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Page 83
"The matter contained in this handsome volume, is as well
calculated to give a correct idea of the character of the
Indians, and their modes of life, as that of any book ever
published. All that gives a charm to romance may be found in
the narrative contained in this work, but all of them possess
the never-failing attractions of truth. The sufferings of
numerous captives are also detailed, together with their
contrivances of escape from their savage captors. The
illustrations, by the well-known W. Croome, are excellent in
design and execution, and the printing and binding of the work
are fine specimens of each art."
GREAT EVENTS IN MODERN HISTORY:
Comprising the MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERIES, CONQUESTS, REVOLUTIONS,
GREAT BATTLES, and other Thrilling Incidents, chiefly in Europe and
America, from the commencement of the Sixteenth Century to the present
time. Embellished with over 600 Engravings, by W. CROOME, and other
eminent artists. The following are extracts from notices of the press
received by the Publisher.
NOTICES OF THE PRESS.
"We have here, within the compass of eight hundred pages, the
history of those events of modern history, which have been
'big with mighty consequences,' and with which, therefore, all
men should become acquainted. Beginning with the discovery
of America, by Columbus--that new starting-point of
civilization--the work proceeds through the history of the
various European nations, culling those great periods when,
either by wars or revolutions, each nation began to occupy
a conspicuous place in the general estimation of men, and to
make its influence felt by those without its limits. The
late revolutions in Europe, the Mexican war, and the gold
discoveries in California, are rapidly and vividly sketched.
The illustrations, principally from designs by Croome, are
numerous, well executed, serving to impress the striking
scenes and characters of history upon the tablet of memory.
The whole work, in design and execution, reflects great credit
upon all concerned in its production."
J.W. BRADLEY,
No. 48 NORTH FOURTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA;
AND L.P. CROWN & CO.,
61 CORNHILL, BOSTON,
PUBLISH THE FOLLOWING WORKS BY T.S. ARTHUR.
* * * * *
LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF REAL LIFE, with an autobiography and portrait of
the author, over 600 pages octavo, with fine tinted engravings.
NOTICES OF THE PRESS.
In this volume may be found a "moral suasion," which cannot
but effect for good all who read. The mechanical execution of
the work is very beautiful throughout.--_New Haven Palladium_.
It is by far the most valuable book ever published of his
works, inasmuch as it is enriched with a very interesting,
though brief autobiography.--_American Courier_.
No family library is complete without a copy of this
book--_Scott's Weekly Paper_.
No better or worthier present could be made to the young,
no offering more pure, charitable, and practicable, could be
tendered to those who are interested in the truly benevolent
reforms of the day.--_Godey's Lady's Book_.
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