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11.-Chemical Technology; or, Chemistry applied to the Arts and to Manufactures. By Dr. F. KNAPP, Professor at the University of Gressen. Translated and edited, with numerous notes and additions, by Dr. EDMUND RONALDS, Lecturer at the Middlesex Hospital, and Dr. THOMAS RICHARDSON, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. First American Edition, with notes and additions, by Professor WALTER R. JOHNSON, of Philadelphia. Volume I. Illustrated with two hundred and fourteen Engravings on Wood. 8vo., pp. 504. Philadelphia: Lea & Blanchard.

This work is divided into two parts, in groups of subjects. The first treats of those branches of manufacture depending upon the process of combustion, including peat, American coals, the relative value of fuel, the application of heat, of illumination and lighting materials, modes of effecting illumination, and of the illuminating power of different materials. The second group of subjects pertains to the process of manufacture concerned in the production and application of the alkalies and earths, including common and sea salt, soda, potashes, borax and boracic acid, saltpetre and nitre, gunpowder, gun cotton, aqua fortis, nitric acid, manufacture of soap, oil varnish, &c. The illustrations consist of the apparatus for the various manufactures from sulphur, and the manufacture of salt, soda, saltpetre, gunpowder, soap, &c. &c. The importance of chemistry, in its. application to the industrial and useful arts, was never more completely illustrated than in this really scientific and practical treatise. It is, we learn, to be followed by works on Pharmacy, Astronomy, Chemistry, Heat, Hydraulics, Metallurgy, Pathological Anatomy, and Rural Economy; which, like the present work, will embody all the additional improvements and discoveries made in our own country.

12.-Literary Sketches and Letters: being the Final Memorials of Charles Lamb, never before published. By THOMAS NOON TALFOURD, one of his Executors. 18mo., pp. 306. New York: D. Appleton & Co.

In the preface to the Letters and Life of Charles Lamb, published twelve years ago, reference was made to letters yet remaining unpublished, and "to a period when a more complete estimate might be formed of the singular and delightful character of the writer than was there presented." That period, says Mr. Talfourd, has arrived. The appreciation which the letters already published, both in this country and America-perhaps even more remarkable in America than in England-have attained, (we quote from the compiler's introduction,) and the interest which the lightest fragments of Lamb's corre. spondence, which have accidentally appeared in other quarters, have excited, convinced Mr. T. that some letters which he withheld, as doubting their worthiness of the public eye, will now be welcome. The collection which Mr. Talfourd has made, will, we think, awaken a fresh interest in that singular poet, essayist, and humorist.

13.-Painting. Its Rise and Progress from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time. Compiled from the best Authorities. 12mo., pp. 428. Boston: John P. Jewett & Co. The author of this work, although disclaiming all pretensions to originality of matter or of manner, has consulted, as we infer from the long list of authorities duly credited in the introduction, almost every writer of note upon the rise and progress of the art. The results of his research are given in a concise, but clear and comprehensive form. The design includes sketches of the lives and works of many of the eminent artists of ancient and modern times, with notices of the principal galleries of art in Europe. It will serve as a sort of hand-book of facts for those who intend to visit the galleries of art in the Old World, and tend, perhaps, to refresh the memories of such as have already enjoyed that privilege. We esteem it a valuable addition to our own private library.

14-The Green Mountain Boys: an Historical Tale of the Early Settlement of Vermont. By the author of "Mary Morton, or the Money Diggers ;""Lock Amsden, or the Schoolmaster," &c. 2 vols. in one. 12mo., pp. 364. Boston: B. B. Mussey. The history of this country furnishes an abundance of incidents for the stirring tale, and the instructive narrative. To embody and illustrate a portion of the more romantic of these incidents, which actually occurred in the early settlement of Vermont, with the use of but little more of fiction than was deemed sufficient to weave them together, and to impart to the tissue a connected interest, the author has succeeded in furnishing a very readable, and withal instructive book. He gives an apparently true delineation of the manners and feelings of those among whom the scene is laid, together with the deeds and characters of some of the leading actors in the events he so well describes, as gathered from the published histories of the times, from private papers to which he had access, and more particularly from "the lips of the few aged relics of that period who actively partieipated in the wild and stirring scenes which marked the settlement of that part of the country."

