Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16
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Continent to the Close Of the Fira Century
of american Independence. By James D.
MeCabe, AutAor Of !" A Manual Of General
History" Pathways Of The Holy Land"
Etc., Etc.
There has long been great and uni.
versally felt want of History of the Unit
ed States suitable tor general use. This
want is now being supplied by the Ma
/ tional Publishing Co., Of Chicago, H..
who have issued handsome volume,
styled "The Centennial History of the
United States" by James D. McCabe, .
wellknown historical writer. This work
will, undoubtedly, take rank as the Stand
ard History of the United States. Itisno
dry mass OF dctails-no bombastic effort
to inhame the national pride, but is q
clear, vivid and brilliant narrative of the
events of our history, from the discovery
of the American Continent down to the
present time.
We most heartily commend this book to
our readers. 1t gives very interesting
account of the Indians Of North America,
from the time Of the coming of the white
men. The voyages of Columbus, the ex.
plorations of the different nations of Eu-
rope and the wanderings Of the Spaniards
in search of gold and immortal youth, are
told with graphic power.
Every step of our colonial history is
traced with patient fidelity, and the sources
of those noble, and we trust, enduring in.
situations which have made our country
free and great, are shown with remarka-
BILE clearness. The causes of our great
struggle for Independence are told with .
logical force and ability unsurpassed in
any work of the day. Then follows
clear and succinct account of the forma-
ton of the Federal Constitution; the es-
Enlistment Of the Union; the course of
affairs until the breaking out of the Sec
ond 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 commence.
ment of the Civil War, follow in their Or
der. The history of this 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 of that great conflict The au-
thor writes throughout with the calmness
and impartlality Of a historian, and
pleads the cause of no party or section.
lie states facts, points out the lessons
which they teach, and appealing to neither
passion nor political feeling, trusts to the
good sense OF his coun,rymen to sustain
his views. In order to render the work
complete in every respect, the author has
| aHI LODI tn xr,xy;,
of the approaching International Centen-
NAL Exhibition.
1t is comprised in one large, handsome
octave volume Of 925 pages, and contains
442 fine engravings on steel and wood Of
historical persona1es and scenes. The
price is so low that all can afford 10 pur-
chase copy and each subscriber is pre-
sented with superb photographic engrav-
ing of the Centennial Exhibition build
ings and grounds. The book is sold bv
subscription only, and the publishers want
agents in every county. See advertise
ment in another column
sKnow Thy Opportunity"
The grim monster, Death, was stealthily
| approaching. could almost feel his hot,
fiery breath upon my forehead My faith
less goddess, Hygeia, had utterly deserted
me. Only now and then would Morpheus
|
had deigned to moistcn my cyelids with
heavenly ambrosia, and slept As ! slept,
| behold, / had dream! | thought that was
roaming upon foreign soil whittier my ply
stefan had sent me to recover my health. l
was in a great metropolis-one Of the grand
marts Of the world. In one Of my strolls |
| CHANGED to meet man who had in his hand
a handsomely-bou volume, entitled 1.-THE
Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser"
and who said that he was an agent for the
sale of the book. The title was such novel
! one that was impeled to give the work =
casual notice. AS hastily glanced over its
pages, l observed that it contained treatises
not commonly found in medical works. But
| l had too many times been hoaxed by APP
! pearances, and determined that would
have nothing to do with it, A voice within
me, like faithful mentor, whispered,
a." Amor thy. opportunity; in that book is thy
salvation" | began reasoning with myself.
Although doubtful and distrustful, yet put
forth my hand to take the book and 10! the
agent was gone! | was miserable. In my
agony l awoke Great drops OF rspira-
ton were upon my brow. By my
bedside was friend who had called
! during my slumber TO see me.
Said my friend, 81 have brought
with me book, just published which l
thought might interest you" One glance
AT the work, and was assured that it was
The Peoples Common Sense Medical Adj
| wiser" by DR.. X. Y. Pierce, of Buffalo, n.
7. Surely this was the veritable book which
had seen in my dreams. My friend loaned
me the work, and every day, as my strength
permitted, | perused its pages. Although
| 1t contained very interesting trcatiscs on BIZ
ology, Cerebral Physiology, Human Temper
aments, Nursing ot the Sick, ETC., yet be-
ing an invalid, was most interested in the
subject of Diseases and Remedies. | be-
heved that haG liver affection, and yet
more than ore medical attendant had pro
nounced my disease Consumption, and that
would fall with the autumn leaves. In
that book found my symptoms perfectly
portrayed was then confident that | had