W. Y. God's jewels, their dignity and destiny. N. Y., American Tract Soc., [1890.] 123 p. il. S. cl., 60 c. Facts concerning the principal known gems, finely applied to Christian character and life. Gelbach, Wilhelm, ed. Das dritte buch für. schule und haus. N. Y., E. Steiger & Co., [1890.] c. 5+168 p. O. hf. leath., 70 c. Gladden, Washington. Santa Claus on a lark ; and other Christmas stories. N. Y., The Century Co., 1890. c. 3+178 p. il. O. cl., $1.25.

A collection of Christmas stories, some of which have been published in St. Nicholas in past years. The type is large and the pictures very pretty. *Gronlund, Laurence. The co-operative commonwealth. New rev. ed. Bost.. Lee &

Shepard, 1890. 304 p. 16°, cl., $1; pap., 50 c Hale, E: Everett. The story of a dory, told in verse, by E: Everett Hale, and salted down picturesquely by F. Schuyler Mathews. Bost.

no paging, il. in

L. Prang & Co., [1890.] c. shape of a dory, pap., $1. Halo (The) and other selections, il. by Elizabeth Gilman. Bost., L. Prang & Co., [1890.] c. no paging il. obl. D. bds., $1.

Poetical selections il. in monochrome; a souvenir. Hamilton, G: W. Finding Blodgett: the story of a boy and his dog. Bost., D. Lothrop Co., [1890.] c. 2+160 p. il. D. cl., $1.25.

The story is one of twenty-five years ago in the sheep counties of Pennsylvania. It has a bright, manly boy and a clever, faithful collie dog for heroes. Glimpses of the country in war time are given and many interesting descriptions, but the story is especially notable for its simple, straightforward telling of a fight against the heavy odds of poverty and trouble.

Hurlbut, Jesse L., D.D., and Doherty, Rob. R. Illustrative notes: a guide to the study of Sunday-school lessons for 1891. N. Y., Hunt & Eaton, 1890. c. 3-395 p. map and il. O. cl., $1.25.

Includes original and selected expositions, plans of instruction, illustrative anecdotes, practical applications, archæological notes, library references, maps, picture diagrams.

Jæger, Henrik. Henrik Ibsen, 1828-1888: a critical biography from the Norwegian, by W: Morton Payne. Chic., A. C. McClurg & Co., 1890. c. 2-275 p. por. and il. D. cl., $1.50. The translator had for some time been contemplating a critical essay upon Ibsen, when Henrik Jæger's work came into his hands. He considered that Jæger clearly outlined Ibsen, carefully defined and distinctly stated his message, and gave a broadly sympathetic analysis and criticism to the long series of his works, and therefore made a translation of Jæger, instead of writing his proposed essay. Contains several portraits of Ibsen. Jefferson, Joseph. Autobiography.

N. Y.,

Century Co., [1890.] c. '89-'90. 3+501 p. por. and il. O. vellum, $4.

Rich in anecdotes of celebrated actors and actresses, and full of the most entertaining episodes taken from Mr. Jefferson's own experience in his long life as an actor, this autobiography must rank as one of the most valuable and interesting volumes relating to contemporary stage life yet published. In its course through the Century Magazine it attracted universal attention. Now, in the beautiful shape given it in book form, it promises to be one of the most popular holiday books. There are 75 full-page portraits of actors and actresses. The book is finely printed and handsomely bound in white and gold. Juvenal [" Juvenalis."] The satires of Juvenal; [Latin.] ed. by T: B. Lindsay. N. Y., American Book Co., [1890.] c. 16+226 p. por. and il. S. (Appleton's classical ser.) hf. leath., $1.

The text of this edition agrees in the main with that of Bücheler's edition of Jahn. Several of the satires are omitted, and in those which are retained the editor has omitted all lines that seemed likely to offend a rational delicacy. The notes are the result of several years experience, careful study, and a comparison of the views of the best editors, especially Ruperti, Heinrich, Jahn, MacLeane, Mayor, Weidner and Bücheler. Keddie, Miss Henrietta, [" Sarah Tytler," pseud.] A houseful of girls. N. Y., T: Whittaker, 1890. 3+408 p. D. cl.. $1.50.

Dr. Miller's daughters are the heroines. The story opens in Redcross, and tells of their prompt action during the time of a business crisis, why Anne and Rose went to London, of Dora's action in regard to her first proposal, and ends with two romantic incidents in the lives of Anne and Dora. This novel of English middle class life depends solely on incident for interest. Leckey, W. E: Hartpole. A history of England in the eighteenth century, v. 7. N. Y., Appleton, 1890. 14+465 p. O. cl.. $2.25.

