CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 156 - 164 BOOKS & AUTHORS (Cont'd) - 156 - DTD Sept. 25; ed: 2/2 We are in receipt of Hawthorne's LIFE OF FRANKLIN PIERCE, sent by the Democratic National committee, requesting favorable notice. "We will notice the book on Monday, (Sept. 27,) and as favorably as an honest press may dare speak of such a work, written by such an author, and for such a purpose. ་་ 157 DTD Sept. 30:2/2 PIONEER WOMEN OF THE WEST, a book written by Mrs. Ellet, is a domestic history of the early settlers in the western wilds of America. The memoirs generally contain lively and spirited scenes. It's adventurous character will make it a fascinating book to the young people. (2) (9) 158 DTD Sept. 30; ed: 2/3 - UNCLE TOM'S CABIN AS IT IS, a novel written by a Mr. Smith, is a mere collection of "nigger talk," pointless and prosy. Without reference to the doctrine of these pro-slavery and antislavery novels, the execution of this novel is miserably bad. (7) 159 DTD Sept. 30:2/3 - THE MEN OF THE TIME OR LIVING NOTABLES by Mr. Redfield, Clinton hall, New York, is concise and comprehensive and for that reason the better adapted for a book of reference. (4) 160 DTD Sept. 30; adv: 2/5 - THE LIFE OF WM. HENRY HARRISON by H. Montgomery, has just been published by Tooker and Gatchel, Cleveland, 0. (2) 161 DTD Oct. 7; ed: 2/2 - "UNCLE TOM'S CABIN is the book of the age. Its circulation is unparalleled in the history of American literature; and when we look at the good effect the book has had upon our own country, we can safely say, no book ever written has possessed such influence Mrs Stowe has immortalized herself and won everlasting, wide-spread renown. 162 DTD Oct. 9; adv: 3/1 - AGRICULTURE FOR SCHOOLS is by the Rev. John L. Blake, D. D. It contains many valuable lessons in modern farming, scientific exercises for recitations, and many elegant extracts from rural literature. It is on sale by J. B. Cobb and Company. (2) (2) 163 DTD Oct. 11; adv: 1/1 - THE CAMPAIGN OF GENERAL SCOTT by Lieut. Raphael Semmes, U. S. N., is for sale by E. G. Knight and Company, Cleveland. 164 DTD Oct. 15; adv: 2/3 E. H. Merrel, 8 Prospect st. offers: A HISTORY OF SLAVERY AND ANTI SLAVERY by William Goodale and DEMOCRACY by E. Smith. (2) (1) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 165 - 171 DTD Oct. 18:2/3 BOOKS & AUTHORS (Cont'd) 165 THE BOOK OF SNOBS was written by W. M. Thackeray. Of Thackeray's merit as an author, it should be sufficient recommendation that the book was first published by PUNCH in 52 serials. PUNCH would not publish anything which did not possess merit. It is for sale by E. G. Knight and Company. 166 DTD Oct. 19; ed: 2/2 - The LONDON TIMES, in a criticism of UNCLE 167 DTD Oct. 20; ed: 2/1 - Clark and company, one of the "Houses" in (15) (9) (3) 168 DTD Oct. 30:2/1 - JAMES' NEW AMERICAN FORM BOOK AND LEGAL GUIDE is a book whose object is to offer a collection of business forms that will meet the popular want. It avoids all tautologocal phraseology, yet preserves all points necessary to legalize these. It is for sale at Parsons and Company and is published by J. A. and U. P. James of Cincinnati. (2) 169 - DTD Oct. 30; adv: 3/6 J. B. Cobb & Co., 465 Superior st., advertises 16 new books for sale. (4) 170 - DTD Nov. 3:2/2 - SLAVERY AND ANTI SLAVERY by William Goodell is a history of the great struggles in both hemispheres with a view of the slavery question in the United