DECEMBER. 569 



REVIEW. 



Studies in the Field and Forest. By Wilson Flagg. 

 1 vol., 12mo. pp. 300. Boston. 1856. 



We need only announce the collection in one volume of the 

 elegant sketches under this title, which have appeared at va- 

 rious times the past two years in our pages, to induce every 

 one of our readers as well as lovers of nature, or of rural life, 

 to possess a copy. But Mr. Flagg has added to them a series 

 of sketches upon the aspect of the different months of the 

 year, and other papers, which have appeared in literary jour- 

 nals, thus rendering this volume new, even to those who 

 have enjoyed so much from the perusal of that portion of them 

 familiar through our Magazine. 



Mr. Flagg needs no eulogium from our pen. He is one of 

 the most pleasing writers upon rural themes, and subjects con- 

 nected with inanimate nature. His style is so simple and 

 natural, that we enjoy all he describes, scarcely less sensibly 

 than if we accompanied him in his sylvan rambles — strolled 

 with him among ruins — scrambled over rocks — reclined upon 

 the seashore — watched the ever-changing clouds — listened 

 to the music of our song birds, or the hum of the insect 

 world. 



But these descriptions of still life are not the only interest- 

 ing subjects which come within the scope of his pen. His 

 essays upon the picturesque, his delineation of natural scenery, 

 and his ideas in regard to what should be considered the true 

 aim of all who would enjoy the country and rural pleasures 

 are of the greatest value, and must be read with interest and 

 instruction by every lover of natural beauty or landscape art. 



We commend Mr. Flagg's volume to our readers, con- 

 vinced they will find it one of the most delightful books that 

 has been issued from the press. 



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