In the final volumes (7 and 8-v. 8 will be issued shortly) the author makes important and timely contributions to the history of the Irish question. He shows that the absenteeism of Irish landlords has been responsible to a very large extent for the abuses which have attended the

management of Irish property. At the same time he main ains that improvidence and ignorance have been the principal cause of the serious congestion of population in certain portions of Ireland where the soil is poor and unfitted to support so many people. Mr. Lecky blames the middle-men and the farmers for the extortion which

has resulted from the system of comparative rents during the last two centuries. He traces the rise and progress of Fenianism, and the agrarian movement, and denounces some of its accompaniments. He declares his belief that the Fenians have not abandoned any of the ulterior objects of their organization.

Longfellow, H: Wadsworth. The song of Hiawatha; Bost., il. by F: Remington. Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1891 [1890.] c. '55-'90. 18+242 p. O. buckskin, $6; largepap. ed. O. vellum, $15.

A new Christmas ed. of this favorite poem. The illustrations consist of 22 full-page photogravures and about 400 text il. of Indians, Indian costumes, implements, arms, etc., animals and scenery, by F: Remington. They represent with the utmost fidelity the Indian elements which the poem describes. The buckskin cover is something new; it has an original characteristic design by Mrs. Henry Whitman.

Lowell, Ja. Russell. The writings of Ja. R.

Lowell. New Riverside ed. In 10 v.

V. 7

and 8, Poems. Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co.,
1890. 8+312; 5+437 p. por. 8o, cl., ea., $1.50.
Large-pap. ed., $4.

Martin, E: Sandford. A little brother of the
rich, and other verses. N. Y., C: Scribner's
Sons, 1890. c. 7+91 p. D. cl., $1.25.
Issued in 1888, under the imprint of Mitchell & Miller.
See notice, P. W., "Weekly Record," June 9, '88, [854.]
Mason, E: Campbell. The veto power: its

origin, development and function in the gov-
ernment of the United States (1789-1889); ed.
by Albert Bushnell Hart. Bost., Ginn & Co.,
1890. c. 232 p. O. (Harvard historical mon-
ographs, no. 1.) pap., $1.10.

The object of the present monograph is to trace the development and operation of the veto power in the gov ernment of the United States. The work is wholly the result of an examination of the sources. The basis of the study is a list of the Presidential vetoes, compiled from the records of Congress, and covering the period from the foundation of the present form of government in 1789 to the end of President Cleveland's administration, March 4, 1889. For convenience of comparison, the vetoes have been classified according to subject; and to the discussion of these classes the greater part of the work is devoted.

Mathews, F. Schuyler, comp. The golden flower chrysanthemum: verses, by Edith M. Thomas, R: H: Stoddard, Alice Ward Bailey, [and others]; il., with reproductions of studies from nature, in water-color, by Ja. E. Sidney Callowhill, Alois Lunzer, and F. S. M. Bost., L. Prang & Co., [1890.] c. no paging, Q. hf. cl., $10.

This volume is made up of 34 exquisitely colored and printed plates. The half are beautiful specimens of the flower which gives its name to the book; the other half are verses enclosed in graceful emblematical borders. Bound in sage green cloth and yellow India silk, with cover design in gold and colors.

Merrill, G: E. Crusaders and captives; a tale of the children's crusade (thirteenth century). Bost., De Wolfe, Fiske & Co., [1890.] c. 2-299 p. D. cl., $1.

The general course of these pages follows with accuracy the story of that strange event of the middle ages known as the children's crusade. No attempt to write history has been made, the tale being simply illustrative. The reader will recognize the Holy Stephen, the two merchants of Marseilles, and a few other characters as historic.

Ober, F: A. The Knockabout Club in North Africa. Bost., Estes & Lauriat, [1890.] c. 4-240 p. il. O. cl., $2; bds. $1.50.

An account of a trip along the coast of the Dark Continent, caravan journeys, and a visit to a pirate city, with stories of lion hunting and life among the Moors. With many full-p. il.

O'Donnell, Jessie F., comp. Love poems of three centuries, 1590-1890. N. Y., G: P. Putnam's Sons, [1890.] c. 2 v., 36+348; 15 +364 p. T. (Knickerbocker nuggets, no. 29.) hf. cl., $2.

Putnam, G: P., comp. Tabular views of universal history: a series of chronological tables presenting in parallel columns a record of the more noteworthy events in the history of the world from the earliest times down to 1890; continued to date by Lynds E. Jones. N. Y., G: P. Putnam's Sons, 1890. c. 3+211 p. D. hf. leath., $1.75.

This chronology of historical events. originally compiled by the late George P. Putnam and forming a part of his comprehensive cyclopædia on "The world's progress," has been carefully revised and brought down to the present time by Lynds E. Jones. It is now issued in a separate form. in the trust that every one who needs at his elbow a convenient manual of dates may find his requirements satisfied in this volume. To teachers especially it is hoped that it may prove an important aid in imparting instruction.

