PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.
BOOKS.
Madame de Malguet; a Tale of 1820. In three volumes.
Italians at Home. By Fanny Lewala, Author of' D ogena," &c. Translated. from the German by the Countess D'Avigdor. In two volumes.
Peter Jones; an Autobiography. Stage the first. [The precise object of Peter Tones does not very distinctly appear in this runt part; but it combines in itself the laailosophical tract with the didactic fiction. The hero is an ingenious mechanic, whose family are religious; and the well- trained Peter at first carries home all his earnings to his mother; but in an sin- lucky moment he yields to the persuasions of a companion, goes to a play, and thenceforth frequently visits the shilling gallery " on the sly." From this ima- ginative condition he is turned to graver pursuits by the death of his father and the influence of some religious teacher. He begins to study astronomy, geology, and history; by which his faith is moved in a peculiar way, akin to some of the German &dodo Hereveres the Bible as a moral teacher, and delights in its pictures and poetry; but claims the power of explaining away what he disapproves of, or what does not fit, as it were, to other things. A considerable portion of Peter Janes, or Onward-bound, is occupied with a survey of ancient history as it has dimly come down to us in tradition, or more fully in the Egyptian monuments and Efindoo literature, compared with the events, chronology, state of society, and religious belief, depicted in the Bible. The conclusion in which we are landed b7 this first part is, that there was a primitive race of people, in a high stage of civilization, whose history has altogether perished; though the influence of their ideas, and probably their arts, have reached us through Egypt. The word " au- tobiography " does not apply to the farm of the composition, which is written in the third person. It is probably designed to intimate that the book exhibits the real struggle and progress of an individual mind.] Sketch of the Established Church in India its recent Growth, its Present State and Prospects. By Edward WhiteLead, M.A., Assistant Chaplain H. E. L C., &c.
[Statistics are to argreat extent the subject-matter of this volume; embracing the dioceses of India, the numbers of the clew, of the converts, and similar topics. Connected with these facts are some others. less reducible to tables,. but still relating to the statist,--as the power or want of power of the Bishops, the economy. of the churches and congregations, the unsatisfactory state of the eccle- siastical law in regard to church discipline and marriage. Mixed up with these matters is a comparison of the present Anglo-Indian religions feeling with that of past times a sort of historical precis of the rise and progress of the Established Church arid Protestant Missions in the country, with the general prospects of re- ligious extension. -Though statistics andbistory form the subjects of the hook, the manner is that of the sermon, with its unction and also its digression and verboseness; so that the actual information might be put in less compass. The Sketch of the Es- tablished Church in India, however, furnishes a coup d'ceil of the Church's pre- semt_condition and prospects, gives some useful hints .for the remedy of existing evils, and holds out hopes of extensive conquests over idolatry.] Letters to an Under-Graduate of Oxford. By the Reverend Charles Clarke, Curate of Norton by Daventry. [.A. series of letters to a young gentleman who is supposed to have just quitted a public school for Oxford or Cambridge; advising him what. companions to choose, what studies to follow, hew to dress, how to act in regard to money matters, and in short how to conduct himself during his sojourn at the University. The advice is generally sound and, proper enough, but, of course, not very remarkable for novelty., fhe incidental picture of college-is by no means favourable as regards brenfeisance.] The First French Book. On the plan of "Henry's First-Latin Book." By the Reverend Kerchever Arnold, M.A., Rector of Lyndon, &e. [The First French Book seems designed to accompany the study of the classical languages, at once as a relief and a means of comparison; • the obligations to the Latta b.ing always pointed out whenever they occur. More knowledge of the principles of grammar and of skill in applying them seems to be expected from the papil than is generally required in "first books." If we assume this last qua- lification to be possessed by the learner in a moderate degree, Mr. Arnold's volume may be recommended as a very useful combination of exercises and grammar; for aRhh not intended to be a complete grammar, it teaches a good deal, and *alas it thoroughly.] ' '2C Familiar Explanation of the Higher Park of Arithmetic. By the Re
ri - verend Frederick Calder, B.A., Head Master of the Grammar School, Chesterfield.
[The main object of this work is to explain the principles on which the rttlea of the higher parts of arithmetic rest, instead of giving a set of rules which will suf- fice to work the sums proposed but will not prove that the process by which they are performed is correct In short, Mr. Calder would substitute intelligence -An rschanicai routine. Of course, a knowledge of the first rules of arithmetic is re- quisite before commencing this volume.] Arithmetic for Young Children. By H. Grant, Author of "Drawing for Young Children," &c. New edition. [This book is chiefly occupied with Numeration though the other first rules of arithmetic are not lost sight of: the mode of teaching is principally by means of objects and actions,-as one counter, two counters, clap the-hands once &c. It is in fact a sort of revival of the old oral mode-ef teaching,, which probably has been too much neglected since books have so multiplied.] Efarmony of Education. Designed. to assist those engaged- in Teaching.
[We do not see much of harmonious connexion ia ilaits book; but it contains a variety of sensible aid practical hints for the domestic' training of little girls, and to•sorae extent of little boys. It requires, however a mother's time, care, and at- tention to her children, properly to carry out the hints.]
The Baths and Watering places of England, Considered with reference to their Curative Efficacy. With Observations on Mineral Waters, Bathing, &e. By Edwin Lee. Second edition.
[The enlargement in this edition refers to a more extended, notice of the properties of the waters, and the characteristics of the places, derived generally from per- sonal observation on frequent visits.]
The Martyr; a Tragedy:. By the Honourable Mrs. Erskine Norton.
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