The McArthur enquirer. (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1873-1884, 1873-09-03
Valuable Book.

"Ihe UndcYeloped West; or, FIVE
Years in the Territories" Being
complete history of that vast
region between the Mississippi
and Pacific; its Resources, Gil
mate, Inhabitants, Natural Curl
o%sities, etc, with Life and Adj
venture on Prairies, Mountains,
and the Pacalic Coast. BY j. IL.
BeadIe, Western Correspondent
Of the Cincinnati Commercial,
and Author Of Life in Utah.
etc.
The National Publishing Co., of
Cincinnati, has just issued IL OF
the most remarkable, and attrac-
tive books of the century. 1t is
well know to every one that, far be-
yond the Mississippi, and stretch
ing over half the continent, is q
vast region which we vaguely term
"The Great West'-a region
Astounding in the most wonderful
natural formations, rich in precious
mineral deposits, and Offering the
greatest attractions 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 journey
ings and observation were all gov
erned by n fixed purpose, that Of
discovering and making known the
actual character, condition and re-
sources Of the country visited by
him. He first traversed the States
of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and
Kansas, examining the lands, and
living and conversing with the peo-
of those sections. For five years he
kept moving from point to point,
exploring the Territories, and the
great and rich State of the Pacific
Coast, encountering strange people
and innumerable hardships and
Drawing many dangers in his won
behring's among the sayages. He
visited the rich mines of Colorado,
Utah, Nevada and Idaho; passed
into California and Oregon, and
there enjoyed peculiar advantages
for seeing and investigating the
resources and curiosities of those
remarkable States. He spent con
siderable time in New Mexico, Ari-
IONA and Texas, and his account
of his observations and discoveries
in those strange and deeply inter
esting portions Of our country viii
commend his book to the careful.
consideration Of the scholar, as well
rs to all who seek practical infoI-
nation Or amusement. His only
companions in his travels in Arizo-
M were Indian guides, and for
weeks during his explorations in
that Territory he never saw the
face Of q white man.
TO prospective emigrants and
settlers in the Gar West" this
history Of that vast region will
prove an invaluable assistance, sup
plying as it does, q want long,
felt Of q full, authentic and reliable
guide to climate soil, products, dis
tances, localities, means of travel,
etc. 1t may be relied upon, for it
contains no secondhand informa-
ton.
1t is comprised in one large oc-
tavo valumn of 1923 pages, and illus
trated with 240 fine cngravings of
the scenery, lands,mines people and
curiosities of the Great West.
The low price at which the work
is issued brings it within the reach
Of all, and the great popular inter
est in the subject, and established
reputation Of the author, combine
to make it the best and most popu-
lar book Of the day. 1t is sold by
subscription only, and agent are
wanted in every county. w&elt
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Dr. n. j. Bowers, Dentist, Macarthur, D