The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe. By Daniel De Foe, with a Memoir of the Author, and an Essay on his Writings. With Illustrations by Grandville. D. Appleton and Co.: New York.
A magnificent edition—to our taste the most magnificent edition—of Robinson Crusoe. The designs by Grandville are in a very superb style of art—bold, striking, and original—the drawing capital.
Somerville Hall, or Hints to those who would make Home Happy. By Mrs. Ellis, author of “Women of England,” “Poetry of Life,” etc. etc. D. Appleton and Co.: New York.
This interesting volume is one of a series to be entitled “Tales for the People and their Children.” To this series Miss Martineau and Mary Howitt will contribute.
Wild Western Scenes. Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4. By J. Beauchamp Jones. Philadelphia: Drew and Scammell.
Mr. Jones is a man of talent, and these descriptions of Wild Western Life evince it. We read each successive number with additional zest.