The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-12-02
A Great Historical Work.

THE PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE WORLD. EN-
BRACING FULL AND AUTHENTIC ACCOUNTS Oh
livery NATIoN OF ANCIENT AND MoDIRS
RISE AND FALL OF THE GREEK AND RON \
EXPIRES. THE GROWTH OF THE NATIONS Oh
MODEM EUROPE. THE MIDDLE AGES, THE DIS.
CovERY AND SETTLEMENT OF THE NEW w ORLD
ETC.. ETC. BIZ JAMES d. McCABE.
There has long been great and universal-felt
want Of the History OF The World suitable for
general use. This Want is now being supplied
Pa. Chicago, ILL.,. st Louis Mo-. and Dayton.
Ohio. who have issued handsome volume. en- :
titled The Pictorial History of the World. -
writer. This work viii. undoubtedly. take rank
as Standard History: 1t is the most valuable
many years. 1t contains a separate and admir-
ably written history Of every Nation or ancient
and modern times. and is full OF valuable infor-
nation concerning them. presented In popular
style and in a manner that will enable the
reader to refer instantly to any subject upon
complete treasury of history. and there is not q
question that can be asked concerning any his
torical subject; but an answer to It can be fonrd
sketches the life and manners Of the various
Nations Of which he treats, in Hfe-lke cOlOrs,
and presents to tho 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
out the lessons which their lives teach. A VAL
liable feature of the book is full History of the
late Var bettceen Rmssid aud Turkey.
This is the only complete History OF the World
in print. and 1t should be read by every intelli-
geut persan. We are 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 knowledge. This work offers the
best means of obtaining the Information the
people need. It is compact, easy of reference.
and strictly accurate, and presents to the reader
. mass OF Information respecting ancient, med.
i3vsl and modern history, not to be found in
any other book.
The Mechanical execution Of the book deserves
the highest praise 1t contains 126O 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 hne enRravings. illustrating the events re-
corded 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. The engrav-
ings are genuine works Of art. and were made
At . cost Of over $25.OO The groat 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 SO low that every one can afford
to purchase . copy. It is sold by subscription
only, and Mr.. J. s. BOLLARD who is the author.
lied Agent for this section. 10 now canvaSsing
forit.