REDFIELD'S NEW AND POPULAR PUBLICATIONS.

LIFE IN THE MISSION.

Life in the Mission, the Camp, and the Zenana. By Mrs. COLIN MACKENZIE. 2 vols., 12mo. Cloth. $200.

"It is enlivened with countless pleasant anecdotes, and altogether is one of the most entertaining and valuable works of the kind that we have met with for many a day."— Boston Traveller.

"A more charming production has not issued from the press for years, than this jour nal of Mrs. Mackenzie."-Arthur's Home Gazette.

"She also gives us a clearer insight into the manners, position, climate, and way of life in general, in that distant land, than we have been able to obtain from any other work."-Christian Herald.

Her observations illustrative of the religious state of things, and of the progress of Missions in the East, will be found specially valuable. It is on the whole a fascinating work, and withal is fitted to do good."-Puritan Recorder.

"She was familiarly acquainted with some of the excellent laborers sent out by the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions, of whom she speaks in the most favorable terms. The work is instructive and very readable.”—Presbyterian,

WESTERN CHARACTERS.

Western Characters; being Types of Border Life in the Western States. By J. L. M'CONNEL. Author of Talbot and Vernon," "The Glenns," &c., &c. With Six Illustrations by Darley. 12mo. Cloth. $1.25.

"Ten different classes are sketched in this admirable book, and written by the hand of a master. The author is an expert limber, and makes his portraits striking.”—Buf. falo Express.

Never has Darley's pencil been more effectively used. The writer and sketcher have made a unique and inost attractive American book."-Boston Transcript.

"When we say that the book before us is calm in style as it is forcible in matter, we have indicated a sufficiency of good qualities to secure the attention of the reader, who would extend his sympathies and secure himself a due degree of amusement, without -what is not uncommon in books with similar titles-a shock to his taste, or insult to his judgment. There is nothing equal to them in the book illustrations of the day. A special paragraph should be given to the illustrations by Darley."—Literary World,

A THANKSGIVING STORY.

Chanticleer: A Story of the Peabody Family. By CORNELIUS MATHEWS. With Illustrations by Darley, Walcutt, and Dallas. 12mo. 75 cents.

"Its success is already a fixed fact in our literature,

Chanticleer' is one of those

simple and interesting tales which, like the Vicar of Wakefield' and Zchokke's 'Poor Pastor, win their way to the reader's heart and dwell there. It is full of sunshine: a hearty and a genial book."-New York Daily Times.

"Chanticleer is scarcely inferior in a literary point of view to any of the Christmas stories of Charles Dickens, and is more interesting to Americans because of its allusions to the peculiar customs of this country."-N. Y. Com, Advertiser.

Chanticleer' has won the public heart, both by the felicity of its subject, and the grace, wit, and goodness, displayed in its execution."-Southern Literary Gazette. "It possesses literary merit of the highest order, and will live in the affections of all readers of good taste and good morals, not only while Thanksgiving dinners are remem bered, but while genius is appreciated."-Morning News, Savannah.

THE BLACKWATER CHRONICLE;

A Narrative of an Expedition into the Land of Canaan, in Randolph County, Virginia, a Country flowing with Wild Animals, such as Panthers, Bears, Wolves, Elk, Deer, Otter, Badger, &c., &c., with innumerable Trout, by Five Adventurous Gentlemen, without any Aid of Government, and solely by their Own Resources, in the Summer of 1851. By "THE CLERKE OF OXENFORDE." With Illustrations from Life, by Strother.

"This is a handsomely-printed and beautifully-illustrated volume. Those who have a taste for field sports will be delighted with this cleverly-written narrative of the Achievements and experiences of a hunting party in the hunting grounds of the Old Dominion."-Savannah Daily News.

"A queer, quaint, amusingly-written book, brimful of drollery and dare-devil humor. The work overflows with amusement, and has a vignette-title and other beautiful illus trations, by Strother."-Yankee Blade.

"A pleasant book of American character and adventure, of interest geographically, sportively, and poetically. The authorship is of a good intellectual race; the Clerke of Oxenforde," who figures in the title-page, being own brother to the author of " Swallow Barn," which, as everybody knows, is the “ Šketch-Book" of that land of gentlemen and humorists."-Literary World.

MINNESOTA AND ITS RESOURCES ;

To which are Appended Camp-Fire Sketches, or Notes of a Trip from St. Paul to Pembina and Selkirk Settlements on the Red River of the North. By J. WESLEY BOND. With a New Map of the Territory, a View of St. Paul, and One of the Falls of St. Anthony. In One Volume, 12mo. Cloth. $100.

To the immigrant to the northwest, and to the tourist in search of pleasure it is wor thy of being commended for the valuable and interesting knowledge it contains.”—Chicago Daily Tribune.

