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A Great Historical work,

The Pictorial History Of the World, en-.
bracing full and authentic accounts of every
nation of ancient and modern timos, and In
Guiding history Of tho rise and fall Of The
Greek and Roman Empires, tho growth Of the
nations Of Modern Europe. the Middle Ages,
the Crusudes. the Feudal Systen, the .Refor--
nation, tho discovery and settlement of the
New World, etQ, otc., by james D. McCabe.
There has long been great and universally
felt want Of history of the world suitable
for general use. This want is now being
supplied by tho National Publishing Co., Of
Philadelphia, Pa, Chicago, ILL.,, st. Louis,
Mo-, and Dayton, Ohio. who hove issusd .
History Of tho World, by james D. McCabe,
q we'll known historical writer. This work
will, undoubtedly, take rank as standard
history. 1t is the most valuable book that
has been published in this country for many
years. 1t contains separate and admirably
written history Of evory nation Of ancient and
modern timos, and is full Of valuable inf9r-
nation, concerrning them, presented in popu-
lar style, and IN manner that will enable
the reader to refer instantly to any subject
upon which information is desired. The
book is complete treasury Of history, and
there is not q question that can be asked con~
corning any historical subject, but an answer
to il can be found in this work. The author
does not content himself with nero tiug
statement of facts, but sketches the life and
manners of tho various nations Of vhfoh he
treats, in lite.like colors, and presents to- tho
reAder the causes which led to the prosperity
and decay of the great powess Of tho world!
lie shows us the various great men--thee
warriors, statesmen, poots, sages and orators.
of ancient and modern tilaes, and makes
them familiar TO the reeier, he explains the
secret motives Of thoir actions. and points cub
the lessons which their lives teach. A valA,s-
able feature Of tho book is O FULL history Of
the late war between Russia and Turkey.
This is tho only complete history Of the
world in print, and it should Le read By every
Intelligent porson. We are constantly oallea
| upon to discuss the great questions of history,
and the wars and auarrels Of tho natons Of
the old world require Ms to be oontinu-.
ally refrsshinY our historical knowledge.
This work offers tho best means of Obtaining
the Information the people need. It is COM
pact, easy of reference and strictly aooarote.
and presents to the rcader mass Of informaa
ton respecting ancient medieval and modern
history not to be found in, any otherhoek.
The mechanical execution Of the book de-
serves tho highest praise. 1t contains 1850
large double column pages, ppinteG in the
cloarcst and most beautiful style on paper Of
tho very bcst quality. The book is smbel.
lished with over ESQ fine engravings illus.
trating the events recorded in tho narrative.
embracing battles and other historical scenes;
portraits Of the great men of anoient and
modern times, and views of the principal
cities of the world. These ongrnvings are
genuine works of art, and were made at a
cost Of over $25, 900. Tho great number and
high character Of those engravings make this
the most valuable art publication of the con-
tnry. We cannot too highly praise tho nu.
mcrous and beautiful portraits of historical
pcrsonagos with which it abounds.
The price is 80 low that every one can afford
10 purchase o copy Its sold by subscription
only, and Mr.. j. 3, IIunnicutt, Jr., who is
the authorized agent for this section, is now
canyassing for it.