Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-01-20

Daniel Webster.
ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE AMERICAN
~ PEOPLE
On the first of December will be commenced
NEW AsD IMPROVED EDITION OF
THE ENTIRE WORKS OF
J. FENIMORE COOPER,
With al his Latest Corrections aud Revisions entitled,
THE PEOPLT'S EDITION.
VIII AZ ELABORATE LIFE AUTHOR, ONE UNIFORM
volume will be published on toe ls and 18th Of every
month 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. Price
IOr each volume,
oEE DOLLAR.
Since the death of iustriOus novelist the author Of
"The Spv his merits have been largely canvassed by the
critics Of all countries and his rank may be considered
as definitely settled 1t is agreed that he is not only the
GREATEST and most NATIONAL Of writers but that
hs is Of the class Of Cervausa, lie Sage Shakespeare
Goethe and Scott whose displays of genius in literature
epttie them to a uni ersal and immortal popularity.
Mr. Cooper the originator OF three distinct classes o
novels those which illustrate modern nautical experience
these which deal with revolutionary history, and
these Indian and pioneer life in this country. In these
three classes he has had troops of mtatOrs but equal
and is confessed that be is IL none OF them approach
Sble.
besa conceded to him by acclsmsiiOn and in the lonely
desert or unodden prairie among the savage Indians OF
scarcely less savage settlers ali equally acknowledge bis
dominion Within this circle rome dares walk but be-
VlTon HuGo the greatest Of contemporary rsncsts and
critics. declares thsI Cooper ia creator, indeed "a prcdf
ous genius and in elaborate review of his works as
serts his superiority Scott This is the tone OF the most
snproye6 criticism Of continental Europe.
tu this ,ouuiry Washington Irving, Rdward Everett
Bryant Prescott Bancroft snd others OF the Highest sn
thory in such matters, concur In acknowledging The
snaziag power spendo beauty and aTactiveness Q; his
productions. .,
The undersigned who the proprietOrs OF the copy
ghts of all the NoyELs TALES Ms. COOPER propose
10 issue en- edition of them containing all his latest
tions and Improvements 10 be called THE PEOPLES EDl
TON The extraordinary of their other edition:
does not permit them doubt that this announcement
will be received with the highest qualification by all thel
regard both literary eXcsenee and the cultivation Of
truly and 6i2niied national character.
The Peoples Edition Will be issued Of the same
szs and qusty that used for the sftj edlon OF tia
Works OF Irvng and in similar style Onding, and the
volume will be sold 81 the extremely low price OF One Dol
lar ach which is 20 cent lower than that OF ths works
of suy copyright author presented in the same excellent
manner The volumes will be published on the FIRST
and FIFTEENTH Of every month, commencing with The
month of December until the entire Is completed
making il ell Thirty -Four Volumes.
This carefully revised edition will be handsomely
printed than any Of the preceding editions. The semi
monthly mode of publication has been ad pied the bes
method Of bringing within the reach Of all classes thu:
OTdirE 20 tee less suent opportunity TO avail them
selves OF the privilege Of securing for very moderate
sum- st beautiful and the most perfect set OF the Com
plets Works G j. Feuore Cooper that has yet appeared
STRINGER TO WNSEND, Publishers,
Nc. 222 Broadway, New Iork
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