The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1880-06-18

Two DESIRABLE AND VALUABLE WORKS
The agents for obtaining subscribers to
the two excellent books described below are
now in town and will remain for few days.
We commend them to the courtesy and pa
tronage of our citizens, and trust they Will
meet with that success commensurate with
the rare merits of the two important works
for which they are canvassing, and of which
pretty accurate opinions may be formed by
perusing the following not too fiattering re-
views
A GREAT HISTORICAL WORK
ThePieioridl History of the World embracing trIand
os assOs S % 5vey nefi2s 81 ansi ne ~ enc
and fall Of the Greek and Roman Erapfres, the
gTon ne o. ~ ne Haon, o. ~ MCGEE & &ET.oPs he na
formation, The discovery and settlement Of the Netg
World, Sc, SC, by James D. NcCGbe.
There has long been a great and universally -teIt
want of History OF the World suitable for general
tional PubIisbing Co of Pb7ladeipbis. Pa Chiea
go, Ill, st. Louis, Mo. and Dayton, Ohio. who
have issued handsome volume, entitled The
Pictorial History Of the World :" by James ID. Me
Cabe, a well-known historical writer. This work
will, undoubtedly, take raIk a STANDARD His
published in this country for many years. It con
tains separate and admirably written history Of
every nation OF ancient and modern times, and is
full OF valuable inform alton concerning them pre-
sented 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 a
complete treasury OF history. and there is not a
question that can be asked concerning any hstori-
cal subject, but answer to il be found In
this work. The author does not content himself
with mere dry statement Of facts. but sketches
the life and manners of the various nations Of
which he treats in life-like coiors and presents
the reader the causes which led TO the prosperity
and decay Of the great powers OF the world. He
sh Tvs US the various great men-the warriors
statesmen, poets, sagcs, aud orators-of ancient
and modern times and makes them familiar TO the
reader; he explains the secret motives their ac
tions and points out the lessons which their lives
teach. A valuable feature Of the book is a full
History Of TIE late HGsbeflreeR Russia aud Turkey
This is the only complete History of the World
IN be nv eve init
person. We constantly called upon to discuss
the great questions Of history and the wars and
quarrels Of the nations of the old world requires Us
TO be continually refreshing our historical kuOw-
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the Information the people need. 1t is compact
easy OF reference and strictly accurate, and pre-
S'' ~ w IcaIei Llfss % respect
ing ancient. medieval and modern history not 10
The mechanical execution Of the book deserves
the highest praise. 1t contains 1860 large double
column pages, printed in the clearest and most
T H style on paper oi the very best quality
cravings, illustrating the events recorded in the
scenes portraits of the great men Of ancient aud
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 R25,O 900.
The great number and high character OF these en-
cravings make this the most valuable art publica-
the numerous and beautiful portraits OF historical
personages with which il abounds.
VERY INTERESTING WORK.
Encyclopedia Of Business and Social Forms EBs5rac-
Ing The Ldirs Of Etiquette and Good Society, and
containing Plain and Simple Istrucfio7ls he A7f
Of APPeay7ng 70 The Best Advantage al OceG-
5ion4; Hoto to Dress Wen and TGsfefuliy; HotV 10
Write a Good Hand, and Hotr TO Express HTiffeH
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By James D. NcCdbe, the Ireli kHOrn author.
One Of the most remarkable and valuable works
ever published has just been issued by the Nation
al Publishing Company, of Philadelphia Chicago
St. Louis and Atlanta. The object of the author
in preparing this great work was TO embrace In a
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cost the information most needed bv an cIassesnf
IS n ueu inc treas zury
Of the most useful and practical Information upou
subjects that are constantly arising i'm the daIIy
lite OF every Il covers the widest range OF
and practical manner lis Thousands Of stsTe
mcnts Of facts, its full and varied tables FOR refer
encc its practical directions and suggestions and
its plaln common-sense method 6f treatins, ifS
subjects, make IL very valuable work to all classes
II is valuable as containing the best statement
OF the Laws Of Etiquette and the customs Of good
scarcely any person who does not feel the need Of
advice as TO the best manner Of discharging the
ing the rules recognized by the best society. and
stating plainly the exact thing that Is required
and that should be done, must be welcome assist
ance. Again. almost every person, when engaged
in conversation, has felt the need OF information
a 70 historical events statistical and geographical
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ton they need in the Gle Irest and simplest manner.
The work contains series of valuable and practI-
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every business transaction. and the proper forms
70 be used, thus enabling every man 70 be his own
lawyer Home AmUEements form verv prominent
feature OF this great work which gives brief and
comprehensive rules for the most popular games
ahu sports both outdoor and indoor and aDounds
In the jolliest heartiest and most innocent fun for
young persons.
No could obtain the information given in
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much time and labor. Here IL is given in a single
volume, which is issued at a low price. 1t is the
only complete work Of the kind in print and should
be read by every intelligent person We are con
stdntly called upon to discuss the questions il
he
best means OF obtaining the Information the pco-
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The work is comprised in one large royal octave
volume Of So pages is printed on hnc tinted pa
per, and is magnihcently illustrated with numer-
Gus fine cngTayings by the best artists and engray-