The work will surprise many, as it opens to us a new land, shows its vast resources, and treats its history with all the accuracy that could be acquired by diligent research and careful observation, during a three years' residence."-Boston Gazette,

"It contains notices of the early history of the country, of its geographical features, its agricultural advantages, its manufactures, commerce, facilities for travelling, the charse ter of its inhabitants-everything, indeed, to illustrate its resources and its prospects," -Puritan Recorder.

"We have seen no work respecting the northwest of equal value to this."-Christian Intelligencer.

"A picture of the early border life of the Huguenot settlers in South Carolina. Like Scott's novels, it is a mixture of history and romance."-Hartford Christian Secretary. "It is written in an uncommonly glowing style, and hits off the Indian character with uncommon grace and power."-Albany Argus.

"The whole work is truly American, much of the material being of that character which can be iurnished by no other country."-Daily Times.

"The delineations of the red men of the south are admirably sketched while the bis torical events upon which the work is founded are vouched for by the author as strictly true."-Now Bedford Mercury,

REDFIELD'S NEW AND POPULAR PUBLICATIONS

ART AND INDUSTRY,

As Represented in the Exhibition at the Crystal Palace, New York. Showing the Progress and State of the Various Useful and Esthetic Pursuits. From the New York Tribune. Revised and Edited by HORACE GREELEY. 12mo., Cloth. Fine Paper, $1 00. Paper Covers, 50 Cents.

"The articles comprised in this work are thirty-six in number, on various subjects; they are elaborately and vigorously written, and contain much desirable information." -Savannah Republican.

It will be read extensively and with interest by all who are engaged in any department of the useful or graceful arts."-Lowell Journal and Courier,

Everybody interested in the state of American art or industry should have a copy." -Register, Phila.

Evidently written with a great deal of care, and presents in a small compass a very large amount of information, in relation to the latest improvements in science and art." -Arthur's Home Gazette,

"In each department of industry there is a rapid view of the history of the art or arts involved in its production, so that the work is much more than a mere descriptive account of the contents of the Crystal Palace. It deserves to be studied for the information it contains, and to be preserved as a book of reference."-Puritan Recorder, Boston. Especially to the mechanic and the manufacturer, this book will prove highly ac ceptable."-Christian Secretary, Hartford,

A MONTH IN ENGLAND.

By HENRY T. TUCKERMAN.

Author of "

Sicily, a Pilgrimage,"

The Optimist." &c. 12mo., Cloth. 75 Cents.

"Commend us to this, for the pleasantest book on England we ever read, always excepting Macaulay's history."-Springfield Evening Post.

His sketches are complete pictures of the history and life of English literature; condensed yet full, chaste yet glowing with beauty."-N. Y. Independent.

"This is really a delightful book. The author is well known as an original and vigorous writer and keen observer."-Christian Freeman.

"A lively, racy volume of travels, in which the author gives us his impressions of the castles, books, artists, authors, and other et cetera which came in his way."-Zion's Herald.

"Mr. Tuckerman is one of the purest and most elegant writers that adorn American literature."-Knickerbocker, Albany.

VASCONSELOS.

By FRANK COOPER.

12mo.,

A Romance of the New World.
Cloth. $1 25.

"The scenes are laid in Spain and the New World, and the skill with which the pomp and circumstance of chivalry are presented, make Vasconselos one of the most interesting works of American fiction."-N. Y. Evening Post.

"It is well written, full of spirit, interesting historical facts, beautiful local descrip tions, and well-sustained characters. Cuban associations abound in it, and there is a fine southern glow over the whole."-Boston Transcript.

"It is freely written, full of sparkle and freshness, and must interest any one whose appreciation is at all vigorous."-Buffalo Express.

The story is an interesting one, while the style is most refreshingly good for these days of easy writing."-Arthur's Home Gazette,

This is an American romance, and to such as are fond of this order of literature, it will be found intensely interesting."-Hartford Christian Secretary.

POETICAL WORKS OF FITZ-GREENE HALLECK New and only Complete Edition, containing several New Poems, together with many now first collected. One vol., 12mo., price one dollar.

"Halleck is one of the brightest stars in our American literature, and his name la kke a household word wherever the English language is spoken."-Albany Express. "There are few poems to be found, in any language, that surpass, in beauty of thought and structure, some of these."-Boston Commonwealth.

"To the numerous admirers of Mr. Halleck, this will be a welcome book; for it is a characteristic desire in human nature to have the productions of our favorite authors in an elegant and substantial form."-Christian Freeman.

"Mr. Halleck never appeared in a better dress, and few poets ever deserved a better one."-Christian Intelligencer.

THE STUDY OF WORDS.

By Archdeacon R. C. TRENCH. One vol., 12mo., price 75 cts.

