The Portland daily press., 1867-10-11
NeaU Cabinet Editions {"
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Works of Washington Irving

In announcing several new editions. in style of
improyed elegance and convenience, of the WORKS
OF WAsHINGToS IRVING, the publisher would take
the opportunity OF acknowledging the good recep-
tion which his efforts in the presentation these Ia
vorite writings have heretofore received In the sew
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
quired to meet the desires OF new generation of
readers, and keep with the progress OF and
refinement in the typographia and other mechanic
arts of the Publishers calling.
The motive Of this perennial popularity is not far
to seek 1t to be real every page of he delight
full volumes in which "Geoarey Crayon" infused the
happy Inspiration OF his genius in his devoiion 10
themes which win always be regarded by successive
generations of readers with ordinary emotions of
interest The charm of the elictious style OF WASH
inston living, the reflection of the amiable poetic
ON any topic on which the anthor had been pleased
to bestow it, But it is for the ever enduring fame
of IRVING, that he chose for the exercise of his zen
topics ofiundying value and importance In his in
viting Essays ON human life and character in por-
traying manners, as in the ''Skeich- Boob" 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 hi tory and romance are CT
such Worldwide celebrity and passionate interest," as
the siory 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 Maomet, with the illustrations Of the
genius of his in the romantic fact and legend OF
B"The Tales Of the Alhambra" and the Conquest
of Granaa;" the felicity with which the author has
linked his name with the birth place OF Shakes
peare, the genius Of Oliver Goldsmith, The fame Of
Scott and Byron, and, not least, the humorous in
vention which, IN Knickcrboekersi irresistible .hrou
iSiC u 1ScW 1Ofhj 1niputeu mytnlc interest to
the bare early annals of his native city, 1t is thus
that the writings OF Washington Irving may be
claimed to be imperishabe, till what is not likely
soon to happen, the same ever welcome themes are
treated In some happier manner. The charm OF Irv.
ing is his acceptabilify to ALA grace and reiHe-
ment to please the most iasfidious and his peculiar
merit is readily appreciated by every reader his
good sense and humor, the air Of enjoyment peryad-
ing his pages has seenred his works home in both
hemispheres, wherever the English language is I'M
derstood o. the few indispensable authors in eve
~ American library, Washington Irving is ceri family
among the foremost. The delight OF childhood, the
chivalric companion of refined woinanhood the SOL
of lite at every period his writing are an per-
isbable legacy Of grace and beauty to his cosntry
''SAli zoos 0tEtA4H
The new publications of these works will be in
several forms of unusual elegance, and ALL in pro-
portion to moderate price tor each, combining good
taste with economy The series will be issued in the
following order, punctu-y the first dav OF each
month until completed, beginning with October