Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-03-18
4 Great Historical Work.

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The Pictorial History Of the World
embracing full and authcn;ic accounts %!
syery nation Of ancien, and modern times
and including History ofthe rise and
tall of the Greek and Roman Empires. the
growth OF the nation OF Modern Europe.
the Middle Age, the Crusa.ies, the FeudAl
Sys EN-. the Rsforma'ion, the discovery
and settlement ofthe New World, etc, etc,
by James ID. McCabe.
There has long been = great ,nd univsr-
SALLY 4. I want OF = History OF the World
suits lie hr general use. Tbs want is nov
being supplied 10y The National Publish
ing Co. OF Philadslphia, Pa, Chicago. Ills.
ST. Louis, Mo-, and Dayton, uhis ~ho
have issued handsome vslume. emit led e
The Pic nrial History OF the World" 10y
James ID. McCai~, . well known histsri-
cal writer. THIS work viii undoubtedly.
take rank A. . Standard History. 1rn
the moot valuable book that has been
published in this country Tor many years
Ii contains separate and admirably writ
ten history Of every nation OF sncient and
modera times, and is full of valuable in.
formation concerning them, pressn ed in
popular style. and in amsnner that will
enable the reader In refer instantly TO any
subject upon which Information is desired.
The book is a complete treasury OF his
tory, and there is not question that can
be asked concerning any historical sub
| ject, but an answer Ia it can be found in
this work, The author does not cantenl
| hineslf with a mere dry statement OF
facts. but sketches the life and manners OF
the various IA ions Of " hich hc treats, in
| life like colors, and presents to the reader
the causes which led to the prosperity
world He shows US the various grca,
men the warriors, statesmen. poe's
81 ges, and orzteis-of ancient and modern
times, and makes them familiar To the
reader: he explains the secret motives 81
their action, and points out he lessons
which their lives teach. A valuable fea
ture Of the book Is full History Of the late
War betueen Russia and Turkey.
This is the only complete History Of
the World in print, and 1t should be
read by everyinteiligent person. We are
constantly called upon to discuss the great
questions of history, and the wars and
ouarrels Of the nations OF history, and 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, med.
iaval and modern history not to be found
in any other book.
The mechanics execu ion of the book
deserves the highest prase. 1t contains
1860 large double column pages. printed
In, the earest and most beautiful style
On paper of the very best quality. Thu
book is embe lishcd with over $50 I'm,
engravings, illustra' ing the even recorded
in the narrative, embracing battles ano
other historical scenes; portraits of th'
great men Of ancient and modern times
and views of the principal cities of th'
word. These engravings are genuine
works Of Art, and were made at cost o
over $4,000. The great numbers and high
character of these engravings make tki
|, the most valuable art publication of tb'
century We cannot TOO highly praise tn,
numerous and beautiful portraits Of his
torical personages with which it abounds
The price is so low that every one cal
afford to purchase a copy. l. is sold b.
subscription only, nd Mr.. Douglas WEIGH
, who is the authorized agent for this sec
ton, now caavessing for it in this county