Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-04-18
ADVERTISEMENT.

INTERESTING NATIONAL WORK.
Wehave never been SO highly gralified with the
execution and finish OF any work, the production
of either Foreign or American Artists, as with the
six large volumes Of the U. S. Exploring Expe-
tiliop from the perusal OF which we have Just
risen with feelings OF pride, as Americans that
our own Artists have Eere inconteslibly proved
themselves equal if not superior 10 those of Eu-
rope, many OF whom have risen 10 such high
eminence in their difficult profession.
The splendid steel, copper and highly finished
wood engravings upwards of 400 in number
have so riveled our attention, speaking silently,
but iorcibly, 'true 10 life" that we have scarcely
taken time 10 read page otthis Interesting work
II is printed in the finest stvle OF the day on sll.
per royal size snow-whe paper, and bound in 4
style of peculiar nealness.
The beautiful illustrations OF rare scenery, OF
exquisite grandeur, in great variety, occasionally
on The tempest tossed ocean, on the calm deep blue
sea, with the high lapering masts oftheir imposing
fleet, sometimes topped by icebergs rising noun.
tain high around them, threatening to crush them:
or OF beautiful dale or mountain scenery in islands
seldom visited, or before unknown; their groups OF
Natives in their peculiar costume, engaged in some
fascinating dance, or equipped for deadly contest
with their Canniba wariike neighbors with por-
traits of their prominent leaders, tattood, or paint
ed in appropriate style; or descriptions OF objects
never before illustrated, of the most interesting
character, OF every nature; all possess attractions
seldom equallcd, and never surpassed by the pro-
ductons of ancient or modern artists.
This splendid work possesses irresistible attrac-
lions, and though the price is S25, We hardly see
how il can be produced at SO low price, in such
costly style.
Mi D. c. King, the Publishers Agent, through
whom so many valuable works have been pro.
h., c;ti ia no III
House, where the work cal be seen in his tempo.
rary office, and we advise all who wish to avail
themselves Of the most interesting work ever is
sued, or any other large work Of merit, whether
Professional or Miscellaneous to do il wilhou.
DELAY as he is prepared 10 furnish them here or
in any part OF the State.
The entire track and important discoveries oil
the United States Exploring Expedition, during
voyage Of four years, in six vessels, (one OF
which, The Peacock, was lost ] fitted a, immens.
expense by Government, is traced out on the in
,ereslng Map Of the World BY Mitchell, with
which MIR. King has supplied several hundred
of our citizens, al price far below its real value
This instructive Map, with valuable history
of The World, both at Si2l; also the large United
States Map and Index, at Sl0-each about six
feet square, on rollers or in portable folding form
unequalled IN merit Tor accuracy and execution
can be furnished by him: separately or together
For interest and practical value, they should no
be separated. The same amount can seldom b.
invested in works Of any authors, or even for or
nament, profitable for the mind OF The young, o.
agreeable for reference, and constant use in tn,
family, library and Office
The administration under which the Expedition
originated, deserves much credit in thus being tn,
means OF producing work SO truly national-re
tieonng honor and securing reputation so vel
merted BY The skilful artists of our country.