NATIONAL SERIES OF AMERICAN HISTORIES.
NATIONAL SERIES OF AMERICAN HISTORIES.
BY REV. JOSEPH BANVARD.
☞The attention of the public is invited to the following notices ofBanvard’s Histories.They contain a vast fund of just that kind of information, presented in a style possessing all the attractiveness and charm of romance, which every American, whether old or young, should possess.
PLYMOUTH AND THE PILGRIMS;
Or, Incidents of Adventures in the History of the First Settlers. With Illustrations. 16mo, cloth, 60 cts.
Mr. Banvardhas wrought a good work in collecting, arranging, and presenting in so graphic and agreeable a manner the leading incidents of an event which will ever wake to quicken while the “Pilgrim Rock” tells its story, or a drop of pilgrim blood warms the veins of a descendant—Bangor Mercury.
The book, when once taken up, will not be laid down until finished.—Boston Cour.
An interesting volume. The incidents are well chosen, and are described in that direct, simple, and sprightly manner, for which Mr. Banvard is so justly esteemed, and which eminently qualifies him to be a writer for the young.—Am. Traveller.
It is written in a terse and vigorous style, and is well adapted for popular reading, and particularly to entertain and instruct the youthful mind.—Mercantile Journal.
Every New Englander should own this book.—Scientific American.
This is a beautifully executed and extremely interesting volume. It is written in a plain, but vigorous style, particularly adapted to the young, though it may be read with interest by the older ones.—Ch. Freeman.
Highly attractive in style and instructive in matter, and well calculated to engage the attention of young persons.—N. Y. Com. Adv.
Mr. Banvardhas here produced a work that will be read with pleasure and instruction by every one. The style is clear and forcible, and his manner of weaving incidents and character, and giving position to historical events, felicitous.—Bee.
This book we predict will be, ere long, at the fire-side of every descendant of the Pilgrims in New England.—Commonwealth.
It is written in a pleasing style, abounding in incident, anecdote, and fact. The author has shelled the grain from the dry husks, and so spread a feast better adapted to the tastes and requirements of the young.—Rambler.
This book will be read with peculiar interest by all who would learn the causes which gave to our country its peculiar religious and political character.—Cabinet.
There is no work on American history of the same size which affords an equal amount of information.—Carpet Bag.
It reminds us much of that admirable historical series for the young, Sir Walter Scott’s Tales of a Grandfather.—Ch. Register.
Treated with the talent and skill for which Mr. Banvard has become noted, as a descriptive and popular writer.—Watchman and Reflector.
Few works will have a greater run, especially with youth. Many thrilling facts are either brought to light for the first time from musty records, or from tomes inaccessible to the public generally.—Journal and Messenger.
It is full of interest, abounding with vivid illustrations of fearless courage, enduring fortitude, ingenious strategy, and romantic adventure. It will find its way into every family.—Willis’s Home Journal.