Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-09-23
NATIONAL TALES.
n Mtw Periodical Uo,k:.

THNHE first volume ofa Series of 7aes, translated and
r. compiled from the works of different authors, and
not previously published in the United States was is
sued from the Ncw-York press in the month of July
last; and in October next second volume will make
its appearance.
In the preface 10 the FIRST volume the editor ANNOUNCE
cd II 10 be his intention TO continue the work quarterly,
II The public patToniZed the undertaking. Since then
he has had the most satisfactory proofs that his efforts
TO increase the present stock oflteraIy amusement and
instruction have been generally acceptable. The fol-
lowing are few of the testimonies in its favour which
have appeared in different Journals
From the examination our leisure has nermed rs to
give IT. we think quite an entertaining volume for those
VINO generally devote themselves reading
IL the hrst of projected series, and purports
lated and compiled from writings different authors;
and we infer that the design of the editor collect and
present such pieces really worthy preservi-
ton hut which, they scattered through variety
publications, fugitive and perislable The number he
tore US (Which TO the credit of the editor be spoken is
on handsome paper and very well prined
tales pretty equal in merit and selected to suit d-
versity of taste. "-Netc- YORK. Statesman.
eve ha leisure peruse the whole but from what
we nave read we entertain doub, that the book will he
sought after by those readers who find in works of fiction
relaxation from the abours and anxiety of business The
handsome style which volume is got up will power
i'iiy recommend 1t 10 the notice of the ladies'
.Iercunfie .4dreriiser.
1.-The object of the editor, he declares in his preface
rs TO preserve fugitive tales Of merit that might otherwise
sink into obvom and also communicate To The public
such deserving original pieces may within his
lie appears To have made in the present volume very
Interesting compilations, and we doubt it will be read
with great pleasure" .Ne,r- York CaectLe
"A beautiful little volume entitled "Nationa Tales" has
Just been published by the booksellers this citv TIE
compiler and editor has shown considerable taste in the
present selection, and if he continues guided by the
same discriminating spirit, he will confer great boon
the puoic ny his Judicious labours. There perhaps
species OF writing instructive amusing as little tales
and stories in which the manners and customs Of FOREIGN ma
lions are faithfully embodied To young persons they are
l11a. liar ltg T'Eo..
interest directly in the mind but this merely the
enchanre5s that leads The young intellect to Just appre-
heIision of historical facts, national manners"
National .1drOcaie.
"The editor intends, if sufficient cement is even
TO issue volume quarterly. From cursory pcrusal of the
first volume, think he is well qualified for the task he
mas undertaken 10 some II may labour, merely
To select but they little know what perseverance il reouircs
to drudge through all the works of fiction which this fruit
full age has produced. Setting aside this requires nire
discrimination TO separate the worthless from that which
valuable, and the moral from that which vicious We
wouid recommend this volume to the patronage pub
hc The tales selected with good taste and Judgment
the typographical execution of the is neat and
morenver II IS offered reasonable price, three
raonS that are impnrtantbut in ay extremely rare
We hope that the editor will sufficient enc
agement to euabe him to 90 with work which
SO well qualified to make interesting and Instructive
.Nec YORK. Courier.
This selection of entertaining tales is the PROMISING
commencement OF plan of no little proprie,y neccs-
sity that of collecting and combining regular form the
choicest of modern tales; species Writing which seems
have become popular in this age as polite ESSAYS have
i'll others. The present duodecno comprises eleven tales
combining several varieties of style. Each may be read
with vivid plying with amusement or moral in
structon those occasional moments of leisure with count
TOO many 10 ne passed without employment, too few
to allow OF occupation that requires stretch of atten-
ton" .Ner- York ,ArrfionoL 9crocote
The first volume of projected series tales ransIa
ted and compiled from the works of different authors in
every country who have acquired celebrity that depart
ment of literature, has just been published in New
contains eleven wellwren stories sober aud some
gay One of their best qualities Cat least, that which will
gain the popular FAVOUR is their brevi,y."
Boston GALAXY
THE selections, for the present volume are The Free
boofer, Iransmigration, The 1Hessqljan Lorcr Mar,
Steey, The Far MarselOise TIE Crusader The for-
trcss Of Sag1olf,m, Hu1da dc Laberiazzi The o,ks
La IraPe, Goodrich, Castle, Master and Mum We
have not for particular discussion of the merits
these tales and shall therefore simply say they appear
in the language physicians be well calculated to l-
al the Indications limited at by above They short,
well Imagined 10 different styles, and Of various merits
Some people, aware, make it point to set I'D
against this sort cf writing obstrepeTous and per-
tnacous GLAMOUR which IS either sheer aectation, the
fruit of dull and unexctabe fancy. We insist there
is more true talent originality, genius required
for the invention of really good tale, aye Of Tsle
for the Nursery, than is wanted for the connection
volumes Of the solemn quackery which passes these days
of humbug for science and philosophy"
.M,,c-York Rerieu.
! Having offered premium for original Domestic
Tales, the editor calculates giving considerable
portion of these in the progress Of the work Already
several competitors have appeared whose productions
if approved Of, shall have place in the forthcoming
volume.
'eNational Tales" will in future be published at 10
Willam-street New York, at four dollars per annum.
To subscribers who transmit years subscription in ad
vance the four vosmes will be forwarded regularly as
published to any post in the State of New orK
free of additional ex2euces all charges for conveyance
beyond the State must be paid by the subscriber. Sin
gle volumes may be bad at dollar.
Editors Of newspapers who publish this prospectus tee
oener, and forward the paper in which appears ad
dressed 10 'The Editor Of National Tales, New-York"
will be entitled TO a copy Of the October volume
.NeC- York, September, 1925.
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