The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1872-06-25
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We are in receipt Of this new and
agreeable volume of over SEQ pages from
the press Of Il HANNAroRD d Co., { Pub
fishers of FIRST CLASS Subscription
Books, Cincinnati and Chicago. The
author is Hon. w. f WEBB, of Topeka,
Kansas, long and widely known from his
connection with the interests of enigra-
ton, and a striking!y original and popu-
lar humorist.
1t describes the wealth and wonders,
the mysteries und lnarvel> of the bound
less West-that wild region so much
talked about, vet 50 little understood,
whose growth and development seem like
tale of Eastern magic. 1t is superhly
illustrated. containing no less than fifty
three original and striking engraringS,
| from actual photographs and designs by
Prof Henry Worrall, and executed (the
enterprising publishers assure us at a
total cost of over So, 600.
In short review like this, it is, of
course, impossible to convey a perfect
idea Of this admirable work. To any
one who has the least touch of ''the Wes-
tern fever it must prove really invalua-
BILE ; and for all classes Of readers, without
exception, it is the liveliest and most
laugh provoking book We have seen for
many q day. 1t abounds with valuable
information, the reliability of which is
vouchcd for by Gov. Harvey, of Kansas,
and others. 1t fairly brims over with wit
and humor, and many Of its chapters
rival Mark Twain's happiest style.
Buffalo Land embraces a wide and va
ried range of topics, among them. the fol-
lowing: iii d,
Details Of great interest and import
ance concerning the natural features vast
resources, rapid Developments and almost
incredible progress Of the far Western
States and Territories, with glimpses Of
their mighty future;
Curious and interesting facts connect
ed with the climatic and other changes
consequent upon the settlement and den
ser population of the ewly-reclaimed
Western lands;
Flesh and authentic information, from
official sources, respecting the supply OF
fuel and lumber available for use on the
GREAT PLAINS, the cost of farm, what
the emigrant should bring with him, stock
raising at the West, DC; -..,..... ....
A full summary Of the Homestead and
Presumption Laws and regulations, pre-
pared BY a former Register of the us.
Land Office;
Full and accurate descriptions of the
habits, characteristics, etc, of the savage
red man, buffalo, wolf, elk, antelope, etc,
as found in their native wilds, and on the
outskirts of civilization;
Graphic and thrilling narratives of
hunting adventures, stalking the bison,
encounters with Indians, etc.
Vividpictures Of life on the frontiers,
the past and present Of the Great Plains,
the vast inland sea, and the marvellous an
imal life with which it once teemed;
Highly interesting accounts Of the ge
illogical wonders of the West, antigua
rian and scientific researches, etc,
The publishers desire agents forit eve
rywhere, allowing exclusive territory and
the most liberal commissions. The firm
is prompt and reliable one. We give
their address in full: E. HANNAFoRD Il
Co., 1T West Fourth street, Cincinnati
Many Of our readers will want this book,
and agents will make money RAPIDLY in
it's sale. je25tl.