The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1876-06-10

me CenteNntdt history Of the United States
from the discovery Of tie American Cor.
tnent to the close Of the First Century of
american independence. By james d.
History" "Path,cays Of the Holy Land"
etc, etc.
There has long been great and univer-
sally-felt want Of Il History of the United
States suitable for general use, This want
is now being supplied by The National Pub
fishing Co.. who have issued handsome
volume, styled 1.-The Centennial History of
the United States - by James ID. McCabe.
a well-knOwn historical writer. This work
will, undoubtedly, take rank as the
Standard History Of the United States 1t is
no dry mass of details-nO bOmbastic effort
to intianle the national pride, but is clear
vivid and brilliant narrative of the events
of our history, from the Discovery of the
American Continent down to the present
time. 1t traces the evidences of that myste-
fious race, the first occupants Of our eOun-
try, and gives most interesting account
OF the Indians of North America, from tho
time OF the coming OF tho white men, The
voyages Of ColOmbus, the explorations Of
the different nations of Europe and the Il
nal occupation and conquest Of the land by
England, are told with graphic power.
Every step Of our colonial history is trao-
ed with patient fidelity, and the sources of
those noble, and we trust, enduring insti-
tutlOns which have made our country free
and great. are shown with remarkable clear
ness. The causes OfOur great struggle for
Independence are told with logical force
and sbillty unsurpassed in any work ofthe
day. Then follows clear and succlnct &C.
count Ofthe formation of the Federal Cons.
titutiOn the establishment of the Union
the course OF affairs until the breaking out
OF the Second war with England; and a full
and comprehensive account of that War
and its results. The events of our career
from the close of that contest to the COM
mencement Ofthe Civil War, follow in their
order. The history of the Civil War Is re-
lated with intense vigor and with strict
fidelity to truth and the work closes with
an account Of the course of affairs since the
end ofthat great conflict. The author writes
throughout with the calmness and impartial
ity Ofa historian, and pleads the cause of
no party or section. He states facts, points
out the lessons which they teach. and az.
pealing to neither passion nor political teel-
ing, trust to the good sense of his country.
men to sustain his views In order to render
the work complete i'll every respect, the
author has added to it an appendix, giving
an account of the approaching Information
al Centennial Exhibition.
1t is comprised in one large handsome
octave volume of 925 pages, and contains
442 fine engravings ON steel and wood of
historical persOnages and scenes. The price
is 50 low that all can afford to purchase
a copy, and each subscriber is presented with
\ snperb photographic engraving of the Cen
tennial Exhibition Buildings and Grounds.
1t is sold by subscription only, and Mr.
LOUIS 81. REU.TAuI wkn ia tho an
thorized agent for this section is now can.
vassing tor it.
Jn. 10. ! IN.