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 Mr. T. Fisher Unwin, 26, Paternoster Square. SUMMER: From the Journal of HENRY D. THOREAU. Edited by ~H. G. O. BLAKE. With an Index. Map. Crown 8vo., cloth, 382 pp. ... o 7 6 This volume will contain passages selected from Thoreau s Journals, comprising his observations and reflections during the summers of many years. Some of these are descriptive, with that fine photographic accuracy which marks Thoreau s pictures of natural scenes. Other passages contain those subtle reflections on society, religion, laws, literature, which also characterize whatever Thoreau wrote, and which pique the curiosity and stimulate the minds of his readers. The book has a full index. Thoreau himself seems to have contemplated a work of this kind, for in his Journal he writes of &quot;A book of the seasons, each page of which should be written iu its own season and out- of-doors, or in its own locality, wherever it may be.&quot; HENRY IRVING: in England and America, 1838-1884. By FREDERIC DALY. With a Vig nette Portrait, specially etched from a Private Photograph taken by S. A. WALKER, by AD. LALAUZE ; printed on hand-made paper by M. SALMON, of Paris. Second thousand. Crown 8vo., cloth extra o 5 o &quot; Mr. Frederic Daly has brought together an interesting mass of facts which will be acceptable to the admirers of the eminent actor. Mr. Daly writes with judicious moderation, and without excessive adulation, thoroughly appreciates the deservedly high position occupied by the subject of his biography.&quot; Athenceiim. &quot; Mr. Daly is a strong though by no means undiscriminating admirer of Mr. Irving. This easy and well-written narrative gives a good idea of the popular actor s career.&quot; Contemporary Review. &quot; Conscientiously full, thoughtfully considered, and gracefully written Daily Telegraph. &quot;It refers succinctly to Mr. Irving s literary efforts, essays, and addresses, and concludes with a survey of Mr. Irving s personal characteristics. ... An interesting and useful volume. ... A portrait of Mr. Irving, etched by M. Lalauze, is admirable in execution.&quot; Saturday Review. &quot;Written with discriminating taste.&quot; The World. Mr. Daly sets forth his materials with a due sense of propor tion, and writes in a pleasing vein.&quot; Daily News. SETTLING DAY : A Sketch from Life. By SOPHIE ARGENT. Crown 8vo., cloth o 3 6 A charming story of real life, and one that is as true to human nature as it is true to facts.&quot; Congregatimalist. &quot;A pleasant and wholesome little novelette. . . . It is agree ably written.&quot; Society.