LIST OF VALUABLE AND POPULAR BOOKS.
DR. LIVINGSTONE’S
TRAVELS & RESEARCHES
OF
SIXTEEN YEARS
IN THE
Wilds of South Africa
This is a work of thrilling adventures and hair-breadth escapes among savage beasts and more savage men. Dr. Livingstone was alone, and unaided by any white man, traveling with African attendants, among different tribes and nations, all strange to him, and many of them hostile, and altogether forming the most astonishing book of travels the world has ever seen. All acknowledge it is the most readable book published. Price $1.25.
NOTICES OF THE PRESS.
It abounds in descriptions of strange and wonderful scenes, among a people and in a country entirely new to the civilized world; and altogether we regard it as one of the most interesting books issued within the past year.—Daily Democrat, Patterson, New Jersey.
The subjects treated of are new and strange, and take a deep hold upon popular feeling. The book is having a great run, and will be read by every reading man, woman, and child, in this as well as other lands.—Ashtabula (Ohio) Telegraph.
Those of our readers who would have a delightful book for reading at any hour, will not be disappointed in this work.—United States Journal.
This interesting work should be in the hands of every one. Its interesting pages of adventures are full of instruction and amusement.—Auburn American.
With truth we can say, that seldom is presented to the reading public a work containing such a vast amount of solid instruction as the one in question.—Family Magazine.
It is a rich and valuable book for the general reader; and the admirable style in which the publisher has issued it, will commend it to the favor of thousands.—Christian Observer.
This is a valuable work for the general reader, gotten up in beautiful style. A special interest is given to this volume by the addition of valuable “Historical Notices of Discoveries in Africa.” Altogether, it would be difficult to name any work which would more completely meet the popular taste of our day. Those of our friends who have perused “our” copy, speak very highly of it.—Fort. Edward Inst. Monthly.
The present volume is a beautiful 12mo., of 446 pages, numerously illustrated, and contains all of the original, except some of the more dry, scientific details. It is emphatically an edition for the people; and, judging from the rapid sale with which it is (illegible)ing, it is fully appreciated by them.—Christian Freeman, Boston.
T. S. ARTHUR’S WORKS.
[The following List of Books are all written by T. S. Arthur, the well-known author, of whom it has been said, “that dying he has not written a word he would wish to erase.” They are all gotten up in the best style of binding, and are worthy of a place in every household.]
TEN NIGHTS IN A BAR-ROOM,
AND
WHAT I SAW THERE.
This powerfully-written work, one of the best by its popular Author, has met with an immense sale—ten thousand copies having been ordered within a month of publication. It is a large 12mo., illustrated with a beautiful Mezzotint Engraving, by Sartain; printed on fine white paper, and bound in the best English muslin, gilt back. Price $1.00.
The following are a few of the many Notices of the Press.
Powerful and seasonable.—N. Y. Independent.
Its scenes are painfully graphic, and furnish thrilling arguments for the temperance cause.—Norton’s Literary Gazette.
Written in the author’s most forcible and vigorous style.—Lehigh Valley Times.
In the “Ten Nights in a Bar-Room,” some of the consequences of tavern-keeping, the “sowing of the wind” and “reaping the whirlwind,” are followed by a “fearful consummation,” and the “closing scene,” presenting pictures of fearful, thrilling interest.—Am. Courier.
There is no exaggeration in these pages—they seem to have been filled up from actual observation.—Philadelphia Sun.
We have read it with the most intense interest, and commend it as a work calculated to do an immense amount of good.—Lancaster Express.
We wish that all lovers of bar-rooms and rum would read the book. It will pay them richly to do so.—N. Y. Northern Blade.
It is sufficient commendation of this little volume to say that it is from the graphic pen of T. S. Arthur, whose works will be read and reread long after he has passed away. He is as true to nature, as far as he attempts to explore it, as Shakspeare himself; and his works, consequently, have an immense popularity.—New Haven Palladium.
