The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01
A Very Valuable History.


The Pictorial History OF the
Worl5, embracing full and authen-
tic accounts of every nation of an
cient and modern times, and includ-
ing a history of the rise and fall
of the Greek and Roman Empires,
the growth of the nations Of mod
ern Europe, the middle ages, the
Feudal System, the Reformation,
the discovery and settlement OF the
New Word, etc, etc, by James d.
McCabe. Published by the Nation
al Publishing Co., of Philadelphia,
Pa, Chicago, Ill, st. Louis, Mo-,
and Dayton, Ohio.
1t is a well-known fact that the
great mass of the people are COM
PEELED TO rely, for their knowledge
of history, upon the outline works
intended for the use of schools,
which by their very nature are brief
and only designed for the compre-
hension of children. There has
long been felt genuine want OF a
more elaborate History OF the
World, covering the whole period
from the creation To the present
dav, presenting in n succinct and
entertaining form the history of the
various nations of the world. This
demand we are happy to say is be-
ing met IN the "Pictorial History
of the World" work which is des-
tined to take rank as n standard
History. IL is from the pen of
James ID. McCabe, a we'll known
historical writer, who has devoted
years of study and research TO the
production of this great work. The
book is literally what il tprofcsses to
be-a complete History of the
World-for il gives a clear and con
else account of every nation that
has ever fourished upon the globe.
The history of each country is rela-
ted separately, and in the clearest
and most comprehensive manner,
and the deeds of all the great &C.
tors in the events of ancient and
modern history are brought before
the reader in the most vivid style.
Ancient history is related in full,
and the accounts of the Middle
Ages, the Crusades, and the great
nations Of modern times, are equal
ly complete and interesting. There
is not a dry page in the book. IL
is as fascinating as romance, and
at the same time one of the most
valuable works of reference ever
published. We are constantly
called upon TO discuss the great
questions of history, and the wars
and quarrels of the nations of the
old world require us 10 be cOntinu-
ally refreshing our historical knowl
edge. 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 said to be almost
entirely new, and he who was we'll
informed twenty years ago will find
himself unable, TO discourse intelligi
bly, upon historical subjects now
unless he has kept up with the ad-
vance of historical research.
The mechanical execution OF the
book fully sustains the reputation
of the publishers. IL contains 1860
large double column pages, and over
$50 fine engravings, illustrating the
events recorded in the narrative,
embracing battles and other histor-
ical scenes; portraits Of the great
men OF ancient and modern times,
and views Of the principal cit
les of the world. Tho ongrav-
ings in this book aIe genuine
works of ART and were made
az a cost of over $4,000. The
great number and high charac-
ter Of these engravings make this
the most valuable art publica-
tiontion Of the century. A prom
inent feature Of the work Is a
full history Of the late war between
Russia and Turkey.
This is the most complete and
valuable History Of the World ever
published, and the price is so low
that every one can afford TO pur-
chase a copy. 1t is sold 10y sub
scription only, and Mr.. Ira 7. Jones,
who is the authorized agent for
this county is now canyassing for II.