Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-10-24

"A 0ACOu 4iSbOE4CtAl VtO1 H.
The Pictorial History Of the
Ford, embracing fuu and al
the'atic accounts Of erery nation
Of ancient and modern times,
and Including a History of the
rise and tai Of the Greek and
Roman Empires, the groaytb of
the mations Of Modern Europe,
tie Middle, ages, the Crusades,
the Fudal System, the Reforma-
tion, the discovery and settle
nee'at Of the Nor World, ETC.,
By James d. nc Cabe. 4
There has been great and
niversaIly-felt want of a History
of the World suitable for general
use. This want is now being sup.
piled by the National Publishing
Co, of Philadelphia, Pa, Chicago,
Ill, ST. Louis, No, aud Dayton,
Ohio, who issued a handsome vol.
ume. entitled "The Pictorial His
tory of the World by James d,
MeCabe, q welEknown historical
writer. This work will. undonbt.
eddy, take rank as a standard His
tory. 1t is the most valuable
book, that ,has been published in
this countrylfor many years It
contains separate aud admirably
written history of every nation
of ancient and modern times, and
is fuilrof valuable information con
corning them, presented in popul|
lar style, and in a manner that
will enable the readesto refer in
stantly to any subject upon which
Information is desired. The book
is a complete treasury of history,
and there is not a question that
can be asked concerning any his
torical subject, but an answer to
it can be icund IN this work
The author does not content him
self with mere dry statements of
facts, but Sketches the life and
manners OF the various nations of
which be treats, in life like colors,
and presents to the reader the eau
ses 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, sages, poets and orators !
--of ancient and modern times, and !
makes them familiar to the read |
er; he explains the secret motives
of their actions, and points oft |
the lessons which their lives teach.
A valuable feature of the book is
full History Of the late Var
5etaeeea Russia and Turkey.
This is the only complete His
tory Of the World in print, and il
should be read by every inteIli
gent person. We are constantly
.alled upon to discuss the greatf
questions of history, and the wars
md quarrels ofthe nations of the
I'D world require us to be contin-
rally refreshing our historical
knowledge. This work offers the
pest means of obtaining the infOr
nation the people reed. 1t is
:ompact, easy of reference, and |
trictlyi accurate, and presents to
he reader mass of information
especting ancient. medieval and
modern history not to be found in
ny other book. eHEai = FL
The mechanical execution of
he book deserves the highest
praise. 1t contains 1860 large
louble-column pages, printed in
be cieanest and most beautiful |
lyle on paper of the very best
quality. The book is embelliehed
With over $50 fhe engravings, IL
ustrating the events recorded in
he narrative. embracing battles
md other historical scenes; pcri 4
rats of the great men OF ancient
md modern times; and views of
he principal cities of the world
These engravings; are genuine
works of art, and were made at a
'ost of over $500 The. great
lumber aud high character OF,
hese engravings make this the
most valuable art publication Of
be century. We cannot TOO
lighly praise the numerous and
eauiiful portraits OF historical
with which it abonnas. I
The price is so low that every
ne can afford to purchase copy.
lis sold by subscription only, l.
nd Rev. j r. Sharpe, who-is the
authorized agent for this section,
) now canvassing for it.
To Cure Sore Throat