The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-10-21
PROSPECTUS OF
THE PEOPLES LIBRARY,
MAGAZINE or CHOICE AND INTERESTING
RATURE.


distinctive characteristic present age s the mupi.
cation and cbenpnes Of its literature In every department
of letters new works constantly falling from the press,
and Notwithstanding the extraordinary supply, the demand
continues with unabned activity. This Is especially Of
those lighter publications which convey instruction in agTeea
BILE and arar tive forms, and supply recreation
the time that they offer facilities for Improvement Scarce
ly day usses in which work of this description noi
given tile public and though among the large number thus
issued may be unworthy useless generally they
deserving of commendaton,
As most of the publications. referred printed in solid
volumes they inaccessible the of those readers who
remote from large cities The cost and the difficulty OF
transporting books those places which do not lie on the great
thoroughaes of the country such to prevent Their eA
teHslpe circulation in the INTERIOR and to make their prices 80
high to impose serious tax all who purchase them To
obvae in degree this difficulty, and to place within the
reach of ALL the choicest portions of the entertaining eTa
ture Of the day, the subscriber intends publish in form
suitable for transportation by the nails beginning the first
day of October next monthly PERIODICAL to be called THB
PEOPLES LIBRARY, OR MAGAZINE OF CHOICE and
ENTERTAINING LITERATURE" ,
"he Peoples Library" will consist principally of reprints
Of the best productions of the British press, The Novels Of
Buwer, Dickens James, DIsrae Marryatt-Lever the
thor oAlaley and Lorrequer-LOve the author OF Rory
U'MOre'-Warren author of Ten 1bOusand,a.year.'
Miss Pickering, Mrs Gore Lady Blessington Agnes stiSk
land Miss AUSTIN Mrs. s. c. Hail.
And all the other modern writers of distinction will be
braced in the collection, possible after puh
cation abroad and in occasional instances Prior any pu6
cation which be made by the Booksellers here In add
ton to the Novels, the Library will contain such amusing
Melnors, Dverng Travels other Fresh Racy works,
may from time to time be thought worthy Of being transferred
TO its pages.
Iis subject of familiar remark that along with the wide
spreading taste for literature there is spngng up in all parts
of this country taste for the finer works of the pencil and
the gaver, which denotes rapidly progressive civilization.
To minister to this and TO render The Peoples Library
Of the highest value and worthy of tine most extensive patron
age the proprietor intends furn along with each number
AN EXCLUSIVELY ENGRAVED STEEL PLATE,
From tie bur"7 of the distinguished artists These
plates willie accompanied ~ Letter Press Illustrations from
tile pens Of f..
Miss LESLIE, MRS. Z. c. EMRURY MRS. L. Fl, s1oouRNEy,
sEBA SMITH, Miss H F. GouLp, &C. &C. &c.
And other eminent American writers This feature In his
proposed publication of importance which the proprietor
believes cannot he estimated The series will embrace
...., MANY ORIGINAL PICTURES.
And each subscriber will thus receive in addition the rsgl
lar matter of the Library number of
ELEGANT & COSTLY ENGRAVINGS,
Which will make valuable addition the of the
Drawing Room and Centre Table. Accompanying each nun.
her of the Library EXTRA MATTER VIII bO
furnished in the ormo This will comprise notices
of publications. monthly compend of literature,
temporary evens &c. &c. Tile critical department will be
supplied with Judcous and Impartial Articles the aim or
which will be to elevate the character of our literature.
'Tne'lPeopes Library will be printed In large octave
form. on paper of the finest quality from clear, distinct and
eegantype Each number will contain eighty ma
king at the end Of the year ONE THOUSAND PAGES The
whole of this with the engravings additional matter literary
&c &c. will eurnsed at the singulay low price Of
rsTHREE DOLLARS PER ANNUM, IN payable
VANCE. This price, even in this age of cheap literature,
unvaled for CHEAPNEss. Nor be objected that it's
cheapuess will osseu Its merits the proprietor pledges him
self th in every department ofh work. Lhrnry Typograph
ica and Pictorial shall be al least equal to the best peri
odicals of tho day.
1J'TERMs Single Copy, dolls 00-Two Copies 5dolls-
Five Copies, 10 dollars 30 Five dollars rsmi,ted postage
paid, will command The Peoples Library and Ladys Book
one year. The First Number will be issued the 1St day
of October 184l.
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opposite Girurd Bank.
Or L.. A GoDAY. Office of The Lady's book,