Page images
PDF
EPUB

COLERICK. ADVENTURES OF PIONEER CHILDREN; or, Life in the Wilderness. A Portrayal of the part performed by the Children of the Early Pioneers in establishing homes in the Wilderness. Acts of Unequaled Bravery and Patriotism. Adventures with Wild Beasts and Savage Indians, etc. By E. FENWICK COLERICK. Illustrated. 12mo. 1 00 A book of exciting interest. The children of acts of heroism, adventures with wild of the early settlers in the Ohio and Ken- beasts, and many other interesting incitucky wilderness of a hundred years ago dents in which the pioneer youth had part. faced, with their parents, the danger of sav- They are entertainingly presented, and in ages and wild beasts. The boys and girls of reading the sketches boys and girls of tothat time were necessarily a part of the pio- day may be led to a better appreciation of neer army, realizing as soon as they could the comforts which surround them, now think that their lives were constantly in that homes have been established where a peril. As a result certain qualities were de- few years ago was a great wilderness.-Inveloped in them that seem surprising to dianapolis News. their descendants of this day. As they shared the risk and bore a hand in the common defense, they well deserve the attention of the historian, and the idea of writ1ng up their daring exploits and devoted bravery is to be warmly commended. Mr. Colerick has written an absorbing book, one that will be read with wonder as well as eagerness.-Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.

Mr. Colerick has remembered that the children of the early time must have had some interesting experiences. From general and local histories he gathers accounts

The "Adventures of Pioneer Children" gives a series of episodes in the early history of the West, in which boys and girls both figure, and narrates many of the privations and sufferings, sports and enjoyments of those who laid the foundations of empire in the States of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana. and in Western Pennsylvania and Virginia. This volume will be specially interesting to every young reader whose parents or grand parents belonged to pioneer families.-Western Christian Advocate.

COLLIER. SORGHUM: ITS CULTURE AND MANUFACTURE, ECONOMICALLY CONSIDERED AS A SOURCE OF SUGAR, SYRUP, AND FODDER. BY PETER COLLIER, Ph.D., late Chemist of the United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Illustrated. 8vo. Cloth.

3 00

Prof. Collier has presented, in a systematic offset, he has already had the satisfaction of manner, all the most important facts relating witnessing the actual production of good suto the economical production of the above re- gar from sorghum, on a large scale, and at cited results from sorghum. In his 582 large moderate cost;" and he trusts that his work and liberal pages, with numerous illustra- may aid in establishing, in this country, the tions, he has exhausted all needed material to sorghum-sugar industry. We anticipate a show that the Northern cane will become an rapid sale of the" Sorghum Book," especially important factor in the sugar supply of this among those whose patience has not become country, which our readers know now pays exhausted by the long-deferred consummaforeign nations over $100,000,000 for a want we tion of results so confidently predicted. are unable to fill. He treats sorghum as bo- Nearly all that can be said or desired to be tanically related to the tropical cane, and re- known on the sugar topic is spread before sembling it in capacity for production of the reader, while the value of sorghum, as a saccharine staple. He says he "has not been foliage and fodder plant, is conclusively spared the infliction of ridicule; but, as an proven.-Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.

25

CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, ETC. The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776; the Articles of Confederation, July 9, 1778; the Constitution of the United States, September 17, 1787; the Fifteen Amendments to the Constitution, and Index; and Washington's Farewell Address, September 7, 1796. 8vo. Paper. CONSTITUTIONS (THE) OF THE UNITED STATES AND OF THE STATE OF OHIO. With Amendments, Annotations and Indexes; with the Articles of Confederation, 1777, and the Ordinance of 1787. Royal 8vo. Paper, 50c. Half sheep, 1 00

COOK. SYNOPSIS OF CHESS OPENINGS. A Tabulated Analysis. By W. Cook. From the third English edition. Edited by J. W. MILLER, of the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette. 8vo. Cloth.

2.00

The American Supplement contains American Variations and Gambits, and also a review of Analytical Novelties that have been advanced in any part of the world during the last three years, Illustrative Games from recent International Chess Congresses and important matches, with Hints on Correspondence Games; also a list of the Chess Clubs of the United States and Canada, the Chess Code of the Chess Association of the United States in full, and a Sketch of the History of the New Orleans Club, which has over a thousand members.

