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A BOOK FOR EVERY CHRISTIAN FAMILY.
The Hearth-Stone;
THOUGHTS UPON HOME LIFE IN OUR CITIES
BY
SAMUEL OSGOOD,
Author of "Studies in Christian Biography," "G.o.d with Men," etc.
1 vol. 12mo. cloth. Price $1.
CRITICISMS OF THE PRESS.
"This is a volume of eloquent and impressive essays on the domestic relations and the religious duties of the household. Mr. Osgood writes on those interesting themes in the most charming and animated style, winning the reader"s judgment rather than coercing it to the author"s conclusions. The predominant sentiments in the book are purity, sincerity, and love. A more delightful volume has rarely been published, and we trust it will have a wide circulation, for its influence must be salutary upon both old and young."--_Commercial Advertiser._
"The "Hearth-Stone" is the symbol of all those delightful truths which Mr. Osgood here connects with it. In a free and graceful style, varying form deep solemnity to the most genial and lively tone, as befits his range of subjects, he gives attention to wise thoughts on holy things, and homely truths. His volume will find many warm hearts to which it will address itself."--_Christian Examiner._
"The author of his volume pa.s.ses through a large circle of subjects, all of them connected with domestic life as it exists in large towns.
The ties of relationship--the female character as developed in the true province and empire of woman, domestic life, the education of children, and the training them to habits of reverence--the treatment of those of our households whose lot in life is humbler than ours--the cultivation of a contented mind--the habitual practice of devotion--these and various kindred topics furnish ample matter for touching reflections and wholesome counsels. The spirit of the book is fervently religious, and though no special pains are taken to avoid topics on which religious men differ, it "breathes a kindly spirit above the reach of sect or party." The author is now numbered among the popular preachers of the metropolis, and those who have listened to his spoken, will not be disappointed with his written, eloquence."--_Evening Post._
"A household book, treating of the domestic relations, the deportment, affections, and duties which belong to the well ordered Christian family. Manly advice and good sense are exhibited in an earnest and affectionate tone, and not without tenderness and truthful sentiment; while withal a Christian view is taken of the serious responsibility which attends the performance of the duties of husband and wife, parent and child, sister and brother. We are particularly pleased with the real practical wisdom, combined with the knowledge of human nature, which renders this volume deserving of careful study by those who desire to make their homes happy."--_New York Churchman._
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JULIA KAVANAGH"S WORKS.
I.
DAISY BURNS.
12mo. Two parts. Paper Cover, 75 cents; or in 1 Vol. cloth, $1.
"The clear conception, the forcible delineation, the style, at once elegant and powerful, of Miss Kavanagh"s former works, are exhibited in this, as well as deep thought and sound moral reflection. Every thing presented to the reader, whether thought or image, is elaborated with the finish of a Flemish painting without its grossness; the persons are nicely conceived and consistently sustained, and the princ.i.p.al narrative is relieved by very truthful pictures of every day life and character."--_London Spectator._
"A very delightful tale. * * * The charm of the story is in its naturalness. It is perfectly quiet, domestic, and truthful. In the calm force and homely realities of its scenes it reminds us of Miss Austen."--_Times._
"All her books are written with talent and a woman"s true feeling."--_U. S. Gazette._
"It is full of deep feeling, tenderness, pure feminine sentiment and moral truth."--_Albany Knickerbocker._
II.
NATHALIE.
Two Parts. 12mo. Paper Covers, 75 cents; cloth, $1.
"A work of extraordinary merit, with a far deeper design than merely to arouse, it attempts to solve some of the subtle problems of human nature. Some of the wisest lessons in life are taught in the work, while the artistic skill with which the narrative is managed imparts a vivid interest. The author might be, with a stronger infusion of the poetic element, another Joanna Baillie; and no one will read the work without a high estimate of her dramatic powers and her deep insight."--_Evangelist._
III.
MADELEINE.
One Volume. 12mo. Paper Covers, 50 cents; cloth, 75 cents.
"A charming story, gracefully told. Its intrinsic interest as a narrative, and the tenderness of its pathos will win for it many readers."--_Boston Traveller._
"The character of Madeleine, the heroine, is beautifully drawn and powerfully portrayed. Miss Kavanagh is most known by her excellent novel of "Nathalie." This book possesses no less interest, though of a very different kind."--_Courier and Enq._
IV.
WOMEN OF CHRISTIANITY.
One Volume. 12mo. Cloth, 75 cents.
"The design and spirit of this volume are alike admirable. Miss Kavanagh divides her work into four periods; the first relates the deeds of holy women under the Roman empire; the second tells us of the fruits of faith in the middle ages; the third is devoted to the women of the seventeenth century; and the fourth to those of the eighteenth and present centuries. We have read many of these records of other days, as told by Miss Kavanagh, and we are sure that the influence upon every Christian-minded person cannot but be for good, if he will meditate upon what our holy religion is every day doing. The volume is well worthy a place in every Christian family."--_Ban. of the Cross._
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