The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-01-20
PROSPECTUS OF
THE PEOPLES LIB RARY,
MAGAZINE OF CHOICE AND INTERESTING
A

ERATURE.
distinctive characteristic of the present age the muipA
cation and chCapness Of its literature In every department
of letters new works constantly falling from tile press,
and notwithstanding the extraordinary supply, the demand
continues with unabated activity. This is especially of
those lighter publications which convey instruction in agrcea
bic and attractive forms, and supply OF recreation at
the Smc that they offer facilities for Improvement Scarce
y day passes in which work of this description not
given 10 the public and though among the large number thus
issued may he unworthy useless. generally they
deserving Of communication,
AS of the publications referred arc printed in solid
Volumes they inaccessible 10 the of those readers who
from large cities The cost and the difficulty of
transporting bookto those places which do not lie hegrcat
hooughares OF the country such prevent their ex
cnsve circulation the INTERIOR and make their prices
high 10 impose serious all who purchase them' Te
obvatc in degree this difficulty, and place within The
reach Of ALL the choicest portions of the entertaining tea'
ure Of The day the subscriber intends publish in form
suitable for transportation by the mails, beginning the first
day Of October next monthly periodical to be called THE
PEOPLES LIBRARY OR MAGAZINE OF CHOICE and
ENTERTAINING LITERATURE."
"The Peoples Library" will consist principally of reprints
Of the best productions of the British press The Novels
Bulwcr Dickens James, DIraols, MaIryatt-Lever the
thor 'OMalcy and Lorequor"-iove the author of Rory
OMorc-Warren author of Ten Thousand.ayear.
Miss Pickering, Mrs Gore, Lady Bessingon Agnes srck
land. Miss Ausiin Mrs. s. c, Hall,
And all le other modern writers Of distinction will be GU
braccd in the collection, soon possible after their pub
cation abroad and in occasional instances Prior to publ
cation which be madehy the Booksellers here In add
on TO the Novels, the Library will contain such amusing
Memoirs, Deng Travels and other Fresh and Racy works,
may from time time be thought worthy Of being transferred
10 its pages.
Ii subject Of familiar remark that along with the wide
spreading for literature there sprngng up in all parts
Of this country for the finer works Of the pencil and
the graver, which denotes rapidly progressive civilization.
To minister 10 this tasc and 10 render The Peoples Library
Of tho highest value and worthy of the extensive patron
age the proprietor intends to furnish along with each number
ELEGANT & COSTLY ENGRAVINGS,
Which will make valuable addition 10 the ornaments of the
Drawing Room and Centre Table. Accompanying each
ber of the Library ToNR FACES EXTRA MATTER VIII he
furnished in the formof This will comprise notices
Of new publications. monthly compend of literature. or
temporary ovens &c. &c. The critical department will be
supplied with Judicious and Impartial Articles the aim Of
which will be elevate the character of literature.
'Tnc Peoples Library will be printed in large octave
or paper of the finest quality, from clear, distinct, and
ccgantype Each number will contain eighty pages,
king at the end of the year ONE THOUSAND PAGES The
whole of this with the engravngs, additional matter literary
&C. &c, will be furnished at the singuay low price Of
l-J@THREE DOLLARS PER ANNUM,eEl payable IN
VANCE This price, in this age of cheap literature is
unrivaCd for Nor can it be objected that its
Cheaprcss will ossen its merits the proprietor pledges him
self III in every department of tbs work. Lrary, Typogaph
iCa and Pictorial it shall be al least equal to the best peri
odcals of tho day.
IJ9TERMs Single Copy, dolls 00-Two Copies dolls
Five Copies, 10 doars D Five dollars remitted postage
paid, will command The Peoples Library and Lndy,s Book
one year. The First Number will be issued on the 1st day
Of October l34l.
Address MORTON McMICHAEL, No. 81 s. Th I'd Ct
opposite Girard Bank.
Or, LA Cooley, Office Of lhe Lady's nook.