The Osceola times., 1878-06-01
4 Great Historical work.

The Pictorial History Of The World, ,m,
brucing ftUI and authentic accounts Of cuery
nation Of ancient and modern times, and ia.
cluding a hiStOry VI The rise and tdH Of N,
Gro,k and Roman Empires, the 9roirh Of N,
ndttOaS Qf Modern Europe, the Aid0te Agcs
cte Cru'ddcs, he Feuddi System, he RslorHa.
ton, the discovery and settlement Of NJ, N-S
! World, ,to., &c +, By JONES D. MeCdJc.
There has long been great and univer.
sally felt want of q History OF the world
suitable for general use. This want is now
being supplied by the National Publishing
Co., OF Philadelphia, Pa, Chicago, H., St
Louis, Mo, and Dayton, Ohio, who have is
sued a handsome volume entitled The Pic-
toriai History Of the World" BY James ID.
McCsbe, well.known historical writer.
This work will, undoubtedly, take rank as a
Standard History. Ii is the most valuable
book that has been published IN this country
for many years, Ii contains q separate and
admirably written history OF every nation
of ancient and modern times, and is full of
valuable information concerning them, pres
ented in popular style, and in n manner that
| will enable the reader TO refer instantly to
any subject upon which information is de.
sired. The book Is II complete treasury OF
history, and there is not n question that can
be asked concerning any historical subject,
but AN answer 10 il can be found IN this
work. The author does not content himself
with mere dry statement OF facts, hut
sketches the life and manners of the varion,
nations OF which he treats in life-like coiors,
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 va
rious great men-the warriors, statesmen,
poets, ssges and orators OF ancient aud
modern times, and makes them familiar to
the reader. There is not a 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. I'VE are
constantly called upon TO discuss the great
questions CT history and the wars and quar-,
rels of the nations OF the old world require
us TO be continually Y refreshing our historical
knowledge. So many discoveries have re.
Gently been made, 80 many OF the old ideas
and traditions have been exploded and
shown to be mere myths and legends, that
the subject OF history may be sand to be 81
most entirely new, and he who was well in
formed twenty years ago viii find himself
unable to discourse inlelligibly upon his
toricsl subjects now unless he has sept M
with the advance Of historical research.
The mechanical execution of the book
fully sustsins the high reputation OF the puns
fishers. IL contains 1861 large double cols
ann pages, aud over $50 fine engrsvings,
embracing battles snd other historical
scenes portraits OF the erea. men OF au-
eent and modern times, and views Of the
principal cities fthe world The engravings
10 this book are genuine works Of srt and
were made at cost Of over s25 600. The
great number and high character Of these
engravings make this the most valuable art
publication OF the century. A prominent
featur. OF the work is iull History OF the
late War between Russia and Turkey.
This is the most complete and valuable
History OF the world ever published, snd
agents who take hold of il will reap rich
harvest. The price is 50 low that every one
can afford 10 purchase copy. II il sold by
subscription only, and the publishers want
agents. ss will be seen by their advertise.
meus In another column.