Rand, Rev. E: A.

Too late for the tide-mill.

N. Y., T: Whittaker, 1890. C. 3+307 p. il. D. (Look ahead ser.) cl.. $1.25.

Opens in Seaton, a New England village. The theme is Tim Shattuck and his predominant fault-a desire to put off duties until the last moment. When sent to have

of Russia: a study of historical biography. New cheaper ed. N. Y., C: Scribner's Sons, 1890. C. '84-'90. 2 v., 18+445: 10+560 p. map and il. O. cl., $6.

See notice, "Weekly Record." P. W., March 29, '84, [635.] This work was first issued in 1884. Aside from its literary importance, it is noticeable for its wealth of excellent illustrations.

Schwab, I: (Rabbi.) The Sabbath in history. St. Joseph, Mo.. St. Joseph Steam Pr. Co., 1889. c. '89. 2 pts., 3-132; 133-320 p. O. pap.. $1.25.

A research into the observances of the Sabbath, and the position held toward it in the past b th by Christians and Jews. The author's purpose is both religious and scientific. The first part consists of four articles: 1, From Nehemiah to the age of the Antonines; 2 and 3, Pagan writers on the Jewish religion and the Sabbath; 4, Roman writers on the Jewish Sabbath. Pt. 2 is devoted to a discussion of the Sabbath with Jesus, as to doctrine and practice; the Sabbath in the ap stolic age; the Sabbath with the Jewish Christian sects, the Nazarenes and Ebionites; the Sabbath in Pauline and Gentile Christianity.

the mill, and was told there was such a thing as being "too late for the tide-mill," and cautioned to avoid a recurrence of this in the future. Tim's application of this advice is shown in a later incident that occurs in the old mill. The author aims to show up procrastination which has for its motive self indulgences, and to teach other moral lessons.

Reinick, C: Night song; il. by H: Sandham. Bost., Estes & Lauriat, [1890.] c. no paging, F. cl., $7.50.

A brief poem by C: Reinick, each line of which suggests a picture. The pictures, 16 in number, were first paintings in oil by H: Sandham, and are reproduced by photographic process and printed in tints. There are an equal number of decorative pages facing the pictures, done first in pen and ink.

Richards, Laura E. Captain January.

Bost., Estes & Lauriat, 1891 [1890.] c. 4+64 p. D. cl.. 50 c.

A little girl baby is the only thing saved from a wreck by Capt. January, a lighthouse keeper on the coast of Maine. The life this little "Star" and the Captain lead on the barren island that is their home, is quaintly pictured. When Star" is ten years old, an uncle and aunt discover her and would take her away from the old Captain.

The ending is very pathetic.

Russell, W. Clark. My shipmate Louise. N. Y., G: Munro. [United States Book Co., 1890. 1+358 p. D. (Seaside lib., pocket ed., no. 1603.) pap., 20 c. Sanderson, Edgar.

Epitome of the world's history, ancient, medieval and modern; with special relation to the history of civilization and the progress of mankind; rev. and condensed with emendations and new matter, by J: Hardiman. Pt. 1, Ancient and Mediæval. Bost.. Boston School Supply Co., 1890. c. 9+464 p. il. maps, cl., $1.20.

The American editor's work has been chiefly in the way of revision of the English author's style, the removal of some partisan epithets and characterizations, the putting the work in accord with the authorities of the present day, and the supplying of omissions in the narrative.

Schubin, Ossip. [pseud. for Lola Kirschner.] AsbeÏn; from the life of a virtuoso; tr. by Elise L. Lathrop. N. Y.. Worthington Co., 1890. c. tr. 341 p. D. (Rose lib., no. 2) cl., $1; pap., 50 c.

A

An Arabian legend tells that when the Devil, banished from heaven, resolved to make use of music for the temptation of mankind, the Almighty robbed him of memory, so he could recall but a single strain, which received the name of "Asbein," the Devil's strain. musical story of which the hero, though appearing as a violinist, is said to be intended for Anton Rubinstein. Marriage with a Russian princess does not satisfy the restless ambition of his genius. The peculiar trials of the wife of a genius are worked into an interesting plot.

Schuyler, Eugene. Peter the Great, Emperor

York property tax: an introd. to the history of state and local finance in New York. [N. Y.,] American Economic Assoc., 1890. c. 4-108 p. O. (Publications of American Economic Assoc., v. 5. no. 5.) pap.. $1.

Divided into four periods of time-the Dutch period, 1623-1664; the English period, 1664-1633; the colonial 1890. A list of authorities. assembly, 1683-1777; and the constitutional period, 1777

Scudder, Vida D. An ings of John Ruskin. Sanborn, [1890.] c.

introduction to the writBost., Leach, Shewell & 5+259 p. S. (Student's ser. of English classics.) cl., 54 c.

