"This is one of the handsomest and most substantial of the higher-class gift-books of the season.... The external appearance of the work is exceedingly attractive, the stamped design of the cover being in the most perfect taste. The literary execution of Dr. Cross's book is of a very high order. The author is a master of descriptive style; and his learning and information, though unobtrusive, are both extensive and accurate. The study of his subject occupied many months of intelligent and careful observation."--_Good Literature._ "Either because the subjects themselves are wondrously rich and varied in interest, or because the writer is most happily gifted in the treatment of these subjects, or for both reasons combined, this book abounds with very choice and delightful entertainment. It may be compared to a string of gems, all of the richest kinds, sparkling and flashing with radiant and ever-varying beauty, or to a garden filled with a great variety of the rarest flowers and fruits: while the descriptions and pen-pictures are transparently faithful to truth, they also seem to be the very essence of poetry. The reader is fascinated; he seems to be travelling upon enchanted ground.... "The work in its mechanical execution throughout, in paper, type, and binding, is a splendid specimen of book-making."--_Northern Christian Advocate._ "There are very few cities and spots that are omitted in this excellent work, which has been written and prepared with experience and care. We know of no work at a reasonable price that answers in its stead."--_Boston Sunday Globe._ "One of the elegant books of the season is 'Edens of Italy,' by Rev. Dr. Joseph Cross."--_Springfield Republican._ "The author has written from a full mind and richly-laden memory, aided by careful notes taken on the spot. The readable quality of the book is aided by the clearest typographic expression, and the numerous illustrations make the volume a feast to the eye. Even in this day of attractive bindings, this one is noticeable for its extreme beauty. The coloring is refined and tasteful; and the decorative design, which is beautiful and appropriate in conception, has been artistically carried out. As a whole, the cover is charming in effect, and reflects great credit on the taste of the house which issues the volume. On the principle of honor to whom honor is due, it seems hardly just that it is not customary to permit artists who furnish designs for book-covers, to reap what measure of glory and profit there is to be had from being publicly credited with the work they do."--_Art Interchange._ _+COALS FROM THE ALTAR.+_ Sermons for the Christian Year. By the Rev. Joseph Cross, D.D., LL.D. 2 vols. 12mo, cloth. $1.50 each. Vol. I., Advent to Ascension. Vol. II., Ascension to Advent.