Current Literature.
London Up to Date. By G. A. Sala. (Adam and Charles Black.) —Mr. Sala reminds us that thirty-seven years ago he wrote a book about London under the title of "Twice Round the......
Two Ballad-books.* These Are Two Excellent Ballad-books....
with an introduction by Mr. Lang, is a selection of a dozen ancient ballads. The second, a more comprehensive work, includes old and new, and contains a very large number of......
Samuel R Therford And Some Of His Correspondents. By...
Whyte, D D. (Oliphant, Anderson, and Ferrier)— This volume consists of lectures, and have something of the florid and ornate character which suits the pulpit or platform better......
The Disagreeable Dake. By Elinor Davenport Adams. (g....
"Christmas Whimsicality for Holiday Boys and Girls' is a pleasant and entertaining little fancy. Some children want a. Christmas-tree, and cannot find, even though they use most......
Engineers And Their Triumphs. By F. M. Holmes. (partridge...
Co.)—Mr. Holmes's book, written in a very pleasant and lively style, tells the story of great engineering achievements in, four sections. These four are The Locomotive," "The......
Romantic Professions, And Other Papers. By W. P. James....
and Lane.)—The first paper is a highly entertaining complaint of the unconquerably prosaic character of some occupa- tions. The American girl, we are told, turns up her nose at......
Cherton's Work-people. By Alfred Colbeck. (j. Clarke And...
Cherton, of the firm of "Cherton Brothers, Limited," is convinced that the employers ought to help the employed. They are making great profits,—they are bound, he thinks, to......
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