A selection from Ruskin's writings intended primarily for the use of students. The principles by which the selections have been chosen are, first, to find passages fairly typical of Ruskin's most characteristic modes of thought, and to place them, in just proportion, under clearly defined heads; second, to represent as many of his books as possible; third, to avoid, so far as consistent with the other two principles, passages hackneyed from use in other collections.

Sharp, W: Children of to-morrow; a romance. N. Y.. G: Munro, [United States Book Co., 1890.] 1+312 p. D. (Seaside lib., pocket ed., no. 1559.) pap.. 20 c.

Smith, H: B., D.D. System of Christian theology; ed., by W: S. Karr, D.D. 4th ed. rev. with an introd. by T: S. Hastings, D.D. N. Y., A. C. Armstrong & Son, 1890. c. '84-'90. 8+641 p. O. cl., $2.

Smith, Mrs. L. T.. [formerly L. T. Meade.] Heart of gold. N. Y., United States Book Co., [1890.] c. 2-118 p. D. (Lovell's international ser., no. 120.) cl., $1; pap.. 50 c.

An English story of two sisters who lose their mother just as they are going into society. With their mother they also lose all their money. The story deals with the joys and trials of their lives; one sister being adopted by a wealthy aunt, the other preferring poverty and independence.

Stoddard, W: O.

Crowded out o' Crofield; or, the boy who made his way. N. Y., Appleton, 1890. c. 3-261 p. il. O. cl., $1.50. Jack Ogden was fifteen years old and the son of the blacksmith. Crofield, where he lived, was a sleepy country town. Jack had tried in many ways to earn a living there, and finally determines to leave it. His adventures on the way to New York City, and while in New York, are varied and full of instruction.

*Tolstoi, Count Lyof N. Toil. Chic., C: H. Sergel & Co., 1890. 12°, pap., 25 c.; 50 c.; cl., $1.

*Vernon, R. James Calvert; or, from dark to dawn in Fiji. N Y. and Chic., Fleming H. Revell, 1890. 160 p. il. 12°, (Missionary biography ser., no. 11.) cl., 75 c.

Walker, Lola Mae, comp. Dreams of the sea; selected and arranged by Lola Mae Walker. Bost., Estes & Lauriat, 1890. c. no paging. il. obl. D. bds., $2.50.

Choice selections from celebrated writers, interwoven with pictures of the sea. The pages are all printed in delicate tints. A holiday gift-book.

Warden, Florence, [pseud. for Florence Alice Price; now Mrs. G: E. James.] Missing-a young girl. N. Y., United States Book Co., [1890.] 121 p. D. (Lovell's Westminster ser., no. 15.) pap., 25 c.

Wilkinson, J. A. A real Robinson Crusoe: being the story of the strange yet true experiences of a company of castaways on a Pacific Island; ed. from the survivor's own narrative. Bost., D. Lothrop Co., [1890.] c. 3+339 p. il. D. cl.. $1.25.

This story is vouched for as true in every particular. It is the story of the experiences of a party of six castaways-four men and two women-on a South Pacific island. Of the six, five were simply aristocratic donothings. One alone had brains, cleverness, ingenuity and aptitude. The story of what he accomplished with only an axe as his aid is simply marvellous. Willcox, G. B., D.D. The pastor amidst his flock. N. Y., American Tract Soc., [1890.] C. 2-186 p. D. cl., $1.

A treasure-house of practical suggestions on the whole range of pastoral duties, drawn from many years of ex perience and observation. It is unique in interest and value for theological students and young pastors. *Wood's (W: & Co.) medical and surgical monographs consisting of original treatises and reproductions in English of books and monographs selected from the latest literature of foreign countries. V. 8, no 1. N. Y., W: Wood & Co., 1890. C. 5+253 p. il. O. pap., $1.

Contents: Suppuration and septic diseases, by W. Watson Cheyne; Pharmacopoeia for diseases of the skin, by Jas. Startin; The nasal neuroses, by Granville Macdonald, M.D.; Artificial respiration: the theory and practice, by B: W. Richardson, M.D.; The new-born infant, its physiology and nourishment, by Dr. A. Auvard; The urine in neurotic diseases, by Dr. Alex. Peyer. Yonge, Charlotte M.

The slaves of Sabinus, Jew and Gentile. N. Y., T: Whittaker, 1890. 5+246 p. D. cl., $1.50.

The story opens A.D. 71 and pictures the incident that made the heathens, Julius Sabinus and Eponina his wife, fugitives and dependent upon two slaves, Esdras and Telamon, Jew and Gentile, who both in time became Christians, and bring about the conversion of their mas ter. A very good idea is given of the Christian church in incidents are facts according to Plutarch. the time of the Roman Emperor Vespasian. The main