The splendid stores of modern combina- the other hundred and one masters of tion are heaped up before us, giving the brilliancy of Morphy, the profundity of Steinitz, the massé shots of Anderssen, the sparkle of Zukertort, the inventions of Paulsen, and the all-around-the-board play of Mackenzie and Blackburne and Mason, and

the modern board, to rejoice and instruct the student. In future reports, as time and occasion may warrant, we shall bestow upon the special points of the book a more critical analysis.-G. Reichelm, in Philadelphia Times.

CORNWELL. CONSULTATION CHART OF THE EYE-SYMPTOMS AND EYE-COMPLICATIONS OF GENERAL DISEASES. Arranged by HENRY G. CORNWELL, M. D. On roller. 14 x 20 inches.

50

CRAIG. HEBREW WORD MANUAL, etymologically arranged. By Prof. JAMES A. CRAIG, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor of Biblical Exegesis in 1.00 Lane Theological Seminary. 12mo. Cloth. Net.

This is a brief work, comprising all the roots occurring not less than twenty times, with their most important derivations in etymological arrangement, together with a list of the particles (prepositions, adverbs, conjunctions, interjections), so arranged and grouped together as to render easy their mastery, and an index of roots. On each page are two columns. The right-hand column gives the verbal form with its more common significations, and the left-hand column contains the derivatives. Where it was thought the more original signification of the roots would aid the student in connecting the meaning of the derivative with the verbal form, such original signification is given and indicated by a smaller type.

The importance to the student of entering at once, in a scientific way, upon the acquisition of a vocabulary has been emphasized, and it is believed that this contribution to Hebrew text-books will greatly simplify the labor and add to the pleasure of the student. The student begins at once to do the most important work, and to do it scientifically.

The roots are arranged in the order of the frequency of their occurrence. Those occurring 2,000 times are given first, then follow those occurring 900, 800, 700, etc., times, down to those found 20 to 25 times. Derivatives occurring ten times and less often are numbered.

That which is of prime advantage to every student to know in acquiring a vocabulary is given, and all useless material, as well as what is comparatively of little importance, carefully excluded, the aim of the book being to be as comprehensive as the need of the student requires, and yet as concise as consistent with a reading vocabulary and scientific accuracy.

CRAIG. THE OLDEN TIME. A Monthly Publication, Devoted

to the Preservation of Documents and other Authentic Information in relation to the early Explorations and Settlement and Improvement of the Country around the Head of the Ohio. Edited by Neville B. Craig, Esq. (Originally published at Pittsburgh, in 1846-47.) 2 vols. 8vo. Cloth, 6 00

The index alone can convey an idea of the richness of this collection. Among many others, the following may be enumerated: Washington's journals of 1753, 1754, and 1770; Frederick Post's Journal, from Philadelphia to the Ohio, 1758; George Croghan's Journal, from Fort Pitt to Vincennes and Detroit, 1765; General Richard Butler's Journal, to the Falls of the Ohio, 1785; Arthur Lee's Journal, to the Northwestern Indians, 1785; a large number of valuable articles relating to the Indians, including details of many conferences and treaties; numerous articles concerning Braddock's Defeat, Lord Dunmore's War, the early settlement of Western Pennsylvania and the Northwestern Territory, etc. Two early books are reprinted entire in its pages-Smith's "Account of General Bouquet's Expedition against the Ohio Indians in 1764," and "A Memorial, containing a summary view of facts, with their authorities, in answer to the observations sent by the English Ministry to the Courts of Europe. Translated from the French." Though there wero two editions of this latter work published, both in 1757-one in Philadelphia and one in New York-it is one of the rarest of American books, and is very valuable as giving the French view of the situation in the West at that time. Besides the above, the publication embraces numerous articles, giving facts of the most interesting character, from the private journals and personal reminiscences of many of those who acted prominent parts in early days, which will be of great value to the future historian of this region.

A full and accurate index has been prepared for this edition, which greatly enhances its value. The edition is a limited one

CURRIE. PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF COMMON SCHOOL EDUCATION. By JAMES CURRIE, A. M., Principal of the Church of Scotland Training College, Edinburgh, and author of many valuable educational books. 12mo. Cloth.

1 00

This work consists of three parts: I. A Manual of Principles, illustrating the Objects and Laws of Education in their connection with the Doctrines of Mental Science. II. A Manual of School Management, treating of Organization, Discipline, and the Art of Teaching. III. A Manual of Method, showing how the Art of Teaching is applied to all the branches which form part of Common School Education.