States. The paper and typography are excellent. The price is $1.50. It is for sale in Cleveland by E. H. Merrill. (15) 171 - DTD Nov. 3; adv: 2/7 - Jewett, Proctor and Worthington, 138 Superior st., offer: THE TWO ALTARS or TWO PICTURES IN ONE by Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe. (2) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 172 - 181 BOOKS & AUTHORS (Cont'd) 172 DTD Nov. 9:2/3 - The FARM AND FIRESIDE or The ROMANCE OF AGRICULTURE by the Rev. John L. Blake, D.D. Its particular merit consists of its variety of topics and the interesting "romance" which the author has thrown around rural and agricultural life. (3) 173 DTD Nov. 11:2/4 - SPEECHES, ADDRESSES AND OCCASIONAL SERMONS by Theodore Parker is published by Parsons and Company. (1) 174 DTD Nov. 22:2/2 NUT CRACKER AND MOUSE KING is translated from the German of Hoffman by Mrs. St. Simon. This is a very fascinating volume calculated to amuse the youthful reader. It is sold by J. B. Cobb and Company and is published by D. Appleton and Company. (1) 175 DTD Nov. 22:2/3 - OTTO'S TREASURY OF STORIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE is pleasant mental food for the young; it relieves the mind from the severe tension of more laborious study. This book is sold by J. B. Cobb and Company and is published by D. Appleton and Company. (2) 176 DTD Nov. 22:2/3 WINTER EVENING RECITATIONS is a illustrated book full of interesting tales for children. The book is sold by J. B. Cobb and Company and is published by D. Appleton and Company. 177 DTD Nov. 22:2/3 - The WINTER EVENING STORY BOOK by Uncle Tom is made up of thrilling stories of adventure on land and sea, feats of romantic daring and perilous encounters with savages and wild beasts. It is sold by J. B. Cobb and Company and is published by D. Appleton and Company. (1) (2) 178 - DTD Nov. 23; adv: 3/3 - J. B. Cobb and Company, 46 Superior st., offer GARDEN WALKS WITH THE POETS, by Mrs. G. M. Kirkland; ORACLES FOR YOUTH, by Caroline Gilman; and A BOOK FOR A CORONER, by Leigh Hunt. (5) 179 DTD Nov. 25; adv: 2/5 J. B. Cobb aud Company, publishers, of Cleveland, O. offer THE CITIZENS MANUEL, by Andrew W. Young. It is adapted for use in schools, as well as desirable for townships, school libraries, and families. (4) 180 DTD Nov. 25:3/2 - THE COUSINS: A COUNTRY TALE is written by Miss Mitford. It is a story of a rich lawyer and his two beautiful daughters, one of whom he has betrothed to a poor nephew. (24) 181 DTD Nov. 27:2/3 - MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF THOMAS CHALMERS, D.D., L.L.D. is writen by the Rev. William Hanna, L.L. D. Much of this volume is occupied with detailing Dr. Chalmers' efforts in behalf of "Church Establishments," of "Church Extension," and of "the Free Church" which in Scotland is a very different thing from what has come to be so designated among ourselves. This volume contains what Dr. CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 182 - 189 BOOKS & AUTHORS (Cont'd) Chalmers might call his "deliverance" on the subject of American slav ery. Harper and Brothers, New York, are the publishers of the book. It is sold by E. G. Knight and Company of Cleveland. (39) 182 - DTD Nov. 27; adv: 2/5 H. M. Addison of Cleveland, offers to all friends of temperance: FIVE TRACTS ON THE MAINE LAW; ECONOMY OF THE MAINE LAW; PROHIBITIONARY LAWS, and ADDRESS OF BARNES ON THE MAINE LAW AND WHAT EVIL IT HATH DONE. (3) 183 DTD