There are many scenes unequaled for pathos and beauty. The death of little Mary can scarcely be surpassed.—N. Y. Home Journal.
WHAT CAN WOMAN DO?
12mo., with Mezzotint Engraving, Price $1.00
Our purpose is to show, in a series of life pictures, what woman can do, as well for good as for evil. We desire to bring her before you as a living entity, that you may see her as she is, and comprehend in some small degree the influence she wields in the world’s progress upward, as well as her power to mar the human soul and drag it down to perdition, when her own spirit is darkened by evil passions.—Extract from the Preface.
STEPS TOWARD HEAVEN;
OR,
RELIGION IN COMMON LIFE.
Price, $1.00
NOTICES OF THE PRESS.
It panders to the doctrines and tenets of no particular sect, and will be found an excellent book to place in the hands of young people.—Savannah Georgian.
It is a work well calculated to do good, and to put into the hands of the youth of the country.—Enquirer.
This work will interest the reader, and at the same time teach lessons of practical value.—Ch. Messenger, Vt.
It is designed to show that the beauties and endearments of Christianity are to be developed amid the stern realities of every-day life.—Vermont Messenger.
It Is a timely and good book, and should be widely read, especially by young Christians—Central Ch. Herald, Cincinnati.
Mr. Arthur is already well known as an earnest man, whose object has been to do his part in spreading the doctrines and teachings of the Christian religion; and in the present volume he urges the necessity of charity, and endeavors to impress upon the reader the fact that religion is for daily life, “and cannot be put aside at the tranquil close of Sabbath evenings.”—Courier and Enquirer.
More decidedly religious in its character than Arthur’s other works, though it is neither doctrinal nor sectarian.—Ch. Times, Chicago.
The pen of T. S. Arthur never tires. In this new volume, we perceive that he is still laboring successfully in producing brief stories, the aim of which is moral. He says truly, when he declares that “no special theology is taught in this volume,” by which he means, we suppose, that controverted dogmas are not introduced. His main point is, “Religion, to be of any real use to a man, must come down into all his daily duties, and regulate his actions by a divine standard.”—Exeter News Letter.
No special theology is taught in this volume. It addresses itself to no particular sect or denomination. It has no aim but to assist men to grow better, and thence, happier.—Salem Gazette.
Arthur has produced few more satisfactory books than this.—Atlas and Bee.
THE HAND WITHOUT THE HEART;
OR,
THE LIFE TRIALS OF JESSIE LORING.
Price, $1.00
The point of this story is expressed in the title; and the story itself is a sharply drawn illustration of the folly and madness of linking together two immortal souls by the rough chains of selfish interest, pride, or baser passion. The lesson taught is one of deep significance; and thousands of hearts will throb in almost wild response, to the life experiences of Jessie Loring, who in all the bitter trials of her unhappy union, swerved not a hair’s breadth from honor, principle, or religious duty, though temptation came in its most alluring shape. As the type of a true woman, she is worthy to be embalmed in the memory of every reader.—Southern Argus.
THE YOUNG LADY AT HOME.
6 vols. in one. Price, $1.00
ARTHUR’S SKETCHES
OF
LIFE AND CHARACTER.
An octavo volume of over 400 pages, beautifully Illustrated, and bound in the best English muslin, gilt. Price $2.00.
NOTICES OF THE PRESS.
The present volume, containing more than four hundred finely-printed octavo pages, is illustrated by splendid engravings, and made particularly valuable to those who like to “see the face of him they talk withal,” by a correct likeness of the author, finely engraved on steel.—Neal’s Gazette.
In the princely mansions of the Atlantic merchants, and in the rude log cabins of the backwoodsmen, the name of Arthur is equally known and cherished as the friend of virtue.—Graham’s Magazine.
We would not exchange our copy of these sketches, with its story of “The Methodist Preacher,” for any one of the gilt-edged and embossed Annuals which we have yet seen.—Lady’s National Magazine.
The first story in the volume, entitled “The Methodist Preacher, or hights and Shadows in the Life of an Itinerant,” is alone worth the price of the work.—Evening Bulletin.
It is emphatically a splendid work.—Middletown Whig.
Its worth and cheapness should place it in every person’s hands who desires to read an interesting book.—Odd Fellow, Boonsboro’.
“The Methodist Preacher,” “Seed-Time and Harvest,” “Dyed in the Wool,” are full of truth as well as instruction, and any one of them is worth the whole price of the volume.—Lowell Day-star, Rev. D. C. Eddy, Editor.
There is a fascination about these sketches which so powerfully interests the reader, that few who commence one of them will part with it till it is concluded; and they will bear reading repeatedly.—Norfolk and Portsmouth Herald.
Those who have not perused these model stories have a rich feast in waiting, and we shall be happy if we can be instrumental in pointing them to it.—Family Visitor, Madison, Ga.
No library for family reading should be considered complete without this volume, which is as lively and entertaining in its character, as it is salutary in its influence.—N. Y. Tribune.
The work is beautifully illustrated. Those who are at all acquainted with Arthur’s writings need hardly be told that the present work is a prize to whoever possesses it.—N. Y. Sun.
We know no better book for the table of any family, whether regarded for its neat exterior or valuable contents.—Vox Populi, Lowell.
The name of the author is in itself a sufficient recommendation of the work.—Lawrence Sentinel.
T. S. Arthur is one of the best literary writers of the age.—Watchman, Circleville, Ohio.
The name alone of the author is a sufficient guarantee to the reading public of its surpassing merit.—The Argus Gallatin, Miss.
Probably he has not written a line which, dying, he could wish to erase.—Parkersburg (Va.) Gazette.
THE WITHERED HEART.
12mo., with fine Mezzotint Frontispiece. Cloth. Price $1.00
This work has gone through several editions in England although published but a few weeks, and has had the most flattering notices from the English Press.
Lights and Shadows of Real Life.
With an Autobiography and Portrait of the Author. Over five hundred pages, octavo, with fine tinted Engravings. Price $2.00.
NOTICES OF THE PRESS.
In this volume may be found a “moral suasion,” which cannot but affect 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.
The paper, the engravings, the binding, and the literary contents, are all calculated to make it a favorite.—Penn. Inquirer.
This volume cannot be too highly recommended.—N. Y. Tribune.
More good has been effected, than by any other single medium that we know of.—N. Y. Sun.
The work should be upon the centre-table of every parent in the land.—National Temperance Magazine.
LEAVES FROM THE BOOK OF HUMAN LIFE.
Large 12mo. With Thirty Illustrations and Steel Plate. Price $1.00.
A single story is worth the price charged for the book.—Union, Newburyport, Mass. “It includes some of the best humorous sketches of the author.”
[The following Books are bound in uniform style as “ARTHUR’S COTTAGE LIBRARY,” and are sold in sets, or separately, each volume being complete in itself. Each volume is embellished with a fine Mezzotint Engraving.]
THE WAY TO PROSPER.
AND OTHER TALES.
Cloth, 12mo., with Mezzotint Engraving, Price $1.00.
TRUE RICHES; OR, WEALTH WITHOUT WINGS.
AND OTHER TALES.
Cloth, 12mo., with Mezzotint Engraving, Price $1.00.
ANGEL OF THE HOUSEHOLD.
AND OTHER TALES.
Cloth, 12mo., with Mezzotint Engraving, Price $1.00
GOLDEN GRAINS FROM LIFE’S HARVEST-FIELD.
Bound in gilt back and sides, sheep, with a beautiful Mezzotint Engraving. 12mo. Price $1.00.
NOTICES OF THE PRESS.
It Is not too much to say, that the Golden Grains here presented to the reader, are such as will be productive of a far greater amount of human happiness than those in search of which so many are willing to risk domestic peace, health, and even life itself in a distant and inhospitable region.
These narratives, like all of those which proceed from the same able pen, are remarkable not only for their entertaining and lively pictures of actual life, but for their admirable moral tendency.
