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Review Of Literature.
ledge of her subject . The number is embellished with two spirited engravings . Narrative of a Visit to the Court of Sinde $ c . By James Burnes , K . H . LLD . F . R . S ., Sec Bell and Bradfute , Edinburgh , 1839 . —This narrative , which is inscribed to the Earl of Durham , is a third edition of an official report originally printed in Bombay at the public expence . It was afterwards reprinted in Englandand favourablreceived . The
, y important changes that have taken place in Sinde , rendered another edition necessary , and our enterprising author has executed his task with his accustomed zeal , talent , and research . The historical portion of the work shews clearness of judgment , ancl the author's candid acknowledgments to every one from whom he has derived information is very creditable . Among many amusing scenes , he describes very honestly the progrees of a cure he was fortunate enough to work upon an ameer or in his favour
noble , with his reasons for the effect produced thereby . These ameers he states to be courteous , immensely rich , yet reserved . The people appear priest-ridden . There are no less than 100 , 000 tombs of Saints ! The jurisprudence of the country , its animal and vegetable productions , the customs of the people , & c . are treated of with acuteness , and the work is altogether useful to the public service . Appended to the "Visit" is a history of Cutchwith political remarks
, , , and a series of papers which reflect high credit upon their respective authors . The work is rendered the more useful by many excellent engravings , with a map to illustrate the scene of Dr . Burne ' s visit to Sinde , the publication of which has added a laurel to eastern literature .
The Rhine ,- Legends , Tradition , History , < S > e . By Joseph Snowe , Esq . Westley—Madden , and Co . —In typography and illustration this work is a bijou . The Rhine , with its castles and cities , pass in review before us . Legends , Tradition , History ! " The wild , wondrous , and romantic are all displayed with enthusiasm , and embellished with the polished elegance of a classic scholar . but well written of the Rhine
The introduction is simply , treating and its past influences , the author says— "that the first mercantile confederation , tlie Hans League , took its rise on its hanks ; that the art of printing was invented in one of its cities , and that the reformation was cradled into maturity beside its bounding waters . Need any thing more be added ?" The lover of the " supernatural" will find in the legends an ample , and will scarcelbreathe while with
store of the marvellous , y perusing gasping interest the page of horror ! The antiquarian will , in his turn , ponder over what will fix his attention , and delight his fancy , and the readers generally will find great amusement . The author very gracefully narrates the complicated subjects of his thoughts , and gives " in a complete shape to the world " many interesting scenes of the past ages . There are also some whimsical drolleries in the Garretand
and scenes of domestic interest . " The Gray Mare , " " the Millers Maid" will suffice as examples . The tourist must read "the Rhine , " or he ivill neither understand what he is to see or what he has seen . As an incentive to travel , or to refresh his memory , he will probably , like ourselves , profit by Mr . Snowe ' s acquaintance . » Physio and Physicians . 2 vols . Svo . Longman and Co . 1839 . — The title of this work is attractive , and hy its anecdotal matter will
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Review Of Literature.
ledge of her subject . The number is embellished with two spirited engravings . Narrative of a Visit to the Court of Sinde $ c . By James Burnes , K . H . LLD . F . R . S ., Sec Bell and Bradfute , Edinburgh , 1839 . —This narrative , which is inscribed to the Earl of Durham , is a third edition of an official report originally printed in Bombay at the public expence . It was afterwards reprinted in Englandand favourablreceived . The
, y important changes that have taken place in Sinde , rendered another edition necessary , and our enterprising author has executed his task with his accustomed zeal , talent , and research . The historical portion of the work shews clearness of judgment , ancl the author's candid acknowledgments to every one from whom he has derived information is very creditable . Among many amusing scenes , he describes very honestly the progrees of a cure he was fortunate enough to work upon an ameer or in his favour
noble , with his reasons for the effect produced thereby . These ameers he states to be courteous , immensely rich , yet reserved . The people appear priest-ridden . There are no less than 100 , 000 tombs of Saints ! The jurisprudence of the country , its animal and vegetable productions , the customs of the people , & c . are treated of with acuteness , and the work is altogether useful to the public service . Appended to the "Visit" is a history of Cutchwith political remarks
, , , and a series of papers which reflect high credit upon their respective authors . The work is rendered the more useful by many excellent engravings , with a map to illustrate the scene of Dr . Burne ' s visit to Sinde , the publication of which has added a laurel to eastern literature .
The Rhine ,- Legends , Tradition , History , < S > e . By Joseph Snowe , Esq . Westley—Madden , and Co . —In typography and illustration this work is a bijou . The Rhine , with its castles and cities , pass in review before us . Legends , Tradition , History ! " The wild , wondrous , and romantic are all displayed with enthusiasm , and embellished with the polished elegance of a classic scholar . but well written of the Rhine
The introduction is simply , treating and its past influences , the author says— "that the first mercantile confederation , tlie Hans League , took its rise on its hanks ; that the art of printing was invented in one of its cities , and that the reformation was cradled into maturity beside its bounding waters . Need any thing more be added ?" The lover of the " supernatural" will find in the legends an ample , and will scarcelbreathe while with
store of the marvellous , y perusing gasping interest the page of horror ! The antiquarian will , in his turn , ponder over what will fix his attention , and delight his fancy , and the readers generally will find great amusement . The author very gracefully narrates the complicated subjects of his thoughts , and gives " in a complete shape to the world " many interesting scenes of the past ages . There are also some whimsical drolleries in the Garretand
and scenes of domestic interest . " The Gray Mare , " " the Millers Maid" will suffice as examples . The tourist must read "the Rhine , " or he ivill neither understand what he is to see or what he has seen . As an incentive to travel , or to refresh his memory , he will probably , like ourselves , profit by Mr . Snowe ' s acquaintance . » Physio and Physicians . 2 vols . Svo . Longman and Co . 1839 . — The title of this work is attractive , and hy its anecdotal matter will