The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-05-23


A Great Historical Work.
The Pictorial History of the
World, embracing full and anthem
tic accounts of every nation of an
Gent andlmodern times, and includ-
ing a history of the rise and fall of
the Greek and Roman Empires, the
growth of the nations of modern
Europe, the Middle Ages, the Cru
Hsades, the Feudal system, the Ref
ormation, the discovery and settle
ment of the New World, ETC., etc,
by James d. McCabe.
There has long been a great and
universally felt want of history of
the World suitable for general use.
This want is now being supplied by
educational Publishing CO., of Phil
adelphia, Pa, Chicago, ILL.,, st.
Louis, Mo-, and Dayton, Ohio, who
have issued handsome volume, en-
titled 'sChe Pictorial History of the
World" by James d. McCabe, a
well-known historical writer. This
work will, undoubtedly take rank
as a standard History. 1t is the
most valuable book that has been
published in this country for many
years. 1t contains a separate and
admirably written history of every
nation of ancient and modern times,
and is full of valuable information
concerning them, presented in pop
ular style, and in a manner that
will enable the reader to refer in
stantly to any subject upon which
information is desired. The book
is complete treasury Of history,
and there is not question that can
be asked concerning any historical
subject, but an answer to it can be
found in this work. The author
does not content himself with a
mere dry statement of facts, but
sketches of the life and manners of
the various nations of which he
treats, in life-hke colors, and pre-
sents to the reader the causes
which led to the prosperity and de-
cay of the great powers of the
world. He shows as the various
great men--the warriors, statesmen,
poets, sages and orators-of ancient
and modern times, and makes them
familiar to the reader; he explains
the secret motives of their actions,
and points out the lessons which
their lives teach. A valuable lea
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the late war between Russia and
Turkey.
This is the only complete history
of the world in print, and it should
be read by every intelligent person.
We are constantly called upon to
discuss the great questions OF his
tory, and the wars and quarrels of
the nations of the old world require
as to. be continually refreshing our
historical knowledge, This work
offers the best means of obtaining
the information the people need.
1t is compact, easy of reference, and
strictly accurate, and presents to
the reader a mass of information
respecting ancient, medieval and
modern history not to be found in
any other book.
The mechanical execution of the
book deserves the highest praise.
1t contains 1860 large double-col
umn pages, printed in the clearest
and most beautiful style on paper
of the very best quality. The book
is embellished with over $50 fine en-
cravings, embracing battles and
other historical scenes; portraits OF
the great men of ancient and mod
ern times; and views of the princi-
pal cities of the world. These en-
cravings are genuine works of art,
and were made at a cost of over
$4,000. The great number and
high character of these engravings
make this the most valuable art
publication of the century. We
cannot too highly praise the numer-
Gus and beautiful portraits of his.
torical personages with which it
abonnds.
Agents will find that this book
will sell readily when all others fail,
from the fact that it is work that
the people really want. I be price
is so low that every one can afford
TO purchase copy. 1t is soil by
subscription only, and the publish
ers want agents in every county.