Containing--THE VICTIM, THE CURATE, THE GOSSIP, THE FATE OF
A GENIUS, DISAPPOINTMENTS, THE NEGLECTED WIFE, THE JEW, THE
STRANGER GUEST, THE SMUGGLER, COUSIN TOMKINS THE TAILOR, THE
LIFE OF AN AUTHOR, REMORSE, THE SEXTON'S DAUGHTER, THE OLD
MAID, THE PREACHER, THE SOLDIER'S BRIDE, THE MORTGAGEE.
"We cannot withhold from these tales the praise which is due to
elegant composition, when intended to promote the cause of morality
and religion. In point of elegance, simplicity, and interest, few are
so attractive."--_Record._
"Graceful in language, displaying cultivated taste."--_Literary
Gazette._
"We welcome it with pleasure--they are told in a pleasant style, and
with great feeling."--_Athenæum._
"Evidently the production of an experienced essayist: there is not
only considerable power of invention manifested in them, but the
diction is always pure, and at times lofty. We should say, he will
occupy a very high station among the writers of the day."--_British
Traveller._
"We cannot withhold from the author of the work before us the warm
praise due to its pious design, and decidedly instructive character.
The 'Tales of a Physician' are written with very considerable talent.
The idea is a happy one."--_Eclectic Review._
"A vein of amiable and highly moral feeling runs through the whole
volume."--_Monthly Review._
"The book is well written--an amusing addition to the works of the
season."--_New Monthly Magazine._
"There is a high moral tone throughout."--_Spirit and Manners of the
Age._
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