Space would fail us to give any thing like an adequate idea of the wide scope and comprehensive sweep of this work. While it deserves to find a place in every school or college library, it is in itself a library of almost every thing that can be implied in the term School Education. The author's reputation in the educational world will secure his book a warm welcome among all those who have at heart the true theory and practice of education.-The Teacher, Philadelphia.

It is an excellent work and should be found in the hands of all our teachers. A thorough study of the treatise by all our instructors would increase the value of our schools twenty-five per cent in a short time. -The School Journal, New York.

This may seem a large book for the subjects treated, but the reader will conclude, after a search through its pages, that there

is not a page or section that he would want left out. The views are comprehensive, the arrangements orderly, and the analysis clear and distinctive. The views of the author are positive, but well matured, and are expressed in simple and terse language that keeps the discussion luminous throughout. The imprint of the patient and painstaking student, the adept in practical experience, and the able and self-conscious master of the subject, stands out in every sentence. Every educator is profoundly interested in the subject-matter of every page of the book, and is but little fitted for the teacher's art unless he has read and studied just such authors. However much he may have done this before, he will find a rich mine of new thought and suggestion here. It is a rare teacher's manual of itself. -Educational Courant, Louisville, Ky.

2 vols. 8vo.

500

CUTLER. LIFE, JOURNAL, AND CORRESPONDENCE OF REV. MANASSEH CUTLER, LL.D. By his grandchildren, WILLIAM P. CUTLER and JULIA P. CUTLER. Portrait and two plates. For diversity of good gifts, for their efficient use, and for the variety of modes of valuable service to his country and mankind, I doubt whether Manasseh Cutler has his equal in American history.-Rev. A. P. Peabody, D.D.

The first merit of these volumes is, that they furnish distinct outlines for a true chapter of the History of the United States as yet unwritten in any adequate form, and that after a long and unmerited obscurity they bring visibly into the front, where he properly belongs, a first-class character and national benefactor.

Their second merit, in a historical point of view, is in the contribution which the diary and correspondence make to our knowledge of events, persons, phases of public opinion, social characteristics, state of science and the arts, and the topographical condition of the New England and Middle States-particularly the former-during the Doctor's active life, including therein the important period of the Revolution.

Third, in order of enumeration, is the biographical merit of the volumes, though their charm and readableness in this particular will cause many to reckon this first. Incomplete as the biographical facts are, through loss of data by fire and otherwise, they suffice to portray clearly a most interesting and able man, one whose traits as thus disclosed are a continual reminder of Dr. Franklin. One of the most instructive and valuable entries in the diary is that giving an account of Dr. Cutler's visit to the sage of Philadelphia, who was then living in the retirement of his old age.-New England Historical and Genealogical Register.

These two handsomely printed volumes furnish important data concerning the true history of the early settlement of the Ohio Valley and the North-west. Dr. Cutler kept a daily record of his personal affairs, beginning in the year 1765, and ending the year of his death, 1823, extracts from which constitute in this work one of the most interesting and useful autobiographies ever given to the public. Dr. Cutler was a man of varied and scholarly accomplishments, with a keen sense of humor, and he was a racy and charming writer. In his travels from state to state, in his social relations, as a member of Congress, and in all his experiences as a pioneer in the wilderness, he relates what he did, saw, and thought, in clear-cut, terse, and straightforward language; and we are thereby introduced to nearly all the prominent people in the country during the period of his active career. To the student of American history these volumes are invaluable. No work has ever appeared so prolific in information to those who would carefully study the beginnings of Ohio and her near western neighbors. Aside from this the journals and descriptions are delightfully readable, and as a source of simple entertainment the general public will find the work more attractive than a romance. It has been very ably edited, and is presented by its publishers in clear handsome type and well bound. It is a work no library should miss, and every household in the country would be the better for giving it a warm welcome.-Magazine of American History,

CUTLER. THE LIFE AND TIMES OF EPHRAIM CUTLER. Prepared from his Journals and Correspondence. By his daughter, JULIA P. CUTLER. With sketches of his brother Major Jervis Cutler and his son William P. Cutler. Portraits. 8vo. Net,

2.50

Ephraim Cutler was the eldest son of Manasseh Cutler, LLD. (for his life see above), and during his entire manhood was a very prominent figure in Ohio history. He was a judge of the Quarter Sessions and the Common Pleas in the Northwestern Territory, a member of the second Territorial Legislature and of the first Ohio Constitutional Convention. He introduced the clause in the constitution prohibiting slavery, and that relating to religion and education. As a member of the Legislature, 1819-1825, he took a leading part. The "Life" is largely autobiographical, and gives hitherto unpublished details of the political history of the early days of the Territory and State, and many entertaining sketches of prominent men. Major Jervis Cutler, U. S. A., was the author of a Topographical Description of the State of Ohio, Indiana Territory and Louisiana," published

in 1812.

