The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1878-06-07
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The Pictorial History of the World, en-
brscing full and authentic accounts Of every
nation of ancient and modern times, and
including History OF the rise and fail of
the Greek and Roman Empires, the growth
of the nations of Modern Europe, the Middle
Ages, the Crusades, the Feudal System, the
Reformation, the discovery and settlement
OF the New World, etc, etc, by James d.
McCaDe.
There has long been a great and univer-
sally felt want of History of the World
suitable for general use. This want Is now
being supplied by the National Publishing
( Co, OF Philadelphia, Pa, Chicago, III, st,
Louis, No, and Dayton, Ohio, who have
issued q handsome volume, entitled, &c The
Pictorial History of the World" By James
y. McCabe, a well known historical writer
This work viii, undoubtedly, take rank as a
Standard History. It is the most valuable
book that has been published in this country
for many years. II contains a separate and
admirably written history of every nation
of ancient and modern times, and is fu3 Of
valuable information concerning them, pre-
scented in popular style, and in a manner that
viii enable the reader to refer instantly 10
any subject upon which information IL de-
sired. The book is a complete treasury OF
history, and there is not question that can
be asked concerning any historical subject,
but an answer TO it can be tound ia this
work. The author does not content himself
VIII uTF statement kdGIbs OUL EhELtlE6
the life and manners of the vsrious nations
of which he treats, in life ike-colors, and
presents TO the reader the causes which led
10 the prosperity and decay of the great
powers OF the world. He shows Us the va
rious great men the warriors, statesmen,
poets, ssges and orators-Of ancient and
modern times, and makes them familiar 10
the reader. There is net dry page in the
book. II is as fascinating as a romance, and
at the same time one Of the most valuable
works of reference ever published. We are
constantly called upon 70 discuss the great
questions OF history, and the wars and quar-
rels OF the nations of the old world require
Is 10 he continually refreshing our historical
knowledge So many discoveries have re-
Gently been made, so many of the old ideas
and ira i ions have been exploded and shown
to be mere myths and legends, that the sub
ject % history may be said to be almost
entirely new, and he who WIS well informed
twenty years ago viii find himself unable TO
discourse intelligibly upon historical su ,iects
now anless he has kept up with the advance
of historical research.
The mechanical execution OF the book
fully sustains the high reputation of the
publishers. 1t contains 1860 large double
column pages, and over $50 fine engraVings,
embracing battles and other historical scenes
portraits of the great men OF ancient and
modern times, and views of the principal
cities of the world. The engravings in this
book sre genuine works of art, aud were
made at a cost OF over $4,000. The great
number and high character of these engrav-
ings make this the NEST valuable art uubli-
cation of the century. A prominent feature
of the work is full History of the late War
between Russia and Turkey.
This is the most complete aud valuable
History OF the World ever published, and
agents who take hold of it will reap rich
harvest The price is so low that every one
can afford to purchase copy. 1t is sold by
subscription only, and the publishers want
agents, as viii be seen by their advertisement
in another column.