Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-06

The Pictorial History of the World, embrace
ing full and authentic accounts of every ma
Guiding History OF the rise and fall Of the
Greek and Roman Empires, the growth ofthe
nations of Modern Europe, the Middle Ages,
nation, the discovery and settlement of the
New World, etc. etc. by James D. McCabe.
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by The National Publishing Co., of Philadel-
phia, Pa, Chicago. ILL.,. st. Louis Mo-, and Day.
ton, Ohio, who haveissued handsome volume,
entitled The Pictorial History of the World,''
by James D. McCabe. a we'll known historical
as a Standard History. It is the most valuable
book that has been published IN this country
for many years. 1t contains a separate and adj
mirably written history of every nation of an
Gent and modern times. and is full of valuable
information concerning them. presented tn pop
ular style, and In manner that will enable the
reader to refer instantly to any subject upon
which information is desired. The book is a
complete treasury of history, and there is not a
question that can be asked concerning any his
torical subject, but an answer to it can be found
in this work. The author does not content him
self with mere dry statement of facts, but
nations of which he treats in life-like oolors,
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 modern times, and
makes them familiar to the reader; he explains
the secret motives of their actions. and points
out the lessor which their lives teach A val
liable feature of the book is full History Of the
late Var 5eta0een Russia and Turkey.
This is the only complete History Of the World
in print, and It should be read by every intelli-
gent 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 read
er a mass of Information respecting ancient,
medieval and modern history not to be found
in any other book.
The mechanical execution of the book de-
serves 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 embellished with
over $50 fine engravings, illustrating the
events recorded in the narrative, 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 engravings are genuine works of art and
were made at a cost of over $25 900. The great
number and high character of these engravings
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 it abounds,
The price is 30 low that every one can afford
to purchase copy. 1t is sold by subscription
only and Mr., g. B. LUPTON, Agent who Is the
authorised agent fo- this section, is now can
wasting for it,