[ocr errors]

W. P. Cutler was for fifty years a prominent political figure in Southern Ohio. Copious extracts are given from his journals and correspondence. His diary while in Congress in 1862-3 is of especial interest. The accounts given of secret meetings held by the Union members of Congress, and of the measures discussed by them, will be a revelation to most readers.

DAVIS. KENTUCKY FOSSIL CORALS. A Monograph of the Polypi By W. J. DAVIS. 139 arto

of the Silurian and Devonian Formations. type plates. 2 vols. 4to.

25 00

This splendid monograph issued by the New Geological Survey of Kentucky describes and figures 900 specimens, representing 41 genera and 310 species, of which 7 genera and 168 species are new and hitherto undescribed. Vol. I. Text, with a Glossary of Technical Terms; over 700 pages, nearly ready. Part II. Plates, with classified index; ready.

50

DEBECK. HARD CHANCRE OF THE EYE-LIDS AND CONJUNCTIVA.
By DAVID DEBECK, M. D. Colored plate. 8vo. Paper.
Inaugural Dissertation presented on being proposed for membership to
the American Ophthalmological Society, 1886.

DEXTER.

IN MEMORIAM, VERSIONS, AND IDLE MEASURES. By

CHARLES DEXTER. 16mo. Cloth.

2.00

DIETRICK., THE FAMILIES OF JOHN AND JAKE. (On the Education and Training of Boys.) By ELLEN B. DIETRICK. 12mo. Paper. 25

Comprehensive, concise and logical, are fitting terms to apply to this wellwritten pamphlet, in which the author goes to the root of the matter in her scheme for remedying and removing a great social evil, which has given rise to the problems of the age, namely: the amelioration of the condition of what Mr. Booth so aptly names the "submerged tenth," which is, unhappily, as omnipresent in America as in overcrowded England.

The typical "Johns and Jakes" are represented as in perpetual conflict, the former doing their utmost to redeem their fallen neighbors, and do away with the vice and crime attending them, by means of stringent laws, church and mission work, refuges, jails, and reformatories and charitable and benevolent schemes and organizations without number. It is all in vain. Finally it dawns upon the descendants of "John" that under the present system of regeneration, they are simply putting a premium on wretchedness. Reconstruction takes place. Remembering the old adage that "Just as the twig is bent the tree is inclined," they make a new beginning; kindergartens and industrial schools are established to train and equip the rising generation for the struggle of life; laws are passed to insure and protect the rights of the vast army of wage-workers, and to improve and elevate their condition and surroundings; the avenues of trade are opened, and the power of capital directed so as to secure to labor "Honest work for the day, honest hope for the morrow," and thus, in an arcadian vision of universal prosperity the scene closes.

The work should recommend itself to all who have the welfare of their fellow beings at heart, and there are few who will not indorse Mrs. Dietrick's sentiments in regard to this most important question.

The story is a splendid plea for "kindergartens," and illustrates, in a forcible manner, how much better it is to train the hands, hearts, and heads together, than to try

any one separate. Every teacher and person wishing to acquaint themselves with the true kindergarten idea should read it.Kentucky School Journal.

DEVEREUX. HOW TO PLAY PROGRESSIVE CROQUET. By Mrs. DEVEREUX. 24mo. Paper.

25

Progressive Croquet is the old game with a new zest infused into it by the introduction of the progressive features which have given Progressive Euchre such unlimited popularity. This little work gives the whole theory and practice of the game. It opens with a word or two of Historic Review of Croquet, and follows with its Charms and Advantages; How to Give a Party; Invitations; All Take Partners; Score Sheets; The Send-Off; Prizes; Definitions of Terms Used; A Few Necessary Rules; Hints to the Hostess; and Pointers for Players.

« PreviousContinue »