Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1878-04-20
A Great Historical Work.

Of every nation Of ancient and modern
times, and imcludsng History of the
rise and fall Of the Greek and Roman
Empires, the groacth OF the nations of
Modern Europe, the Middle Ages, the
Crusadss, the Feuaal System, the Re-
formation, the discovery and SETTLE
ment Of the Neac World, etc., etc., By
James d. McCabe.
There has long been a great and
universally-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, ILL.,, St.
Louis, Mo-, and Dayton, Ohio, who
have issued handsome volume, en-
titled "The Pictorial History of the
World by James D. McCabe, we'll
known historical writer. This work
will, undoubtedly take rank as
Standard History. It is the most
valuable book that has been publish
ed in this country for many years. It
contains separate and admirably
written history Of every nation Of
ancient and modern times, and is
full of valuable information concern
ing them, presented in popular
style, and in a manner that will
enable the reader to refer instant
ly to any subject upon which informa-
ton is desired; the book is complete
treasury of history, and there is not
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
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 to
the reader the cause which led to the
prosperity and decay Of the great pow
ers of the 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 their
actions, and points out the lessons
which their lives teach. A valuable
feature Of the book is full History of
the late War Jetween Russaa and zur-
key.
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, and
the wars and quarrels of the nations
of the old world require us to be con-
tinually refreshing our historical
knowledge. This work offers the best
means of obtaining the information
the people need. 1t is compact, easy
of reference, and strictly accurate, and
presents to the reader mass Of infor-
nation respecting ancient, medieval
and modern history 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 clearest and
most beautiful style on paper of the
very best quality. The book is en-
belished with over $50 fine engrav-
ings embracing battles and other his
torical scenes; portraits Of the great
men of ancient and modern times
and views of the principal cities of
the world. These engravings are gen.
| ujne works of art, and were made at
a cost CT over S25, 900. The great
number and high character of these
engravlngs make this the most valua-
BILE art publication of the century.
We cannot too hi2h4s~praise the nu-
merous and beautiful portraits Of his
torical parsonage with which it
abounds.
Agents will find this book will sell
readily when all others fail, from the
fact that it is work that the people
really want. The price is so low that
every one can afford to purchase a
copy. 1t is sold by subscription only,
and the publishers want Agents in ev-
cry county.
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