The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1878-06-18
A Great Historical Work.

me l,1ct0f1dt history OF Me WOrtd en-
bracing jltV' and authentic accounts of every
nation Of ancient and modern times, and IN
cluding a History Of the rise and fall of the
nations Of Modern Europe, the Middle Ages,
the Crusddes, the Feudal System, the Retorma.
ton, the discovery and settlement of the New
World etc., etc., By James ID. GcCd6e.
There has long been agreat and universal.
ly-felt want of a History of the world suta.
bic 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 a
handsome volume, entitled "The Pictorial
History of the World" by James d. Nc
Cabe, a well-known historical writer This
work will, undoubtedly, take rank as a
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book that has been published in this coun.
try for many years. 1t contains q separate
End admirabl y-written history of every ma
ton of ancient and modern times, and is
full of valuable information concerning
them, presented in popular style, and in
manner that will enable the reader to refer
instantly to any subject upon which in.
formation 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 a
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 causes which led
to the prosperity and decay of the great
powers of the world. He shows us the
various great men-the warriors, statesmen,
poets, sages, and orators-of ancient and
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the reader. There is not dry page in the
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and shown TO be mere myths and legends
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informed twenty years ago will find himself
unable to discourse intelligibly upon his
terical subjects now unless ne has kept up
with the advance OF historical research.
The mechanical execution of the book
fully sustains the high reputation of the
publishers. 1t contains 1860 large double
column pages, and over $50 fine engravings,
embracing battles and historical scenes
portraits Of the great men of ancient and
modern times, and views of the principal
cities of the world. The engravings in tins
book are genuine works Of art and were
made at a cost of over $25, 900. The great
number and high character of these en-.
cravings make this the most valuable art
publication of the century. A prominent
feature of the work is full History Of the
late Var betareen Russia and Turkey.
This is the most complete and valuable
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