Carey & Hart's Catalog Part 7

BRYANT'S POEMS.

ILl.u.s.tRATED BY TWENTY SUPERB ENGRAVINGS, From Designs by E. LEUTZE, _Expressly for this Volume_, ENGRAVED BY AMERICAN ARTISTS, _And printed on fine Vellum paper_.

COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME OCTAVO.

Sixth Edition. (Just ready.)

_Price $5 00 bound in scarlet, gilt edges; or beautifully bound by S.

Moore in calf or Turkey morocco, $7.00._

"This is really a splendid book, and one of the most magnificent of Carey & Hart's collection of 'The Ill.u.s.trated Poets.'"--_U. S. Gaz._

"The 'getting up' of this edition is creditable in the highest degree to the publishers and the fine arts of the country. The paper binding, and the engravings are all of the very best kind."--_Inquirer and Courier._

PETER SCHLEMIHL.

PETER SCHLEMIHL IN AMERICA.

_Complete in One Volume, 12mo._

"The object of this work is to 'catch the manners living as they rise'

in connection with the antagonisms of the present day--'_novelties which disturb the peace_'--as Swedenborgianism, Transcendentalism, Fourierism, and other _isms_. The author has made these pages the vehicle of valuable information on all the topics of which he has treated.

"Peter, as our readers may recollect, sold his shadow to a Gentleman in Black, and upon this fable the American adventures are founded. The author, whoever he may be, has read much, and been at least 'a looker on in Venice,' if not a partic.i.p.ator of the follies of fas.h.i.+onable life.

"The theological and political criticism is inwoven with a tale of fas.h.i.+onable life, and the reader becomes not a little interested in the heroine, Mrs Smith, who certainly must have been a remarkable woman. It is neatly published, and will be extensively read."--_Bulletin._

"We shall be greatly mistaken if this book does not kick up a whole cloud of dust."--_The City Item._

"The work is characterized by much learning and sincere feeling."--_N.

Y. Mirror._

"One of the most entertaining works we have read for many a day, as well as one of the best written. Who the author is we know not; but we do know that the book will meet with a rapid sale wherever an inkling of its character leaks out. For watering places, or anywhere, during the hot weather, it is worth its weight in--gold we almost said. It is full of everything of the best, and you can scarcely open it at random without striking upon some sketch or dialogue to enchain the attention."--_Germantown Telegraph._

"His stock of knowledge is large; and as his conscience is rectified by Christian principle, and his heart beats in unison with the right and the true, he uses his treasures of information only for good purposes.

"The book belongs to that cla.s.s of _novels_ which make an interesting story the medium for the communication of important truth. In many respects it is a peculiar work, differing from all others in both design and execution, and leaving the impression that it is the product of a mind of no ordinary power. ...

"Those who love to _think_ and _feel_, as the result of truthful thought, will read the book with interest and profit."--_Reflector & Watchman._

"A rare book. Who in the world wrote it? Here are nearly five hundred pages with gems on every one of them. The satire is equal to that of Don Quixote or Asmodeus. The hits at society in this country are admirable and well pointed. The humbugs of the day are skillfully shown up, and the morals of the book are unexceptionable. The author cannot long escape detection, in spite of his shadowy concealment, and if a new pract.i.tioner he will jump to the head of his profession at once."--_G.o.dey's Lady's Book._

"We are prepared to say, that Peter Schlemihl is an exceedingly clear and well-written work--that the author has displayed a considerable amount of book lore in its composition--that the story is interesting and instructive--that we have been entertained and edified by its perusal, and that it possesses merits of more than ordinary character.

We cordially recommend it to the reading community, since we are sure that they will be benefitted as well as entertained by the revelations contained in the pages of Peter."--_The National Era._

"A strangely conceived and ably executed work."--_N. O. Com. Times._

"The work forms a consecutive tale, all along which runs a vein of severe satire, and which at every step is ill.u.s.trated by a vast deal of valuable information, and the inculcation of sound principles of morality and religion. It is a work which is adapted to do good, suited to all intelligent general readers, and a pleasant companion for the scholar's leisure hours."--_N. Y. Recorder._

"This is a very remarkable production, and unless we are greatly deceived, it is from a new hand at the literary forge. We have read every page of this thick volume, and have been strongly reminded of Southey's great book, _The Doctor_. The author of this work must be a man of close observation, much research, and if we are accurate in our estimate, he is a layman. ... This same book will make a sensation in many quarters, and will unquestionably create a name and reputation for its author, who forthwith takes his place among the best and keenest writers of our country. ... We commend it to the _gravest_ and _gayest_ of our readers, and a.s.sure them that our own copy will not go off our table until another winter has pa.s.sed away."--_N. Y. Alliance and Visitor._

"The volume cannot fail to be read extensively and do good. The popular '_isms_' of the day, their folly and injurious tendency, are descanted upon with mingled gravity and humor, and considerable talent and truthful feeling are shown in the discussion. Whether the book have an immediate _run_ or not, the soundness of its views, delivered with some quaintness of style, will insure it permanent popularity."--_N. York Commercial Advertiser._

"Light, sportive, graceful raillery, expressed with terse and delicate ease. ...

