The Portland daily press., 1867-10-21
MssCELGANEusIs,
NeW Cabinet Editions
Works of Washington Irving

Z In announcing several new editions in style of
imposed 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
yore writings have heretofore received. In the
eral forms in which the various productions OF the
author of the "Skeich- Book have been given 10 the
public it is estimated that the sale has reached no
less than fifty thousand ofthe SERIES or more than
million volumes Nor is the demand vet abated
quired to meet the. desires OF new generation of
readers and keep pace with the progress of taste and
refinement in the topographic and other mechanic
arts the publishers calling.
The motive OF this perennial popularity is not far
to seek tits to be read every page of he delight
full 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 readers with no ordinary emotions of
interest. The charm ofthe elictious style OF Wash
ington Irving, the reflection of the amiable poetic
'PAi'' " Inv huSiJ iShiicu DC lett
on any topic on which the author had been pleased
to bestow 1t. But it is for the eyer-enduring tame
of IRVING that he chose for the exercise of his pen
topics of undying value and importance In his in
vting Essays on human lie and character in por-
traying manners, 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, OF
such worldwide celebrity and passionate interest rs
the DRY 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
it the narrative of the Civil and Military events OF
America during his remarkable career the marvel
GUS record of Matomet with the illustrations Of the
genius of his in the romantic fact and legend OF
| " The Tales of the Alhambra" and the &c 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
venton which, in Knickcrbocker Irresistible hron-
ieo "a 1Ne" hoIh, lihpuCeu 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 manner. The charm of Iry-
ing is his acceptability to all, "a grace and refine
ment to please the most astdious 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
hemisphercs, wherever the English language is un-
derstood. OF the few indispensable authors in eve
ry American library, Washington Irving is cert anly
among the foremost. The delight of childhood the
chivaric companion of refined womanhood, the SOL
ollie at every period his writing are an imper-
ishable legacy Of grace and beauty to his country.
men. 10000 - 49,.
| 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
taste with economy The series will be issued in the
following order, piiiIctuay the first day of each