Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-03-24

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NN0UNCEMENT TO THE AN X CAN
"A PEOPLE.
On the first of December will be commenced
A AND IMPROVED EDITION OF
THE ENTIRE WORKS OF
!. FENIMORE COOPER,
With all his Latest Corrections and Revisions entitled
THE PEOPLTvS EDITION.
WITH AN ELABORATE AUTHOR, ONE UNIFORM
VOLUME
volume will be published the 1s and 18th of every
nlonth until the series is completed. Elegantly
printed superb paper, manufactured ex-
prcssly for this edition, and bound in
embossed cloth, in tasteful
and uniform style. Prcei
for each volume,
OxE DOLLAR.
Since the death of ustrious novelist the author of
The Spv his merits have been largely vassed bv the
critics Of all countries and his rank NAV be considered
as definitely settled IL is agreed that he is not only the
GREATEST and most of writers, but that
he is of the class of Ceryanes, lie Sage, Shakespeare
Goethe and Scott whose displays Of genius in literature
ente them TO a universal and immortal popularity.
Mr. Cooper the originator of three distinct classes OF
novels those which illustrate modern nautical experience
those which deal with revolutionary history, and
those of Indian and pioneer life in this country In these
three classes he has had troops Of imatOrs but equal
ard confessed that he is in none OF them approach
able.
Saws the Edinburgh Review: "The empire Of the has
been conceded him by acclamaon; and in the lonely
desert untrodden prairie, among the savage Indians
scarcely less savage settlers all equally acknowledge his
dominion Within this circle none dares walk but he"
VICTOR HuGO the greatest of cOemporary omancsts and
critics declares that Cooper creator indeed "a prod
eous genius and in elaborate review OF his works
sers his superiority 10 Scott This is the lone of the most
approved criticism of continental Europe.
In this country Washington irving Edward Everett
Bryant Prescott Bancroft and others of the highest
hority in such matters, concur in acknowledging the
amazing power pendo beauty and attractiveness OF his
productions.
The undersigned who are the prOpreOrs of the copy
rights Of all the NOVELS TALES Mr. COOPER propose
to issue edition of them containing all his latest
J I.a 4
TION The extraordinary success Of their other editions
does not permit them 20 doubt that this announcement
will be received with the highest qualification by all their
cOuntTymen whO IN the selection OF their libraries have
regard both for literary excellence and the cultivation of
truly and dignied national character.
The Peoples Edition will be issued paper of the
size and quality that used for the tttt don of the
Works of Irving and in similar style OF binding and the
volume will be sold at The extremely low price of One Dol
lar EACH which is 20 per cent lower than that of the works
of any copyright author presented in the excellent
manner The volumes will be published on the FIRST
and FIFTEENTH Of every month, commencing with the
month of December until the entire series is completed
making in all Thrty-FOur Volumes
This carefully revised edition will be handsomely
printed than any of the preceding editions. The semi
monthly mode of publication has been adopted the best
method Of bringing within the reach Of all classes thus
aording the less auent opportunity TO avail them
selves of the privilege OF securing, for very moderate
sum- the beautiful and the perfect set of the Com
pee Works Of j. Feamore Cooper that has yet appeared
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