The Portland daily press., 1867-10-10
Nesc Cabinet Editions
.f l...l lH ..f. c.1 OF THE sv.t
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, 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 vet abatsd.
o the contrary new exertions of enterprise are re-
quired to meet the desires OF new generation of
readers and keep with the progress OF taste and
refinement in the topographic and other mechauie
arts ofthe publishers calling 3fi
The motive of this perennial popularity ia not far
to seek tits to be read every page of he delight
ful volumes in which sGeorey 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 ot
interest The charm ofthe felictious style OF Wash
ington Irving, the reflection of the amiable poetic
spirit of the truely refined gentlemen would be felt
ON any topic on which the author had been pease,
to bestow it, But it is for the eyerendur;no {,
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 nor
traying manners, as in the Sketch Book Brace
bridge Hail." and other volumes. he has toucbed
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
er of the nation. George Washington, drawing with
it the narrative of the Civil and Military eyents of
America during his remarkable career; the marvel
GUS record of Mahomet with the illustrations of The
genius of his race in the romantic fact and legend Of
" The Tales of the Alhambra" 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 nKnickcrbockers irresistible jhron
iele Of New York, has imputed mythic interest to
i.
the bate early annals of his native CITY, It Is thus
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 ali "a grace and refine
ment to please the most fastidious; 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
nemispheres, wherever the English language is unI
derstood. OF the few Indispensable authors in eve
ry American library, Washington Irving is certainly
among the foremost. The delight of childhood the
chivalric companion of refined womanhood, the SOL
ace of life at every PERIOD his writing are an mper
ishabe legacy Of grace and beauty to his country.
men. "i-4t ID. i.. - i
10 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, punctualy the first day Of each
month until completed, beginning with October: