The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-10-17

Tho Pictorial History of the World, embracing
full and authentic accounts OF every nation of
ancient and modern times, and including ilStO-
ny of the rise and fall of the Greek and Roman
Empires, the growth of the nations of Modern
Europe, the Middle Ages, the Crusades, the Feuda
System, the Reformation, the discovery and settle
ment of the New World, etc, etc, by james d.
McCabc.
There has long been great and uniyersally-fclt
want of History of the World suitable for gen
eral use. This want is now being supplied by The
National Publishing Co.. of Philadelphia, Pa,
who have issued II handsome volume entitled
The Pictorial History of the World" by james
work will undoubtedly, take rank as u Standard
History. 1t is the most valuable book that has
been published in this country for many years.
1t contains a separate and admirable written his
tory of every nation 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 information is desired
The book is u complete treasury of history, and
there is not question that can be asked concern
ing any historical subject, but an answerto it can
be found in this work. The author does not con-
tent himself with mere dry statement of facts,
but sketches the life and manners of the various
nations of which no treats, in life-ke colors and
presents to the reader the causes which led to the
prosperity and decay of the great powers of the
world. lie shows us the various great mcn-tho
warriors statemon, poets, sages, and orators of
ancient and modern timcs and makes them fami-
liar 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
IL II 1ull HthtOfy ~ Wc WHe HU OttUteH HUbSH uHu
Iurk1y.
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 continually 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 information
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 l2G0 large double
column pages, printed in the clearest and most
beautiful style on paper of the very best quality.
The book is embellished with over $50 fine engrav-
ngs, illustrating the events recorded in the narra
tive, embracing battles and other historical scenes;
portraits of the great men Of ancient and modern
times. and views of the principal cities of the
world. These engravngs are genuine works of
art, and were made at cost of over Sg25,000. The
great number and high character of these engrav-
ings make this the most valuable art publication
of the century. We cannot too highly praise the
numerous and beautiful portraits of historical
personages with which 1t abounds.
The price Ia so low that every one can afford TO
purchase copy. 1t is sold by subscription only
and Mr.. George A. Love, who is the authorized
agent for this section, is now canvassing for it.