History—Biography—Geography.
The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus.
To which are added those of his Companions.
BY WASHINGTON IRVING.
New Edition, Revised and Corrected. Maps, Plates, and copious Index. 3 vols. 12mo, green cloth uniform with the new edition of Irving’s Works, $4; half calf, $6; half morocco, top edge gilt, $6 75; full calf, gilt, $7 50. The Octavo Edition, in 3 vols., on superfine paper, uniform with Prescott’s Ferdinand and Isabella, $6; half calf, $8 50; full calf, $10.
“One of the most fascinating and intensely interesting books in the whole compass of English Literature * * * It has all the interest conferred by the truth of history, and at the same time the varied excitement of a well written romance.”—Western Continent.
“Perhaps the most truly valuable of the Author’s writings.”—Home Journal.
“The History of Columbus is admirably executed; and though a true and faithful history, it is as interesting as a high wrought romance.”
The Conquest of Florida.
BY THEODORE IRVING.
Prof. of History and Belles Letters in the Free Academy.
New and Revised Edition, Corrected, with Notes, and Illustrations from various recent sources. 12mo. In September.
The Monuments of Central and Western America;
With Comparative Notices of those in Egypt, India, Assyria, &c.
BY REV. F. L. HAWKS, D. D., LL. D.
1 vol. 8vo.
This work is now in preparation, uniform with “Nineveh.” and the “Monuments of Egypt.” It will comprise a comprehensive, readable, and popular view of the whole subject of Ancient remains on the American continent—with ample Illustrations.
Roman Liberty: A History;
With a View of the Liberty of other Ancient Nations.
BY SAMUEL ELLIOTT, ESQ.
Illustrated with twelve engravings, executed at Rome. 2 vols., 8vo, uniform with Prescott’s Historical Works.
History of the Hebrew Monarchy,
From the Administration of Samuel to the Babylonish Captivity.
BY FRANCIS NEWMAN, D. D.,
University of Oxford.
8vo, cloth, $2 50.
Italy; Past and Present:
Or General Views of its History, Religion, Politics, Literature and Art.
BY L. MARIOTTI,
Prof. of Italian Literature in London University.
2 vols., 8vo, cloth, $3 50.
The Letters and Speeches of Oliver Cromwell,
with Elucidations.
BY THOS. CARLYLE.
The Fine Edition, in 2 vols., Octavo, with Portrait. Reduced to $2 50.
Borrow’s Autobiography.—Life:
BY GEORGE BORROW,
Author of “The Gipsies of Spain,” “The Bible in Spain,” &c.
To be published simultaneously by John Murray, London, and G. P. Putnam, New-York. In one volume, 12mo. In December.
⁂ This will be a work of intense interest, including extraordinary adventures in various parts of the world.
Johnston’s Universal Atlas.
This splendid and important work—by far the most comprehensive, correct and useful Atlas now extant, was published recently in Edinburgh at the price of eight guineas, and the price in this country has been about $50. G. P. Putnam has made arrangements for an edition for the United States, rendered far more valuable by the addition of a COPIOUS and USEFUL INDEX of about 40,000 names; but the maps being transferred in facsimile on stone, the American publisher is enabled to supply it at the low price of $20—elegantly and substantially bound in half morocco, gilt edges. The maps are clearly and beautifully executed, and are practically fully equal to the original edition. The work contains 41 large and splendid maps.
“Having examined many of the Maps of the National Atlas, I have no hesitation in saying, that they are as accurate in their geographical details as they are beautiful in their execution.”—Sir David Brewster.
“So far as I have yet examined the National Atlas, it is, in beauty of execution and accuracy of detail, unrivalled in this, and, I believe, in any other country.”—Prof. Traill.
“Those who are not familiar with the places referred to in the History of the French Revolution will frequently find a reference to Maps of great service: and the Military student of Napoleon’s campaigns in Germany and France will see the theatre of war admirably delineated in Mr. Johnston’s Maps of those countries.”—Alison’s History of Europe.
“I have devoted a considerable time to a rigorous examination of the National Atlas, just published, and, in impartial justice, I must admit, that in accuracy of construction, and elegance of execution, it is superior to any other with which I am acquainted.”—William Galbraith, F.R.S. S.A., F.R.A.S.
“These beautiful, accurate, and admirably engraved Maps and Illustrations, are deserving of every praise and encouragement.”—Edinburgh New Philosophical Journal.
“The National Atlas is truly a splendid publication, and fully deserves not only the distinctive name it bears, but also national patronage.”—Literary Gazette.