The Portland daily press., 1867-10-28
MISCELLANEOUS.
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Works Of Washington Irving


In announcing several new editions, in style OF
imrro eJelegance and convenience, of the worKs
OF WASHINGTON IRVING, the publisher would take
the opportunity OF acknowledging the good recepS
ton which his efforts in the presentation these
yorite writings have hereoore received. nthe sew
eral forms in which the various productions OF the
author OF the "sketch-Book' have been given TO the
public, 1t is estimated thatthe sale has reached no
less than fifty thousand Of the SERIES or more than
million volumes. Nor is the demand yet ahatesl.
On the contrary, exertons enterprise are re-
CURED to meet the desires oi.a new generation of
readcre and Keep pace with the progress OF taste and
refinement in the topographic and other mechanic
arts OF the publishers calling.
The motive OF this perennial popularity is not far
to seek Ills to be read on every pa &c of he delight
ful volumes in which "Geoffiey Crayon" Infused the
happy Inspiration OF his genius in his devotion 10
themes which will always be regarded by successive
generations of readers with no ordinary emotions of
interest. The charm of The elictious style Of WASH
ington Irving, the reflection of the amable poetic
spirit Of the truely refined gentlemen culd be felt
on any topic on which the author had been pleased
to bestow it. But it is for the eyer-endurng fame
of IRVING, that he chose for the exercise of his pen
topics of undying value and Importance In his in
yting Essays on human life and character in por-
traying manners, as in the " Sketch Book" Brace
bridge Hail. and others volumes, he us touched,
with mingled sentiment and humor, those emotions
which implanted in the hearts of all; while his
topics of biography, of h tory and romance are Ct
suchworidwide celebrity and passionate lnterest as
the Story of COLUMBUS and his followers with their
discoveries of the New World; the life of the found-
CT of the nation George Washington, drawing with
the narrative of the Civil and Military events Of
America during his remarkable career; The marvel
Gus record of Iahomef, with the illustrations Of the
genius of his IN the romantic fact and legend OF
"1he Tales Of the AlLambra" and the " Conquest
of CHARACTERISTIC 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 irresistible hron-
iele Ct New York, has imputed 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 imperishable till what is not likely
soon to happen, the same ever-welconle themes are
treated in some happier manner. The charm Of Iry-
ing is his acceptabily to ALA grace and refae-
ment to please the most fasdous; and his peculiar
merit Is readily appreciated by every reader his
good sense and humor, the air of enjoyment pcrvad-
ing his pages, has secured his works home in both
hemispheIcs, wherever the English language is un-
derstood. OF the few indispensable authors 10 eve
ry American library, Washington Irving is certainly
among the foremost The delight of childhood the
chivalric companion of refined womanhood the SOL
ace offe at every period, his writing are an imper-
ishablc legacy Of grace and beauty to his co ,ntry
men. s. SSss ssS6 NG&0sa4G- 8&BANs&
The new publications of these works will be in
several forms ofunusual elegance, and ALL in pro-
portion 90 moderate price tor EACH combining good
taste with economy. The series will be issued in the
following order, punctually the first dav Of each
month until completed, beginning with October