Book Reviews
Dictionary by Noah Webster, LL.D.F.R.S.X.Y.Z.
We find on our table quite an exhaustive treatise on various subjects, written in Mr. Webster’s well-known, , and style. There is not a dull line between the covers of the book. The range of subjects is wide, and the treatment light and easy without being . A valuable feature of the work is the arranging of the articles in order, thus the finding of any particular word desired. Mr. Webster’s is large, and he always uses the right word in the right place. Mr. Webster’s work is thorough and we predict that he will be heard from again.
Houston’s City Directory, by Morrison and Fourmy.
This new book has the decided merit of being non-sensational. In these days of erratic and ultra-imaginative literature of the modern self-analytical school it is a relief to a book with so little straining after effect, so well balanced, and so pure in sentiment. It is a book that a man can place in the hands of the most innocent member of his family with the confidence. Its material is healthy, and its literary style excellent, as it to the methods used with such thrilling effect by Mr. Webster in his famous dictionary, viz: alphabetical arrangement.
We venture to that no one can carefully and conscientiously read this little volume without being a better man, or lady, as circumstances over which they have no control may indicate.