The Portland daily press., 1867-10-29
MISCELLANEOUS.
Nesc Cabinet Editions
3 3 - " 4 OF the ~ "a ~
Works of Washington Irving


In announcing several new editions, in 81, lie 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 oftbese IA
yorite writings have heretofore received In the sew
eral forms in which the various productions OF the
author OF the "Sketcl- Book" have been given 10 the
publIc 1t is estimated that the sale has reached no
less than fifty thousand OF the series, OF more than
million volumes. Nor is the demand vet al.ated.
On the contrary exertons OF enterprise are re-
quired to meet the desires ota new generation of
readers and Keep pace with the progress OF taste and
refinement in the Topographic and other mechanic
arts ofthe publishers calling. s-54s-s .a4 ae,f
The motive OF this perennial Popularity is NOT far
10 seek tis to oeread ON 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 ofreaders with no ordinary emotions of
interest," The charm ofthe felcitious style OF wash
ington Irving the reflection of the amiable oetie
spirit OF the tTuely refined gentlemen would be felt
on any topic on which the author had been nleased
to bestow it. But it is for the ever enduring fame
of IRVING that he chose for the exercise of his ren
topics of undying value and importance. In his in
wiling Essays on human life and character in Dor
traying manners as in the "Sketch. Book. >" Brace
bridge Hail." and other volumes, he b IS touched
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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 q
such world celebrity and passionate interest rs
the Story of COLUMBUS and his followers with Their
discoveries of the New World the life of the found
or 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 Mahomet with the illustrations of The
genius of his in the rOmaaic fact and legend Of
The Tales Of the Aihambra'' and the ss Conquest
of Granada" the felicity with which the author has
mixed MS name with the birthplace OF Shakes
peare the genius of Oliver Goidsmith, the fame q
| Scott and Byron, and, not least the humorous in
vention which, in irresistible ,hrop
icle If New York, has imputed mythic interest to
the bare early annals of his native CITY, IT is Tins
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 arc
treated in some happier manner The charm of Iry.
ing is his acceptabty to ALA grace and refine
ment to please the most fastidious; and his peeua,
merit is readily appreciated by every reader hi,
good sense and hnmor, the air of endowment nervad
ing his pages, has secured his works home in botl
hemsphercs, wherever the English language il nm
derstood. OF the few indispensable authors In evo
ry American library, Washington Irving is ceriain,,
among the foremost. The delight of childhood the
chiyalric companion of refined womanhood. the sol.
ace lite at every period, his writing are an mper
ishable legacy Of grace and beauty to his co.utrv
| 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 eoof
taste with economy. The series will be issued in this
following order punctually on the fist day of en-
month until completed, beginning with October: