The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-09-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NetO Cabinet Editions
OF THE
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 reeep-
ton which is efforts In the presentation of these IA
vorite writings have heretofore received In the sew
eral forms in which the various productions OF the
'Sketch-Book' have been given 10 the public it is
estimated that the sale has reached no less than fit
ty thousand OF tie series, or more than million vol
umes. Nor is the demand yet abated. On the con-
trary new exertions OF enterprise are required to
| meet the desires OF new generation of readers.
and keep pace with the progress OF taste and refine
ment in the ypographi, and other mechanic arts of
| the publishers calling.
The motive OF this perennial popularity is not far
to seek. tits to be real every page of he delight
full volumes in which "Geofrey Crayon'' infused the
happy inspiration OF his genius in his devotion TO
- -vt''p', ~ '' -lod ~
generations of readers with ordinary emotions of
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 pleased
to bestow it, But it is for the eysr-endurine fame
OF IRVING, that he chose for the exercise of his zen
topics of undying value and Importance. In his in
wiling Essays on human life and character in por
traying manners, as in the Sketch Book" Brace
bridge Hail. and other volumes, he his touched.
with mingled sentiment and humor, those emotions
which are implanted in the hearts of all; while bis
topics of biography of hi tory and romance, are Of
such worldwide celebrity and passionate interest as
the sery 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
1t the narrative of the Civil and Military events of
America during his remarkable career; the marvel
GUS record of Mahomet with the illustrations Of he
genius of his race in the romantic fact and legend of
" The Tales OF the Alhambra" and the "Copouest
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
venton which, in Knickcrbocker's irresistible bron.
icle 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 NAV 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-
rug is hls acceptability ala grace and refine
ent to please the most fastdious and his macmillan
merit Is readily appreciated by every reader his
good sense and humor, the air of endowment pervod
ing his pages, has secured his works home in both
hemisphercs, wherever the Engitsh language is I'M
derstood OF the few indispensable authors in eve
~ American library, Washington irving is certainly
among the foremost The delight of childhood. the
chivalric companion of refined womanhood the SOL
ace OF lille at every PERIOD his writing are an imper
ishable legacy of grace and beauty to his country
men.
The new publications of these works wilIabe in
several forms of unusual elegance, and all. in pro-
portion to moderate price TOR cach combining good
tasee with economy. The series will be issued in the
following order punctualiy ON the first day of each
month until completed, beginning with October: