THE OLD CORNER BOOK STORE.
The above illustration, especially prepared by Harper and Brothers for George P. Lathrop's article on "Literary and Social Life in Boston," that appeared in Harper's Monthly Magazine for February, is a good representation of the outward appearance of the quaint and picturesque old building standing on the corner of Washington and School Streets.
Famous as the "Corner Store" is as an old landmark, it is justly more famous as the intellectual birthplace of many of the best known works in American literature, the firm of Ticknor & Fields—whose publishing foresight and enterprise have imperishably connected their names with American authors—having occupied it during one of the most brilliant chapters of American literary history.
Under the energetic auspices of Cupples, Upham & Co., it has become one of the most complete retail book establishments in the country, and so popular a resort that all Boston may with a little exaggeration be said to pass through it in a day. To every stranger it is, from its present literary attractiveness, a place not to be overlooked. The literary men of Boston make it their lounging-place and chief rendezvous. To stroll into the "Old Corner" for a chat, a glimpse at the last new book and magazine, is with them a daily duty, as it is with the Bostonian generally. It is a popular shopping-place with ladies, who patronize its church department for works of devotion, prayer books, hymnals, and Bibles. The reason of the extensive patronage which the establishment receives from all classes of readers is due to its admirable department system. It has a department for medical, scientific, and agricultural works; another for maps, globes, and guide books; another for theological literature; another for books in fine bindings, illustrated works, etc; another for sporting and yachting books, and out-door literature generally; one for juvenile books; another for English books, as well as one for American miscellaneous works; and, lastly, special counters for newspapers, periodicals, and novels. It is seldom without the last "new thing" in English, French, or American literature.
The firm does an extensive importing business, and pays special attention to the supplying of Town Libraries and Clubs.
CARRINGTON'S BATTLES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
WITH 40 MAPS.
By Col. Henry B. Carrington, U.S.A., A.M., LL.D.
Cloth, $6. Sheep, $7.50. Half Calf (various styles) or Half Mor., $9 Half Russia or Full Mor., $12.
A.S. Barnes & Co., Publishers, New York and Chicago. Author's address, 32 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
THE FOLLOWING ARE EXTRACTS FROM MORE THAN 1,000 ENDORSEMENTS OF THIS VOLUME:—
To me at least, it will be an authority. A book of permanent value, not milk for babes but strong meat for men.—Ex-Pres. T.D. Woolsey.
Fills an important place in History, not before occupied.—Wm. M. Everts, N.Y.
The maps themselves are a History, invaluable, and never before supplied.—Henry Day, N.Y.
An entirely new field of Historical labor. A splendid volume, the result of careful research, with the advantage of military experience.—Geo. Bancroft.
It is an absolute necessity in our literature. No one can understand the philosophy of the old War for Independence, until he has made a careful and thoughtful perusal of this work.—Benson J. Lossing.
The maps are just splendid.—Adj. Gen. W.L. Stryker, N.J.
The book is invaluable and should be in every library.—Wm. L. Stone, N.Y.
Of permanent standard authority.—Gen. De Peister, N.Y.
Indicates such profound erudition and ability in the discussion as leaves nothing to be desired.—Sen. Oscar de La Fayette, Paris.
I have read the volume with pleasure and profit.—Z. Chandler.
The volume is superb and will give the author enduring fame.—B. Gratz Brown, St. Louis.
It should have a place in every gentleman's library, and is just the book which young men of Great Britain and America should know by heart.—London Telegraph.
The most impartial criticism on military affairs in this country which the century has produced.—Army and Navy Journal.
Fills in a definite form that which has hitherto been a somewhat vague period of military history.—Col. Hamley, Pres., Queen's Staff College, England.
A valuable addition to my library at Knowlsy.—Lord Derby, late Brit. Sec. of State.
A magnificent volume and a monument of national History.—A. de Rochambeau, Paris.
A godsend after reading Washington Irving's not very satisfactory Life of Washington.—Sir Jos. Hooker, Pres., Royal Society, England.
A book not only to be read, but to be studied.—Harper's Magazine.
The author at all times maintains an attitude of judicial impartiality.—N.Y. Times.
The record is accurate and impartial, and warrants the presumption that the literature of the subject has been exhausted.—The Nation.
Will stand hereafter in the front rank of our most valuable historical treasures.
The descriptions of battles are vivid. The actors seem to be alive, and the actions real.—Rev. Dr. Crane, N.J.
We are all indebted to you for the labor and expense of preparing this volume, and I hope it will, in time, fully reimburse you.—Gen. W.T. Sherman.