D. Appleton & Co.'s Publications. A NEW HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES. 1 BY J. H. PATTON, A. M. In one large vol., 822 pages, 8vo, half Morocco. Price, $3 50. Illustrated with Fine Steel Engravings. In presenting the reading public this volume, the Publishers hope to supply a want long felt-that of a popular History of the United States occupying a place between the documentary histories, extending to six or more volumes, and the mere compends used in Schools. The former of these are beyond the reach of great numbers of intelligent general readers, while the latter do not meet their wants. Much labor has been given to supply a more than ordinary deficiency in the histories of the War of 1812, and the War with Mexico. As to the latter, the causes which led to it, the annexation of Texas, the intrigues, the conflicts, the results, are graphically given. "It is the result of careful, deliberate, and extended research; it exhibits impartial and sound judgment, and is written in an easy and attractive style, making it a book to be read as well as to be preserved for constant reference."-New York Observer. "We cannot speak too well of its accuracy and impartiality."-Christian Intelligencer. "We regard the book as a success.”—Philadelphia Presbyterian. "The book is one which a Christian parent will himself read with satisfaction, and it is ore which he can safely and profitably place in the hands of his children."-New York Evangelist. "The War of 1812 is fully explained. The late Administrations and their history, are sketched with remarkable accuracy and candor."-The Evening Post. "An excellent history of the United States for family reading. The author gives due weight to the moral and religious influences which have contributed to form our national life, and the tone of his work throughout is admirable."-The Independent. "In this single volume will be found as comprehensive a view of the origin, growth, and devel opment of our institutions, and of the incidents of our career as a people, as can be found in the larger histories."-N. Y. Herald. "The author, possessing a clear mind and a good style, often aptly characterizes men and events in a few graphic words."-N. Y. Chronicle. "The author has given a narrative, not merely of external events, but of the interior life and growth of the people. Mr. Patton's style is deserving of unqualified praise. It is pure, simple, strong, free from mannerism, and singularly easy and graceful."-North American Review. |