Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-09-30

No Pcasylcdnion should be Without Il, Eight
thousand copies sold! Ercry Farmer and ere
ry ci'isca shouid hare a copy
bpOWENS Pictorial Sketch Book Of Pennsylya-
I'D MIA or its Scenery, Internal improvements
Resources and Agriculture, popularity described.
Illustrated with over 200 Beautiful Engravinps
ana accompanied by Barnes Largo Map of the
state, carefully colored. Eighth edition, Revised
Corrected and Improved. One Volume, svo, with
over 800 pages and handsomely bound. Sent by
mail, 1.e-~ Free Of expense.
The author commences with Sketches Of Travel
as he starts out on his tour and while every object
OF interest Is marked and noticed, he leads the
reader to clear knowledge Of what he passes by
instoad Of going over the ground travelled before
and describing simply the State and her People,
as stand still Institution he grasps at once the
sources Of her wealth, her immense and increasing
Improvements, her ineXhaustible mineral treas
urcs, her agricultural capacity and strength and
not being content to pass specifically over these
vast interests he handles shem all analyses their
respective departments, and treats for the popular
ear what before only reserved for the favored
iew having made her minerals one of his pleas
ant studies, he takes pride in presenting to Penn
sylyanians, Pcnnsylyanias greatest source Of
wealth in The Coal FORMATION. On this subject,
probably no man is more at home, and his percep-
tons OF tho matter is laid before the reader in so
lucid and clear style, that none can be misled or
mystiled. Engravings illustrating tho formation,
drawn under his own observation are introduced
10 make the subject as clear possible this art-
Gle alone is worth double the price Of the book.
The MANUFACTURE OF lRoN is treated in the same
mastery manner, with appropriate engraymgs
| illustrating the manufacture in all its parts.
The Agriculture Of the State-the Cities, Towns
and Villages are described and dwelt upon, the
characteristics Of the people pointed out, and the
various improvements in progress or projected,
noticed. Added to this is CampbelPs always beau
/ tiful Gertrude Of Wyoming.
The press throughout the State have, with uni
ted voice, pronounced it the best popular Book ey-
er written on the State. Accompanying every
volume is Barnes large Map Of the State, carefully
colored-the latest and best Map published, and
which retails separately Mt One Dollar, and is IN
doubtedly the only correct one issued.
The price Of the Book is placed at the lowest
rate for which il could be manufactured, and the
execution of il in every respect is alike beautiful
and substantial. Independently of the fine map,
it is remarkably cheap work; but that accom-
panying it. the publisher has no hesitation in pro
nouncing it THE CHEAPEST BOOK PUBLISH
| ED!
The Publisher has gone to great expense in pub
fishing the Book in proper style. The cngra-
wings are beautifully executed the type large and
clear; and the paper of fine texture while the
binding is at the same time tasty and durable, and
having done his part well, he submits the work to
the examination Of the people, confidently recon-
mending it to the attention of those interested in
Railroads, Coal and Iron. To every Farmer and
every Citizen of the great State Of Pennsylvania,
he submits this splendid volume, and respectfully
solcits their patronage.
Agents will call upon the citizens for their sub
scription, and in cases whore no agent has called
any person wishing it, will have il sent free o
expense, by remitting the amount TO tho Publisher
INvARIABLE RETAIL PRICE OF THE WORK
Embossed Muslin, 50 90
gilt edges and side, 2 80
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Agents wanted in every county In the State
Any person desiring an Agency please address the
Publisher Immediately.
VIM. WHITE SMITH, Publisher.
1875 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
Sept. so, lS54.-3t.