Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-30

A SUPERB FAMILY BIBLE.-one Of
the most remarkable features Of the
book-tFade Is the enormous sales Of b.
bles. The demand is chiefly Tor large
illustrated Family Bibles, for, strange
as il may seem, there are many fami-
lies " BIO DO not possess such Bible.
Prominent among the publishers who
have recognized this demand is The
National Publishing Company. OF Phil
adelphia, Chicago, ST. Louis and Day
ton, 10 whose superb edition Of The Sa-
cred Scriptures We desire to call atten-
ton.
The binding of their magnificent BIZ
bIes first claims our attention. 1t IS
rich, beautiful, and substantial. As our
readers well know, a Bible may be
very slowly bound, and yet put to-
gether so ilimsiIy that it vii! come 10
pieces in a few years. Although COW
cred with snowy stamps and apparently
we'll bound, the work may be done in
such loose and unsubstantisl manner
that with only ordinary handling it will
crack and finally fall TO pieces. THIS
Bible is made upon a very different
plan. Only the best materials are used
in its manufacture, and all the work is
done by the best Of workmen, and the
most highly improved machinery
Every stage Of the work Is carefully
supervised. II would be impossible 10
devise plan by which greater care
could begiven 10 the manufacture OF
Bibles, or by which the interests OF
subscribers could be more carefully
guarded. The publishers have high
reputation TO maintain, and they are de-
termined TO maintain IL. They realize
the fact that family Bible may be sub
jected TO very hard usage, and must be
bound substantially as well as hand
somely.
The additional matter is very rich
and complete. The leading feature is
slightly abridged edition OF DIR. VIM.
Smiths Dictionary of the Bible. This
is really a complete work in itself, and
would make an octave volume of over
six hundred pages.
Another valuable feature is Histo-
ry Of all the existing Religious Denoml-
nations OF the World, and the various
sects, both ancient and modern. These
accounts are clear, concise and COM
prehensive.
The additional matter " hIch accom-
panies the books Of the Bible Is very
full and interesting. A large section is
devoted TO a collection OF Scripture
illustrations, consisting of a series of
articles explaining and illustrating the
Manners and Customs OF the Period,
Biblical Antiquities and Scenery. The
Animals of the Bible are carefully des-
cribed, as are also the trees, plants,
flowers etc, referred to in the Scrip
lures, each being the subject OF
spirited aud life-like engravings. The
Wanderings in the Wilderness, the
Tabernacle and Temple are described
with great minuteness OF detail. These
explanations and the maps and plans
which accompany them are of great
value to every reader of the Bible. A
Typographical sketch Of Jerusalem is
given, and the cities and towns mem
toned IN The Bible are also described.
II is impossible to enumerate all the
vauable features in notice like this
They constitute d complete encyclopIs
oiaoi Bible knowledge, and presents
tie reader all the information and ex-
plantations he can desire. The work is
literally library in itself, and is pub
lished in both English and German.
II IS magnifcently illustrated. The
larger plates consist of exquisite steel
engravings, and a number OF superb
designs by the greatest living artist,
Gustavc Dore. The additional matter
contains over two thousand fine H.
Illustrations and maps. Nearly every
place and object oil interest mentioned
in the Scriptures are shown in this col
lection.
The Family Record is beautifully
autographed: and facing il is magnI-
ficent marriage certificate, a feature
which makes this Bible very appro-
pirate and desirable wedding present.
At the close of the volume is hand
some photograph album, with spaces
for sixteen portraits, a novel and spPro-
pirate addition to a Family Bible. The
price is astonishingly low, and with
in the. means OF every family. We ad-
wise our readers to examine this great
Bible. II is sold by subscription only,
and Mr.. JOHN II. BUCKLER, who is the
authorized agent for this section, is now
canvassing for it.