Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-03-10

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Daniel Webster.
| NNoUNCEMEKT TO THE AHERICAN
| a PEOPLE
On the first of December will be commenced
TIRE ENTIRE W N5T Ks 5FFR0'fO EDITION OF
j. FENIMORE COOPER,
wa, all his Latest Corrections and Revsons, entitled
THE PE0PLT'S EDITION.
WITH IS ELABORATE LIFE or ArTaoR UNIFORM
yOLUNE.
volume will be published the LIST and 18th of every
rJaih unit! the series is completed Elegantly
printed superb paper, manufactured ex.
prcsslT for this edition, and bound ia
embossed cloth, in a tasteful
and uniform style. PRICE,
for each volume,
0NE D0LLAa.
Since the death of ilustrous novelist the author of
The SIy his merits 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
he is of the class of Cervanss, lie Sage Shakespeare,
Goethe and Scott, whose displays Of genius in literature
eEtitle them to ni7erssl 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, end
those of Indian and pioneer life in this country Ia these
thee classes he has had troops Of imators bui equal
sud II is confessed that lie Is il none Of them approach
able.
, Saws the Edinburgh Review The empire OF tina has
been conceded 10 him bS scclsmation and in the lonely
desert or unrodjen prairie among the savage Indians
celv less savage settlers, all equally acknowledge bis
dominion. within this circle none dareS walk but he"
VICFoB Hreo the greatest of contemporary romsncss and
critics declares that Cooper creator, indeed 90 pTod
gous genius aud in elaborate review OF his works
sals his superiority Scott Tis the tone OF the most
approved criticism of continental Europe.
In this country, Washington Irving, Edward Everett,
BRYANT Prescott Bancroft aud others of the highest
u0riiv in snch mattlIS, in acknowledging the
AN lzn power spendOr beauty and attractveness Of his
pfodneuOHs.
Tie IN iesigued who the proprieoFs Of the copy
rights OF all The NOYSLs TALES Mr. COOPER propose
TO issue an edition of them containing all his latest
lions aud improvements 10 lie called tn PEOPLES EDI
TlON. The extraordinary success Of their other editions
does not permit them 10 doubt that tdis announcement
will be received with the highest qualification by all their
curutryneu Who the selection of their libraries have
regard both for literary excellence sud the cultivation Of
truly and digmhed national character
The Peoples Edition will be issued paDer OF the
size and quality that used for the esSGl edlon Of the
Works Of Irving and in similar style OF binding and the
volume sill be sold The extremely low price of One Dol
of any copyright author presented IL the excellent
manner The Volumes will be published the FIRST
and FIFTEENTH CT every month"; commencing with ihs
month Of December until the er!Ie series is completed
making IT. all ThiTtv-FOur Volumes.
This carefully revised edition will be more handsomely
printed than any Of the preceding editions. The semi
monthly mode Of publication has been adopted the best
method 81 bringing within the reach of all classes; thus
a0rdug the less atiuent opportunity to avail them
selves Of the privileges OF securing for very moderate
sum- he most beautiful aud the most perfect set Of the Com
pste Works a j. Fenmore Cooper that has yet appeared
SfRI%GtI & TOWE6END, Publishers
No. 90 Broadway, New York.
Orders executed hS all BOOKSELLERS. ldec22.