The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-08-09
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From, the Atlanta GA IateiifTsner:
I'VE recognize, however, In the few Introductory
naaes Of The riFst Year Of the war that we nase
hastily perised. truth set forth ny this nfaa'
ter Wit hreyitv anu force and with that Efacetui
,lIc,Ien which has won the admiration OF All WAC
are familiar with his writinga ~
snnnliex what is much heeaed--a history or the
iirst wear OF the war; the causes that produced H.
aud The battles foilgh. in IL, from the beginning
oyn 20 the defeat OF Mcclellan army near hirh-
uc1,d.'- ..,
FROM the Atlanta fCaa) Soas.srn Coaef,as-dcg;
'.rhe First Year OF the War is from the large
ara entornrs;ng publishing house OF West d lohn-
ston aichmond, aud written by Edward A. r"i','fu.
author of Black Diamonds, Sc. one OF the hVs'
informed men upon the pollticai history Va .''
country, ard most forcble ana Vlg"sous VIII ,'
1t a most readable aud in truetive DOOR,
gotten up with surprising accuracy All" WIZ repay
a careful peruse
From the Charleston Mercury.
From the teening press OF wee' q ''ohhslop,
publishers. Eichruond we have in avo.ume OF nearly
faur hundred pnges history OF Tne FIRST Aeat
of the War" The book itself seems all thar me a'i'
thor claims to be. The style though not isbofed
is pleasant and vigorous. In the pre-
ss,nt.,on of the facts ,hemse elves, have here
detected any tendency towards unfarness OF state
uent. The book may he regarded US a iaith'o'i re-
tlex of tie views of the calmer portion OF the pco-
VI. of the South, in respect 10 the events OF the
war at the time Of their occurrence.
From tie Richmond Enquirer:
This book has been read by many in camp. -
The authors style is fascinating: that portion OF
his book which recounts the origin snd causes OF
the war is lucid and satisfactory
From the Richmond Dispatch:
"Mr. Pollard is already well known to the pl,bliv
rs the author of Black Diamonds etc. The pre-
sent work il written in the peculiarly animated and
facv style OF the author and will command 81 ea
tansiye sale Mr.. p. has enjoyed unusual facilities
for collecting information and has made The hest
use of it, The book Is written with Candor and
inpaftiaiity. and as far SIS We can Judge. strictly
truthful ANA very interesting
FroIu the Richmond Examiner:
al il the most elaborate and valuable literary
contribution that has Yet been made 10 the iuier-
ess Of the south; that it will not only snties tu;
repay, the curiosity O. all readers
From the Richmond HaiG:
1.-The well known ability and diligence Of Nh.
Pollard are guarantees OF the value and Gierit d
his hook. We anticipate much qualification from
It's perisa hich viii not ice Al lenti 4. 3eesFs
West & Johnston, thu publishers deserve Inrch
credit for their enterprise.
Frotl the Richmond Chsistjda Clserccr:
t''Ihe History ~ the First Year OF the Wal fcl
Southern Independence. prepared by so sprshtly
sci vigorous writer h,r. Pollard. makes vol
uIns that ys! be read with eager Interest by
s- itch OF the past eventtul year, prefaced b. a
ciea1 account Of soE1s Of the cssises Of Inc wt'.
The book Is &C instructive, entertaining
and reliable account Of The great events OF the Rev
alution OF 81, and should he very largely read
VIII be published on W Wednesday, August 18Th,
THE PARTISAN LEADtR
a Novel, and an Apocalypse OF The Origin Eni
Struggles Of the Southern Coniederacy. by Judge
Beverly Tucker. OF Virginia originally pub
lished IN 1895, n,w rei,ublistet aui eiijea ~
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