The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-07-17
A Great ItisiOrlcaI Work.

bracing full and authentic accounts OF eV
cry nation OF ancient and modern times
and including History Of the rise aud
fall of the Greek and Roman Empires, the
growth OF the nations of Modern Europe
the Middle Ages, the Crusades, the Fuudal
System, the Reformation, the discovery
and settlement OF the New World etc.
etc., by James d. McCabe.
There has long been great and
universally.fclt want of History Of
the World suitable for general use.
This want is now being supplied by
The National Publishing Co, of Phil
adclphia, Pa, Chicago, H., ST, Louis,
Mo-, and Dayton, Ohio, who have is
sued a handsome volume, entitled
"The Pictorial History Of the World"
by James d. McCnbc, well-known
historical writer This work will,
undoubtedly, take rank as Stand
ard History, 1t is the most valuable
book that has been published in this
country for many years. ltcontains
a separate and admirably written
history of every nation of ancient
and modern times, and is full Of val
liable information concerning them,
presented in popular style, and in a
manner that will enable the reader
to refer instantly to any subject up
on which information is desired.
The book is complete treasury Of
history, and there is not u 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 the life and manners of the
various nations of which he treats,
in life.like colors, and presents tothe
reader the causes which led to the
prosperity and decay of the great
powers of tho 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
i,laniraetiens, aud points out the les
sons wIifcn tEeif lives teach AvaiE
liable feature of the book is full
History of 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 history,
aud the wars and quarrels of the ma
tions of the old world require us to
be continually refreshing our histo'
rical knowledge. This work offers
the best means of obtaining tho in
formation the people need. 1t is
compact, easy of reference, and strict
ly accurate, and presents to the read
er mass of information respecting
ancient, medieval and modern histo-
ry not to be found in any other book.
The mechanical execution Of the
book deserves the highest praise. 1t
contains 1860 large double-column
pages, printed in the clcarest and
most beautiful style on paper Of the
very best quality. The book is EN-
bcllished with over $50 fine engrav-
ings, illustrating the events recorded
in the narrative, 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 $780,
600. The great number and high
character of these engrayings make
this the most valuable art publica-
ton of the century. We cannot too
highly praise the numerous and beau
tiful portraits Of historical personages
with which it abounds,
The price is so low that every one
can afford to purchase copy. 1t is
sold by subscription only, and Mr..
Arthur Edwards, who is the author
lied agent for this section, is now
canvassing for it.
Once upon an evening dismal, /
gave her n kiss paroxysmal, and cali
cdhcr name baptismal; precious name
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