rank at once as a book of lasting value, even though the author should advance no further than he has already done in the scheme of his work.  We are not unmindful of the eminent historians this country has produced, when we express our opinion that his history is the best study of American historic material that has been written by an American.  There has been manifestly no limit to the enthusiasm, conscientiousness and industry with which he has possessed himself of the entire body of the literature of which he treats, and at the same time he has displayed the qualities of a true literary artist in giving form, color and perspective to his work.”—­Daniel Gray, in the Buffalo Courier.

=VAN LAUN.  The History of French Literature.=

By Henri Van Laun, Translator of Taine’s “History of English
Literature,” “the Works of Moliere,” etc.

Vol I. From its Origin to the Renaissance. 8vo, cloth
extra $2 50

Vol.  II.  From the Renaissance to the Close of the Reign
of Louis XIV. 8vo, cloth extra $2 50

Vol.  III.  From the Reign of Louis XIV. to that of
Napoleon III. 8vo, cloth extra $2 50

The set, three volumes, in box, half calf, $15.00; cloth extra, 7 50

“We have to deal with a people essentially spirited and intellectual, whose spirit and intellect have been invariably the wonder and admiration, if not the model and mold of contemporary thought, and whose literary triumphs remain to this day among the most notable landmarks of modern literature.” * * *—­Extract from Author’s Preface.

“Mr. Van Laun has not given us a mere critical study of the works he considers, but has done his best to bring their authors, their way of life, and the ways of those around them, before us in a living likeness.”—­London Daily News.

“This history is extremely interesting in its exposition of the literary progress of the age, in connection with the social and political influences which helped to mould the character and the destinies of the people.”—­Boston Daily Globe.

“It is full of keenest interest for every person who knows or wishes to learn anything of French literature, or of French literary history or biography.  Scarcely any book of recent origin, indeed, is better fitted than this to win general favor with all classes of persons.”—­N.Y.  Evening-Post.

=THIERS= (Louis Adolphe) =Life of.= By Francois Le Goff, Docteur-es-lettres, Author of a “History of the Government of National Defense in the Provinces,” etc.  Translated, from the author’s unpublished manuscript, by Theodore Stanton, A.M.  Octavo, with Portrait, cloth extra. (In Press.)