Nov. 30; adv: 2/3 - THE HISTORY OF ROMULUS is written by Jacob Abbott. This is another volume of a series of juvenile histories. The publishers are Harpers and Brothers of New York. The book is sold by E. G. Knight and Company of Cleveland. (2) 184 DTD Nov. 30:2/3 - YOUNG'S CITIZEN'S MANUEL is issued by J. B. Cobb and Company of Cleveland. This is a manual of government and law. The book is comprised of a familiar illustration of the principles of civil government, a practical view of the state governments and of the government of the United States, and a digest of common and statutory law and of the law of nations. (5) 185 - DTD Nov. 30:2/3 A LIFE OF VICISSITUDES is written by G. P. R. James, Esq. It is a story of revolutionary times. It is sold by E. G. Knight and Company. (1) 186 DTD Nov. 30:2/3 - MEN'S WIVES is written by W. M. Thackeray. It is a readable book. The publishers are D. Appleton and Company of New York. It is sold by J. B. Cobb and Company. (1) 187 - DTD Nov. 30:2/3 THE DAUGHTER OF ZION is written by Rev. S. D. Buchard, D.D. This book contains chapters on the lives and characters of Sarah, Rebekah, Miriam, Rahab, Jepthah's daughter, Ruth, Esther, Bathsheba, Judith, The Virgin Mary, The Woman of Samaria, Martha and Mary Magdalene. (1) 188 - DTD Nov. 30:2/3 - Reflections ON FLOWERS is written by the Rev. James Hervey. This book is made up of the writings of the author, who lived in the middle of the last century. There are about 20 varieties of flowers illustrated. John S. Taylor of New York is the publisher. The book is sold by J. B. Cobb and Company of Cleveland. (2) 189 DTD Dec. 1; adv: 3/5 - Tooker and Gatchel, 102 Superior st., publishers offer: ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES OF PLANE AND PROSPECTIVE DRAWING, by John Brainard. (5) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 190 - 198 BOOKS & AUTHORS (Cont'd) 190 - DTD Dec. 3; adv: 2/6 - Jewett, Proctor and Worthington, publishers, booksellers and stationers, 138 Superior st., Cleveland, O., offer: PHILOSOPHY OF MYSTERIOUS AGENTS by E. C. Rogers; PARISIAN SIGHTS AND FRENCH PRINCIPLES; BLEAK HOUSE, No. 8, and LIBERTY TRACTS No. 1. 191 - DTD Dec. 6; adv: 3/3 - A. J. Cobb and Company, American Hotel, 46 192 - DTD Dec. 8; ed: 2/2 - Jewett and Company have just issued a cheap edition of UNCLE TOM'S CABIN in both English and German. "The book still sells wonderfully, and it will sell as long as the world stands." 193 DTD Dec. 11; adv: 2/5 Tooker and Gatchel, publishers, Cleveland, O., offer the SENATOR'S SON; or THE MAINE LAW THE LAST REFUGE by Metta Victoria Fuller. (2) (2) (5) 194 DTD Dec. 14; adv: 2/6 - Jewett, Proctor and Worthington, publishers, 138 Superior st., Cleveland, offer CONFESSIONS OF FITZBODDLE by William Thackeray, PRIVATE LIFE OF DANIEL WEBSTER by Charles Lanman, and ESSAYS FROM THE LONDON TIMES. (4) 195 - DTD Dec. 16; adv: 2/7 Among 36 publications offered by E. G. (10) 196 DTD Dec. 20; adv: 3/5 - Tooker and Gatchel, 102 Superior st., offer 197 - DTD Dec. 25:2/2 - AN ESSAY ON THE TRIAL BY JURY is written by (8) (15) 198 DID Dec. 30; ed: 2/2 The London MORNING ADVERTISER lauds the able preface, written by the Earl of Carlisle, to one of the editions of UNCLE TOM'S CABIN. "It is pre-eminently considerate even of the prejudices and the vanity (11) of our countrymen; while, as a piece of composition, it glows with See also Book Stores & Stationers; Schools & Seminaries Text Books 1 |