The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-09-06
A VERY VALUABLE BOOK.

"THe t"9cceioped West: or, fTre Years
in tie 7errttories. Bsing a Complete HIS
tory Of that east regjon 6etrcen tie Mississippi
and tie Pacafc.. its Resources, Climate,
IRh0bHahts NatHrM Curj0Ssti6S, etc., ritz
ijf;r oHd tdr HjHra en- rrd3,Tc&, mo"a'Hiaa,
amt lie F"CiG' f''1st. iY j, H. E,,n1Ic,
Western Corrc>pond.nt eI Mg tiMctnHaii
Commercial, ahm IUthor cj" Life in Utah,"
etc.
The National Publishing Co., of Phila-
delphia, has just issued one of the most
remarkable, and attractive books of the
century. 1t is well known to every one
that, far beyond the Mississippi, and
stretching over half the continent, is Il
vast region which VIC vaguely term "The
Great West''-a region Astounding in the
most wonderful natural formations, rich in
precious mineral deposits, and offering the
greatest atti actions to the settler and the
tourist. Though so often spoken of, it is
almost an unknown land
Mr.. Beadle went into this region for the
avowed purpose of seeing and describing it,
and his ,journeyings and observations were
all governed by fixed purpose, that of
discovering and making known the actual
character, condition and resources of the
country visited by him. lie first traversed
the States of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska
and Kansas, examining the lands, and liv-
ing and conversing with the people of those
sections. For five years he kept moving
from point to point, exploring the Terri
tories, and the great and rich States of the
Pacific Coast, encountering strange people
and innumerable hardshps and Drawing
many dangers in his wanderings among the
savages. He visited the rich mines of Colo
rado Utah, Nevada and Idaho; passed into
California and Oregon. and there enjoyed
peculiar advantages for seeing and inves-
tigating the resources and curiosities of
those remarkable States. He spent consid-
cradle time in New Mexico, Arizona and
Texas, and his account of his observations
and discoveries in those strange and deeply
interesting portions of our country will
commend his book to the careful consid-
Grafton of the scholar, as well as to all who
seek practical information or amusement.
His only companions in his travels in Arizo-
Ma were Indian guides, and for weeks dur
ing his explorations in that Territory he
never saw the face of a white man.
To prospective emisrants and settlers in
the "Far West" this history of that vast
region will prove an invaluable assistance,
supplying as it does, want long felt of a
full, authentic and reliable guide to eli
mate, soil, products, distances, localities,
means of travel, etc. 1t may be relied
upon, for it contains no second hand infor-
nation.
1t is comprised in one large octave vol
ume of 1923 pages, and illustrated with 240
fine engravings of the scenery, lands,
mines, people and curiosities of the Great
West, ard new map of the region describ-
ed.
The low price at which the work is
issued brings it within the reach of all, and
the great popular interest in tho subject,
and established reputation of the author,
combine to make it the best and most
popular book OF the day. 1t is sold by sub
scription only, and agents are wanted in
every county.
GOING WEST.-After a heightened visit
to that part Of Central and Western Kan
sas included III the valley of the Arkansas
river, we can not hesitate to commend that
portion of the country as especially favora-
BILE for those who desire to move where
cheap lands, some free homesteads, fertile
soil, abundant water, perfect healthiulneSS
and extensive range for stock may be found;
all these with short winters and 4 season of
ten months during which the pillow may be
kept constantly at work may there be en-
,joyed. We understand that the Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad has over
two millions of acres for sale in that valley,
but that the government homesteads are
about all taker up; consequently the coun-
try is already comparatively well settled.
american Agrtcu!turist.
The above named company has publish
ed circular which contains full informa-
tion, giving Prices Location, Products,
Kind of Soil Climate, ETC., and with the
circular is the best map Of Kansas ecer'
issued, all to be had free Of charge by adj
dressing
E. Z. EWING, Agent for the Co.,
Elly4nn MI