Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-15

TIE work originally published under the title e
TIE NEW AMERICAN CrCLoPepIA was completed in
1868, since which time the wide circulation which
il has attained in all parts OF the United States,
and the signal developments which have taken
place in branch of science, literature and art
have induced the editors and Publishers to sub
NIT ii to eXsct and thorough revision, and to is
she a new edition entitled The AMERICAN CYCLO-
PeBIA.
Within the last ten wears the progress Of diseov-
cry in every department of know ledge has made
new work of reference imperative want.
The movement of political affairs has kept pace
with the discoveries Of science, and their fruitful
application to the industrial and useful arts and
the convenience and refinement of social life
Great wars aud 5OuSequent revolutions have occur.
rcd involving national 6aEnS es OF peculiar moment
The civil war of our own country, which was at
Its height when the last volume of the old work
appeared, has happily been ended, and new
course OF commercial and industrial activity hiss
been commenced
Large accessions to our geographical knowledge
have been made by tbs nd=fatigable explorers Of
Africa.
The great political rer ontions OF the latt decace
with the national result Of the lapse of time. have
brought into poblic view a multitude Of new man
whose names in every ones mouth and Of
whose Hives every ore is curious to know the par
ticulars. Great battles have been fought ard i'm
portant seiges maintained of which the data!iS
yet preserved only in the newspapers or In the
transient publications Of the day. but which ought
now to take their place In permanent and anthem
tic history.
In preparing the present edition for the press,
it has accordingly been the aim of the editors to
bring down the information 10 the latest possible
dates, and to fdTniah an accurate account. Of the
most recent discoveries in science. OF fresh
prod in literature, and of the newest iuvsn-
lions in the practical arts as well as to give
cinct and original record Of the progress of political
aud historical events.
The work has beeu begun after long and careful
preliminary labor. aud with the most ample
sourcrs for carrying it on to successful terminal
ton.
None of the original stereotype plates have been
used, hut page has been printed
CyclOpadia, with fee same plan aud compass its
predecessor. but with a far greater pecnuiary eX-
penditure. and with such improvements in its
composition have been suggested by longer ex
peTirHge end enlarged knowledge,
The illustrations which are iutrO1 ucPd for TIE
first time in the Present edition have bern added
not for the sake of pictorial effect bnt t. give
greater ncidity and force to the explanation In the
text. They embrace all branches Of science and
Of natural history, and depict the most famous and
remarkable features Of scenery, architecture, and
art, as well the various procSe res and me- han
les and manu- faciuTeTs. Although intended for in
-truction rather than emhelis hmert, pains hsve
been spared L" insure their artistic excellence
the cost Of their execution Is enormous, and it is
believed they will ind a welcome reception As all
admirable feature OF the Cyclopaedia and worthy
Of its high character.
This work is sold to subscribers only. raysble
on delivery Of each volume. II will be COMPLETED
IN sixteen large octave volumes, each containing
about 500 pages fully illustrated with several
thousand wood engravngs, and with numerous
colored LiIhography Maps.
Price and style OF Binding
In extre Cloth, per vol, $500
In Library Leather per vol, 500
In Half Turkey Morocco per vol, 100
In Half Russia, extra gilt. per vol. SEQ
In Full Morocco antique, gilt edges, per vol 10 Go
In full Russia, per vol, 1000
Five volumes now ready. Succeeding volumes
until completion, will be issued once In two months
.*x#specimen pages Of tho AMERICAN rTcLoPR-
rIA, showing type, illustration, ect, will 'e scot
gratis, on application.
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