Little Rivers. By Henry Van Dyke. (david Nutt.)—mr. Van Dyke
has some pleasant reminiscences of wandering, fishing-rod in hand, by river and lake sides in his own country (the States), on the Continent, and in Scotland. When we say the "......
Dr. Soomadhi Of Ashantee. By Frankfort Moore. (a. Con-...
is a story in which two familiar themes are corn- bined,—the irreclaimable savagery of the negro, and the magical powers that some of the race can exercise, powers called "Obi"......
Professor Blackie : His Sayings And Doings. A...
by his Nephew, Edward Angus Kennedy. (J. Clarke and Co.)—Mr. Kennedy describes both the seria and the jocose of Professor Blackie's life. It would be a mistake to suppose that......
Practical Wildfowling. By Henry Sharp. (l. 17pcott...
a technical book describing the implements of various kinds which the sportsman needs for what may be called generally "duck-shooting," wild ducks, including teal, widgeon, &c.,......
The Squire. By Mrs. Parr. (cassell And Co.)—the Story Doea
not move on perhaps quite as quickly as it might, or as we have got into the habit of requiring in these days of hurry. But it is an interesting story, briskly written, with now......
Her Own Polk. By Hector Malot. Translated From The French
by Lady Mary Loyd. (W. Heinemann.) —This is a translation, and, as far as the style is concerned—the original we have not seen—a good translation, of M. Malot's "En Famine." We......
Froissart. By Mary Darniesteter. Translated From The...
Frances Poynter. (T. Fisherlinwin.) —Madame Darmesteter sketches with admirable precision and force the personal and literary characteristics of Froissart. She gives his......
With Mm. Ninth Lancers During The Indian Mutiny. Letters Of
Brevet-Major 0. H. S. G. Anson. (W. H. Allen and Co.)— Major Anson's letters, addressed to his wife, stretch over a period of about ten months, from June 1st, 1857, to March......
The Worship Of The Romans. By Frank Granger, D.lit. (methuen
and Co.)—Dr. Granger adds the words, "Viewed in relation to the Roman Temperament," and so explains the stand- point which he occupies in his investigation of this subject.......
Old Chester. Etched And Described By H. Hoven Crickmorc. (j.
M Dent and Co.)—We admire Mr. Criclunore's pencil, or graving-tool, more than his pen. He aims at a sprightly style, and tries—alas ! how common a failing it is !—to be funny,......
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