University of Virginia Library

NOVELS AND TALES.

THE AUTOCRAT OF THE BREAKFAST-TABLE. By Oliver Wendell Holmes. In
one volume, 12mo. About 350 pp. With Characteristic Illustrations by Hoppin. Price, $1.00. A fine
edition of the Autocrat on hot-pressed paper, in bevelled boards, gilt.

The success of this series has been unexampled in Magazine literature; no articles in American periodicals,
and, it is believed, none from English pens, unless it may be the Noctes Ambrosianœ, have ever attained
such a wide-spread popularity. The publishers believe that this book will have a permanent interest, and
will take its place with the works of the few humorists whom the world agrees to call great.

For nice and almost affectionate appreciation of nature; for knowledge of what is most subtile in human
thought and feeling; for a genial humor that makes even satire amiable; and for poetry by turns witty,
tender, graceful, and imaginative, these “table talks” may fairly challenge comparison in the whole field
of literature.

THE MAYFLOWER, and Miscellaneous Writings. By Mrs. H. Beecher Stowe. In
one volume, 12mo, with a vignette title, and a fine Portrait on steel. Price, in muslin, $1.25; gilt $2;
half calf, $2.25; full calf, $4.

—National
Era.

THE NEW AGE OF GOLD; or, the Life and Adventures of Robert Dexter
Romaine. Written by himself. In one volume, 12mo. Price, $1.25.

A beautiful story of a residence upon a tropical island, bearing no more resemblance to Robinson Crusoe
than the circumstances require. The principal feature of novelty is the introduction of a beautiful
woman, who is the companion of the shipwrecked hero;—a very agreeable substitute for the uninteresting
savage, Friday.

The style of the work is exceedingly animated, and the author's sympathy with Nature, in all her forms
of beauty, is everywhere apparent.

THE NEW PRIEST IN CONCEPTION BAY. A Novel, in 2 vols., 16mo. Price, $1.75.

The events upon which this story is founded took place in Newfoundland. The grand scenery of this
barren island makes a framework of singular picturesqueness for the simple yet affecting narrative. All
is new to American readers. Life has a strange charm; manners and customs are peculiar; the dialect
is marked and full of character; and the simplicity, bravery, and heroic endurance of the hardy fishermen
form a fine subject for the novelist's pen.

The publishers believe that this work will make a deep impression, not only on account of its bold and
decisive pictures of scenery, the poetic graces of the style, but from the absorbing interest of the story.
It is deeply imbued with religious feeling, full of natural piety that commends itself to the best feelings
of the heart.

HYMNS OF THE AGES. Being Selections from Classic Devotional Poetry, principally from the
“Lyra Apostolica,” “Lyra Catholica,” and “Lyra Germanica.” With an Introduction by Prof. F.
D. Huntington. In one volume, 12mo. In various elegant styles of binding. A beautiful gift book.

In this work are gathered together the hymns which have been consecrated by generations of Christians
of all denominations. It is believed to be the most elevated and devout in character, as well as the most
varied and complete, of any collection extant.

THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF JAMES SULLIVAN. 2 volumes, octavo, with a fine steel
Portrait after Stuart.

The Life of Sullivan connects the recent history of the State with the ante Revolutionary period. An
active lawyer and politician, he eagerly espoused the patriotic cause, and held positions of trust and danger
throughout the struggle. He was afterwards Judge, Congressional Delegate, and Governor of the
Commonwealth. His services, no less than his sagacity and high character, entitle his memory to the
respect of the present generation. The work is one of great interest, not only to students of history, but
to the general public.

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