The Portland daily press., 1867-10-07
NesU Cabinet Editions
OF THE
Works of Washington Irving

In announcing several new editions, in style of
improved elegance and convenience, of the WORKS
OF WASHINGTON IRVING, the publisher would take
the opportunity OF acknowledging the good recep-
ton which his efforts in the presentation ofthese ia
vorite writings have heretofore received In the sew
eral forms in which the various productions OF the
author OF the "Sketch-Book have been given to the
public 1t is estimated that the sale has reached no
less than fifty thousand OF the series, or more than
million volumes. Nor is the demand yet abated.
On the contrary exsrtions enterprise are re-
quired to meet the desires of a new generation of
readers and keep pace with the progress OF taste and
refinement in the topographic and other mechanic
arts fthe publishers calling.
The motive of this perennial popularity is not far
to seek tits to be read every page of The delight
fu volumes in which "Geoffrey Crayon" infused the
happy inspiration of his genius in his devotion to
themes which will always be regarded by successive
generations of readers with no ordinary emotions of
interest The charm ofthe felcitious style OF WASH
ington Irving, the reflection Of the amiable poetc
spirit OF the truely refined gentlemen would be felt
on any topic on which the author had been pleased
to bestow it, But it is for the ever-enduring fame
of IRVING that he chose for the exercise of his pen
topics of undying value and Importance In his in
wiling Essays on human life and character in por-
traying manners, as in the "Sketch- Book" Brace
bridge Hail." and other volumes, he has touched,
with mingled sentiment and humor, those emotions
which are implanted in the hearts of all; while his
topics OF biography of history and romance, are OF
such worldwide celebrity and passionate interest as
the story of COLUMBUS and his followers, with their
discoveries Of the New Word the life of the found
er Of the nation. George Washington, drawing with
it the narrative of the Civil and Military events of
America during his remarkable career; the marvel
GUS record of Mahoet with the illustrations of the
genius his race in the romantic fact and legend OF
"The Tales Of the Aihambra' and the conquest
OF Granada" the felicity with which the author has
linked his name with the birthplace of Shakes
peare the genius of Oliver Goldsmith, the fame of
Scott and Byron, and, not least the humorous in
vention which, in irresistible hron-
icle of New York, has imputed mythic interest to
the bare early annals of his native city, 1t is thus
that The writings OF Washington Irving NAV be
claimed to be imperishable, till what is not likely
soon to happen, the same ever welcome themes are
treated In some happier Kramer. The charm of Iry-
ing is his acceptabiy to ALA grace and refine
ment to please the most fasdous; and his peculiar
merit is readily appreciated by every reader his
good sense and humor the air Of enjoyment pervad-
ing his pages, has secured his works home In both
wherever the English language is un-
ierstood. Otthe few Indispensable authors in eve
~ American library, Washington Irving is certainly
among the foremost. The delight of childhood, the
,hivalric companion of refined womanhood, the SOL
ice of at every period, his writing are an imper
shable legacy of grace and beauty to his country
men.
The new publications of these works will be in
several forms of unusual elegance, and ALL in pro-
PORTION to moderate price for each, combining good
aste with economy. The series will be issued in the
blowing order, punctually on the first day of each
month until completed, beginning with October: