The Portland daily press., 1867-10-09
Z NesU Cabinet Editions
Works Of Washington Irving

In announcing several new editions in a 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 Of these ia
vorte writings have heretofore received In the sew
eral forms in which the various productions of tbe
author of the 'Sketch-Book have been given to the
public it 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 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 topographic and other mechanic
arts fthe publishers calling "tf'
The motive OF this perennial popularity is not far
10 SEEK Its to read on every page of The delight
full volumes in which "Geofrey 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 elictious style OF Wash
ington Irving, the reflection of the amiable poetic
spirit OF the truely refined gentlemen would be felt
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on any topic on which the author had been pleased
10 oestow IL. But it is for the eyerenduring fame
OF IRVING, that he chose for the exercise of his pen
topics Of undying value and Importance. In his in
viting Essays ON human life and character in Dor
traying manners as in the " Sketch Book, Brace
orr'ge HAM, 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 World; the life Of the found
Ell of the nation, George Washington, drawing with
1t the narrative of the Civil and Military events of
America during his remarkable career; the marvel
GUS record of Aahomef with the illustrations of the
genius of his race in the romantic tact and legend Of
y The Tales of the Alhambra" and the "Copouest
OF Granada;" the felicity with which the author has
iinked' 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 ;bron
icle of New York, has imputed mythic interest to
the bare early annals of his native city, II is TINS
that the writings OF Washington Irving may be
claimed to be impershable, 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 ALA grace and refine
ment to please the most fastiious; 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 i'm both
hemispheres, wherever the English language is UNI.
dersood' OF the few indispensable authors in eve
ry American library, Washington Irving is certainly
among the foremost. The delight of childhood the
ehivalric companion OF refined womanhood the SOL
ace Of e at every PERIOD his writing are an imper-
ishable legacy Of grace and beauty to his country
men. 'r su fa i
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, punctually on the first day of each
month until completed, beginning with October: