redfield's new and popular publications.
SKETCHES OF THE IRISH BAR.
By the Right Hon. Richard Lalor Sheil, M. P. Edited with a Memoir and Notes, by Dr. Shelton Mackenzie. Fourth Edition. In 2 vols. Price $2 00.
" They attracted universal attention by their brilliant and pointed style, and their lib
erality of sentiment The Notes embody a great amount of biographical information,
terary gossip, legal and political anecdote, and amusing reminiscences, and, in fact,
omit nothing that is essential to the perfect elucidation of the text"— New York Tribune.
** They are the best edited books we have met for many a year. They form, with Mackenzie's notes, a complete biographical dictionary, containing succinct and clever sketches of all the famous people of England, and particularly of Ireland, to whom the slightest allusions are made in the text"— The Citizen (John Mitchel).
" L\r. Mackenzie deserves the thanks of men of letters, particularly of Irishmen, for his research and care. Altogether, the work is one we can recommend in the highest terms."— Philadelphia City Item.
"Such a repertory of wit, humor, anecdote, and out-gushing fun, mingled with the deepest pathos, when we reflect upon the sad fate of Ireland, as this book affords, it were hard to find written in any other pair of covers."— Buffalo Daily Courier.
"As a whole, a more sparkling lively series of portraits was hardly ever set in a single gallery It is Irish all over; the wit, the folly, the extravagance, and the fire are al alike characteristic of writer and subjects."— New York Evangelist.
" These volumes afford a rich treat to the lovers of literature."— Hartford Christian Set*
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CLASSIC AND HISTORIC PORTRAITS. By James Bruce. 12mo, cloth, $1 00.
" A series of personal sketches of distinguished individuals of all ages, embracing pen and ink portraits of near sixty persons from Sappho down to Madame de Stael. They show much research, and possess that interest which attaches to the private life of those whose names are known to fame."— New Haven Journal and Courier.
" They are comprehensive, well-written, and judicious, both in the selection of sub-| jects and the manner of treating them."— Boston Atlxvs.
" The author has painted in minute touches the characteristics of each with various personal details, all interesting, and all calculated to furnish to the mind's eye a complete portraiture of the individual described."— Albany Knickerbocker.
" The sketches are full and graphic, many authorities having evidently been consulted by the author in their preparation."— Boston Journal.
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THE WORKINGMANS WAY IN THE WORLD.
Being the Autobiography of a Journeyman Printer. By Charles Manbt Smith, author of M Curiosities of London Life." 12mo, cloth, $1 00.
•' Written by a man of genius and of most extraordinary powers of description."— Boston Traveller.
" It will be read with no small degree of interest by the professional brethren of the author, as well as by all who find attractions in a well-told tale of a workingman."— Boston Atlas.
" An amusing as well as instructive book, telling how humble obscurity cuts its way through the world with energy, perseverance, and integrity."— Albany Knickerbocker.
" The book is the most entertaining we have met with for months."— Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
•' He has evidently moved through the world with his eyes op»»n and having a vein of humor in his nature, has written one of the most readable doors of the season **— Zion's Herald.
redfield's new and popular publications.
RUSSO-TURKISH CAMPAIGNS OF 1828 AND 1829.
With a View of the Present State of Affairs in the East. By Colonel Chesney, R.A., D. C. L., F.R. S., Author of the Expedition for the Survey of the Rivers Euphrates and Tigris. With an Appendix, containing the Diplomatic Correspondence of the Four Powers and the Secret Correspondence between the Russian and English Governments. One vol., 12mo, cloth; Maps; price $1.00.
"A condensed detail of facts, and the result of personal observation, it is replete with instructive matter: a record of one of the most striking events in modern history; a
fuide to the formation of correct judgment on the future. Good maps, and minute ascriptions of the principal seats of the past and present war; a statistical account of the military resources of Turkey; its present state and prospects; its political and commercial value—occupy an interesting portion of the work, which we heartily recommend to the attention of our readers."— London Critic.
" It fills up a vacant niche in the history of the times which seems to be required to give a proper understanding of the difficulties which have resulted in the present European war."— Springfield Post.
" This work, which, under any circumstances, would have excited great interest, ia worthy of special attention now, from its relation to the eastern contest."— Albany Argus.
" Though abounding in information, it is clear, straightforward, and as free from overstatement and irrevelant speculations as the ' Commentaries of Caesar' "— New York Evening Post.
THE RUSSIAN SHORES OF THE BLACK SEA,
With a Voyage down the Volga and a Tour through the Country of the Cossacks. By Laurence Oliphant, Author of •• A Journey to Nepaul." From the Third London Revised and Enlarged Edition. 12mo, cloth; Two Maps and 18 Cuts; price 75 cents.
" The latest and best account of the actual state of Russia."— London Standard.
" The book of a quick and honest observer. Full of delightful entertainment."— London Examiner.
