Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-11-20
a Great National Work.

The Centennial History OF the United States.
from the Discovery of the American Continent
the Centennial ExnIb ition. BY Jas. d. McCabe,
Author of "A Manual Of General History" The
Great Republic" Etc.
There has long been great and universally
felt want of History of the United States
suitable for general use. This want is now
being supplied by The National Publishing
Co, of Philadelphia, who have issued hand
some volume, styled THE Centennial His
tory of the United States" by James D. Me-
Cabe, 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 eff
fort to iufame the national pride, but a clear,
vivid and brilliant narrative of the events of
our history from the discovery of the Amer
lean Continent down to the present time. 1t
traces the evidences of that mysterious race,
the first occupants Of our country, and gives
q most interesting account of the Indians OF
North America, from the time of the coming
OF the white men. The voyages of Coum-
bus. the e1 explorations of the different nations
of Europe and the final occupation and con-
quest of the land by England, are told with
graphic power.
Every step of our colonial history is traced
with patient fidelity, and the sources of those
which have made our country free and great,
are shown with remarkable clearness. The
causes of our great struggle for Independence
are told with a logical force and ability I'm
surpassed in any work of the day Then
follows clear and succinct account OF the
formation of the Federal Constitution the
establishment Of the Union the course Of
affairs until the breaking out of tho Second
War with England; and full and compre-
hensive account of that War and its results.
The events OF our career from the close Of
that contest to the commencement of the
Civil War, follow in their order. The His
tory of the Great Civil War is related with
intense vigor, and with strict fidelity to truth.
The author pleads the cause of no party or
section. He states facts, points out the les
sons which they teach, and. appealing to
neither passion nor political feeling, trusts to
the good sense of his countrymen to sustain
his views. The hook contains complete &C
count of the Centennial Exhibition.
1t is comprised in one large handsome
octave volume of over 100 pages, and con-
taiDs more than 500 fine engraviugs on steel
and wood of historical scenes. The price is
so low that all can afford to purchase copy,
and each subscriber is presented with a
superb photographic engraving Of the Centen~
NAL Buildings and Grounds. 1t is sold by
subscription only, and Mr.. John II. luyett,
of Hagcrstown, Md, who is the authorized
agent for this section is now canvassing for it..
MIR. II. is also canvassing for the New De-
votional and Practical Pictorial Family
Bible," with over 1900 fine scriptural illus
trstions, said to be the most perfect and COM
prehensive edition ever published in this
country; also "Fowler's Great Work on
Manhood, Womanhood and their Mutual In,
terrelation," &c, issued from the Same pub
| fishing house.