Democratic Sentinel, Volume 2, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 May 1878 — A Great Historical Work. [ARTICLE]

A Great Historical Work.

The Pictorial History of the World, embracing full and authentic accounts of every nation of ancient and mo'lem times, and including a history of the rise and fall of the Greek and Roman Empires, the growth of the nations of Modern Europe, the Middle. Ages, the Crusades, the Feudal System, the Reformation, the discovery and settlement of the New World, etc., etc., by James B. McCabe. There has long been a great and universallyfelt want of a History of the World suitable for general use. This want is now being supplied by The National Publishing Co., of Philadelphia, Pa., Chicago, 111., Bt. Louis, Mo., aud Dayton, Ohio, who have issued a handsome volume, entitled “ The Pictorial History of the World,” by James D. McCabe, a well-known historical writer. This work will, undoubtedly, take rank as a Standard History. It is the most valuable book that has been published in this country for many years. It contains a separata and admirably-written history of every nation of ancient and modern times, and is full of valuable information concerning them, presented in popular style, and in a manner that wili enable the reader to refer instantly to any subject upon which information is desired. The book is a oomplete treasury of history, and there is not a question that can be asked concerning any historical subjeot, but an answer to it can be found in this work. The author does not content himself with a mere dry statement of facts, but sketches the life and manners of the various nations of which lie treats, in life-like colors, and presents to the reader the causes which led to tbe 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. There is not a dry page in the book. It is as fascinating as a romance, and at the same time one of the most valuable works of reference ever published. We are constantly called upon to discuss the great questions of history, and the wars and quarrels of the nations of the old world require us to be continually refreshing our historical knowledge. So many discoveries have recently been made, so many of the old ideas and traditions have been exploded and shown to be mere myths and legends, that the subjeot of history maybe said to be almost entirely new, and he who was well informed twenty years ago will find himself unable to discourse intelligibly upon historical subjects now unless he has kept up with the advance of historical research. The mechanical execution of the book fully sustains the high reputation of tho publishers. It contains 1,260 large double-column pages, and over 650 fine engravings, 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 engravings in the book are genuine works of art and were made at a cost of over $25,000. The great number and high character of these engravings make this the most valuable art publication of the century. A prominent feature of the work is a full History of the late War between Russia and Turkey. This is the most complete and valuable History of the World ever published, and agents who take hold of it will reap a rich harvest. The price is so low that every one can afford to purchase a copy. It is sold by subscription ouly, and the publishers want agents, as will be seen by their advertisement in another column.