" Mr. Oliphant is an acute observer, and intelligent man, a clear and vigorous and succinct writer, and his book embodies the best account of Southern Russia that has ever appeared. His account of Sevastopol will find many interested readers."— Boston Atlas.
" This book reminds us more of Stephen's delightful ' Incidents of Travel' than any other book with which we are acquainted. It is an interesting and valuable book. Ho was as sharp at seeing as a live Yankee, and he has given us the fruits of his observation* in a very graphic and interesting style."— Boston Traveller.
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A YEAR WITH THE TURKS;
Or, Sketches of Travel in the European and Asiatic Dominions of the Sultan. By Warrington W. Smith, M.A. With a Colored Ethnological Map of Turkey. 12mo, cloth; price 75 cts.
" Mr. Smith has had rare opportunities. Few men have crossed and recrossed the empire in so many direertions—and many are the errors, the false reports, the misconceptions as to fact or motive which are here corrected by an able and impartial witness."— London Athenaeum.
" One of the freshest and best books of travel on the Sultan's dominions."— New York Commercial Advertiser.
" The reader obtains an excellent and reliable idea of the actual condition of the people, of the mongrel races, and the present state of the Sultan's dominions. There is a vivid interest in the narrative, and abundance of real information."— Boston Transcript
redfield's new and popular publications. SIMMS' REVOLUTIONARY TALES.
UNIFORM SERIES.
New and entirely Revised Edition of William Gilmore Simms' Romances of the Revolution, with Illustrations by Darley.
Each complete in one vol., 12mo, cloth; price $1.25.
I. THE PARTISAN. III. KATHARINE WALTON. (In press.)
II. MELLICHAMPE. IV. THE SCOUT. (In press.)
V. WOODCRAFT. (In press.)
" The field of Revolutionary Romance was a rich one, and Mr. Simms has worked it admirably."— Louisville Journal.
" But few novelists of the age evince more power in the conception of a story, more artistic skill in its management, or more naturalness in the final denouement than Mr Simms."— Mobile Daily Advertiser.
" Not only par excellence the literary man of the South, but next to no romance writer in America."— Albany Knickerbocker.
"Simms is a popular writer, and his romances are highly creditable to American literature."— Boston Olive Branch.
"These books are replete with daring and thrilling adventures, principally drawn from history."— Boston Christian Freeman.
"We take pleasure in noticing another of the series which Redfield is presenting to the country of the brilliant productions of one of the very ablest of our American authors—of one indeed who, in his peculiar sphere, is inimitable. This volume is a continuation of' The Partisan.' "—Philadelphia American Courier.
ALSO UNIFORM WITH THE ABOVE
THE YEMASSEE,
A Romance of South Carolina. By Wm. Gilmore Simms. New and entirely Revised Edition, with Illustrations by Darley. 12mo, cloth; price $1.25.
" In interest, it is second to but few romances in the language; in power, it holds a high rank; in healthfulness of style, it furnishes an example worthy of emulation."— Greene County Whig.
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SIMMS' POETICAL WORKS.
Poems: Descriptive, Dramatic, Legendary, and Contemplative. By Wm. Gilmore Simms. With a portrait on steel. 2 vols., 12mo, cloth; price $2.50.
Contents : Norman Maurice; a Tragedy.—Atalantis ; a Tale of the Sea.—Tales and Traditions of the South.—The City of the Silent—Southern Passages and Pictures.— Historical and Dramatic Sketches.—Scripture Legends.—Francesca da Rimini, etc.
•• We are glad to see the poems of our best Southern author collected in two handsome volumes. Here we have embalmed in graphic and melodious verse the scenic wonders and charms of the South; and this feature of the work alone gives it a permanent and special value. None can read 'Southern Passages and Pictures' without feeling that therein the poetic aspects, association, and sentiment of Southern life and scenery are vitally enshrined. ' Norman Maurice' is a dramatic poem of peculiar scope and unusual interest; and * Atalantis,' a poem upon which some of the author's finest powers of thought and expression are richly lavished. None of our poets offer so great a variety of style or a more original choice of subjects."— Boston Traveller.
" His versification is fluent and mellifluous, yet not lacking in point of vigor when an energetic style is requisite to the subject."— N. Y. Commercial Advertiser.
"Mr. Simms ranks among the first poets of our country, and these well-printed volumes contain poetical productions of rare merit."— Washington (D. C.) Star.
FIFTY YEARS
BOTH HEMISPHERES
OE,
REMINISCENCES
LIFE OF A FORMER MERCHANT
BY VINCENT NOLTE
LATE OP NSW ORLEANS
TRANSLATED FROM THE GERMAN
All mortals do but steer, where sure the port invites,
But, there are wanderers o'er eternity,
Whose bark drives on, and anchored—
Nwer will be! Byron.
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