The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-10-19
MISCELLANEOUS.
NeW Cabinet Editions
OF THE
Works of Washington Irving

In announcing several new editions. IN style Of
improved elegance and convenience, Of the WonKs
OF WAsHrSeToN IRviSG. the publishrr would take
the opportunity OF acknowledging the good recep-
ton which his efforts in the of these ia,
vorite writings have heretofore received In The sev
erai forms in which the various productions OF the
anrhor OF the "Sketeh-Book' have been given 10 the
p"oic' h Is estimated that the sale has reached no
less than fifty thousand the series, or moro than,
million volumes. Nor is the demand vet alated
On the contrary exertions of enterprise are re-
quired TO meet the desires OF new generation of
readers, and keep pace with the progress of taste and
refinement in the typographis and other meehauic
arts of the publishers calling
The motive OF this perennial popularity Is not far
to seek Il is to be read every page of he delight
fnlSolumes in which ''Geofffey Crayon" infused the
happy Inspiration OF his genius in his devotion to
themes which will always be regarded by successive
generations ofreaders with no ordinary emotions OF
interest The charm ofthe telcitious style OF Wash
ingten Irving, the reelection of the amiable pc etc
on any topic on which the author had been pleased
to bestow it, But it is for the enduring fame
of IRVING that he chose for the exercise of his pen
topics of undyns value and importance. in his in-
traying manners, in the Sketch Book" Brace
bridge Hail. and other volumes, he he's touched,
with mingled sentiment and humor, those emotions
which are implanted in the hearts of all; while his
topics of biography, of hi tory and romance are ci
such worldwide celebrity and passionate interest rs
the Story Of COLUMBUS and his followers, with their
discoveries of the New World; the life of the found-
er of the nation. George Washington, drawing with
ID the narrative Of the Civil and Military events of
America during his remarkable career; the marvel
GUS record of Maomet with the illustrations of the
" I he Tales OF the Alhambra" and the Conquest
Of Granada; the felicity with which the author has
linked his name with the birth place OF Shakes
peare the genius of Oliver Goldsmith, the fame of
Scott and Byron, and, not least the humorous in
vention which, in Knickcrbocker's irresistible hron-
iele # New York, has imputad mythic interest to
the bare early annals of his native city. 1t is thus
that the writings OF Washington Irving may be
claimed to be imperishabe till what is not likely
soon to happen, The same ever welcome themes are
treated in some happier manner. The charm OF Irv-
ing is his acceptability to ALA grace and refine
ment to please the most iastidious; and his peculiar
merit is readily appreciated by every reader his
good sense and humor the air Of enjoyment peryad-
ing his pages, has secured his works home in both
hemisphcrcs, wherever the English language is n
derstooa. OF the few Indispensable authors in eve
ry American library, Washington Irving is cer ainly
among the foremost. The delight of childhood the
ehivalric companion of refined womanhood, the SOL
of lite at every PERIOD his writing are AN per-
sbabIe legacy Of grace and beauty to his coantry.
men. 1..s
+ The new publications of these works will be in
several forms of unusual elegance, and ALL in pro-
portion to moderate price tor each combining good
taste with economy. Ths series will he issued In the
following order, punetualy the first dav OF each
month until completed, beginning with October: