"Whatever critics may choose to say, Mr. H. will never lack readers. The stir and fire of his descriptions will touch a popular chord. In describing the battle field and the tumultuous stirring life of the camp, Mr. H. is what Cooper was upon the Sea."—N. Y. Evangelist.
LIVING ORATORS OF AMERICA. By Rev. E. L. Magoon 1 vol. 12mo., with portraits. Price, $1.25.
THE ORATORS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. By Rev. E. L. Magoon. 1 vol. 12mo., with portraits. Price, $1.25.
Mr. Magoon is a decided original. Both his thoughts and his manner of expressing them, are peculiar and striking.—N. Y. Evangelist.
Mr. Magoon, who is a vivid, nervous writer, has thrown a charm around the character of the men whose history he has delineated, that will cause the book to be read with unusual interest.—Christian Secretary.
These volumes contain exceedingly clear sketches of our greatest orators; so arranged, contrasted and compared, that the peculiar powers and excellencies of each are set before the mind in a strong light.—Springfield Republican.
Every American will read these works with national pride, and have his better feelings and sentiments enkindled and strengthened.—Western Literary Messenger.
THE WOMEN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. By Mrs. E. F. Ellet. 3 vols. 12mo., with portraits. Price, $3.50.
The work fills a place in our Revolutionary history that would scarcely be complete without it; indeed, we consider it as one of the most valuable contributions that have been made to the history of our country in a long time.—Hunt's Magazine.
We counsel especially the young women of our country to lay aside their novels, at least until they shall have read "The Women of the Revolution." Those of them who have souls will find it replete with interest and instruction.—N. Y. Tribune.