Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19
A Great Historical Work.

Comprehensive AMI Popular History of The
United StGtes. from the Discovery Of the Anscri-
can Continent 10 tie r'escrttim By alexander
II. Stephens.
The National Publishing Co. of Philadelphia.
Chicago, St LOUiS. and Atlanta. have Just is
sued Il magnificent volume bearing the above
title. This is by far the most important hist0r-
icnl publication that has appeared in this
rank rs the standard ''IIistory of the United
States" Wenost heartily commend this work
10 our readers. 1t is no dry mass of details no
bOmbastic effort to ntla!nc the national pride
but a clear. vivid. and brilliant narrative of the
events of our history from the discovery Of The
American Continent to the present time. It
gives most interesting account OF the Indians
OF North America. from the time of the coming
OF the white men. Tic voyages OF Columbus.
the explorations of the different nations of Ell
rope and the final conquest and occupation OF
the land by England, are told with graphic
power.
Every step of our colonial history is traced
with patient fidelity. and the sources of those
noble, and we trust enduring institutions
which have made our country free and great
are shown with remarkable clcarncSs. The
causes of our great struggle for InGcpcn6crce
arc told with lOgia force and ability unsir-
passed in any other work. Then follows a
clear and succiDct account of the events OF our
history until the breaking out of the Second
War with England, the long period of peace
the Mexican War. and the great Civil War
hr. Stephens position as Vicc-Prcsidcnt OF the
SollIeueIHEy e'loDIcS MIN 10 give the Inner his
tory of that terrible conflict the Reconstruct
ton Measures the Centennial of our Indcpcn-
deEcc. and the administrations of Grant HAYES
Garfield and Arthur. each receive ample and
able treatment at the hands of the author
rendering it the most complete end r0I,i1JLc his
tory of Our country ever published.
The great fame OF the distinguished author Of
this works Il sufficient guarantee of the ahiI-
ity and care with which he has performed his
task. Mr.. Stephens has enjoyed peculiar adj
VantaScs which no other historian of our
country has ever possessed. For almost half
century he has been one of the most promi-
ne:lt Statesmen of America. and leader in
many Of the events which he describes. lie
has personal knowledge of the men who were
the great actors in our national drama. and Of
the secret motives which inspired them. Mr.
stephens writes. not a partisan. but as
Statesman, viewing men and measures from
standpoint which few historians ever reach
the standpoint of personal knowledge, based
upon profound conviction and the kccncst iE-
sight into human nature. lie tells his story il
the most graphic and brilliant manner. pro
duc;nS as his last an greatest work. the most
valuable History of the United States that has
yet appGarcd-a History which is III all re-
spccts worthy OF the great fame of its author
over GOO douhlc-cOlumn pages. and illustrated
with over $50 fine cngravings on steel and
wood, embracing battles and other historical
scenes, portraits Of the distinguished men of
our history. views of orr principal cities etc.
The price is so low that all can afford to pur-
chase copy. 1t is for sale by Subscription
only. and Mr.. II. Tudor Tucker. who is the
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wasting for it.