-what it richly merits--that it is a pleasing and useful
series, and that it is calculated not only to instruct and amuse,
but to cultivate virtuous and patriotic sentiments. With those who
read for mere amusement, it is worthy of attention, for the author
has ingeniously contrived to give truth all the charms of fiction.

_From the Albany Advertiser_,

It ought to be, and no doubt will be, extensively introduced into
schools.

_From the Bay State Democrat_,

The volumes are illustrated with spirited wood engravings, and
printed in Dickinson's neatest style. Altogether, they present
decidedly the most attractive appearance as to matter and form, of
any works we have seen for a long time.

_From the Quincy Aurora_,

Parley's Cabinet Library is a publication of rare excellence. No
writer of the present day invests the themes of which he treats
with livelier interest than the well-known Peter Parley. His pen
imparts to history and biography the charm of romance; while, at
the same time, it unfolds rich and enduring treasures of practical
and useful knowledge.

The animal, the mineral, and vegetable kingdoms of nature present,
beneath his pencil, the attractions of a grand museum. The
publication of his Cabinet Library will accomplish much, in our
opinion, to eradicate the eagerness for fiction which engrosses so
extensively the public mind. The perusal of these volumes will
convince the reader that reality has charms as potent, and far more
satisfying than those of the ideal world. We know of no work,
comprehended within equal limits, capable of affording richer
intellectual banqueting.

_From the Boston Traveller_,

We deem it but a discharge of our duty to our readers, to urge this
valuable series upon their attention. The whole series will cost
but a trifle, yet they may and doubtless will be the deciding means
of insuring success in life to many a youth who shall enjoy the
means of reading them.

_From the Boston Recorder_,

They are written in a pleasing style, and are enlivened by numerous
characteristic anecdotes. The series will form a very valuable
library.

_From the Boston Post_,

It is an admirable publication for the family and school library.
Its topics are interesting and important, and presented in a simple
but effective sty