15.-The Works of Washington Irving. New edition, Revised. Vol. I. Knickerbocker's New York. 12mo., pp. 452. New York: George P. Putnam.

This is the first of a new, revised, and complete edition of the works of Washington Irving, to be completed in twelve volumes. It is elegantly printed, with a new and beau. tiful type, on a lily-white" superfine paper, and altogether forms one of the handsomest volumes that has been produced in this country. A criticism in our journal on the writings of Irving, would be about as ridiculous and uncalled for, as a review of Shakspeare and the Bible. This edition of Knickerbocker's amusing history of New York is introduced by a fresh “apology” from the author, from which we make a brief extract, as follows:

"The main object of my work, in fact, had a bearing wide from the sober aim of history; but one which, I trust, will meet with some indulgence from poetic minds. It was to embody the traditions of our city in an amusing form; to illustrate its local humors, customs, and peculiarities; to clothe home scenes and places and familiar names with those imaginative and whimsical associations so seldom met with in our new country, but which live like charms and spells about the cities of the old world, binding the heart of the native inhabitant to his home."

This work was first published in 1809, and its interest since that time has rather increased than diminished. Time will only serve to enhance its value, and increase, if possible, its popularity.

16.-Study of Modern Languages. Part First. French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, and English. Edited by Louis F. KLIPSTEIN, A. A., LL. M., and Ph. D. of the University of Giessen. 4to., pp. 68. New York: George P. Putnam. This volume, furnishing specimens of the several languages named in the title, possesses at the same time all the advantages of literal translations. The elementary phrases, conversations, cards, letters, proverbs, and idioms, will be found useful, and the notes appended are calculated to remove difficulties in the way of the learner. We trust the work will receive an adequate patronage, as in that case the author promises to extend its scope, so as to render it a complete text-book of the most important languages of Europe. 17.-Travels in Peru, during the Years 1838-1842, on the Coast, in the Sierra, across the Cordilleras and the Andes, into the Primeval Forests. By Dr. J. J. Vox TSCHUDI. Translated from the German by THOMASINA Ross. New edition, complete in one volume. pp. 354. New York: George P. Putnam.

We noticed this work in terms of high but deserved commendation when the first edition made its appearance, and our readers will probably recollect several interesting extracts of a commercial character which we gleaned from its instructive and deeply interesting pages. No previous writer has painted so ornamented a picture of the city of Lima and its inhabitants, and, indeed, of the whole country noted by the traveller, as is contained in this volume. It must take rank among the standard volumes of travel in every judi. ciously selected library.

18. The Water-Cure Journal and Herald of Reforms. By JOEL SHEW, M. D. Published monthly, at one dollar a year, by Fowlers & Wells, Clinton Hall, New York. Two numbers of this useful work have been published. Of the system of prevention and cure advocated and illustrated by Dr. Shew, a disciple of Priessnitz, the founder of it, we have long since expressed a favorable opinion, based on that greatest of human teachers, Experience. We therefore care not how widely this journal circulates, or rather we care much, as we believe it will be productive of the greatest possible amount of physical, if not moral good, and the two are, in our mind, inseparably connected. In the hands of the present enterprising and philanthropic publishers it must inevitably secure an extensive patronage. The more the system is understood, the more will it be appreciated and practised.

19. The Playmate, a Pleasant Companion for Spare Hours. New York: Berford & Co. Boston: Crosby & Nichols.

The number for July completed the first year of the existence of this excellent juvenile periodical. This work comprises original tales, ballads, fables, historical anecdotes, poetry, new and old, and readings in natural history, every article being illustrated with carefully designed and well-executed wood engravings, from drawings by eminent artists. The volume just closed contains articles from Mary Howitt, Mrs. S. C. Hall, R. H. Horne, Hans Christian Andersen, and many more of England's purest and best writers. It should be taken in every family where there are children from five to fifteen years of age; and even those of a larger growth will find it "a pleasant companion for spare hours."

