The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-02-28
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P ROlIINENT CHARACTERIST TICS.
L-They are Instructive.
"As purely literary works. these historical ro-
mances possess a high degree of merit. They
read like genuine histories -Cath0kc Worid.
They correct descriptions of the countries
and the people described. "-Herald
H-They are Entertaining.
I'VE regard these books as among the best and
most entertaining novels Of the day. ,-Sprtng-
felR Republican,
bound until the volume is completed. Free
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There is no dull chapter in it Uttca Her
ald
UI-THey are mirrors ofthe Times.
NO one can pursue them without conceding
the authors great skill in grasping and delinea-
ting the characters which figure conspicuously in
them.
The study which enables the author to define
ate so accurately the emotions and incentives to
action which moved men and women of a past age
must be close and untiring, and Leuisa Muhlbach
shows in all of her works perfection which car
ries the reader into very presence OF the char
acters represented. 'i-.SYrgcuSeJ JOHrHaI.
IV.-Theg are HlstortcaHy Correct.
Historically correct. and entertaining as
many of the volumes of Sir Walter SEQ t. t."-PrOr-
ideRce Herald.
Louisa Muhlbach must have carefully and dill
igently studied the secret histories Of the tlnes
and countries Of which she writes, and her task
is done we'll and effectively. - Worcester Spy.
mo Historical Novelist has labored 80 faithful
" and successfully to reproduce complete pic.
ture Of past times and events. '-Otca Hefatd.
V-THsu 1rs OrtglHak
1t has agreeably surprised readers to find
new writer with such constructive genius and
knowledge Of character az Louisa Muhlbach pos
seEzes. .'-Pu5lic Ledger.
Each sncceeding novel adds to Mrs. Mundt's
reputation a. a writer of historic fiction" ".
T. Times
TI-Theu are tuH Of Imagination,
sShe is not only the skilful joiner, but neat
handed artizan. .''-ChriHfa" lpttaess.
There is seldom any straining after effect, but
it is really wonderful how Madame Mundt mana
ges to sustain and increase the interest to the
end "-City lem.
"Ihe word painting of the authoress is much
more effective than the best efforts OF the engraV
er''-MtD0iS STATE Register.
FH.-They Contain AHsCaofe5 Of Courts
s'Scottish history offered no tresher and more
romantic material to the magc working hand OF
Sir Walter Scott than she fnds IN the annals OF
the German courts. .''-EUeHiRo Gazette.
There are not to be found anywherein human
annals unused, such magnificent, such supera bum
dant materials tor romance, as clog the chronicles
of the Prussian and Austrian courts OF tie 18th
c. injury. By their dress, their manners, their
modes of thought, their language, they are almost
as much separated from Us rs If they had lived
one thousand years ago. '-ObSerrer.
VIII They teU about ERperorS, Kings, and
QHeenS.
William and Frederick the Great, Joseph the
Second. Voltaire Rousseau, Baron Trenck, the
Empress Catherine, walked and talked IN their
grand roles, but how they powdered their, hair,
firted and took tea. .'-RegtSter.
THE choice of her subjects exhibits her genius
She takes the time Of Frederick the Great Jo-
seph the Second, for example, and upon the back
ground OF facts which the chronicles Of the periods
Affords she embroiders the bright and sOmbre
colors the light and shades of her fiction, With
the skill of a consummate artist. The Eagle.
IR--IRs Stgte Is Interesting.
THE style Of this writer for purity, perspcuity,
and elegance, is something greatly to be com
mended 1t is free from limitations, mGnnerlsms,
and tricks Of every kind. The Argus.
The TRANSACTIONS do justice to the vivid, pis
quaint style Of the original and the story is full
Of movement and crowded with instructive and
entertaining incident. The Chtca90 Post
The interest OF the book does not depend up
on its characters nor its Incidents nor yet on It's
charming style. but Oh It's general harmony Of
composition. day Book.
X-ECery5oay IS ReadtHg M6m.
Our people seem to have stopped reading
French novels and English works complained
of as dull Miss Muhlbaeh precisely supplies the
public want.
The novels of Clara Mundt are being read by
every one. TUNES.
"Muhlbachs novels have a wOrld%ide repu-
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They are winning WIDE and deserved popular
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