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Almost a Heroine. By the author of “ Charla Auchrster.” a The Ministrr‘s Wooing. By Harriet Beecher Stowe. 1 1 ML, 12 mo. Boston: Ticlmor if Fields.—This novel, though § vol., 12 mo. New York: Derby ttJacl:smi.—This is a novel deﬁcient alike in plot and in dramatic power, is full of E of very great merit. The scene is laid in New England, genius.

It is the story of a youth, luxuriously bred up by s sixty years ago, and the characters are generally true to the

an eccentric uncle, and afterward cut off almost without a Q times and to nature.

We think the introduction of Aaron

shilling, and so forced to earn a livelihood, which he at- Burr, however, savors decidedly of clap-trap, and cannot be tempts to do by authorship. With this story is interwoven justiﬁed, even though it assists to develope Madamo do another, of which the heroine is lioratia Standish, and the l-‘rontignac, a charmingly felicitous creation. Mrs. Scudder here a Mr. Major, the reader for a great London publishing is a faithful dnguerreotypo of a peculiar phase of Yankee house. Miss Standish is a noble character, the real heroine matronhood, with which many of our readers are familiar. of the book, and is drawn with more precision and us. Her daughter divides with Madame dc i'rontignac the inte turalness than this writer‘s'characters generally. Most rest of the story. The good old doctor, a sort. of Ameri "MI/fl Nvl/l/I/J

persons of taste will be delighted with the work.

There is h canized Dominic Sampson, is a portrait of a class of on.

8 8001 deal or Tlmimmly i" it, M "Wm “‘11! ill “Cblflﬂ s fashioned clergymen, now almost extinct. Auchester,” but lllll l8 redeemed by tho genius that shines a raise a gynile cy¢rywhere_

Miss Prissy will

Newport society, as it existed

0‘“ 0" almost 0""! Pagm 1‘ ill far more "adablO than 2 half a century ago, is very fairly delineated in these pages. "Counterparts," another novel by the same author, which was lately republished in cheap style by a New York ﬁrm.

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The Poetical Works of Winthrop Black-worth Praed. A new and enlarged edition. 2 vols" 12 mo. New York: Red 2

The party at Gen. Wilcox’ is capitally done. Many of the descriptions of scenery are very beautiful. The publishers issue the volume in quite a neat style

Poems. By Swan Archcr Talley. 1 col., 12 me. New

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ﬁeld.—Everybody, who is familiar with English poetry, ro

members “Lillian,” the poem which may be said to have ﬁrst ﬁxed Pracd's reputation. In this collection, altogether the most complete ever made of l‘racd’s verees;that poem properly occupies the leading place; but there are others, which follow it. hardly loss beautiful. Those who knew Praod only by “ Lillian," or by a fugitive piece met here and there, have little idea how much really excellent verso he wrote. We advise all such to buy these two volumes. A critical preface, and a biographical memoir, add to the inte rcst of the wotk.

York: Rudd d! Carmela—Volumes of poems, by new aspi rants for fame, are becoming as plentiful as mosquitoes in September; and generally they are as annoying. But this book really has merit. Many of the poems are excellent, and one or two ﬁrst-rate, at least ﬁrst~rato for a beginner. The author, we understand, is a Virginia lady. The in ﬂuence of Tennyson, and of other writers, may be traced, here and there, in her pages; but this is always the case with young poets: it was so with Byron, and it will be so with those greater than Byron. We encourage Miss Talley (but is she a Miss?) to persevere.

Germaine. By Edmond About. Translated by Mary L. Hwth. 1 not, 1'2 mo. Boston: J. E. Tilton if Co.—Messrs. Tilton Jr Co, are new to the publishing business, but they have shown such tact in selecting their books, and such taste in getting them out, that they are already on the high road to a lending position. We wish all books that we are called on to notice were as handsomely printed as this, and “The Rectory of Mort-land,” another of their publications which we noticed last month. "Germaine" is really a very brilliant novel: and, though thoroughly French, not in the least im proper.

Forty-Four Years of the Life of a Hunter. Rcriscd and Illustrated by L'. Stabler. 1 vol., 12 mo. I’hilado: J. B. Lippincott d.‘ (in—This is the narrative of Meshacl Brown. ing, an old Maryland hunter, written down by himself. Stories of “ﬂood and ﬁeld” are always interesting, alike to old and to young; but this Volume is even more fascinating than works of its class usually are. The author makes no attempt at display, but tells his experience with a native simplicity that is not the least alluring part of the book. Numerous engravings illustrate the text.

Partics and their Principles: A Manual of Political In telligence, exhibiting the Origin, Growth, and Character of National Parties. With an Appendix containing valuable and general statistical infra-motion. By Arthur Holmes. 1 wol., 12 mo. b'rw York: I). Appleton if C0.—A hand-book of political intelligence for tho statesman, politician, and voter has long been needed; and this wnrk undertakes to supply the deﬁciency. The task of Mr. Holmes was not an easy one, but we think he has succeeded creditubly. We recommend the book as full of valuable information. The Logic of Political Economy, and other Papers. By Thomo: De Quinccy. 1 1:01., 12 mo. Boston: Ticlamr tﬁ Fields—Thu papers contained in this volume are “The Logic of Political Economy," “Life of Milton,” “The Su liotes," “The Fatal Marksman,” “Tho Incognito," "The Dice," and “The King of Iiayti." Some are very good, but others were not worth perpetuating, except to carry out the publishers' idea of giving a complete edition of De Quinccy’s works.

Elements of Military Art and Science. By 1.7. Wager Hal leck, A. .11. 1 eol., 12 me. New York: D. Appleton ti Co.— Tho author of this work was lately a captain of engineers in the U. S. army. He has furnished here a capital elementary boolt on strategy, fortifications, the tactics of battle, to. The treatise is adapted to the use of volunteers and militia. The various duties of staﬂ', infantry, cavalry, artillery, and engineers are described. On the whole, it is a work of supe rior merit. The Adventures of Mr. T'crdant Green. By Outhbert Bede, B. A. 1 rol..12 mo. Netv York: Rudd if Carleton—This is a book which has had a great run in England, no less than ninety thousand copies having been disposed of. In many respects it merits its success. It is a story of college life, racily written and graphically illustrated, ending, as ladies think all good novels ought to, in a happy marriage. We commend it to everybody who enjoys humor. The Baddington Peerage. By George Augustus Sale. 1 vol., 8 r0. New York: F. A. Brady—Tho author of this novel was one of Dickens’ ablest assistants in “House

Life's Morning; or, Counscls and Encouragement: for Youthful Christians. By the author of “Life's Erming,"_ “Sunday Homes.” (fr. 1 t-ol.. 16 mo. Boston: J. B. Tilton d! Co.--Thls would be a suitable gift-book, at the approach ing holidays, from a mother to a child. or from a sister to a brother. The Volume is beautifully printed on vellum-colored paper, and is bound tastefully in antique boards with gilt edges.

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The present fiction was written originally

for the London Illustrated Times.

Mr. Brady has printed it

in cheap style, in double column octavo.

We are indebted

to T. B. Peterson & Brothers for a copy of the book. The Boy's Own Thy-Maker. By B. Laudcllis. 1 vol, 18 mo. New York: D. Appleton d} Co.—The title of this little volume faithfully describes its purpose. Numerous engrav ings illustrate the text.