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VICTOR HUGO, by a Witness of his Life: Madame HUGO.
Translated from the French, by CHARLES EDWIN WILBOUR,
translator of 'Les Miserables.' Carleton, publisher, 413 Broadway, New
York.
A biography of a remarkable man, written by a constant observer of his
actions, almost a second self, can scarcely fail to prove interesting.
In this case the interest is increased by its close connection with a
popular novel. Indeed, the readers of 'Les Miserables' will be
astonished to find what a flood of light is thrown upon that master work
by this charming life-history of its author. Marius is but a free
variation of Victor Hugo himself. In Joly, the old school-mate of the
Pension Cordier, the author of Jean Valjean becomes closely acquainted
with a real galley slave. In short, the great romance is a part of the
life of Victor Hugo, and cannot be fully understood without the
biography--its completion.'
LIFE AND TIMES OF SIR WILLIAM JOHNSON, BARONET.
J. MUNSELL, 78 State street, Albany, announces for publication
by subscription, 'The Life and Times of Sir William Johnson, Baronet.'
The work is by William L. Stone, son of Colonel Stone, well known as
editor and biographer. The materials of this Life were derived from
original papers furnished by the family of Sir William, from his own
diary, and other sources which have never before been consulted. The
work was begun by the late William L. Stone, has been completed by his
son, and with the Lives of Brant and Red Jacket, brings down the history
of the Six Nations and their relations with Great Britain, from 1560 to
1824. The edition will be very nearly confined to the number subscribed
for. Price $5, payable on delivery.
Sir William Johnson was Superintendent of Indian Affairs in this country
before the Revolution, was distinguished in Colonial history, and active
in the French and Indian war. His life was one of romantic interest and
vicissitude. The work is highly spoken of by the literati who have seen
the advance sheets. Jared Sparks, George Bancroft, F. Parkman, G.W.
Curtis, Lewis Cass, &c., testify to its interest and historical
accuracy. From the well-known ability of its author, it may be safely
and highly commended to the reading and thinking public.
BEYOND THE LINES; or, a Yankee Prisoner Loose in Dixie. By Captain J.J.
Geer, late of General Buckland's Staff. Philadelphia: J.W. Daughaday,
publisher, 1308 Chestnut street.
CAPTAIN JOHN J. GEER was, before the war, a minister of the Methodist
Church in Ohio, was taken prisoner before the battle of Shiloh, in a
skirmish with Beauregard's pickets, passed some months in rebel
prisons, made his escape, and pleasantly tells the story of his
adventures. He reports that the large slave-holders and the wretched
clay-eaters are all Secessionists, but that a large middle class,
people who own but few slaves and till their own fields, are mostly
true to the Union, in the parts of the South he visited. The book is
one of incident, contains many curious pictures of life and character,
and will address itself to a large class of readers.
THE AMBER GODS, AND OTHER STORIES. By Harriet Elizabeth Prescott.
Ticknor & Fields, Boston. For sale by D. Appleton & Co., New York.
The many readers of Miss Prescott will be glad to welcome the present
collection of her very popular tales. It contains: The Amber Gods. In a
Cellar. Knitting Sale-Socks. Circumstance. Desert Lands. Midsummer and
May. The South Breaker.
Few writers have attained distinction and recognition so immediately as
Miss Prescott. Her fancy is brilliant, her style glowing, and culture
and varied information mark the products of her pen.
PHILIP VAN ARTEVELDE; a Dramatic Romance. Ticknor & Fields, Boston. For
sale by D. Appleton & Co., New York.
An historical romance, cast in a dramatic and rhythmical form, by Henry
Taylor. It has been too long known to the community to require any
commendation at the present date. It has gone through many editions in
England. We are glad to see it in the convenient and pleasant form of
Ticknor's "Blue and Gold," so well known to American readers.
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