"It is a novel of fun, with grave notes by way of ballast."--_Christian Examiner._

PUBLISHED BY A. HART.

Now ready, in 1 vol. post 8vo., price $1 25, with Portraits, WAs.h.i.+NGTON AND THE GENERALS OF THE REVOLUTION.

BY VARIOUS EMINENT AUTHORS.

CONTAINING

_Biographical Sketches of all the Major and Brigadier Generals who acted under commissions from Congress during the Revolutionary War._

We hail these beautiful volumes with undisguised delight. They supply, in a dignified and comprehensive form, valuable information, which will be sought with avidity, not only by the American public, but by the world at large. The want of a work of _positive authority_ on this subject has long been felt and deplored. The enterprise and good taste of Messrs. Carey and Hart have given us two handsome and reliable volumes, betraying industry and talent, and replete with facts of the deepest interest. There is no idle romancing--no school-boy attempts at rhetorical display; on the contrary, the work is written in a clear, unaffected, business-like, yet beautiful manner. The authors had the good sense to think that the stirring events of "the times that tried men's souls," needed no embellishment. It is a complete, impartial, and well written history of the American Revolution, and, at the same time, a faithful biography of the most distinguished actors in that great struggle, whose memories are enshrined in our hearts. The typographical execution of the work is excellent, and the sixteen portraits on steel are remarkably well done. The first volume is embellished with a life-like portrait of Was.h.i.+ngton mounted on his charger, from Sully's picture, "_Quelling the Whisky Riots_." This is, we believe, the first engraving taken from it. There are biographies of _eighty-eight Generals_, beginning with "the Father of his country," and closing with General Maxwell. To accomplish this task, we are a.s.sured that "the accessible published and unpublished memoirs, correspondence, and other materials relating to the period, have been carefully examined and faithfully reflected." We earnestly commend this work. It will be found an unerring record of the most interesting portion of our history.--_The City Item._

This work differs from Mr. Headley's, having nearly the same t.i.tle, in many important particulars; and _as an historical book is much superior_.--_N. Y. Com. Advertiser._

Certainly the most comprehensive and individualized work that has ever been published on the subject--each member of the great _dramatis personae_ of the Revolutionary tragedy, standing out in bold and "sculptured" relief on his own glorious deeds.--_Sat.u.r.day Courier._

This work is very different affair from the flashy and superficial book of the Rev. J. T. Headley ent.i.tled "Was.h.i.+ngton and the Generals." It appears without the name of any author, because it is the joint production of many of the most eminent writers in the country, resident in various states in the Union, and having, from the circ.u.mstance, access to original materials in private hands, and to public archives not accessible to any one individual without long journey and much consumption of time. The result, however, is a complete and authentic work, embracing biographical notices of every one of the Revolutionary Generals. The amount of fresh and original matter thus brought together in these moderate-sized volumes, is not less surprising than it is gratifying to the historical reader. This will become a standard book of reference, and will maintain its place in libraries long after the present generation shall have enjoyed the gratification of perusing its interesting pages, exhibiting in a lively style the personal adventures and private characters of the st.u.r.dy defenders of American Independence.--_Scott's Weekly Newspaper._

The author's name is not given, and from what we have read, we presume that various pens have been employed in these interesting biographies.

This is no disadvantage, but, on the contrary, a decided benefit, for it insures greater accuracy than could be looked for in such a series of biographies written by one person in a few months. The volumes are published in a very handsome style. The first sixty pages are occupied with the biography of Was.h.i.+ngton, which is written with force and elegance, and ill.u.s.trated by an original view of the character of that great man.... The number of the biographies in these volumes is much greater than that of Mr. Headley's work. There are eighty-eight distinct subjects.--_N. Y. Mirror._

We have read a number of the articles, find them to be written with ability, and to possess a deep interest. The author has manifested excellent judgment in avoiding all ambitious attempts at what is styled _fine writing_; but gives a connected recital of the important events in the lives of his heroes. The work will be highly interesting and valuable to all readers--particularly so to youth, who are always attracted by biographies. If a father wishes to present to his sons n.o.ble instances of uncorrupted and incorruptible patriotism, let him place this work in their hands. It should have a place in every American library, and is among the most valuable books of the season.--_Baltimore American._

FEDERAL ADMINISTRATIONS.

MEMOIRS OF THE ADMINISTRATIONS OF WAs.h.i.+NGTON AND JOHN ADAMS.

EDITED FROM THE PAPERS OF OLIVER WOLCOTT, SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.

BY GEORGE GIBBS.

"Nullius addictus jurare in verba magistri."

_In Two Vols Octavo. 1000 Pages, Cloth Gilt, Price $5._

"Books of this character best ill.u.s.trate the history of the country. The men who have acted important parts are made to speak for themselves, and appear without any aid from the partiality of friends, or any injury from the detraction of enemies."--_Providence Journal._