=CATON.—A Summer in Norway=, with Notes on the Industries, Habits,
etc., of the People, the History of the Country, the Climate and
Productions, and of the Red Deer, Reindeer, and Elk, by Hon. J. D.
CATON, LL.D. 8vo., 401 pages. Illustrated. Price, $2.50.
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and leaves a favorable impression both of the intelligence and good
nature with which the author pursued his way through unknown wilds. * *
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presenting a distinct image to the mind, without any superfluous
details.”—_New York Tribune._
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of a high order of merit, and sets forth the interesting natural
phenomena and popular characteristics of the land of the ‘unsetting sun’
with great strength and clearness.”—_Boston Post._
“He is, as far as we know, the first foreign traveler who has given
anything like a correct statement of the nature of the union between
Norway and Sweden.”—_The Nation._
=CHARD.—Across the Sea, and Other Poems.= By THOS. S. CHARD. Square
16mo., 55 pages, tinted paper. Price, $1.00.
“This little gem of a book is one of the best instances of _multum in
parvo_ that has been furnished the reading public in a long time. * *
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and reads as though given by inspiration. * * There is a mysticism in
the little book, which reminds us of the ‘Lotus Eaters’ or
‘Festus.’”—_The Alliance._
=CLEVELAND.—Landscape Architecture=, as applied to the wants of the
West; with an Essay on Forest Planting on the Great Plains. By H. W.
S. CLEVELAND, Landscape Architect. 16mo., 147 pages. Price, $1.00.
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occupation of civilized men, is an art demanding the exercise of
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interest of real estate proprietors, and the welfare and happiness of
all future occupants.”—_Extract from Preface._
=CRAWFORD.—A Few Thoughts for a Few Friends.= By MRS. ALICE ARNOLD
CRAWFORD. Square 12mo., full gilt, tinted paper, 162 pages. Price,
$2.00.
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from the way-side of poetic literature like some peaceful chapel robed
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the shadows of the evening to seek a rest from weariness and
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=FOYE.—Tables for the Determination and Classification of Minerals
Found in the United States.= By JAMES C. FOYE, A.M., Professor of
Chemistry and Physics, Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin.
Flexible covers, 38 pages. Price, 75 cents.
“Following Dana, our chief American authority, and gathering aid from
various distinguished European writers, this brief manual aims to
furnish the student with such help as is needed in order to determine
and classify the minerals of the United States. Some useful hints as to
apparatus, and suitable notes upon other matters, precede the
tables.”—_Journal of Education._
=GILES.—Out from the Shadows.= A Novel; by Miss ELLA A. GILES. 12mo.,
317 pages. Price, $1.50.
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attention of readers and critics throughout the country. Her second book
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improvement which she has made as a writer, and a mastery of style and
effect which are really uncommon.”—_Milwaukee News._
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written.”—_Inter-Ocean._
=GILES.—Bachelor Ben.= A Novel; by Miss ELLA A. GILES. 12mo., 308
pages. Price, $1.50.
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group the sympathies of readers about an unconventional man.”—_Home
Journal_ (New York).
“The book is refreshingly guiltless of all superfluous characters. The
tone is good throughout. The moral apparent.”—_Chicago Times._
=HALL.—Poems of the Farm and Fireside.= By EUGENE J. HALL. 8vo., 114
pages. Fully illustrated. Plain, price, $1.75; full gilt, price,
$2.25.
“In vigor and pathos they are certainly equal—we should say superior—to
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Papers.”—_Interior._
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often overlooked, and for this reason we like the flavor of these poems,
because they smell of the field and forest, as well as portray the inner
life of society at the fireside.”—_Pittsburgh Commercial._
=HEWITT.—“Our Bible.”= Three Lectures, delivered at Unity Church, Oak
Park, Ill., by Rev. J. O. M. HEWITT. 12mo., 109 pages. Price, $1.25.
“This volume is rich in erudition and conspicuously clear in the
enunciation of the objections to the orthodox idea of an inspiration
which makes it infallible in all particulars.”—_Chicago Journal._
=LAMARTINE.—Graziella; a Story of Italian Love.= Translated from the
French of A. DE LAMARTINE by JAMES B. RUNNION. Small 4to, 235 pages,
red line, tinted paper, full gilt, uniform with holiday edition of
“Memories.” Price, $2.00.
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of which has just been published, and it should stand side by side with
that on the shelves of every lover of pure, strong thoughts put in pure,
strong words. ‘Graziella’ is a book to be loved.”—_Tribune._
=MASON.—Mae Madden.= A Story; by Mrs. MARY MURDOCH MASON, with an
introductory poem by JOAQUIN MILLER. 16mo., red edges. Price, $1.25.
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thought; some little generalization full of the flavor of true wit, or
some charming description, deliciously feminine, and running over with
the spirit of poetry.”—_Cincinnati Times._
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reminds us of Mr. Howell’s delicately constructed stories, and in it, as
in a mirror, we see reflected that true refinement and culture of the
author’s mind.”—_New Haven Palladium._
=MASON AND LALOR.—The Primer of Political Economy=, in Sixteen
Definitions and Forty Propositions, by A. B. MASON and J. J. LALOR.
12mo., 67 pages. Price, 75 cents.
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of the men in the Lower House of Congress know as much about Political
Economy as can be learned from this compact and interesting little
treatise.”—_Christian Register._
=MILLER.—First Fam’lies of the Sierras.= A Novel; by JOAQUIN MILLER.
12mo., 258 pages. Price, $1.50.
A most graphic and realistic sketch of life in a mining cañon in the
very earliest days of California. The rough heroes and heroines are
evidently drawn from life, and the dramatic scenes are full of thrilling
interest. Bret. Harte has never worked this rich vein of American life
to better advantage.
=MÜLLER.—Memories=; A Story of German Love. Translated from the German
of MAX MÜLLER, by GEO. P. UPTON. Small 4to., 173 pages, red line,
tinted paper, full gilt. Price, $2.00. The same, 16mo., red edges.
Price, $1.00.
“‘Memories’ is one of the prettiest and worthiest books of the year.
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there be drawn a more lovely figure than that of the invalid Princess,
though it is so nearly pure spirit that earthly touch seems almost to
profane her.”—_Springfield (Mass.) Republican._
=McLANDBURGH.—The Automaton Ear and Other Sketches.= By MISS FLORENCE
MCLANDBURGH. 12mo., 282 pages. Price, $1.50.
Any one of the many who have read “The Man at Crib,” “The Automaton
Ear,” or “The Anthem of Judea,” which have been so widely copied in
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=SWING.—Truths for To-Day.= _First Series._ By PROFESSOR DAVID SWING.
12mo., 325 pages, tinted paper. Price, $1.50.
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purest motives of a lofty manhood.”—_New York Tribune._
=SWING.—Truths for To-Day.= _Second Series._ By PROFESSOR DAVID SWING.
12mo., 294 pages, tinted paper. Price, $1.50.
This volume will contain the latest discourses of PROF. SWING, some of
them preached at the Fourth Church, but most of them spoken at the
Theatre to the New Central Church. It is universally conceded that these
are the finest efforts he has ever made, and the general demand for
their preservation in more permanent form than the newspaper reports,
has led to their issue in this volume. They are selected, revised and
arranged for publication by PROF. SWING himself.
=SWING.—Trial of Prof. Swing.= The _Official Report_ of this important
trial. 8vo., 286 pages. Price, $1.75.
“It constitutes a complete record of one of the most remarkable
ecclesiastical trials of modern times.”—_Boston Journal._
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and its pages will be read with mingled interest and surprise.”—_Golden
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