“A very just account is given of Columbus, his failings being neither concealed nor magnified, but his real greatness being made plain.”—New York Examiner.
“The illustrations are particularly well chosen and neatly executed, and they add to the general excellence of the volume.”—New York Times.
“A brief, popular, interesting, and yet critical volume, just such as we should wish to place in the hands of a young reader. The authors of this volume have done their best to keep it on a high plane of accuracy and conscientious work without losing sight of their readers.”—New York Independent.
The Story of Washington.
By Elizabeth Eggleston Seelye. Edited by Dr. Edward Eggleston. With over 100 Illustrations by Allegra Eggleston. Delights of History Series. 12mo. Cloth, $1.75.
“One of the best accounts of the incidents of Washington’s life for young people.”—New York Observer.
“The Washington described is not that of the demigod or hero of the first half of this century, but the man Washington, with his defects as well as his virtues, his unattractive traits as well as his pleasing ones.... There is greater freedom from errors than in more pretentious lives.”—Chicago Tribune.
“The illustrations are numerous, and actually illustrate, including portraits and views, with an occasional map and minor pictures suggestive of the habits and customs of the period. It is altogether an attractive and useful book, and one that should find many readers among American boys and girls.”—Philadelphia Times.
“Will be read with interest by young and old. It is told with good taste and accuracy, and if the first President loses some of his mythical goodness in this story, the real greatness of his natural character stands out distinctly, and his example will be all the more helpful to the boys and girls of this generation.”—New York Churchman.
D. APPLETON AND COMPANY, NEW YORK.