It is printed in excellent style, and embellished with a mezzotint engraving. We cordially recommend it to the favor of our readers.—Godey’s Lady’s Magazine.
“Arthur’s Home Library.”
[The following four volumes contain nearly 500 pages, Illustrated with fine Mezzotint Engravings. Bound in the best manner, and sold separately or in sets. They have been introduced into the District, Sabbath-school, and other Libraries, and are considered one of the best series of the author.]
THREE ERAS IN A WOMAN’S LIFE.
Containing MAIDEN, WIFE, and MOTHER.
Cloth, 12mo., with Mezzotint Engraving, Price $1.00.
“This, by many, is considered Mr. Arthur’s best work.”
TALES OF MARRIED LIFE.
Containing LOVERS and HUSBANDS, SWEETHEARTS and WIVES, and MARRIED and SINGLE.
Cloth, 12mo., with Mezzotint Engraving, Price $1.00.
“In this volume may be found some valuable hints for wives and husbands, as well as the young.”
TALES OF DOMESTIC LIFE.
Containing MADELINE, THE HEIRESS, THE MARTYR WIFE, and RUINED GAMESTER.
Cloth, 12mo., with Mezzotint Engraving, Price $1.00.
“Contains several sketches of thrilling interest.”
TALES OF REAL LIFE.
Containing BELL MARTIN, PRIDE and PRINCIPLE, MARY ELLIS, FAMILY PRIDE, and ALICE MELVILLE.
Cloth, 12mo., with Mezzotint Engraving, Price $1.00.
“This volume gives the experiences of real life by many who found not their ideal.”
A BOOK OF STARTLING INTEREST.
THE ANGEL AND THE DEMON.
A handsome 12mo. volume. Price $1.00.
In this exciting story Mr. Arthur has taken hold of the reader’s attention with a more than usually vigorous grasp, and keeps him absorbed to the end of the volume. The book is one of STARTLING INTEREST. Its lessons should be
IN THE HEART OF EVERY MOTHER.
Onward, with a power of demonstration that makes conviction a necessity, the Author sweeps through his subject, fascinating at every step. In the union of
THRILLING DRAMATIC INCIDENT,
with moral lessons of the highest importance, this volume stands forth pre-eminent among the author’s many fine productions.
NOTICES OF THE PRESS.
A story of much power, imbued with that excellent moral and religious spirit which pervades all his writings.—N. Y. Chronicle.
This volume is among his best productions, and worthy of a place on every centre-table.—Clarion, Pa., Banner.
This is a most fascinating book, one which the reader will find it quite hard to lay aside without reading to the last page.—Albany, N. Y. , Journal and Courier.
THE GOOD TIME COMING.
Large 12mo., with fine Mezzotint Frontispiece, Price $1.00.
It is like every thing emanating from that source—worth reading.—Toledo Blade.
It is characterized by “all the excellencies of his style.”—Phila. Bulletin.
It is a book the most scrupulous parent may place in the hand of his child.—Providence Transcript.
| The Old Man’s Bride, | Price | $1.00 |
| Heart Histories and Life Pictures, | “ | 1.00 |
| Sparing to Spend; or, The Loftons and Pinkertons, | “ | 1.00 |
| Home Scenes, | “ | 1.00 |
LIFE AND MEMORIALS
OF
DANIEL WEBSTER.
Two vols. in one. By Gen. S. P. Lyman. Price $1.00.
EXTRACT FROM PREFACE.
The Personal Memorials, which compose so large a portion of these volumes, are from the pen of Gen. S. P. Lyman, whose intimate and confidential relations with Mr. Webster afford a sufficient guarantee for their authenticity. They are believed by the publisher to embrace a more copious collection of original and interesting memoranda, concerning the life and character of the great Statesman whose recent death has created so deep a sense of bereavement throughout the country, than has hitherto been given to the world.
COOK’S VOYAGES ROUND THE WORLD.
Two volumes in one, Price $1.00