World,' 'Sea, Sketches,' 'South and North,' 'Virey,' the
'Legitimate,' and others, which are to be issued in rapid succession from
the press of WINCHESTER, 'the indefatigable,' as he may well be called;
for the rapidity with which he sends out to the world the literary
novelties of the day is a theme of public marvel. The German, in which
these volumes are written, is said by competent judges, to be very pure
and powerful: and indeed we may rest assured that if the case were
otherwise, a critic of such high reputation as MUNDT would never have
spoken of SEATSFIELD in such enthusiastic terms. The publisher, we
understand, obtained several of the works from the library of Columbia
College, through the politeness of Professor TELLKAMPT.
The opinion, which some have expressed, that SEATSFIELD'S books are made
up of stolen selections from different American writers, is unfounded. We
cannot recognize in his style or thought familiar passages; and beside,
there does not appear to be any rational inducement for this species of
plagiarism. It is evident that the writings are indeed what they appear to
be, the genuine productions of an able man. The descriptions of natural
scenery are very graphic. 'The first trip on the Red River,' and the
description of the trappers, is one of the most animated sketches we have
ever read. Our mountains, rivers, cataracts, ocean-lakes, and forests, are
described with the most remarkable spirit and truth.' The translation, we
are informed by the best judges, is extremely faithful.
POETRY AND HISTORY OF WYOMING. By WILLIAM L. STONE, Esq. Second
edition, enlarged. New-York: MARK H. NEWMAN.
This indefatigable laborer in the mine of Indian history continues to
throw off from time to time works upon that subject, which bear the marks
of great industry, patient research, and extensive information, and which
have deservedly given him a high literary reputation as an historical
writer. What has yet appeared we believe is only the beginning of a series
of works relating to Indian annals, which are to be completed as soon as
the author's health, and the duties of an arduous profession, will allow.
From a late honor conferred upon him by one of the remnants of the Six
Nations, in electing him one of their chiefs, by the name of
SA-GO-SEN-O-TA, it seems plain that they highly approve of his efforts to
preserve their history; and it may be considered as endorsing the accuracy
of his investigati
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