The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-04-30

SoMrLEIE AND IMPARTIAL NARRATIVE
or me most remarkable Evtnts Of all Nations, Jfso"
me Infancy Of Mankind 10 the present Time
BY G. c. HEBBE, L. ID.
TT has been the aim Of the author Of thiswork to
present TO his reader clear view of the princi-
pal events and causes that have elevated the human
race from state Of total ignorance to its present
high degree of civilization, to preserve the Impair
TALLY becoming judge, to guard himself against
the influence of prejudice, and to write a history
instructive to readers in general, and at the same
time worthy Of the attention of warriors, states.
men, lawgivers and philosophers.
The publishers, in offering the first number OF this
work to the public, entertained the hope that it's
completion it would take high rank among the
standard historical productions of the age, and that
in point of original research, Of consummate erudi
ton of philosophc spirit, and of force and elegance
Of style, it would equal if not surpass the great
works of distinguished writers of Universal History
We have now the satisfaction of announcing that
thus far during the publication its successful sale
the encomiums of the press, the high opinions ex-
pressed of its merits by the most competent
and the general appreciation OF its readers. have
more than realized their highest anticipation.
The first two volumes are now issued containing
the Ancient History Of the Nations Of Northeastern
Africa and Western Asia, complete, down TO the
time of Cyrus. No. |, of the third volume, ia now
issued, and the remaining numbers will be published
forthwith, and will contain the history of the prima
tive times of Greece written in a most enchanting
style, and representing the Grecian mythology in
an original and new manner. The first two vol
umes bound in cloth at ST. rs each; each vol
ume contains five numbers at twenty FIVE cents
each; the Ancient History to be completed in five
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS
eve hesitate not to pronounce that this work.
history of the earst period Of mankind, has
no rival in any single work of Universal History in
the English languag e. Horace Greeley, editor Q
Tribune.
eve consider it an invaluable Ancient History"
Sauannah Republican.
at will undoubtedly be the standard work of its
kind Troy Budget
eve commend the work to the people. "-Wate-
bury american.
GAS History of the Universe, it surpasses any
thing which has ever fallen under our observation"
Cambridge Jefusonian.
"This is one of the best publications of the day,
and should find place in every ibrary."-Lo-
gansport Telegraph.
"No library can be complete without this work"
AAentoicn Democrat.
cdr. Hebbe is a brilliant writer, and this work
appearing in monthly numbers makes it very de-
sirable; ii should be possessed by every family.
where history in its true sense should be read and
understood. '-Bradford Democrat
1.-The author is deeply conversant with human
nature, and, with an accomplished pen, he depicts
the character and passions of men in style IRE
sstibly fascinating, with the perfection OF truth
adorned in beautiful language. This Is no faint
prase this book won't admit Of faint praise. Ii is
a book for the people well as the student and
philosopher; ii is full of the soundest patriotic and
republican sentiments and moral principles"
fOhio Censor.
s'The history of ancient Egypt il particularly val
liable embracing the modern discoveries on this
subject, and being the most complete to be found in
any single work. "-Boston Transcript.
These are a few of the numerous notices the
work has received from the press in the United
States.
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April 27-3tTThSif