Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-09-21
By James ID. McCabe,

Author OF " The History Of the United States,
" History of the War between Germany aud
Frauce. -" Pathways of the Holy Land, etc
This new History embraces 1860 large dou-
ble-coumn pages, embellished with over GOO
fine Historical Rngravings aud POrtralts.-
There has long been a denlaud Tor a work OF
convenient SZ. and moderate price, written III
popular aud entertaining style, and presenting
a., a clear, succhct and accurate iurhi the bIs-
tory of the various nations that have played
their part in the worlds history work, iD
short. which shall be easy Of reference and
thoroughly reliable. The publishers appreci-
,tIng this demand, now offer TO the public the
Pictorial History Of he World It Ii from tbe
pen OF an author distinguished for bis historI-
al writings. aud embodies the results Of years
of patient aud aborluus study and research on
the part Of Mr.. McClbe. who has avaled HIM
sell OF every authority, from tue vast collec-
tions Of the Government libraries OF Europe
and this couutry, to the libraries Of the HIS
torlcal Societies OF the Whole world:
The work opens with a carefully prepared
sketch Of Sacred History, from the Creation
down to the establishment of Christianity. aud
the tinal destruction of the Jewish Nation, by
the Romans. The author sheds the clear light
of modern science upon this narrative, aud at
the same time vindicates the truth OF the Bible
story. Then follows valuable history OF the
great Baby ylonish aud AsSyrlan Empires; then
of Egypt, in which is given clear aud expli-
cit account Of mauy things that have hitherto
been regarded as vague aud mysterious fol-
lowing we have history of PhGn cla, the lit
tie country called The Mother OF Commerce :
Greece. then, from the earliest mythical peri
cd to the present day; the great Medo-Perslan
Empire has attention, aud the reader shown
its wonderful growth aud its final overthrow
by Alexander the Great then follows the his
tory of the P4rtbian Empire, power which
even Rome could not subdue Carthage Is H.
lroiuced. aud we learn Of the tHumphs Of
Hannibal. aud the downfall Of the Republic !;
then Rome-the early history Ul the " Eternal
City -; an account Of the warS and conquests
of julius Cesar the great Eoman Empire !,
the Rise Of the SaTacens a complete history
of the Modern Turkish Empire the history OF
England is related from the earliest times OF
Ireland. aud Scotland, making the gccount OF
the Rulish Kingdom complete German His
tory az length: : also Of Austria, France, Spain,
Portugal, Modern ltaly-the Italian States
from the Middle Ages TO their Union under
Victor Emueuuel, aud to the present. OF Nor
way. Sweden, Denmark, Holland, Russia, DC.
Then Of the New WQrld from the Discovery
10 the present day-the wars Of independence,
of 1919, with Mexico, the great Civil War, and
the story of Reconstruction. The book Is
complete treasury Of history, containing an
answer to any question concerning historical
subjects. 1t is not mere dry statement OF
facts. but the author sketches the life and man
pers Of the nations in lile-lile coicfs- He
makes warriors, statesmen, poets, sases, and
orators of the ancient and modern world IA
mliar TO US. .....,- .s
The book is Of good paper, veil printed and
snlendidly buund-seyera styles-and sold
by agents at reduced prices, and will be ready
FOR delivery. in shoEt time .
NATIONAL PUB. CO.. Publisher,
J. r. JONES. President,
q North 7ih Street, Philadelphia.
An energetic man can'4I to act as Agent in
this County. Liberal inducements TiA be Of
tered TO tie right person.
j. w. LANCASTER,
A5ent. at " Garter House" Charles!oWH.