"He discourses in a truly learned and lively manner upon the original unity of lan guage, and the origin, derivation, and history of words, with their morality and sep arate spheres of meaning.'-Evening P¬st

"This is a noble tribute to the divin faculty of speech. Popularly, written, for use as lectures, exact in its learning, and poetic in its vision, it is a book at once for the scholar and the general reader."-New York Evangelist.

"It is one of the most striking and original publications of the day, with nothing of hardness, dullness, or dryness about it, but altogether fresh, lively, and entertaining." -Boston Evening Traveller.

BRONCHITIS, AND KINDRED DISEASES.

In language adapted to common readers. By W. W. HALL, M. D One vol., 12 mo, price $1.00.

"It is written in a plain, direct, common-sense style, and is free from the quackery which marks many of the popular medical books of the day. It will prove useful to those who need it "-Central Ch. Herald.

"Those who are clergymen, or who are preparing for the sacred calling, and publie speakers generally, should not fail of securing this work.”—Ch. Ambassador.

"It is full of hints on the nature of the vital organs, and does away with much superstitious dread in regard to consumption."-Greene County Whig.

This work gives some valuable instruction in regard to food and hygienic infeences."-Nashua Oasis.

KNIGHTS Of England, france, aND SCOTLAND. By HENRY WILLIAM HERBERT. One vol., 12mo., price $1.25. "They are partly the romance of history and partly fiction, forming, when blended, portraitures, valuable from the correct drawing of the times they illustrate, and interest ing from their romance."-Albany Knickerbocker.

They are spirit-stirring productions, which will be read and admired by all who are pleased with historical tales written in a vigorous, bold, and dashing style."-Bostan Journal.

"These legends of love and chivalry contain some of the finest tales which the graphic and powerful pen of Herbert has yet given to the lighter literature of the day.' -Detroit Free Press.

CONTEMPORARY BIOGRAPHY

MEN OF THE TIME,

OR SKETCHES OF LIVING NOTABLES,

In One Vol., 12mo, containing nearly Nine Hundred Biograph

ical Sketches-PRICE $1.50.

"I am glad to learn that you are publishing this work. It is precisely that kind of Information that every public and intelligent man desires to see, especially in reference to the distinguished men of Europe, but which I have found it extremely difficult to obtain."-Extract from a Letter of the President of the United States to the publisher.

"In its practical usefulness this work will supply a most important desideratum."— Courier & Enquirer.

"It forms a valuable manual for reference, especially in the American department, which we can not well do without; we commend it to the attention of our 'reading public."-Tribune.

"Just the book we have desired a hundred times, brief, statistical and biographical sketches of men now living, in Europe and America."-New York Observer.

"It is a book of reference which every newspaper reader should have at his elbowas indispensable as a map or a dictionary-and from which the best-informed will derive instruction and pleasure."-Evangelist.

"This book therefore fills a place in literature; and once published, we do not see how any one could do without it."-Albany Express.

"It is evidently compiled with great care and labor, and every possible means seems to have been used to secure the highest degree of correctness. It contains a great deal of valuable information, and is admirable as a book of reference."—Albany Argus.

"It is, to our notion, the most valuable collection of contemporary biographies yet made in this or any other country. The author acknowledges that its compilation was a 'labor of care and responsibility.' We believe him, and we give him credit for hav ing executed that labor after a fashion that will command general and lasting approv. al."-Sunday Times, and Noah's Weekly Messenger.

"This is one of the most valuable works lately issued-valuable not only for general reading and study, but as a book of reference. It is certainly the fullest collection of contemporary Biographies yet made in this country."-Troy Daily Times.

"This is emphatically a book worthy of the name, and will secure an extended pop ularity."-Detroit Daily Advertiser.

"A book of reference unequalled in either value or interest. It is indeed a grand sup plement and appendix to the modern histories, to the reviews, to the daily newspapers -a book which a man anxious to be regarded as intelligent and well-informed, can no more do without than a churchman can do without his prayer book, a sailor his navi gator, or a Wall street man his almanac and interest tables."-New York Day Book. "The volume once known will be found indispensable, and will prove a constant cource of information to readers at large."--N. Y. Reveille.

"For a book of reference, this volume will recommend itself as an invaluable companion in the library, office, and studio."-Northern Budget.

"It is a living breathing epitome of the day, a directory to that wide phantasmagoria we call the world."-Wall Street Journal.

"We know of no more valuable book to authors, editors, statemen, and all who would be up with the time,' than this."-Spirit of the Times.

"Men of all nations, creeds and parties, appear to be treated in a kindly spirit. The work will be found a useful supplement to the ordinary biographical dictionaries."— Commercial Advertiser.

"The value of such a work can scarcely be over-estimated. To the statesman and philanthropist, as well as the scholar and business man, it will be found of great convenience as a reference book, and must soon be considered as indispensable to a library Webster's Dictionary."-Lockport Courier.