20.-Two Hundred Stories and Select Pieces for Children, adapted to lead them to Love and Obey their Parents, to be Kind and Obliging to their Companions, and Merciful to Animals: also, to Remember their Creator. Compiled by a MINISTER of the Gospel. 18mo., pp. 234. Boston: John P. Jenett & Co.

The design of this little volume is clearly stated in the title-page. It consists of selections from more than fifty different publications both in Europe and America, which will be found to contain many salutary precepts, and instructive examples, designed alike to improve the mind-teach principles of love and obedience to parents-affection and tenderness to brothers, sisters, and associates-benevolence to the poor and afflicted-kindness to animals, and duty to God, the Creator.

21.-The English Pulpit; a collection of Sermons by the most Eminent living Divines of England. 8vo., pp. 400. Boston: Charles H. Peirce.

This volume contains thirty-two sermons from as many different living clergymen of the English pulpit, representing five or six of the sects popularly denominated evangelical or orthodox, including Episcopal, Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian preachers. The subjects discussed are of a religious or theological character, not, however, enforcing the peculiarities of either of the denominations, whose pulpit eloquence it is the design of this collection to represent. No portion of the present volume has before been published in this country, and it contains sermons from several ministers whose productions are but comparatively little known to the American public.

22.-Alfred in India, or Scenes in Hindostan. Boston: Gould, Kendall & Lincoln.

This little volume, the sixth of the series of "Chambers's Library for Young People." consist of a familiar account of the more interesting features of English life in India, prepared with a view to the amusement and instruction of young people. It was written by a lady who has returned to England with her family from India. This series of books is unexceptionable, and cannot fail of securing a very general popularity.

23.-The Childhood of Mary Leeson. By MARY HOWITT. Boston: Wm. Crosby & H. P. Nichols.

It is unnecessary to say more of this little volume, than that it embodies Mary Howitt's idea of the spirit which ought to direct the education of a child, as illustrated in the story of Mary Leeson's childhood. At a future time, and in another story, we are promised the history of the next ten years of Mary Leeson's life, in which "it will be seen what was the superstructure which rose upon a foundation of truth, obedience, and love." 24.-Lectures to Youth. Containing Instructions preparatory to their entrance upon the Active Duties of Life. By ROBERT F. LAWRENCE, Pastor of the Congregational Church, Claremont, N. H. Boston: James French.

This little volume contains seven lectures, inculcating and delineating what the author conceives to be right principles, pointing out the evils to be avoided, and describing true greatness, and the pleasures of religion.

25.-The Art of Conversing. Written for the Instruction of Youth in the Polite Marners and Language of the Drawing-room. By a SoCIETY OF GENTLEMEN. Boston: James French.

The design of this work is to demonstrate the refinement of conversation, to offer rules for its right use, and treat of certain particulars relative to practice, an ignorance of which frequently places the sensible man on a level with the simpleton. It clearly points out the means of appearing to advantage in the private circle, in public interviews, and in every situation in which an individual may be placed. We commend the remarks on "Business Visits" to our mercantile readers.

26.-Floral Gems, or Songs of the Flowers. By Mrs. S. THAYER, author of "The Vacation," "Passion," etc. Boston: James French.

This beautiful miniature volume gives the classification, order, etc., of the gems of the floral world, with poetical illustrations selected from the best poets with rare discrimination. It is the best thing of the kind that we have seen in a long time.

LITTELL'S LIVING AGE.-We refer our readers to the prospectus of this deservedly popular work on the third page of the cover of this Magazine; cheerfully and heartily endorsing the unmistakeably high praise awarded to the work by the late John Quincy Adams, who has pronounced it to be "the most useful of all the periodical journals devoted to literature and science which abound in Europe and in this country."