The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-14
a Great Historioal IKorE.

The Pictorial History Of the World, EN-.
braeing full and authentic accounts of
every nation of ancient and modern times,
and including history of the rise and
tall of the Greek and Roman Empires,
the growth of the nations of Modern Eu-
rope, the Middle Ages. the Crusades, the
Feudal System, the Refol m alton, the dis
covery and settlement of the New World.
ETC., etc., by James p. MeCabe,
There h#s long been 9 great and uni
want is now being supplied by The Ma
tional Publishing Coz of Philadelphia,
Pa, Chicago, ILL.,, st. Louis, NO.. and
Dayton, Ohio, whe have issued hand
some volume, entitled "The Pictorial
History OF the World,o by James D. Nc
Cabe, q WeIl-known historical writer.
This work will, undoubtedly. take rank
as standard history. It is the most val
liable book that has been published in
this country for many years. II contains
separate and admirably written history
Of every nation OF ancient and modern
times, and is fill Of valuable information
lar style, sn1 in manner that will
enable the reader to refer instant
ly to any subject upon which infor.
NATION Is desired. The book is COM
piete treasury Of history, and there is
not q question that can be asked concern
to 1t can be found in this work. The au-
thor does not content himself with a mere
dry statement OF facts, but sketches the
life and manners Of the various nstions of
which he treats, in life-like colors, and
presents to the reader the causes which
led to the prosperity and decay OF the
great powers of the world. He shows us
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
te ach. A valuable feature Of the book is
q fnll history Of the late war hetwees
Russia and Turkey.
This is the only complete history OF the
world in print, aud It should be read by
every intelligent person. We are con-
stantly called upon to discuss the great
questions OF history, and the wars and
quarrels OF the nations of the old world
require US TO be continually refreshing
our historical knowledge. This work Of
fers the heat means Of obtaining the infor-
nation the people need. 1t is compact,
easy OF reference, and strictly accurate,
and presents TO the reader mass of in
formatieH respecting ancient, meiIaevaI
and modera history nat to be found in
any other book.
The mechanical execution ar the hco !
deserves the highest praise. It contains
HEXG8S
In the clearest and most beautfrul style
on paper Of the very best quality. The
book Is embellished with oyer $50 line en-
cravings, illustrating the events recorded
in the narrative embracing battles anG
other hlstor1cal scenesf portraits Of thu
great men Of ancient and modern times
and views Of the principal cities of Ehs
world These engrayings are genuine
works Of art, and were made at 5 cost o
over $4,000. The great number AMI
| this the most valuable art publication o
the century. We cannot too highly prais
the numerous and beautiful portrafts 8
historical peEsonages with which /
abounds.
The price is 81 low that every enc ca
afford TO purchase copy. II is sold b
Subscription onIys aud Alr. Weaver, VII
is the authorised agent for this ssetlcn.
now eanvassing for Is.